(ThyBlackMan.com) This is the fourth of a six part series whereas the purpose and intent is hopefully, to initiate the process of undoing or reversing ideas and concepts—relative to the use of the n-word (n**ger/n**ga)—that have been programmed into the minds of our people which has caused them to adopt ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are a lot of people out there both male and female that are not sexually active and some that are even still virgins. I just want you to be encouraged today that there is nothing wrong with that. Do not let pop culture and society tell you that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently, results were released from a new survey which polled more than 1,200 married moms about their parenting habits, focusing especially on how they share responsibilities with their spouses. The headline was an attention-grabber: “… Working and Stay-at-Home Mothers Feel Like ‘Married Single Moms.'” Only about 1 in 4 moms ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that affects millions of Americans every year, but what about all us other people out there who are just plain unhappy sometimes? What can we do to feel better? I have the perfect prescription. It’s called “stop lying.” Lying may be the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It used to be that when it came to meal planning, parents considered questions like what’s in the pantry? What will my kids like and what do I have time to make? Perhaps what’s going bad in the produce drawer factored in? Then, along the way, peanut allergies and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many of us have seen the dismal statistics for black males in America. African American men are at the bottom of the barrel in nearly every category of life, including healthcare, education, incarceration, and unemployment. Many of us raise our black boys with little to no understanding of how ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I spend a lot of time around children, but am happy not having any. From the “I brought you here, I’ll take you out” school, a capital offense would contradict my Christian praxis. Who was it that said, “Contradictions can only be minimized”? Whoever, it wasn’t Jesus; so I’m ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In my most recent commentary, I argued that the progressive movement must devise a strategy that looks beyond Obama and the Democrats but includes supporting the President’s reelection in 2012. My basic premise is that the rise to prominence and dominance of the right in the public discourse and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The sun shone brightly through the windows as my kids played together all throughout our home. As I walked into the living room, I noticed the front door had been left open, presumably by one of the kids. With a tinge of frustration I walked over to the door ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My Uncle was big on talking about stupidity. He would always tell me two things: “the difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it limits” and “the wise understand themselves and fools go on the reports of others.” I cannot tell you if they were passed down ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While working in Boyle Heights this week I realized that there are some amazing things about investing for retirement that some folks don’t know about. Setting a little money aside today to build a retirement, and generational wealth, tomorrow is really simple and it’s rather fun to watch your ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While reading an inspirational story one morning, the writer made a point about the need to love and be in a relationship. He reminded readers that having a deeper relationship with God help to nurture loving relationships and told a story about a man who decided to trust that ...