Opinion

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let it sit. Stew in it for a few more minutes. Repeat. Stop paying non-staff church musicians! I don’t expect people who care about this topic to agree with me. In fact I expect to meet with a lot of resistance, if not outright hatred. But I’m not joking, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “I don’t want no scrubs, A scrub is a guy who can’t get no love from me.” There is nothing sadder than seeing a man fully committed to his late 40’s wearing clothes that were designed for someone 20 years younger than him. Actually, watching him walk, or rather, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Racism cannot just be shaken out of the fabric of society because, like dust from a rug, it dissipates into the air for a bit and then settles right back where it was, growing thicker with time. Police reform is a start, but it is not enough. We need ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) (**) He works hard for the money. Hunting, killing and extracting teeth from vampires for a living, in the hot San Fernando Valley, is no joke. Bud (Jamie Foxx) acts like he’s just an innocuous pool cleaner in SoCal. But on the downlow, he’s hunting bloodsuckers for cash. He just got kicked ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no objection to the fact that society can be hard on black women. There is what feels like an endless number of obstacles to overcome in carious areas of life. For many black women taking care of self can take on many different meanings, but it usually ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) New Orleans is clearly a hub for tourism. It is home to the most festivals in the nation. There is always something going on that will draw a crowd needing somewhere to stay.  However, there are citizens of New Orleans that is finding more and more difficult to find ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Even as a kid, I saw the cat danglin’ out the bag that let me know that my “pastor” was standing up there in the pulpit spewing a lot of nonsense. Every week he’d stand there screamin’ at us about what God was gonna do for us if we ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that Black people don’t seem to want liberation. The fact that many of you love material things over the future of your progeny makes me think that perhaps this is part of the reason why the dominant society doesn’t take ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks. ETFs can be a great way to start investing and offer a lot of flexibility and diversity. With a little research and planning, you can start building a portfolio that’s right for you. Take ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) No matter your age, dating etiquette is essential, as it helps you grow relationships based on kindness and respect. From what to wear on a date to how to act, there are certain things you should keep in mind. Keep reading to learn more about dating etiquette for older ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you lose touch with a loved one, don’t despair. There are many ways to reconnect and try and find them again. The first step is to search for them online. You can search for them on a people search engine site or on phone directories and other public ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We’re still diving into Black rock with guitarists! Black musicians have always been a part of hard rock and heavy metal whether it’s creating the music that inspired the path of these genres or being members of bands. Now, we all know Jimi and a lot are probably familiar ...