(ThyBlackMan.com) Competition for employment, internships, scholarships, grants and other forms of financial assistance and entrance into higher education has grown tremendously in the past years. Students should understand that digital tools and resources that aid in obtaining/starting a professional career should be welcomed and a investment in time. Social Media ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no shortage of tips for African American students intending on making it through and succeeding through college as graduate and undergraduate students. Universities and colleges, professors, organizations, public officials, advocates, bloggers and websites as well as others all weigh in heavily for giving advice on how to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something I say often that’s not quite true. Yup, you’re hearing it from me, the guy who says that truth and honesty is one of my top moral disciplines. In this case it’s not a bad thing though; in actuality, it’s a bit of a clarification of a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With winter coming on, there are several things to take care of to winterize your home. Depending on the area of the country in which you live, winter weather can be quite harsh. While some states experience ice and snow, others might just get cold and damp. Either way, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about student loan debt, do you really think about the implications it has on each race? If you did not, this article will help you realize that some students experience more financial hardship than others and some students are more prone to taking out loans than ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no doubt the black community is full of materialistic consumers. Despite being only 13% of the population in the United States, we are large consumers of smart phones, flat screen televisions and other non-essential gadgets and gizmos that give us “status and credibility” in our circles. We ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Where does my money go every month? Why can’t I afford to buy things I want or go wherever I want to? Why am I always in minus by the end of the month? If you ask yourself these questions every month it’s fair to assume that it’s necessary ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently, in a well documented piece, we found the federal government through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has been and still is understating the black unemployment rate. Additionally, the BLS is understating the national unemployment rate as well (go to the following link: https://thyblackman.com/2015/11/12/the-rip-off-of-african-americans-and-the-unemployment-rates/ ). However, the objective ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Everyone wants their property to be as safe as possible. When you are carrying out refurbishments or building a home from scratch, security should be of prime consideration. Many people choose to install alarm systems. Today’s alarms are much more effective than in the past. They are also simple ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Maybe it’s because of the Bible story from the book Matthew detailing Jesus driving the “buyers and sellers out of the temple” that money lenders are held in such high contempt. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia ban payday loans. Payday loans are a highly-controversial form of credit ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people purchase an item, the focus is on the monetary expenditure. Very few acknowledge the time sacrificed for a particular purchase. Numerous purchases, such as electronics, homes, cars, clothes, are made with the intention of providing comfort. Though if one analyzes the dynamics of the purchase one ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recollections of my 1995 article on the business of college athletics danced in my head when I heard the news about the University of Missouri football team’s refusal to play until the President of that University, Tim Wolfe, resigns or is dismissed. The players said, “due to his negligence ...