(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, I had a conversation with Father Michael Pfleger, head of the Saint Sabina church on the southwest side of Chicago.  Father Pfleger actively engages with struggling young black men in the consistent fight for their humanity, education, prosperity and survival. Pfleger, more than most men in his ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you get the chance to visit Washington D.C. and you happen to be anywhere near Southwest Wharf or Nationals Stadium, you will find amongst the natives remains of what was once an educational triangle for Black children for over 40 years. Hidden behind new age High priced high ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) What’s in a name? Everything says Seneca Brookins, a positive young brother from Detroit’s Corktown community. And that is why he has given his company a most unique name. The subject of a recent feature in the National Association for the Self Employed (NASE) trade publication, “Self Informed,” Seneca ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Raven Symone will always be remembered by most of us as the adorable little girl from The Cosby Show who took over when Rudy Huxtable just wasn’t as cute as she used to be.  Both Raven Symone and Keshia Knight-Pulliam have grown into beautiful women who carry their brands ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Often times as women, we allow the primary focus of our lives to be caring for our children, lovers, family and friends. Oh, did I forget work? The struggle to be “successful” in the workforce is our life purpose, right? So many of us are driving recklessly towards achieving ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Think back to your K-12 educational experience…Now answer this: How many of your teachers were African American male? If you had to think about it too long you probably had few; if any. That’s because less than 2% of American teachers are Black males according to the U S ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I heard the words spoken by rapper Lil’ Boosie in a recent interview it made me cringe severely in my chair because it amazes me how someone with a limited experience in the broader scope of the struggle of Black people – worldwide and especially in America – ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Money makes the world go ’round”. This statement has held up through the test of time as being an accurate account of peoples relationship with money. “Money is the root of all evil.” It is also a very accurate account, although I’m beginning to see at the root of ...