(ThyBlackMan.com) What would you think if famed Hall of Fame NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who stands 7’2, claimed to be five foot tall? What would you think if South African president, Jacob Zuma claimed to be president of the U.S.? What would you think if I told you the Washington ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Amidst the questions, the “controversy” and the shock surrounding the death of music icon Prince, there are several issues that should be of concern to the African American community. We could talk about Prince’s alleged return to drug use and why. We could talk about his connection to the ...
(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) The elevation of Africans having access to the Internet is increasing the digital footprint of those denied access to information for years. Internet access supplied by providers is allowing people in cities, villages and towns unprecedented access to information. Africans are embracing their Afrinerdiness (African Nerds) that encourages global ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What do these four people all have in common: Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry, II, better known as Steph Curry, Ayesha Alexander Curry, Carvin Haggins and BriaMarie? Yes, they are all involved in entertainment at the highest levels. Yes, they all have achieved some measure of success within the industry. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Your content is the shining star that attracts and connects people to your message.” @sherfranklin This quote is intended to encourage Africans that their thoughts, experiences, and convictions to share their story cannot stop. The opportunity to share life and cultural experiences must be written and blogged about to share ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It seems as though every generation has a preference in where they want to live and work. Sometimes city living is the most appealing while other times it’s back to nature and all the peace and tranquility that affords. In today’s economy, a greater number of people are choosing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My reflections on fatherhood and the responsibilities of being a parent as a father. It does not matter if the father is in the United States of America or if he is in his native land of Africa there is still a strong bond in being a father, if ...
(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% ...