(ThyBlackMan.com) Statistics reveal that victimizations of African Americans from violent crime such as murder, rape, sexual assault, burglary and robbery are committed by African Americans. We live with these facts and to a certain extent accept them. But what if these crimes were committed by whites on our community? What ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) N-word History Lesson 101 Part II – Defining the N-word: If you listen to one of black comedian Chris Rock’s shows entitled “Black People vs. N**gers,” he associates the n-word with certain types of black people with everything negative like dishonesty, distrust, laziness, and ignorance, reinforcing the historical intent ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In my “Black Education Disaster” column (12/22/10), I presented National Assessment of Educational Progress test data that demonstrated that an average black high school graduate had a level of reading, writing and math proficiency of a white seventh- or eighth-grader. The public education establishment bears part of the responsibility ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Commitment is one of the most sacred words that can be said to a woman, and most times just the mention of it will make men run so fast you would think they are trying to get out of the rain. My concern though is not commitment between a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Casey Anthony is not O.J. Simpson in white female face. The only real reason that Anthony is even mentioned in the same breath as O.J. is because she was acquitted of first degree murder. And many of those that bothered to pay any attention to the case fervently believed ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I found myself in what some would call “an SMH moment” (Shaking My Head) when my daughter exposed me to the growing trend of “planking”: laying out with your body still and arms to the side in some of the oddest positions imaginable. The goal is to compete with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Disagreements are a normal and accepted component of any relationship. After all, no two individuals are going to agree on everything. But if you plan for the times when you and your partner won’t see eye to eye – and create some rules for engagement – you may be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Think professional help is too rich for your blood? A financial adviser comes clean… Let’s say you’re a first year school teacher, with a Masters degree, and you’re making about $45,000 a year. Yes, you need financial planning—and in all likelihood, a professional financial planner to help. How about ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Loneliness I believe is one of the enemies greatest weapons used to turn people away from God. It magnifies all other elements of negativity. It makes hurt, hurt more, it makes envy grow and it makes you forget all the promise that God has given you in your life ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sure, she acts like she likes you. She calls just to say hi, compliments your jacket and even remembers your mother’s birthday. But how does she really feel about you? Are you a perfectly nice guy who she happens to be dating right now, or do you totally rock ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Black brotherhood…” At first read, the phrase seems antiquated. What comes to mind is something closer to 1960s Black power gloves, large afros and leather. When you say “Black brotherhood,” that’s what first comes to my mind. Maybe that’s why many believe it died a long time ago. I personally ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s nothing in this world that’s better than loving and being loved, especially as we get older and retire. Here are a few ways to rekindle that spark that existed between you and your wife before a busy life began to get in your way… 1. Make believe this is ...