(ThyBlackMan.com) African-American librarians are the gateway conservators of our history; their existence in the profession will play a vital role in the 21st century. I will never forget when I opened up Mildred Taylor’s, “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry,” I was in the fifth grade. The writer took me ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was talking to some of my older brothers in Christ at church the other day and I received some great insight on marriage and submission. One man was telling me how powerful and strong his marriage is because of the way his wife is submitted to him. You see, I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When did being called “a dime” become acceptable and a compliment? Why must we manipulate the English language in a manner that modifies and waters down the true meaning of a word, especially if it does not fuel positive/uplifting connotations and denotations? Is it all in the name of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was on the bus reading this book I’m currently enthralled in titled, “Don’t Play in the Sun: One Woman’s Journey Through the Color Complex” by Marita Golden. This woman saw the book and asked what it was about and I explained to her it was about the issue ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Most couples go through times during which they feel that the spark has gone from the relationship. In this article, I give a few suggestions using the five senses to bring the spark back to the relationship and even make it stronger. Enjoy! 1) Connect with your eyes. Use ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Trying to make it to the second date? Check out these Dos and Don’ts that could help put you on the road to second date glory. 1) DO be on time. First dates are like job interviews. First impressions matter A LOT. You don’t want to start off on the wrong foot ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The wildly popular movie, The Help, though hailed in many quarters is at the same time roundly condemned in others. Why is that. . . Every movie, in fact anything that calls itself art, operates on two levels. There is what you see and hear, and there is what ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I see the future of America as a society that is knowledge-based competing and succeeding in the changing dynamics of the modern world. Creating a knowledge-based society involves getting all people on board. In perfecting skills to compete in a global world, it is imperative that education is at ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It seems like 35 is going to be a breeze. I have three weeks and some change before the mid-point of my thirties is in transition. I am at peace with a lot in my life too. I am in love with music. I am in love with experiences. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Reading a recent article by Dr. Boyce Watkins on R-Kelly as Grand Marshal of a child’s parade warranted a deeper look into the issue of older men dating young girls. ( Article here (—— ) Picture this: A young African American girl, heavy set, tight leggings and a tank top, heavily ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) 1And Moses answered, But behold, they will not believe me or listen to and obey my voice; for they will say, The Lord has not appeared to you. – Exodus 4:1 I am under-qualified… for lots of stuff. The job I currently hold? Under-qualified. So it never ceases to ...
(ThyBlackmMan.com) Does the new film, The Help, show Black actresses playing maids to illustrate truths about a bygone era, or simply as cover to exploit and demean them as the movies have always done? The first feature length movie Hollywood produced was D. W. Griffith’s 1915 film, Birth of A ...