(ThyBlackMan.com) Today’s economy may be adding new men to ranks of alimony-seekers. As traditionally male-dominated industries like finance and construction continue to struggle, more men are finding themselves with lower income or no income at all, forcing a newfound dependence on their wives or, in some cases, ex-wives. Black men are ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We, as a culture, both male and female, tend to have a biased approach to raising our boys by restricting them to a narrowly defined “boys must be boys” mentality. In conditioning young boys to repress the full expression of their humanity, they begin to separate their hearts from their ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Today’s relationships seem to be so much different from what many of us saw from our parents and grandparents. Our new found “freedom” and “Success” seems to have switched our priorities from unity, family and community building, to independence, instant gratification and materialism. We want everything not now, but right ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Now, guys, before you get your boxers in a wad, allow me to give you a brief synopsis of this experiment. It was created solely for Black Men. Moreover, its purpose is to help you become the person you can aspire to, despite your circumstances. Now brothas without further ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Chinua Achebe, “We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own.” Fathers unless you have your house in order do not complain or ridicule your brother’s house. The Igbo, always practical, put it concretely in their proverb: Onye ji onye n’ani ji onwe ya: “He who will hold ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the biggest mistakes people of color make pertaining to dating and relationships is our tendency to date a person’s potential over the reality of who they are. Disappointment is the result or the effect of not believing a person’s actions the first time. The disappointment is really an illusion. Disillusionment sets ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was blessed to grow up in a two parent household where my parents; where and still are until this day, my biggest heroes. I also have an army of aunts and uncles that for the most part all have families of their own. Some of the happiest times in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What makes a man a man? I am sure that many woman and men alike have pondered this question since the beginning of time and will continue to until the end of it, if the question is not answered. Well, here is what I think a man is. I believe ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My personal opinions from my observation and experiences as a parent, educator and community activist. I’m not referencing to specific organizations or people. Providing an insight into the situations and circumstances of people of color and culture and to encourage positive change and education. Malcolm X, “To have once been ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Unless two people are absolute virgins when they meet, they should sit still for a few minutes and have “the conversation” prior to hopping into bed together. It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but facts are facts, and STDs are commoner than you might think. If you’re going ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the length and breadth of this land there are many black men who inspire youth. They are professional athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, and even to those of us who punch the clock every day. Believe it or not, youngins don’t just want to be rich, they aspire to be as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In our society, we are given precise and clearly defined roles of men and women in relationships. So why it is that many black women are finding it so hard to find and establish positive, long-lasting relationships with black men? Is it that black men as a group no longer ...