(ThyBlackMan.com) “Quilombo dos Palmares was a self-sustaining republic of maroons located in ‘a region perhaps the size of Portugal in the hinterland of Bahia’ (Braudel 1984). The Bahia – Alagoas region of Brazil is where this free African settlement was located. At its height in the early 1600s, Palmares had a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the greatest challenges to overcome in seeking a better career is education. Many people have degrees that aren’t applicable to many jobs, have never finished their degree, or have no degree at all. Because we’ve all been trained for generations that the ultimate goal is a college degree ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is sometimes said that modern America is built on a love affair with the automobile. Americans certainly love their cars and expect to drive a lot. But there is some evidence that too much driving is not very good for people. Could it be that, by driving less and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A lot of people don’t think about securing their computer until a problem occurs. Many of us are familiar with simple viruses that slow your computer down and cause minor issues. We’ve all, at some point, received unconvincing scams in our emails at one time or another. But malicious software ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toyota is known as one of the most environmentally-friendly companies in the world. But how exactly do they do it? After all, they manufacture cars, one of the most environmentally damaging inventions around. They do it using a manufacturing methodology and philosophy they developed in their native Japan. This system ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Competition in business can be a scary thing. And I’m not here to tell you that you shouldn’t be worried about competition. The point of this article isn’t to say that worrying about competition is wrong because competition is good. The fact is that it’s that worry that can actually ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to seeking help for mental health issues, a lot of people can feel worried about what others might say. Even though there is a lot more public awareness of the issues, it can still feel as though there is a stigma attached to admitting to problems. However, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Alabama is known for many things like being the 4th most corrupt state in the country, systemic oppression, mass incarceration, and being the most religious state in the country. But what most people in Alabama care about more than their conservatism and religion is Football, Football, Football, Football. And it’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Chicago is one of America’s greatest cities. Yet, many of its residents live in terror in what is virtually a war zone. When a demented killer slayed 49 in a gun rampage in Orlando, Fla., there was national attention. Presidential candidates called for escalating the fight against the Islamic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Expenses of Addiction Look, addiction’s expensive. You know this. What’s a pack of smokes, six dollars today? How addicted are you? Do you smoke a pack a day? That’s $42.00 a week, or $168.00 a month. If you go the carton route, it isn’t much cheaper; even rolling tobacco ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Employees are always worried about saying no to their boss. They don’t want to be thought of as a worker that won’t go the extra mile. Or, as a problem in the office. Worse still, you can be thought of as someone who isn’t a team player. All these phrases ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many things you should do when starting a new job. And one of the key ones is to consider whether it’s right for you. After a few months in the role, you should be able to determine whether a job is right for you. Do You Get on ...