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MSNBC’s Firing of Martin Bashir Reminds Black People that We are Only The Help.

(ThyBlackMan.com) I can’t really say that I’ve ever liked Martin Bashir all that much. His move 10 years ago to undermine Michael Jackson in a deceptive fashion didn’t sit well with me. I presume that Bashir had an ethical reason to do what he did and wasn’t just trying to ...

I’ll be a bad girl, I’ll prove it to you, By Lying On My Back For You.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The other night I fell asleep with the television on, and when I woke up there was a video playing(it was on the centric channel)and this is the chorus that I heard (yes I googled it) “Is it bad that I never made love, no I never did ...

Undressing the N-word.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the past year or so, many events have been occurring in the Black Community at the hand of the Black Community that continues to bring continual shame and degradation to the honorable memories, sacred struggle and sacrifice of African-American ascendants. Some may argue against it, but these acts continue ...

Inside The Business Of Selling Out In Music.

(ThyBlackMan.com) More hands and reasons in selling out than the average mind may think. Not too long ago, rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator announced in a series of tweets his conversation and bet he made with musician Will.i.am. To swiftly get to the point, he claimed Will.i.am was selling himself out ...

Is the culture of ‘Bad Girls Club’ ruining the ‘Black Girls Rock’ mantra? An open letter to Oxygen Network.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Dear Oxygen Network: Lets talk! I have a confession to make: I’am a ‘Bad Girls Club’ junkie. I am not proud of watching girls behaving badly, but it’s one of those reality TV shows that makes me pause and wonder. Which brings me to the reason for this ‘Dear John’ letter. ...

Desperation to Destiny.

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are periods in our lives when, because of life situations, we lose our way. During these periods, we get off track as it feels as though we are teetering toward a breakdown. These are the times when it feels like life is against us and our faith is ...

10 Kinds of Black People Who Probably Hate Your Guts.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Lets be real. Not every black person is your friend. Not every black person cares about the black community. So, the idea of “black unity” has to evolve in such a way that helps us to understand who our friends are and who our enemies are. When I spoke ...

12 Years’ a Grim Reminder.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you seen the new movie ‘12 Years a Slave’ yet? If not, you should ASAP. I attended a screening last weekend with a group from my church. Numerous film reviewers call ‘12 Years a Slave’ the greatest movie about slavery ever made. I concur. It’s also a grim ...