(ThyBlackMan.com) “Now there are some ‘practical’ things we can do. We begin the process of building a greater economic base. And at the same time, we are putting pressure where it really hurts. I ask you to follow through here.” MLK Those words were spoken by Martin Luther King the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The current racial struggles of African Americans cannot be dismissed by a discussion about guns. Nor can this struggle be dismissed with the removal of confederate flags from public property as many in the public sector seen to feel. Starting points, yes; dismissal, no. If the deaths of those ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you are diagnosed with a major illness that requires aggressive treatment or you get into a bad car accident and can’t work for six months to a year, will you be able to continue your current lifestyle? Will your current income keep coming in? Will your savings be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s no hotter underground trend in smoking right now than vaping. There are over 2.5 million e-cig vapers in the U.S. along, with 2.7 percent of the population claiming they’ve tried e-cigs at least once. The trend in this industry continues its upward trajectory. At the same time, there’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Miami has some stunningly beautiful open spaces and the public gardens there can be a haven for nature-lovers and photographers. The variety of flora and fauna on display makes this part of the sunshine state irresistible to visitors who love to get close to nature and enjoy the blossoms ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Investors tune in with bated breath every time the Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen makes an announcement. Given the historically low interest rates that have been the norm since 2006, investors constantly speculate on when the Fed will decide to raise interest rates and by how much. Whether you’re ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re interested in getting your Executive MBA Degree, you’re likely working to become a leader within your company. How do you hone your leadership style, and ensure that your company is staying one step ahead of the competition? In the infographic below, learn about the creative companies who ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In recent years payday lenders have had a great time of it charging whatever they want and pretty much on what terms they want. Now that the FCA have introduced tough new regulations what does this mean for the industry? Many payday lenders operating in the UK have long ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every traveller knows that the easiest way to save money on business class flights is to book tickets well in advance. This approach is undoubtedly effective and has helped thousands of people fly business class and pay less, but there are situations when you need to take off as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Once upon a time African Americans respected each other. They were likely our grandparents, great grand parents or even further back than that. And though there are some of us who still respect ourselves and each other, something has gone very wrong. Yes slavery programming and Willie Lynche type ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Fourteen to one, in favor. That was the Los Angeles City Council vote to raise, over the next five years, the city’s minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15. Of course, as Investor’s Business Daily tells us, the $15 per hour really is closer to $20. How does ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Being the only black person working in an office environment can be challenging, and very intimidating; but does it have to be that way? I was in that situation for over 25 years , and while many things in the workplace have changed for the better; being the only ...