(ThyBlackMan.com) In a real sense all life is inter-related.  All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.  Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.  MLK, Jr. First, I hope you all are keeping safe and sane. As America slowly grinds to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) From the beginning of this crisis, the Surgeon General of the United States has lied to America, disarming people and therefore allowing them to get infected and the virus to spread. If you have or can get a mask, n95 or otherwise, get it and wear it. Social distancing ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Mind your elders.” There was a time in the African American community when that message was known and respected by all. In these challenging times that we are living in today, I humbly suggest that we get back to old-school principles and one elder who we should definitely listen ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the past two weeks I have received several phone calls and emails asking me why I had not written a column regarding the coronavirus. The answer is very simple. I just was not moved to write about it. Those who have followed my columns over the years know ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Black hair care is a billion-dollar industry today. However, once upon a time not too long ago black women were looking for ways to embrace products that would be beneficial to their hair growth. The textures varied and it was clear that the products white women used for their ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Fussing, fighting, hoarding, anger, and many other behaviors show up when people are genuinely afraid. If not careful the “woe is me” can occur quite quickly. Why my neighborhood? Why my job? Why my city? There are those that will find a way to make anything solely about them, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When a relationship goes sour there can be an influx of painful feelings. In that space you very well might question your judgement, strength, and self-love. Nothing feels worse than betrayal. To love a man with everything you’ve got only to find out he is neither loyal nor faithful ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Formed in 1981 as L.A Kaos, Hirax is one of the Bay Area bands that used to get overlooked. It was always around but when it became Hirax in 1984 and took to the thrash sound of the area, the crew headed up by Katon W. de Pena garnered ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Trump claims that he wants the churches full and the country back in business by Easter Sunday. But the truth is, Trump doesn’t care anything about the churches, or Easter Sunday, he doesn’t even go to church. What Trump is actually concerned about is all the money he’s losing ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I have endured a lot in this life to the point fear is not something I embrace easily. My belief is with faith, a strong will, and a few people that will stand with there is nothing I can’t work through. Let my doctors and family tell it I ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Many religious beliefs, and enforcers of positivity tend to agree that the words we speak shape the life we live. The words we speak are born out of circumstances, beliefs, and life experiences over time. It can be very difficult to see past the challenges that block your way; ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We are living in a time whereby we need to see the rise of new leaders. Diverse groups of people with the passion, boldness, character, and intelligence to help move this country forward in every area. For minorities it can be very difficult to navigate the path to public ...