(ThyBlackMan.com) In 2001, I spoke at the National Black Expo, in Chicago. The theme was centered on one of most troubling factors related to the economic survival of Black people in the United States: The Low Success Rate of African American Businesses. But as Jazzman, Les McCann, so pertinently asked ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are different types of stress we all experience which could be acute or chronic. The stress may lead to anger, irritability, and anxiety as well as physical stress (heartburn, rapid heartbeat, blood pressure increase). Stress is slowly killing us; there’s the day to day experiences which are fine but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) No one likes criticism; let’s get that out of the way. What we want is constructive advice on how to get better or how to solve problems. When it comes to me, the only time I want advice is when I ask for it. Over the years I’ve had ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Election year politics generates much rhetoric and confusion. And the media often adds its spin. But, fortunately, there are some books around that deal with reality and can cut through the nonsense. Most of these books were not written during this election year, but what they presented can be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you decide to rent a car, whether in your local area or on holiday, part of the difficulty involves finding the most suitable car at the best price. Fortunately, there are lots of smartphone apps these days that can make finding a vehicle much quicker and easier. Here are ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ordinarily, it is not a good idea to base how you vote on just one issue. But if black lives really matter, as they should matter like all other lives, then it is hard to see any racial issue that matters as much as education. The government could double the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As if to compound the insult to American power represented by the world’s vociferous rejection of the Bush doctrine, the U.S. found itself in 2008 facing the biggest economic disaster since the great recession. The collapse was so stark, so sudden, and so unavoidable that several of America’s largest and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With the declines in abortion rates over the past 20 years, Pro- Choice and Pro-Life means something totally different to the single-parent mother and father these days. Pro-choice means that the mother can choose to get child-support whenever she wants. Pro-life means that the father wants to be involved in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The most dangerous enemy we face in the African American community today is neither the Caucasian man nor the police. It is rather the slave mindset that infects generation after generation within the African American community. It is the mindset than promotes self instead of unity. It is the individualistic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dressing appropriately for a wedding can be a difficult feat to pull off, and not just for the ladies. The only real iron-clad rule in wedding attire is that guests should avoid wearing white, as these colors are reserved for the bride and groom. But outside of that, there are ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Face it. Nobody looks forward to choosing a nursing home, whether for themselves or a loved one. However, it is something that happens regularly. Sometimes people need constant care, and it’s more than an individual can provide for the person they love. A nursing home is supposed to be a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Unfortunately, our rapidly aging society means the number of elder abuse cases in the U.S. are growing as well. According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 10% of all people over the age of 60 have faced abuse. While the number might be higher as many cases actually go unreported ...