(ThyBlackMan.com) On September 2, 2011 at 1:24 AM, God blessed my wife and me with a happy, healthy, beautiful, baby boy. Upon our return to the recovery room, I began my massive digital announcement campaign, consisting of text messages, emails, and mobile phone calls to alert family and close friends ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me. Jim Valvano (Coach and Mentor) There are community programs, social initiatives, governmental support, school vouchers, urban initiatives, and religious seminars, creating opportunities for fathers to be active in their child’s school. If Fathers ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Most couples go through times during which they feel that the spark has gone from the relationship. In this article, I give a few suggestions using the five senses to bring the spark back to the relationship and even make it stronger. Enjoy! 1) Connect with your eyes. Use ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s the middle of summer, and the school year is a distant memory for our children. It’s fine to give them a few weeks to relax and enjoy other activities, but now may be a good time to try to instill a love for reading. With a little planning ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Today’s Black man is more likely to be a single-Father than any other man in America. As a divorcee, I found myself the single-Father of a daughter whom is the light of my life. Reason #1: Unconditional love The love that I receive from my daughter is pure. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Trying to make it to the second date? Check out these Dos and Don’ts that could help put you on the road to second date glory. 1) DO be on time. First dates are like job interviews. First impressions matter A LOT. You don’t want to start off on the wrong foot ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In our current time and space, it is not atypical for two people who are supposedly friends to sexually enjoy each other- with the agreed consensus that no strings are attached. Of course, the world does not see a problem with this “friends with benefits” relationship, and Hollywood certainly ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Folks love to tell single people that they should get married. There are all sorts of reasons for this sociological phenomenon, many of which are comprised of good intentions – and so, they say, is the road to hell. The next time you feel compelled to tell someone you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Reading a recent article by Dr. Boyce Watkins on R-Kelly as Grand Marshal of a child’s parade warranted a deeper look into the issue of older men dating young girls. ( Article here (—— ) Picture this: A young African American girl, heavy set, tight leggings and a tank top, heavily ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Communication is often the underlying reason why many marriages disintegrate. Couples argue and verbally fight and say some of the most emotionally damaging and hurtful words to each other. Instead of engaging in such negative interchange, it would prove far better for those individuals in a one-flesh union to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I often wonder if you are aware of the potential that lies within you. Do you not know that you have the ability to achieve anything with the help of God? I often wonder if you intentionally ignore the wisdom and advice of your elders to express your individuality ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dr. William Cosby, (Bill Cosby) stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As a third generation teacher I wanted to encourage, inspire, empower, bless and provide confidence to my brother educators. Education as a whole needs more certified male teachers to ...