(ThyBlackMan.com) Here we are again, the beginning of a New Year and, always on cue; the gym is literally filled with people chasing their New Year’s resolutions. As an acute observer of social trends and customs, I’ve picked up on some tendencies that “newbies” all seem to exhibit. I try to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I have been blessed beyond measure to have been special enough that God allowed me to be loved, nurtured, and guided by not one, not two, but three grandmothers — my paternal grandfather, the original James Thomas Jones, was married twice. Before I go forward, I feel compelled to state ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For those looking for the best convertible laptops to buy, we have prepared a list for you. Convertible, hybrid, 2-in-1 laptops have become very common these days and they can also be used as tablets. Our best 2-in-1 convertible laptops list will help you find the perfect device. Microsoft Surface ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In your lifetime you will either get cancer or know someone close to you who does. When that happens you will wonder what can be done about it and how you (or your loved one who never smoked) got cancer in the first place. The medical industry, your first likely ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ketogenic diet or keto diet is often advertised and promoted as an effective weight-loss solution. Following a keto diet means forcing your body to rely on ketones, chemicals made in the liver. Our body produces ketones when it doesn’t get enough insulin to turn glucose into energy. In simple terms, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Retiring early is not a desire for some people. Who these people are, I don’t know. Statistics show more and more young people (“millennials”) have no desire to follow the college-career-retire-at-65-mold of their parents and grandparents. Today there are more entrepreneurs and startups than ever before. Below I’ve listed my ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Apple will refresh many of its existing products in 2019, but this year, Apple will do something more. The company is likely to introduce a new streaming service, some long-overdue products, and the most powerful Mac ever this year. Here’s a quick look at the things to expect from Apple ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The sad truth There is, unfortunately, an indisputable truth in America: that black mothers, and their babies, die at a staggering rate during childbirth. When compared to their white counterparts, even across class lines, the difference is shocking. Even during their prenatal appointments, black women are treated unbelievably poorly. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Which of the two dozen or so Democratic presidential candidates is going to carry black voters next year? The answer to that question is likely to be identical to the answer to the question “Which candidate is going to be the Democratic nominee, and maybe the president?” For years, black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My car, which has a “Trump/Pence” bumper sticker was keyed. While pumping gas, a motorist seemed impressed by my courage to have a Trump bumper sticker. People have told me they are afraid to wear a MAGA cap or have a Trump sign on their lawn. Having to feel so ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The prominence of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments during the month of March is clear. The ratings for the men’s tournament have been nice and there should be renewed interest in the women’s tournament because longtime dynasty UConn was not the number one seed it usually is so ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you ever heard about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? As a rule, it looks like a pyramid with the following layers: physiological needs, safety needs, belonging and love, esteem needs, and self-actualization. Do you see higher education here? That’s right, it’s nowhere to be found. Higher education has never been ...