(ThyBlackMan.com) Since before the turn of the 20th century, the historically black college has been a hallmark in the black community, though funding has traditionally been unequal. Cheyney University was the first higher education institution established for black students in 1837 by a Quaker philanthropist named Richard Humphreys in Pennsylvania. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Once again an issue has arisen that proves black children are in peril when they engage an educational process headed by those harboring racial bigotry. If one believes that the greatest resource any people have is the minds of their children, Black America should continually shudder at how traumatic and destructive ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If nothing else, I believe that my past has displayed a willingness to receive inspiration and knowledge from whence it comes. So, it should not be surprising that I have taken something that a close confidante heard from noted race theorist Ishmael Reed as the inspiration for this essay. Hey, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Years ago, I was honored to listen to Judge Greg Mathis, a native of Detroit, Michigan, as he delivered a keynote address regarding “the endangered black male.” As I listened to Mathis talk about his prior existence as an “endangered black male,” a situation that the famed Judge freely admits ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African-American women hold a minority of positions in higher education in the US despite the fact that they are the most educated amongst other groups. Even so, some of the most critical positions and critically acclaimed names in different scientific fields in the history of the US education are held ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The latest data from the Center for American Progress shows that the average salary for an attorney is more than two times that of elementary and middle school educators. The Washington Post reported last week that nearly 1 in 10 hosts who rent out their apartments, homes and spaces on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I never imaged that something other than “popping gum” could drive me to the brink of insanity. However, I spoke too soon when I declared this annoyance the most disturbing thing in the world as another annoying tendency has overthrown “popping gum” on my list of things I cannot stand. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The hair battle has seemed to remain a staple in the back to school argument. There is a lasting discussion about what qualifies hair as inappropriate, and a conflict to the learning process. It is understandable that it is the job of the parent to know the school policy regarding ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “I can make a difference!” Every July thousands of students from Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® sites across the country participate in the CDF Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action. This year’s action focused on the need to vote for children and the fact that every vote matters. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Education is wasted on the youth. When we’re young, we don’t fully appreciate the opportunities that it affords us. Unless you are someone that knew what they wanted to be from a very young age, you might have stumbled down a path that hasn’t been hugely useful to you in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently a charter school in Atlanta removed the pledge from the morning devotions and people are coming out of the woodwork to attack their patriotism. I applaud the school’s decision. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/09/atlanta-school-drops-pledge-allegiance-asks-students-to-instead-recite-wolf-pack-chant.html Many who look closely will say the pledge of allegiance is a lie while others are so programmed with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Reading a good book is an intelligent choice, the active student turns his leisure hours into productive activities, which generate knowledge and improve his writing skills, at the same time he lives an adventure, moving to an unreal world through reading. The Author’s ability is the channel through which you ...