(ThyBlackMan.com) In order to understand why Black people in America want Kamala Harris as president, you have to understand how the overwhelming majority of Black people vote and how they think. That is down a very deep and dark rabbit hole that we are going to jump into with both ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is not a classier Journalist/Reporter than Rachel Scott @ABC News! As a dues paying; card-carrying member of the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ); this writer was appalled at the atrocious and disrespectful behavior of former president Donald F. Trump at the NABJ convention last week. The event ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a huge and understandable sigh and feeling of relief that President Joe Biden has decided not to run for president again and most likely lose to Donald Trump whose mind is amazingly mean-spirited and small and whose flaws are uncontestably numerous and negative to the health and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Abuse of any kind should never be tolerated, condoned, nor protected. No one deserves to live in an environment that will abuse them in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Granted we know all forms of abuse are not deemed illegal by law, so we tend to only acknowledge ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On May 22, 1962, speaking to a crowd in Los Angeles, Malcolm X declared that the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. 62 years later, his words still ring true as we witness the continued disregard for Black women, particularly those in positions of leadership. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Taraji P. Henson is speaking out, and people are listening. It remains to be seen if the award-winning actress will become a catalyst for major changes within the entertainment industry, but her message is much needed. Henson made her film debut in the 1998 movie Streetwise and later received an Oscar ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am old enough to remember when Essence covered the diverse nature and multiple issues of Black women living in a white man’s world. Essence went further in their coverage of Black women than merely printing beautiful pictures of them; there was no beauty of the week centerfold within the pages of Essence. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) All work and no play creates a monster, and an unhealthy body. There is always a project at work, something to do with our man, and let’s not even get started with kids…that a never ending job. There is always a bed to make, laundry to do, bathrooms to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Marriage does not have to be an identity death sentence. Unfortunately too many women feel as though they must trade in their essence of self for marriage, and motherhood. Grant it the balance between the two may take work in the beginning its absolutely possible to excel as a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every generation is blessed to have examples of poise, character, strength and class. Every role model has had challenges to face that can seem larger than life at times; it is how they manage and overcome said challenges that make people want to follow them. Black history is filled ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Pain and suffering is a reality in life. It’s hard to sit back and watch someone you love suffer with bad health while they try to invoke some Harry Potter like healing magic. I believe in the power of prayer, and meditation just as much as the next sistah. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Receiving negativity from others is difficult to deal with. Being the object of constant ridicule can have a devastating effect on one’s self image and that of generations to follow. The situation shifts from outside attacks to self-inflicted harm rather quickly. As black women we must ask ourselves if we ...