(ThyBlackMan.com) Forever, for Always, for Love is Luther Vandross’s second studio album and was an introduction for many to a man whose music became the anchor of black radio’s quiet storm. The title track was written by Mr. Vandross, a brilliant cover artist. The Temptations track “Since I lost My ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me help you out for a minute ladies. Do you want to know how to get a man to marry you? It’s simple: you make yourself indispensable to that man’s life. Make his life better by your presence. Have a pleasant disposition. Be loyal. Be cooperative, not contrary. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week, I shared my story of abuse in “When Love Hurts” however it doesn’t stop there. What happens when the woman has done everything within the legal frames of the law to secure the safety of not only herself but her children as well? What happens when the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Why is it that Black people love to brag about being in debt? Why do we always try to upstage each other when we speak of the price of our purchases even though we find that a much better price was available elsewhere? Now of COURSE I know that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) He may not look like Channing Tatum with his shirt off, but this election season Mitt Romney has baby oiled himself onto the political stage, gyrating through so many different positions he should be packaged with an NC-17 Rating. Somehow Magic Mitt has managed to come within two weeks ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What will it finally take for Black people to accept the fact that we have no real political clout? A little influence, yes, but no power. If our voting bloc were as strong as we like to think it is, the Republicans would not ignore us and the Democrats ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Nothing I’ve ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.” Bill Cosby The importance of fathers can never be disputed in a child’s life. There are many committees, organizations, groups, and clubs that support the growth and development of girls and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There have been few falls from grace as dramatic as Lance Armstrong, who has gone from inspiration, cancer survivor, and American hero to liar, cheater, and pariah faster than the time it takes to shift a bicycle gear. Armstrong has been stripped of his 7 Tour De France titles, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We don’t act like we do. Want proof? We have some of the highest rates in divorce, abortions, fathers not taking care of their children, and unwedded mothers. We spend a trillion dollars with every group except our own. We have issues within our own community about the color ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’d like to share an excerpt from Rich Minds, Rich Rewards. As you strive to meet deadlines and run from one appointment to the next, it is an important concept to remember: One of the biggest causes of stress is that we are constantly trying to do more with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Maria Lloyd recently wrote an article in which it was claimed that the rapper Jay-Z was rejected by a career counselor at Harvard University as an appropriate business role model. I am not sure of the exact circumstances of the student’s allegation, and I am not sure if ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, BET’s President, Debra Lee, commented on the style of programming being offered by her network and the response from her viewers. At the same time, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of BET, criticized the network for it’s offerings, stating that the company squandered a chance to give black ...