(ThyBlackMan.com) Reruns remind of period when Black family life was celebrated… After watching a rerun of the 1980’s television mega-hit “The Cosby Show” on cable television, the thought that this show was controversial when it premiered is hard to fathom. The episode I watched was a funny but truly realistic ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently went to St. Louis to visit a center for citizens with developmental disabilities.  I was surprised that the word “retarded” was in the name of the center, because I learned a few years ago that the use of this word can be offensive to quite a few ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week the White House announced the extrajudicial killing of Osama Bin Laden, and the secret disposal of his body at sea. Are we any safer now? And would it be any different if George W. Bush were making the same announcement four years ago? Who says there’s no difference ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Here are five easy steps that you can take to supercharge your, and your child’s, learning that will cost you absolutely nothing! . . . Watch TV . . . Khanacademy.org . . . Look at What U Pay Attention 2 . . . Read Like Your Life Depends ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Is it the perceived superiority of electric toothbrushes over manual toothbrushes that appeals to consumers? Or is it our obsession with technology that has us reaching for them in the dental-care aisle? Electric toothbrushes have become very popular in recent years and some say they provide superior dental care. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) A recent poll conducted by NBC found that the majority of Americans agree with President Obama’s decision not to release death photos of Osama bin Laden.  According to the poll, 52 percent of Americans strongly agreed with the president’s decision, while only 24 percent strongly disagreed.  Another 12 percent ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Relating to daughters doesn’t come natural to many of us, but we can learn to connect in an affirming way. We testosterone-filled males can relate well to girls, and it doesn’t require a huge adjustment in our approach. We have so much potential power to influence their self-esteem, their ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Do you believe that there is everlasting life? Not just on Sunday, but everyday? Do you believe that “matter” is more real than spirit, or vice versa? However, isn’t everything you believe you know, just that, a belief? And what is yours?   Is there life everlasting? Is there? ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Social Movements… They are born out of inspiration, passion, unity, perseverance and determination. Whether or not you believe in the mission or objectives of some of the prominent movements in history, it is still inspiring. When many gather for one cause, and fight for it because they truly believe, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The teenage years are confusing for parents and teens alike. Kids that once seemed open and full of sharing suddenly withdraw. As a parent, your primary concern may be fostering communication with your teen. Most parents struggle to get something other than a one word response from their teenager. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) College may be many years away… or it may be just around the corner. Whether your kids are 7 or 17, it is important that you prepare them for college long before the time comes for them to attend. For many african american children going to college is a rite of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV) At some point, everyone gets angry at their spouse. It could be over something minor like leaving the cap off ...