(ThyBlackMan.com) When I was in graduate school, one of my mentors (Dr. Carson Lee, RIP), gave me a copy of a book written by Jonathan Kozol titled “Death at an Early Age: The Destruction of the Hearts and Minds of Negro Children in the Boston Public Schools.” The book is a powerful firsthand ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Cycling in Italy is more than a workout—it’s a full-sensory experience. From vineyard-covered hills to ancient Roman roads, few places match the rhythm, scenery, and soul of the Italian countryside. The appeal goes far beyond cycling itself: it’s about the connection to history, culture, and the road beneath your ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Your desk, both physical and digital, is buried. For a single case, you’re sifting through terabytes of body-worn camera footage, dozens of social media accounts, surveillance video from three different locations, and endless logs of text messages. The sheer volume is overwhelming, and the variety is a logistical nightmare. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s a familiar, gut-sinking feeling for any business leader. A key system crashes right before a deadline, the network slows to a crawl during peak hours, or a valued employee wastes another morning struggling with outdated software. “Persistent IT issues are red flags that your current systems or support ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For small and mid-sized businesses, the digital landscape is filled with immense opportunity—and significant risk. The numbers paint a stark picture: according to recent industry analysis, an astonishing 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack go out of business within six months. This single statistic highlights a reality ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As the economy becomes more connected, the gap between those with reliable internet and those without is widening, creating both challenges and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in cities like Minneapolis. A 2023 Pew Research Center study found that African-American business ownership has grown by over 30% in the past ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently wrote about the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program’s annual National Day of Social Action, which this year engaged thousands of students enrolled in CDF Freedom Schools summer programs across the country around the message “Public Education is a Public Good.” Scholars from the CDF Freedom Schools ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing profound transformations in the Caribbean hospitality industry, Palace Resorts stands out as a key case. Born in Cancún in 1984, this brand is part of The Palace Company, a group that has evolved quietly but steadily—moving beyond the profile of a local operator to become an international ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) College football media days last month for the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 conferences were the major indicator of the upcoming 2025 college football season. College football media days are a great outlet to hear from college football head coaches about their team. Among the notable head ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Education is evolving. It’s no longer focused only on memorizing facts or scoring high on tests. Today’s schools are paying closer attention to how students think, communicate, and interact with others. These abilities, often called soft skills, play a major role in helping students succeed both inside and outside ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Although the 2025 Major League Baseball season has focused on numerous early storylines including the massive contract extension of Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., discussion of torpedo bats, and the balanced strength of the National League West Division, it is hard to avoid that Jackie Robinson headlines have ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Supporting children’s mental, emotional, and developmental wellbeing requires more than reactive solutions—it calls for thoughtful, proactive approaches that nurture growth, resilience, and confidence. Positive intervention is one such approach that plays a key role in shaping young minds, especially when applied early and consistently. Through this blog, we’ll explore ...