(ThyBlackMan.com) In a May 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated, Jason Collins said, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Almost one year later during an interview with The New York Times, University of Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam said, “I’m Michael Sam. I’m a football player, and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) You may speak and ponder what you will about Kanye West, but it’s unbearable to refute his cultural impact as a rapper, songwriter, and producer/beat maker in music period. Ten years ago today, Kanye West released his groundbreaking debut, The College Dropout,  to critical appraise and rap fans who ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Getting to the gym is hard enough- so now that you’re there let’s make it count. Not all fitness machines/equipment are created equal. Some are worth exploring, but tons are honestly a complete waste of time. Not sure what camp your favorite gym activity falls in? Read this and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) That was a simple question, but it also made me think.  First, I realized that we can’t presume that all black people spend  money this way.  Most of us know African Americans who are very good at saving and investing their money.  They are faster to spend money on ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t know about you, but over the course of my career, I have certainly had the occasion to realize I was underpaid for the work I was doing. In fact, the first time I was offered a job out of school, doing sports public relations, the salary they ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Undressing the N-word depicts the state of sociological views regarding questions that have been on people’s minds for years but have been considered too sensitive to talk about openly. Among these types of taboo-type discussions is one that analyzes the systemic psychological warfare and psychosocial treatment of one group ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) People often romanticize the 38-year marriage of Nelson and Winnie Mandela.  The thought of a strong woman waiting 27 years for her husband’s release sends shivers down the spine. But sometimes those shivers are met with a dose of hard, cold reality.  One overwhelming truth is that Nelson Mandela ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Gaining weight is probably a rare consideration for most, but there are people out there who struggle with their weight and not in losing it, but gaining it. It isn’t as simple as one might think. Gaining weight, while optimizing health is huge obstacle within itself. You could try downing ...