(ThyBlackMan.com) What sickens me about the black community is that most of us still claim to be niggas. When in fact we are not niggas. A lot of people may have convinced us that nigga is different than nigger; that they have different meanings. When that cannot be further from the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Regarding the Colin Kaepernick controversy. I must be missing a gene or something, because I’ve never understood people’s fascination with sports. What is it that’s so great about sports? My father was the very same way. I once asked him if he ever participated in sports, and he told me, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) August is the month when parents bid farewell to not only their college-bound youngsters but also a sizable chunk of cash for tuition. More than 18 million students attend our more than 4,300 degree-granting institutions. A question parents, their college-bound youngsters and taxpayers should ask: Is college worth it? ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Affirmative action is once again in the news. This time because of a leaked Justice Department memo indicating possible action regarding complaints from Asian-American groups that Harvard University is discriminating against Asian-Americans in its admissions policies. As this story was breaking, Harvard released news that, for the first time ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the weekend, the Pro Football Hall of Fame gained seven new members. Former quarterback Kurt Warner, former running back LaDainian Tomlinson, former defensive end Jason Taylor, current Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, former safety Kenny Easley, former running back Terrell Davis, and former kicker Morten Andersen are all now ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We play the game of life with one goal in mind: to win. For some, winning is not everything, it’s the only thing, to quote a legendary coach. But how may we improve our chances of winning every day? How do we wake up and go to bed knowing that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before you scream and shout about the headline, hear me out. This may be controversial but, as you read this, I need you to forget everything you think you believe and know about Christianity. If you are a fan of history, this article is for you. What needs to be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The students of Edward Waters College participated in hands-on project based lessons in Educational Technology, Social Media and STEM that encouraged digital interaction and engagement. Students in the EDU 250 course are involved in transitional lessons from teacher lead instruction to student lead instruction where the students manage the instruction. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Miami Dolphins’ recent signing of former Chicago Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler seems to have provided a tipping point in the support of Colin Kaepernick. It feels like a slap in our black faces. The Dolphins’ un-retirement of a mediocre proven perennial loser quarterback in favor of a Super Bowl ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) First things first, let’s dismiss the notion that as a parent you know exactly what’s best for your child. The harsh reality is that most of us adults don’t even have our lives together. We may be able to provide food, clothing and shelter yet lack satisfaction and fulfillment in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For many, it’s hard to see the iPhone 7 vs HTC U11 comparison. Other than the haters, everyone adores the devices Apple launches. The company has introduced some of the greatest innovations including music players, smartphones, PCs, and tablets. A typical Apple fanboy knows how far the company goes to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For quite some time we have debated why many of our youth commit such untoward and malicious social acts that result in lives lost, futures damaged and kids left hopeless. Common to most of these behaviors is a profound absence of purpose in the lives of these youth. Though many ...