(ThyBlackMan.com) As much as I love trying out local cafes and independent stores and restaurants, there are some times when you just need something familiar. My buddy Ahmed Nashaat and I have done a fair amount of traveling in the last 3 years, which has been very different to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Did you know one in five student lending borrowers have more than $50,000 in outstanding debt? Student loan debt can pile up between transferring to a different college, switching majors, or stopping and restarting school. Pursuing a graduate, doctoral, or another professional degree can lead to six-figure student loan ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In his famous “Thriller” music video, Michael Jackson said, “I’m not like other guys.” I thank God that President Trump is not like other Republicans. It truly amazes me that many high profile conservatives and Republicans still wish Trump would dial-it-back, don’t be so confrontational and behave more presidential. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Combine their ages and these legends, Mavis Staples (80 years old) and Buddy Guy (83), have 163 years’ worth of living to sing about. And when they do, it’s a music and history lesson extraordinaire. Staples built a reputation for her rugged R&B chops, social activism and fame as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If the 2019 elections are any indication, Republicans need to worry about their viability come 2020. In Virginia, Democrats have majorities in both its upper and lower houses. With a Democratic governor, Virginia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape public policy, especially around gun control, a key concern for many. In West ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Owning a home is part of the American dream. And, I personally, am dedicated to helping increase the rates of black ownership. But, how do you know when you’re financially ready to take the step to buy a house? There are many aspects of your financial health to consider ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump recently launched his black-outreach operation — called Black Voices for Trump — in Atlanta. The objective, of course, is to move more African American voters to the Republican Party. There is good reason to believe Republicans can attract more than the 8% of the black vote ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Finding The Perfect House To Call Home America is wide open, and there are many places to live in. Where you end up settling down to start a family will depend greatly on the job you have, though there is an increase in location-independent occupation in the modern world. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black people are constantly being told to let go of slavery. We’re told it’s time to move on, that America has progressed, and that we ought not play the race card. It’s always ironic that the same people that would tell us to leave slavery behind will never tell ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Can we summon all of our people that are tasked with writing the black experience in America? A message needs to be sent to our people in Hollywood that its far time we stop making movies that have to have moments that allow white people to feel comfortable. We ...