(ThyBlackMan.com) The race for the United States presidency is on. As of Tuesday, January 4, 2012, the results of the Republican Presidential Primary are in. The Iowa Caucus has concluded, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney edged out US Senator Rick Santorum by 8 votes. According to Iowa poll data, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Going into the new year Pastors, Bishops, Apostles, Priests and others of religious faiths should pray over all fathers. Now more than ever in history do we need spiritual guidance, wisdom and protection. I’m a father, educator and mentor, I want to inspire and motivate fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, fathers ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In his 1940 memoir, “Dusk of Dawn,” W. E. B. DuBois attempted to explain why he called on Black Americans to “close ranks” to support the U.S. effort against the Axis powers during World War I. However, DuBois admitted that at the time, he “did not realize the full ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Tuesday night the political world was all focused on the Iowa Caucuses.  Everyone was watching to see if Santorum would defeat Romney.  When all the votes were counted, Romney had won by a mere 8 votes. Romney was finally declared the winner around 2:30 am (east coast time).  I ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Whether you’re trying to lose weight, avoid heartburn, or simply eat healthfully, you needn’t give up sweets. Just watch what and how much you eat. But when you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, watching your dessert and sweet intake can be one of the biggest ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Today it was announced that Tulane University Professor Melissa Harris-Perry is going to have a new show on MSNBC.  Melissa is far sharper and more polished than I could ever be, so I knew it was only a matter of time before the network moved her into the fold. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “I will go to the NAACP convention and explain to the African-American community why they should demand paychecks instead of food stamps,” said Newt Gingrich at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. This is just the latest in a series of insulting comments being made by GOP hopefuls, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX), a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, is somewhat similar to Ron Swanson. Mr. Swanson is one of the stars of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” and while Mr. Swanson may not be running for the Republican presidential nomination, he shares Ron Paul’s enthusiasm for individual ...