(ThyBlackMan.com) This Friday, February 11th, Teach For America (TFA) will kick off its 20th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. Thousands of TFA teachers, alumni and supporters from across the country will converge on our nation’s capitol for three days of celebrating, networking and hearing CEO and Founder Wendy Kopp’s vision for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before the end of February, if it hasn’t happened already, a white friend, colleague or acquaintance may come to you and ask, “Why do we have to have black history month?” Such persons may inquire in hushed tones, in an effort to show that they are genuinely curious and do ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am far from an expert on African history and politics. Nevertheless a few things seem obvious while following the popular uprisings in Cote D’Ivoire, Egypt and Tunisia. One: revolutions are inevitable. Two: No matter how many revolutions occur, African nations will never be totally autonomous. Revolutions are necessary. They ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jamail Johnson, the Youngstown State University student who died at an off-campus party Saturday morning, has been reported to have died trying to save his friends from gunfire. Jamail was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. The Trumbull County Conservative Examiner says that when the gunmen began ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Being a responsible parent and an overbearing one is a fine line. Here’s how to walk it. Why do I constantly fear for my child’s safety? When a child is born into the world, he or she is totally defenseless; babies need to be held carefully, fed regularly and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In my days working as a Legal Assistant at a Bankruptcy Prevention Law Firm, I witnessed some of the dirtiest deeds done by Debt Collectors. In this article, I’ll reveal two of these despicable deeds, so hopefully you won’t be destined to be a victim of them. 1. Suing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For years, I made plans the last Saturday of February to spend as much time on the couch in front of the TV watching Tavis Smiley’s State of the Black Union. It was a day of great conversation, and I always had lots to think about during and after ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Use these steps to foster your child’s growth into adulthood. We’re hearing about it from all corners of the news: helicopter parents versus free-range kids, a “Nation of Wimps” versus “To Catch a Predator.” It’s hard to know exactly how you should raise a child these days and make ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I watched a video the other day about a woman named Jazz Ison Sinkfield and couldn’t help but laugh. For some reason, Jazz thought it would be a good idea to start growing her fingernails for almost a quarter of a century without ever cutting them. Now, the woman is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For far too many African descendants in America, our collective image is taken for granted. Many of us facilitate and even welcome the denigration of our image, not realizing the importance of such a possession. When a people are viewed in a negative light, progressing is more difficult. As an ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A Glowing Reminder As To Why This Is Our Time President Barack Obama’s second State of the Union address last week offered us a glowing reminder of why we elected him the 44th President of these (dis)United States. A remarkable display of reason, logic, results and yes, HOPE, all ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Everybody’s talking about privacy these days, and it’s almost impossible to find anyone who believes we have any left. As hard as it might be to stomach, there are several reasons why these suspicions are valid. Highlighted by recent developments from Internet search giant Google, Americans are beginning to ...