(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many variations of this title. The late jazz and R&B singer Lou Rawls used lyrics in his popular song with the title, “If I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” The guest evangelist speaking at a church service titled her sermon, “When I Could, I Wouldn’t; now I Want to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Just in case the New Year wasn’t a good enough reason to inspire reflection, Facebook launched its new Look Back feature earlier this week (FB Look Back).  The compilation celebrates FB’s 10-year anniversary and provides users with a video summary of their life so far on Facebook. It’s ready ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Historically speaking, the Grammy’s have always leaned toward presenting the more prevalent act in any particular category. While it may have come as astonishment to many that Macklemore beat Kendrick Lamar head to head in each category they were featured in, it was common knowledge that Macklemore had the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The role we play in our own economic demise is mind-boggling. First of all, our priorities are screwed up. We place more emphasis on some of the most meaningless issues and aspects of life. We use much of our time talking about the housewives, the preachers, the husbands, the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Remember that spiky-haired blonde lady fitness guru all over TV years ago? Her famous line was “Stop the insanity!” As a common sense thinking black conservative, I offer the same clarion call to fellow black Americans, “Stop the insanity!” Why do you continue sleeping with the enemy; voting for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.” The author of this timeless quote was John Donne (1542-1631) – a metaphysical poet who wrote ‘Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation XVII’ after his near-death experience from illness. Legendary author Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel, ‘For Whom The Bell ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) For years, Racism has been defended by fastidious individuals by means of quoting selective portions of the Holy Scriptures. While proliferating this ignorance, these people are quick to quote Old Testament verses to justify many actions as such, but not limited to: slavery, prejudice, injustice, and pride. Even today, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) According to KATU.com a woman came to work to find the kind of surprise that no one wants to face on the job.  She says that she arrived and found that a noose had been left in her cubicle, possibly as a sick prank or even a threat.  Even ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Do all things without grumbling, faultfinding, and complaining.”  – Philippians 2:14  What do you find yourself complaining about in your day-to-day life? A moody client, boss, or employee? Messy spouse? Clutter? Poor service? When it comes to learning and growing, a useful tool for making meaningful changes can be ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Many will argue that because George Zimmerman was in fact acquitted by a jury of his peers, he should no longer be looked upon as a murderer. However, in a justice system where what you can prove often outweighs what actually happened, it is more than understandable why many ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I was a student at The University of Kentucky, I used to write about collegiate athletics in the campus paper.  One of the players on the basketball team told me that the coaches told them not to read my articles, because they didn’t want “their heads getting filled ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This in-depth study delivers a power punch of history and facts. Known for his controversial editorials, essays and articles, researcher and scholar Xavier James explains how and why we think the way we’ve been programmed to think and behave. What secrets have the homosexual hierarchy been hiding from us? ...