(ThyBlackMan.com) Celebrating Independence Day and watching President Trump on the international stage during the G20 Summit, I couldn’t help but reflect upon a recent conversation I had with one of my “Hollywood” friends. This friend is a self-proclaimed liberal and sees absolutely no value in anything Republican! I remember having many ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Professional Learning Networks + Professional Learning Communities = Professional Learning Families. The voices that help to manage EdCamp inspires collaboration and professional development on a foundational level for educational professionals even on the continent of Africa. African educators can benefit from EdCamp participation helping to manage the diversity of students. Diversity is not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is looking more and more likely that quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not be signed by any NFL team prior to the beginning of the 2017 NFL season. He is the most accomplished free agent quarterback available and there has not been any significant interest in him since he met ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In today’s digital society HBCUs or what is known as Historically Black College and University students cannot allow others to Brand them. No one should be allowed to take their voice nd use it against them or describe them. There are billions of people on the planet, each person from ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump is criticized from all sides for sparing with fake news media via tweets. Some say Trump’s tweets are a distraction from getting out his message. The truth is fake news media are relentlessly 24/7 distorting and misrepresenting Trump’s agenda and message. Tweeting is Donald Trump’s direct line to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Passports among our people is growing in popularity as we desire to see more of the world. It is a beautiful thing to see so many of us deciding to explore different cultures and places. With that being said, it is understood that the world we live in is not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For many of us life moves at 100mph, with our cellphone being the leading distraction since it is home to social media for most. Though many have demanding jobs that require a lot of tie as we try to make ends meet our distractions also account for more time than ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Georgetown University professor, Michael Eric Dyson, suggested in January that whites should open up “individual reparations accounts” to literally pay back black Americans for slavery. Consequently, in March of this year, I wrote an article titled, “The Case for Reparations.” That article resonated deeply with many that have an appreciation ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) No one ever said that higher education wouldn’t cost money. Across the country, tuition is steadily rising and students are taking longer to pay off their student loans. Today, 44 million consumers share $1.4 trillion in borrowed student debt – more than double what it was in 2008. On average, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many people who love the retro look from retro tech to vintage clothing and steampunk. The reasons are varied, and multi-faceted. One of the reasons is because they can bring back memories or make you feel as if you have traveled back in time. Since many of us ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Two tennis greats, International Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe, and current tennis legend Serena Williams have been linked in a recent controversy over McEnroe’s comments about Serena Williams’ place in tennis history. A few days ago while promoting his book on NPR, John McEnroe was asked about Serena Williams ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) America doesn’t have an unemployment problem – it has an education and skilled worker problem. Right now, there are millions of available jobs all around the country with top companies offering good pay and benefits. However, the problem for these potential employers is a lack of skilled or properly ...