(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. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As a kid, I loved eating Lucky Charms and my brothers and I couldn’t wait to finish the box of cereal to get the prize inside. We also ate chocolate chip cookies and drank sodas in moderation. None of us are fat because my mother instilled good eating habits ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s asking a lot I know, but if you want something, you have to ask for it.  Can we pause for a day? A week to pause would be better. However, we have to start somewhere. Just one day where single moms are not being all lumped together and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) At a house party one time, I saw a honey-colored, really cute sista. In between swigs of wine, as friendly introductions were being made among party-goers, I attempted to introduce myself to her: “How you doin’, sweetheart,” I said as I smiled my winning party smile and extended my hand ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I was a bit shocked when I received an email from a friend citing an article by Roy Metoyer out of Atlanta regarding a recent interview by CNN’s Piers Morgan with Beyonce Knowles.  During the interview, Morgan did the usual celebrity probing, which was to be expected.  But surprisingly, he pressed ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This holiday weekend, all across this country a scenario will be playing out that has been taking place since the beginning of summer gatherings, family picnics and parties.   At a BBQ near you there will be at least one instance of a guy alone or with friends, being approached ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Why? Why? Why? Why do we not speak to each other? How can I walk by you, my sister, a mirror reflection of me/myself, and not speak? How can I walk by me/myself? How can I neglect me/myself? How can I not nourish, encourage, praise, celebrate, empower, educate, and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a CNN article that appears designed to promote her upcoming appearance as an “empowerment speaker” at the Essence Music Festival, Shaunie O’neal, executive producer of the hit show, “Basketball Wives,” was given the solemn task of analyzing the complex issue of black female portrayals in American media.  Choosing Shaunie ...