(ThyBlackMan.com) The esteem and respect once given to the grandparents and elders within the African American community has vanished. “Grandpa” is usually absent, due to African American males having the shortest life expectancy in America, shortened by heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and homicide. The roles of “Big Momma” as philosopher, psychologist, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s the most dangerous city in America. Oh yea, it is, you just didn’t know it. The mayor has a public safety plan that is a joke and not working. The city council has egos larger than their knowledge base. The public safety committee has no idea what real ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Any major political program in the new century should be evaluated by its ability to state the need for a new educational paradigm; one which establishes a constitutional guarantee to education, that de-institutionalizes knowledge and learning, and one which provides all who want to learn with access to learning ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Years ago, when Mr. T was a household name, a young man asked him what his first name was. Mr. T’s response was classic: “My first name is MISTER. That period is my MIDDLE name. My LAST name is T.” In short, through his example, Mr. T was about ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The days of faking it till you make it are over! Faking it is the new making it. In the past people emulated wealth, status, and pedigree along their path to success. Our society is so com-modified that more times than not one has to look the part in order ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Months ago, and even recently we’ve seen where two Black men…Kanye West (Rap artist) and Kyrie Irving (NBA star)…were accused of antisemitism and were forced to apologize. In Kyrie’s case there’s more to it, society isn’t interested in just his apologizing they want to break him as a man. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A sharp divide has been evident for many years in pop culture about women submitting to men. Much of the commentary is from a secularist lens as seen from masculine images of deference, respect, and obedience to males. The feminist movement changed the conversation in ways that intertwined our ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Being self-employed has many advantages, from flexible working hours to not answering to a superior. Nevertheless, working alone comes with a particular set of obligations. Paying quarterly taxes is one of the main duties independent contractors, such as freelancers, must perform. One should take into account income tax brackets ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week, on my facebook page, A Sister asked me if I am “for” or “against” child support. I posted a picture, of a Black woman holding a wheelbarrow full of money, and the words above the picture said “Child Support, Way Better Than A Dad”, then I proceeded ...
(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) Education should be a major priority in the United States in word and deed. The investment we make in the area of education will help shape the next generation that will be making decisions and leading this nation. Or at least this should be out thinking. Education on all ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black implies self-control and discipline, independence, and a strong sense of will exuding authority and power. It gives an impression of elegance, sophistication, and confidence. Black can be intimidating, unfriendly and unapproachable because of the power it emanates, radiating authority creating fear in the process. Black transcends color, not everyone ...