(ThyBlackMan.com) “It is time now to turn with all the purpose at our command to the major unfinished business of this nation. It is time to adopt strategies for action that will produce quick and visible progress. It is time to make good the promises of American democracy to all ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The topic of race in 21st century America is like a deeply embedded splinter in your skin. It’s painful. It’s swollen. There’s a good chance of infection. And for the sake of your healing, that splinter must be dealt with. It cannot be ignored. It won’t be wished away. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I chose to become a public scholar in the 1990s, there were three people who inspired me the most:  Michael Eric Dyson, Julianne Malveaux and Cornel West.  I also found myself to be a strong supporter of the great Minister Louis Farrakhan and Rev Jesse Jackson.  Rev. Al ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) A few weeks back Raven Simone’ said that she didn’t want to be labeled “African-American“, although both her parents black, and she didn’t want to be labeled “gay“, although she is in a sexual relationship with a member of the same sex. Ohhhhhkaaaayyyyyy !?!?! Clearly there wasn’t a dictionary ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Lacking the support for our black businesses and developments within the community… Speaking from an entrepreneur perspective of three businesses, I was once naïve to the intricate approaches of how business developments and growth became successful. Initially, I founded my businesses for the purpose of my community. I for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Johari Shuck is an expert on black athletes at the collegiate level. She is also a graduate of The University of Michigan, one of the most storied athletic programs in the country. The school has a strong track record of athletic and academic achievement, but when it comes to the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s no surprise that I speak about race and how unnecessarily divided Black people are a whole lot. To some, I speak on it far too much in a manner that eclipse my other obvious talents and abilities. You should hear what they say to me……. “Why don’t you ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you ever said something and then reflected on it and later thought to yourself, “I should not have said that?”  The new term I’ve created for this phenomena, is… “I shouldna”, as in “I should not have” said that.  Now I can be somewhat of an opinionated and ...