(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s asking a lot I know, but if you want something, you have to ask for it. Can we pause for a day? A week to pause would be better. However, we have to start somewhere. Just one day where single moms are not being all lumped together and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At a house party one time, I saw a honey-colored, really cute sista. In between swigs of wine, as friendly introductions were being made among party-goers, I attempted to introduce myself to her: “How you doin’, sweetheart,” I said as I smiled my winning party smile and extended my hand ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Black brotherhood…” At first read, the phrase seems antiquated. What comes to mind is something closer to 1960s Black power gloves, large afros and leather. When you say “Black brotherhood,” that’s what first comes to my mind. Maybe that’s why many believe it died a long time ago. I personally ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Turn off the autopilot and start feeding your marriage… Everyone worries too much about bills, getting the kids off to school, and why the dog keeps peeing on the carpet. It’s time to light that fire again and remind her of all the reasons why she married you to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In Black America, young boys are learning unconventionally how to be strong, responsible, law-abiding, productive male contributors to their communities. In large number, they are influenced by behavior they see exhibited on television, or are seeking guidance from anyone who will listen. Morals and ethics are not high priority in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This holiday weekend, all across this country a scenario will be playing out that has been taking place since the beginning of summer gatherings, family picnics and parties. At a BBQ near you there will be at least one instance of a guy alone or with friends, being approached ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Why? Why? Why? Why do we not speak to each other? How can I walk by you, my sister, a mirror reflection of me/myself, and not speak? How can I walk by me/myself? How can I neglect me/myself? How can I not nourish, encourage, praise, celebrate, empower, educate, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As our nation celebrated the importance of fathers nearly 2 weeks ago, and now it’s a good time to reflect on how we show them love in the policies we create. And there is no greater place to do that than in the federal government’s Child Support Enforcement program, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If anyone ever tells you that the married life is easy, you should either laugh in their face, or ask them if you could write a book about their life’s story. You will surely make millions from it. Relationships and marriage can be tough, but they shouldn’t be impossible. A ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you hit midlife, it’s natural to look back at what you’ve experienced so far. You may discover that, with about half of your life already behind you, you haven’t done all you’d hoped to do, or become the kind of man you’d like to be. But a midlife crisis ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes the best place to look for something is the exact place that thing can be found. Take Black men, for example, we hear Black women talking about how we are so hard to find, but we are often in the same places they are. The more I hear ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Memo to fathers of newborns: there’s more to your baby than late-night feedings, changing diapers, and struggling with car seats. I hope you can stay awake long enough to read this, because I’m hoping to make your life a little easier. Now, in most cases, the first months of ...