(ThyBlackMan.com) About two and a half years ago, a Facebook friend of mine alerted me that a Black scribe named Aaron McGruder (Boondocks/Black Jesus) had filched a story that I published. Initially, I had my doubts and inhibitions. As a writer, it is my belief that plagiarism is the most ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When he was running for President of the United States, “45” asked African-Americans what we had to lose by electing him. Embracing the most dystopian view of the African-American community, he attacked our schools, our streets, crime rates, and unemployment and suggested that we were so far down, that electing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) So, Miley Cyrus has decided she wants to return to being a “wholesome” white girl that makes music in a manner that is acceptable. So, she decided she actually does want to marry, and marry “well”. Honestly, I have no problem with this at all. Truth be told Miley Cyrus, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I love museums. Historical perspectives enrich our current perspectives…sometimes even change them. Recently, I went to a museum that, literally, touched my soul—Motown Records. I had a little time to explore as I was in Detroit to keynote an event for my nonprofit Radiance Foundation. How could I possibly ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Month, and raise awareness for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition. Since 1 in 5 adults, or approximately 43.8 million people, will experience mental illness during their lifetime, it is safe to say that everyone is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In January of this year, British Prime Minister Theresa May said in a speech that “[W]e should always be careful to distinguish between this extreme and hateful ideology and the peaceful religion of Islam.” This is the sort of boilerplate oratory Western leaders have been employing for the last ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We have now completed a survey of the structure and powers of the executive department … which combines, as far as republican principles will admit, all the requisites to energy. The remaining inquiry is: Does it also combine the requisites to safety, in a republican sense – a due ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Another terrorist attack in Europe. Is anyone really surprised? You invite millions of military-aged men from the Middle East, basically unvetted, and you are surprised that they act like military-aged men from the Middle East? I wrote the book “Tribalism” to explain how the black community supports people who ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We are all different, but we do have one thing in common. Ask anyone what they want from life, and they will inevitably answer to live a long and healthy life. The idea of passing on too soon is something that fills most of us with dread, which is why ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a business owner, you have your eyes and your goals set on being successful. That means being productive and selling more units, as well as turning over a lot of cash. One thing that isn’t on your mind is legal duties, and that’s dangerous. Although it might not be ...