(ThyBlackMan.com) We are the solution to our problems, not the government that was supposed to be “of the people“. Not the government entitlement handouts such as WIC, food stamps, Section 8 housing or welfare. Not law enforcement when black on black crime is rampant. We should be policing our own ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Not long ago, my eleven-year-old daughter and I were walking home from a local eatery when an elderly Black woman, perhaps seventy, stopped us, and observingly stated, “She’s real pretty for a dark skinned girl!” Instantly, I was inflamed. However, before I could word a response, my daughter replied, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Nikki Giovanni’s presentations at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and later in the day at the Schultz Center was filled with spunk and intellectual challenges to think outside the box when teaching children to inspire creativity and transformative ideas for future careers. Engagement, inspiration, mentoring and building ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ever get the feeling that you are trapped in one of those never ending Greek myths? You know, like the one where the Heracles (better known by the Roman rip-off name,”Hercules”) has to fight Anteas, the giant son of Mother Earth who derived his strength from contact with the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Whether it’s due to the clean air, good healthcare, or low crime, a significant number of people are choosing to live in Canada. However, there’s quite a lot of territory up there; like deciding where one should reside in the States, more than a few things need consideration. Use ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Brothers and sisters it’s been a difficult time along my journey recently. I won’t burden you with my struggles because I know and understand we all have struggles, pitfalls and obstacles that line our paths. So, my thoughts for penning this morning is not to add to what you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking for the third year to over 100 Duval County High School students participating in Mayor Alvin Browns’ Learn2Earn Experience at University of North Florida. Discussing Social Media and Social Networking safety is very important because of the content that is created by students and posted on interactive and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am a single dad. I am also a holistic life coach. I have a passion for single-dads because I am a single-dad and the challenges faced by us are as ominous as they are self-defeating. Single-fathers face daunting challenges of access and visitation, communication skill-sets when dealing with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This article is for good men who want to do the right thing, men who want to be a part of their children’s lives in every way possible because you realize your children are actually a part of you. But if you are a man who is looking for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I spent a quiet Fourth of July weekend relaxing, reading and watching a few of my favorite movies, just soaking in the idea of independence…freedom. I had already decided earlier in the week I would give my keyboard a break from my writing. I desired the comforts of Southern ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What’s old is new again. If you have old CDs, audio cassettes, or even LPs, you might be surprised to learn that everything can be saved and digitized. It’s a lot cheaper than buying all of your favorites all over again. And, it’s rather simple to pull off. Here’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Poynter recently reported that the Los Angeles Times hired a reporter to cover Black Twitter. In a recently released staff memo, Los Angeles Times Managing Editor S. Mitra Kalita said: Dexter Thomas joins us today to cover Black Twitter (which really is so much more complicated than that). He ...