(ThyBlackMan.com) In August Wilson’s play The Piano Lesson, the character Doaker issues the following quip about time and how there is no way to stop it. According to Doaker, “Time go long, time go long.” For each of us, “time is the only thing that God ain’t making no more of.” ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As college students settle into campus life, many Black Americans remember the multi-generational sacrifices that have established higher education as a bridge to a better life. Despite the continuing pandemic, the rise of inflation, or the nation’s $1.7 trillion in student debt, parents, grandparents and others urge their students ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve been debating the pros and cons of the impact of sports on the Black community with my good friend, and political commentator, Playthell Benjamin for several years now. Playthell is a huge sports fan and is of the belief that sports have been invaluable in their impact on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I play it cool and dig all jive, that’s the reason I stay alive. My motto as I live and learn is dig and be dug in return. -Langston Hughes In 1992, Dr. Richard Majors, along with Dr. Janet Mancini Billson, co-authored a book called Cool Pose: The Dilemmas of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “By forgiving up to $20,000 in burdensome student loan debt, President Biden is giving working and middle class families the financial breathing room the desperately need. Buying a home, founding a business, starting a family, and so much more will now be a financial possibility for millions more Americans. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black women rule the workforce and have the highest labor force participation in comparison to all women, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In other words, a higher number of Black women are employed or unemployed and searching for work. Breaking down the numbers reveals that Black women ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We put five children through college (one is still attending). We saved up. We never took out any loans, as we didn’t want our kids burdened with debt. Our kids went to William & Mary, Mary Washington, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania. So far, the total ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to build on your existing leadership skills, leadership development programs can offer a wealth of benefits. Keep reading to learn more about what these programs can do for you. Developing a Leadership Style Leadership programs provide ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Father, Husband, Educator, Entrepreneur, Blogger, Podcaster Children need to be exposed to diverse learning opportunities like libraries, museums and cultural events. These expand their vision in what their talents, skills and abilities are that will help them in life. Fathers are key to their children’s success in life and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “On July 22, U.S. Representative Jason Crow and Senator Joni Ernst spoke of the dangers posed by “Bioweapons” targeting specific populations based on their DNA. The statements from Crow and Ernst happened at the Aspen Security Forum during a panel titled “National Security Today: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities” Crow, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes, I wonder what is wrong with Black America and my African American brothers and sisters? We still have not learned from the past and we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again; even though, racist white America continues to piss, defecate, stomped, humiliate, beat, assault, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) So, you’ve decided that you eventually want to move to another country but you’re a bit apprehensive about how you’re going to cover all of your living expenses comfortably when you get there? Of course, unless you’re already significantly wealthy to the point of not needing to work, landing ...