(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week, N.B.A. great Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement after 19 years of playing professional basketball. He stood 7’1” and weighed over 325 pounds (depending on the day of the week). He was one of the biggest people to ever play the game. He left Louisiana State University (LSU) ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The National Association for the ADVANCEMENT of Colored People, emphasis on the word “advancement,”claims “for 102 years, the NAACP has fought to ensure that all our children have access to high-quality public education.” If this is indeed true, then why would the NAACP, which used to be the most revered ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a growing debate over the relevancy, value and role of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the 21st century. Added fuel for this debate, by those who argue HBCUs have outlived their mission and usefulness, is the number of these colleges and universities that labor under ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Once a year, I like dedicating a column to the young brothers who are going to step forward into the adult ranks with their diplomas and degrees…tassel flip included. Sadly, high schools, colleges and universities no longer honor their graduates with speeches from ‘real’ folk. As exampled by a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Like many high school students, Tyrin Johnson can be found glued to his phone late Friday evenings during the school year. However, listen closely to his conversation and it will reveal that the 11th grader is indeed a young man of purpose. Debate, not sneakers or girls consumes Johnson ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Fathers have always played an important role in their children’s education. Ancient Egyptian texts, early American writings and other historic sources have placed the primary responsibility for educating a child specifically on his father. For many of us, it comes naturally. We place schoolwork at a high priority and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dominique Smith, Khory Johnson, Sheon Wellons, and Christal and Shanae Christopher will never be mistaken for the “Fab Five” basketball stars that brought national fanfare to the University of Michigan campus 20 years ago. However, for one Saturday afternoon in May on Detroit’s west side, this lesser known quintet, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Here are five easy steps that you can take to supercharge your, and your child’s, learning that will cost you absolutely nothing! . . . Watch TV . . . Khanacademy.org . . . Look at What U Pay Attention 2 . . . Read Like Your Life Depends ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) College may be many years away… or it may be just around the corner. Whether your kids are 7 or 17, it is important that you prepare them for college long before the time comes for them to attend. For many african american children going to college is a rite of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the past few weeks, President Obama has consistently shared his vision for our nation’s economic future while giving remarks about the federal government’s fiscal policy. Intense examination of the fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget agreement has been of particular interest and concern to us all, including everyday Americans ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that four men were arrested in a hazing incident involving students at California State University. As of Saturday, police were investigating an alleged felonious assault involving members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The report was initiated after a 25-year old man was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a college professor for the past 18 years, I’ve noticed two things about college: It can be a place to make your dreams come true, and it can also be a breeding ground for your worst nightmares. So, I thought I would compile a list of things that ...