(ThyBlackMan.com) Blessings can come from the smallest of things and from some of the most overlooked places, and such was the case with “The Book of Jude” that my Pastor preached from a few weeks ago. He spoke about the importance of relationships, and surrounding yourself within the proper circles ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently read an article about the amazing singer, Mary J. Blige, and how molestation at an early age played a role in some of her poor choices later in life. After confronting the demons of drug and alcohol addiction, Mary J. stands as arguably the most inspirational songbird in America, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Paul Carrick Brunson left his lucrative financial investment position to pursue his passion and become the first African-American matchmaker in the world. Paul’s bridge between financial investments and matchmaking started back in 2003 at Kaplan – the servicer for higher education programs and products. Traveling every three months or ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What do you know about respect? I can admit that I don’t understand the term like I thought I did. I’m not talking about Webster’s definition of the word. I’m talking about getting a clear understanding of the basic fundamentals of the word respect and what it means to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I wrote to you recently about the scheduled meeting today between President Barack Obama the presidents of the NAACP and Urban League. Marc Morial and Ben Jealous got together with the president in a situation that is eerily similar to the meeting the three had with Rev. Al Sharpton ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This is the fourth of a six part series whereas the purpose and intent is hopefully, to initiate the process of undoing or reversing ideas and concepts—relative to the use of the n-word (n**ger/n**ga)—that have been programmed into the minds of our people which has caused them to adopt ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As women of color, we are all guilty of believing at one point or another that “Black don’t crack!” We see countless images of women with Mocha skin that are flawless as they age in comparison to our European counterparts. However, you should know that anyone with SKIN has ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are a lot of people out there both male and female that are not sexually active and some that are even still virgins. I just want you to be encouraged today that there is nothing wrong with that. Do not let pop culture and society tell you that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While reading an inspirational story one morning, the writer made a point about the need to love and be in a relationship. He reminded readers that having a deeper relationship with God help to nurture loving relationships and told a story about a man who decided to trust that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Essence Magazine has made the interesting and controversial decision to hire a white male as its managing editor. I cocked my head to the side when I heard about the move by Editor-in-Chief Constance White to let Michael Bullerdick, a white male, run the day-to-day operations of a magazine which ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Anyone who knows me, knows I’m anti-“success,” anti-“industry” and anti-anybody and everybody who’s in the business of selling dreams and…LIES! I get it…I get though…everyone in the world wants to achieve some level of success. No one wants to live broke and destitute. But what really bothers me is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Congresswoman and Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann’s recent decision to sign something called the ”Marriage Vow” has sparked major debate. To be honest I sincerely doubt she even read it. The pledge Congresswoman Bachmann signed this week is sponsored by The Family Leader, an Iowa-based group of Christian social conservatives. ...