(ThyBlackMan.com) A few weeks ago I entered into a comment conversation on The Fresh Xpress about Tyler Perry and whether his brand of work was coonery or comedy. The author of the post and I went back and forth about Tyler Perry’s work, the time that he broke into the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Riddle me this, what will it take for Obama groupies to take their heads out the sphincter of the President and what will it take for Tea party groupies to take their heads out of the same opening of the Tea Party? Is it just me or am I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Yesterday’s announcement by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie that he will not enter the 2012 Republican presidential field likely broke the hearts of many journalists who have been pining after the overnight sensation. There were likely more than a few bruised egos among reporters who were seduced by the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Those concerned with the plight of Black America — and can write a check for $10,000, or even $100 — this is an opportunity for you to create job growth, generate wealth and radically alter the investment culture in Black America. Bold prediction? Read on. Zuckerberg’s Bet on Black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, I plan to head to New York City to join scores of American citizens who’ve decided that Wall Street should be confronted for the financial crimes that have been committed against the American people. It is an awkward reunion for me as a Finance Professor, since I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One thing you can say about us Negroes is that most of us care and know more about the 2-pac sex tape, the Michael Jackson voluntary manslaughter trial and the BET hip hop awards than events that actually have an impact on our present and future lives such as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is ironic, that after the death of Troy Davis, this upcoming Monday, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) returns to the bench to address many issues, most of which deal with the criminal justice system. This may the first time in a while such a docket has presented ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s a phenomenal experience to read an article that just grips you. Articles of that caliber are written by writers – oftentimes Award-winning – who have “SPENT TIME” caressing, massaging and speaking to and having the article chat back with them. As a writer and editor I’ve awaken in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You’re too good to go to jail! This is my latest message to the Hood. It accompanies the community conclusion that the correctional system is ” the White man’s jail. ” Community policing done my way focuses on culture change within individuals and sub-groups ( families; friendships; neighborhoods, etc. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The national episodes of bullying by students, the antibullying prevention efforts being imposed there is a growing awareness that students are taking responsibility for their learning and standing up for the empowerment of education. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, education is key to success and role models ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I haven’t said much about the GOP’s Great Black Hope Herman Cain. The CEO of Godfather’s Pizza — of which surprisingly there is one in Jacksonville, Florida — doesn’t really impress me. At first look my race baiting instincts wanted to call him an Uncle Tom. At first listen ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Obama rode into office on a wave of support for his “Hope & Change” message during his historic campaign. A campaign that we saw inspired heavy voter turn out within the Black community in efforts to support a modern black president. This high level of black voter participation ...