(ThyBlackMan.com) During the mentoring process, one rarely understands why they are being taught certain things. Oftentimes, one could be convinced that their mentor is insane as they seek to prepare you for a “higher purpose” as the next generation of race men/women. There is no doubt that experience has taught the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We have just finished the Christmas holiday, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Many of us will feel the pressure to spend a serious amount of love to show our lady we love and adore them. The problem is not the gesture, but often the motivation behind it. Though ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Think about it, you are not just raising a kid who is going to live with you but you are raising a human being. The kid will see you, listen to your talks and behave according to what he learns at home. A kid is a reflection of your parenting ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The society we live in wants us to believe there are no good black men in the world. Many of us would dismiss the good brothers we do know for the bad relationships we’ve endured, or for the terrible relationships some have with the black men in the family. Too ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What does the future hold for black children? In an era in which we are witnessing high incidences of suspensions and expulsions, and low reading proficiency scores, what do our children need to be constantly reminded of? In two words: their greatness! Greatness is the hallmark of success for our ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Since 1863, the supposedly absolution of slavery…on into this 21st century…there has been one constant, Black America’s protracted begging, moaning and groaning for equality, looking for its salvation through either the Democratic or Republican political parties. Though there has been some progress, these pleas for the most part, are met ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) 2017 served as a wake-up call for those unaware of how unsafe going to work can be for some women. The allegations, admissions, suspensions and firings that made sexual harassment and assault a hot topic have slowed down, but two messages were received loud and clear: 1) men in power ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There comes a time in every man’s life whereby he must access what he believes is necessary to consider himself a man. Contrary to all the foolishness we see there are a few things that have been en-grained in us from previous generations and society that is dangerous to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I truly believe there is nothing more powerful than a black dad. It does not matter at what station you are in life, you are powerful beyond measure. All you must do is to receive that power and to act upon it. That action, however, begins as a thought; it ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Yeah, I said it! White folks! You see, we tend to make everything black and white, until it time to talk about black and white standards of living. At that point, we’d rather digress into an argument over how we should identify ourselves in the United States of America which ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of my favorite shows to watch on television is TLC’s “Long Lost Family.” I’m not a sappy person by nature, but this show never fails to moisturize my tear ducts, shall we say. There’s an empowerment that comes from knowing your heritage, where you came from and whom you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Social media. It is something that has become an integral part of our society. Many people use it all day every day. Kids have grown up with it being an ever-present thing in their lives and don’t know life without it. Social media has done some great things. It has ...