(ThyBlackMan.com) Life throws a lot of unexpected challenges towards your path along the way. During the course of life, academic challenges are part of that experience whether it is in elementary, middle, or high school. For many people after high school graduation, the next academic step is pursuing higher education ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many of us can remember the arguments made about taking prayer out of the schools. If your parents were “devout” Christians, the argument was simple…removing prayer from schools would unleash hell in a sense. Many that argued for prayer to be in the schools had no regard for the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Education ought to be the bedrock for fostering critical thinking and providing a landscape for the exploration of diverse perspectives, rather than serving as an incubator for extremist ideologies. That essential ethos of education, unfortunately, is under threat, exemplified recently by the graduation speech of City University of New ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We are headed into an Economic Downturn, although many talking heads on the cable channels are actually saying, we are headed into a Recession. In language you can appreciate, continue reading and get an explanation; it ain’t that complicated. Who we VOTE for matters, especially when it comes to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Nestled within the nation’s capital, the historic Howard University stands, its hallowed halls echoing with the pulsating hopes and dreams of a generation eager to carve out their niche in the world. This illustrious institution, a historically Black university, has always been a beacon, a lighthouse guiding ambitious, capable ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Teacher’s Appreciation Week is recognized each year during the first full week in May. Teachers have always held the distinct honor of molding a child’s mind and character in preparation for becoming our nation’s future workforce and leaders. Behind every great inventor, businessperson, and historical inspiration lies a devoted ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Snoop Dogg is an established Hip Hop legend that clearly transcends the music. He has a recognizable presence, style, and voice. Snoop loves many things, and cooking is on the list. Snoop Dogg’s “From Crook to Cook” is a combination of his love for food, music, family, and life. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a lover of mythology and fantasy fiction, I have waited a very long time for the era of fantasy that I could relate to when I immerse myself in the story. Let’s be honest, going to Hogwarts is great. We love Narnia. Middle Earth is magical and is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Toomer (1894-1967) was an influential African-American poet, novelist, and playwright whose work has had a lasting impact on American literature. He is best known for his seminal work “Cane,” a collection of poems and short stories that explore race, identity, and the rural South. This article will delve ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Robert Hayden (1913-1980) was a pioneering African American poet, essayist, and educator whose work was marked by technical mastery, intellectual depth, and a profound exploration of African American history and culture. In a career spanning over five decades, Hayden established himself as one of the foremost voices of African ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The shooting of Ralph Yarl is a story that is still relatively fresh in today’s news cycle. As the days and weeks pass, current news will eventually push the Yarl story away from our radar. The violence surrounding the shooting is not a situation where we go back to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Paul Laurence Dunbar was an influential African-American poet, novelist, and playwright who emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work was groundbreaking for its time, as it provided a voice to the African-American experience in post-Civil War America. Dunbar’s literary contributions transcended racial barriers and gained ...