(ThyBlackMan.com) This is my tribute to my icon, the late singer Whitney Houston, whom I adored and loved and still love.  Truth be told, in my short life I’ve only had four deaths surprises that really shook me to my core, one of which was the untimely death of my ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Where you’ll be tomorrow is a result of the choices that you make today.” Lolita Harrison The goal to be successful must start with a quality education, collaborated with planned networking opportunities that build relationships, a vision for the path which you want to take not just while attending ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It is crystal clear that our people (African-Americans) need to be built up, encouraged, motivated and given a strong sense of identity and greatness. The need can be seen in so many single parent households where there is no example for our young men and our daughters are not ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Are Rap Fans Ruining Hip-Hop Music? I’ve been listening to Hip-Hop/Rap music for almost 20 years.  That’s longer than the average “rap consumer” today has been alive.  In that time I’ve seen the music transition through various stages into something that is of more controversy than ever before.  Instead ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are movies that inspire, there are movies that excite, there are movies that create an effect on multiple levels of human psychology, sociology and passions. Selma takes the viewer on a journey of emotional mixtures, psychological enlightenment and rationalization to the realities of how important voting rights are. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent…” – Proverbs 17:28 Have you ever found yourself with the perfect comeback for someone, but circumstances preclude you from the perfect opportunity to utter it?  In your mind, you have a well-thought out lecture that person needs to hear. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The best way to celebrate Black History Month is to make more Black history. Black History Month is now celebrated around the world. We are grateful for the visionary leadership of noted historian and scholar Carter G. Woodson for being the founder of what was known as Negro History ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Cold weather brings on static, which isn’t a great look for your hair. There is nothing like having that fresh wrap, and then you take your hat off and you look like you stuck your finger in an outlet. Try any of these five methods to zap away the static. 1. ...