(ThyBlackMan.com) As an undergraduate creative writing major, a lot of my writing focused on inner city violence and the violence that I witnessed in my childhood living on the westside of Chicago. Inner city Chicago violence was a topic that was so fresh in my memory and something I thought ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently, the new job numbers were published for September by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). There is still great uncertainty surrounding whether interest rates will be increased in December. An upward increase in interest rates as many of you now know, could have an adverse impact on job ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Since the inception of Hip-Hop, brothers and sisters have been using their verbal swords to lyrically conquer and destroy opponents; distanced themselves from inadequate competition; and cement a legacy as the reigning king of their respective eras, if not the best ever. Jay-Z was quoted as saying, “Who is ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “I told em theirs no friends in the game, you ain’t learned that yet? All the bridges you came over don’t burn that yet.” – Nicki Minaj “Pills n Potions” Rapper Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Moraj, is coming to a television station near you. ABC Family who has ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” Gaylord Nelson One thing that prevents us from moving forward, economically and otherwise, is ego. Many of our leaders are unwilling to elevate the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) First of all, if you are a marijuana/pot head, I expect you to resist the facts and make excuses. Most people who want to continue to smoke weed do not want to acknowledge the truth. I also expect you to try and contradict the facts with data you have ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The characteristics of jail, prison, and penitentiary differ in size of facility, level of security, and type of prisoner housed. Their similarities rest in the majority of their guest being poor and illiterate. America’s mastery of imprisoning its citizens has resulted in the growth of the multi-billion-dollar prison industry. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Frankincense and myrrh may be a famous part of the story of Jesus’ birth, as a gift from the wise men, but these two substances have many health benefits too. Here’s what you need to know. What Are They? Frankincense and Myrrh are substances that are derived from the ...