(ThyBlackMan.com) Many of us point to the accomplishments and contributions of ancient African science and philosophy as proving the worth of African peoples and as reasons for us to be treated equally. Others of us see these things as the rationale for us to take pride in our African heritage, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) These suggestions are to help parents, grandparents and guardians as graduation for their children gets closer. Graduation, a great accomplishment and the end to an educational journey from Day Care to High School. Before this momentous occasion parents need to make sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A recent report shows that African Americans face yet another systematic disadvantage when it comes to the job market. This report, written up by the Young Invincible advocacy group suggests that in order for African American millennial men to have the same job prospects of the white Americans, they ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Where are the male teachers? And, more broadly, how can men participate in both traditional and nontraditional educator roles in the communities that need them most. Imagine walking into a school that has an equal number of men and women educating and leading our next generation. Think of the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This blog’s all about being broke and fabulous and what’s more broke than a student? Few things. But we all know that as a student you’re going to have to tackle budgeting and little money more than ever before. What about the other issues you’re going to come up ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are currently more than 220,000 black kids that are being homeschooled by their parents in America. Suburban parents homeschool their kids for mostly religious reasons, but here are 8 reasons why black parents are homeschooling their kids. 1. The Criminalization Of Black People, Manly Black Boys – 70% ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Two headlines coming out of New Orleans should disturb that city’s education guardians. The first headline, “Flagrant special ed violations, cover-up alleged at New Orleans charter Lagniappe,” involves a charter school that will be closing because evidence of cheating and fraud have surfaced. The second headline, “Orleans Parish School Board ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the March 7th 2016 edition of the Boston Review in the article, “Black Study, Black Struggle” Robin Kelley initiated a discussion of the state and future course of Black Studies. Here are excerpts from the piece and responses to it. “In the fall of 2015, college campuses were ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Present Stetson Kennedy Legacy: “Introducing the Black Superheroes” Performance at Conjure Con Comic Book Conference in Orlando, Florida. The Black Superheroes *Roy Sold His Car to God *Uncle Monday *Big Mama was a Superhero Too *Nine Second Man *John The Conqueror *Princess Kitaka *Turpentine Sam *Abada the Warrior *Mama ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Focused on Human Growth and Development (male responsibility, puberty, bullying and social media, and interactive fun learning experience) during this educational summit for middle and high school students. The St. Patrick’s Day Teen Summit provided needed and transformative information to the middle and high school students not only attending, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY), outstanding student loan debt has become the second largest form of consumer debt, only behind mortgages. With seven out of ten students finishing college with student loan debt, the student loan crisis has reached new heights. Student loan borrowers ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the past 20 years, the music industry has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when the only ways to achieve musical greatness was by being talented spotted. Today, there are many paths into the music industry. Each person’s path into the industry is unique, and it’s important to ...