(ThyBlackMan.com) Recent threats by ISIS and other terrorists groups highlights the inherent dangers of posting content on Social Media platforms that others can track and monitor. Having a digital presence and exposure provides notoriety, but exposes people to unintended dangers. When accessing the Internet there is a digital bridge that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We have read about police brutality cases that have gained national attention month after month. But what you are probably not aware of is how many cases there actually are that have not reached the mainstream media. Be prepared to be shocked and maybe even upset, but not discouraged. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Bloggers of Color have untapped influence in their communities and the nation. BoC can impact their communities in so many diverse fields ranging from promoting educational attainment (why school is important), obtaining financial growth and stability in their communities; encourage political activism (why voting is important), importance of family ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Be Relevant: People want to see content that they are interested in. We are accustomed to scrolling through content very quickly, be it looking through our feeds on Facebook, reading tweets on Twitter or looking at Instagram, it is important that your posts have titles to generate interests and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking to youth involved in a summer STEM program at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) of Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida; it is very important that the educational initiatives of STEAM, STEM, STREAM CSTEAM and even STEM2 are vital to prepare youth for current and future careers. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A few weeks ago I wrote a column titled, “Republican Presidential Candidates Lack Diversity.” I called out Republican presidential campaigns for not having any Blacks on staff or as consultants. I received several phone calls from various campaigns with them expressing their “disappointment” in my piece; they didn’t deny ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking for the third year to over 100 Duval County High School students participating in Mayor Alvin Browns’ Learn2Earn Experience at University of North Florida. Discussing Social Media and Social Networking safety is very important because of the content that is created by students and posted on interactive and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As the world embraces Social Media and moves forward in quantifying the information online with platforms and tools that are readily accepted as reliable and dependable, information is a valuable commodity in the world. There is developing a blur of digital lines between what is real and unreal when ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking at the PCBC conference in Tampa, Florida over 1200 middle and high schools students attended from the Urban Leagues throughout the state of Florida, attending the 30th Annual Conference of this educational and motivational conference. Attended by law enforcement personnel from across the state as well, provided students ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Am I the only one who is thoroughly offended by ESPN giving Bruce Jenner “The Arthur Ashe Courage Award” during next month’s ESPYS award ceremony? ESPN claims to be the global TV leader in sports coverage and is owned by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is also the parent ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A story of personal triumph and discover of Natalie McGriff. When 7 year old Natalie and her mother Angie wrote the comic book “The Adventures of Moxie Girl” they created a foundation for a social movement that focuses on issues of personal challenge and discovery. The Crowd Funding venue ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Quote: “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Frederick Douglass The importance of reading can never be a non-negotiable aspect in raising Black boys. The value of education is seen every day as people apply for jobs, starting careers, applying for entrance to higher education and ...