(ThyBlackMan.com) Friday evening in Baltimore, my 84 year old dad was honored at The African-American Fire Fighters Historical Society 3rd Annual Salute Dinner. The event observed the June, 1953 desegregation decision of the Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners. This year the society saluted the first African Americans promoted in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) So a friend of mine brought to my attention, cards designed for Mothers on Father’s Day and I was disgusted by the madness. If you are a female you are a MOTHER, not a FATHER. Even if you are a single mother, raising beautiful children, you are still a MOTHER. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is often said that the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing and expecting a different result! As we celebrate Father’s Day this month. I think it’s important to examine the impact of a rarely talked about disease. It doesn’t have a multi-million dollar prescription drug campaign ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) ARPG Publishing is proud to introduce Stanley G. Buford and his new book: Thanks Dad! The quality of the writing, the unique experiences of the author, and the national demand for well-developed; Children’s Books on child-rearing and education merit the serious consideration of traditional publishers. Thanks Dad! Is a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The stay-at-home dad goes by many names, home father, house dad, househusband or house-spouse. Are you one of those mentioned? The concept of the stay-at-home dad is a fairly new one. 30 or 40 years ago this was practically unheard of, but now it’s growing in popularity. With most ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Growing up some kids at one point and time will not be happy with decisions their parents feel is best. Parents are sometimes looked at as the enemy and the worst thing ever. Of course when this happens children miight storm out of the room, mumble and talk back ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t think it is so much of the ‘normalization’ of homosexuality that bothers me, it is the normalized marginalization of the ‘Black condition’ that bothers me. The reason this is so is because in the American social landscape there is NO single issue greater than the issue of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many well meaning, yet, misguided parents don’t have a clue as to what motivates children today to do what they do. In my first book, I discussed 10 things teachers wished parents would do to make education relative in the 21st century. Today, I’d like to offer some insights, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last night, I hosted the premiere for the film “Father’s Day?” in New York City. The film is an incredible project created by Squeaky Moore and Ashley Shante. The movie explores the impact of fatherless homes in the black community and how it affects our thinking as adults. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a parent of a 12 year old do I have the right to my child’s cell phone records? Of course I do. I pay the cell phone bill. Not only do I pay the cell phone bill, I also feed him, clothe him and I give him shelter. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black youth both young men and women are being killed, their lives seemingly have no valuable. Just another statistic for vital statistics and crime reports and another one or two minute sound bite for news media. Young men like Trayvon Martin (Sanford, Florida), Ervin Jefferson (Atlanta, Ga.), 20-year-old Kendrec ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Involved single fathers, the one’s who pick up their children, keep them for the weekend or every other week are still sometimes left out in the cold when it comes the little things. Dads who care want more rather than less information about their children. They want to know ...