(ThyBlackMan.com) Hampton – A hush of silence engulfed Hampton courtroom Thursday morning as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Deborah S. Roe repeatedly yelled angrily  at her juvenile suspect; “Your only options are the death penalty or life in prison…death penalty or life in prison…death penalty or life in prison, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The black students at The University of Michigan are in the fight of their lives.  They are demanding that the university end a long reign of racial discrimination by allowing more African American students, hiring more black faculty members and allowing for a more diverse learning experience. The students ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Most of the stress of writing a business plan comes from feeling like you don’t know what to do. This is a daunting task even for industry veterans. For a first time business owner it can feel like you’ve failed before you’ve even begun. With stress like this, your ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to gaining true freedom, the words and actions of our most revered Black authentic leaders emphasized economic empowerment. Unfortunately, many of those who spoke the truth and tried to establish an economic foundation for Black people were ostracized, caricatured, vilified, and even assassinated. Despite their sacrifices ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve taught thousands of students on five college campuses over the last 21 years.  I’ve seen the very best, and the very worst.  Some of my students have gone on to earn millions on Wall Street, and some of them are dead.  College can produce more outcomes than one ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Liberal’s reaction to Omaha Nebraska police exposing the ignorant thug mindset behind the shocking video of a black toddler cursing is yet another example of liberals getting it all wrong; all about making themselves feel good – tolerant, superior and compassionate. Rather than severely condemning the child’s parents for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The nominations for the 2014 Academy Awards were announced last week. To be honest, although I wasn’t surprised by the list, I was still disappointed in some aspects. First off let me say, I am extremely happy for Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o and Steve McQueen. Their nominations were much ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Years ago, while teaching a class at Syracuse University, one of my students saw me on television and accused me of being a “radical” and “angry” black man.  My response was that “I am not an angry black man, I am just an honest one.  But based on how ...