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5 Myth Busting Groups of African Americans

Published on 2012-05-25 10:46:17

Although we certainly live in a society where people are not as blatantly stereotyped as they were in the past, it is clear that we still have a long way to go. The media has a lot invested in... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Today's WTF Moment: Black Man With 30 Kids Wants a Break

Published on 2012-05-20 16:12:11

A few weeks ago we published an article about "The Most Trifling Black Woman in America". > read more

Single Moms Who Raised Famous Black Men

Published on 2012-05-13 11:09:02

The media does a great job of giving kudos to the rich and famous. > read more

Police Brutality: the ‘List’ they don’t want you to see

Published on 2012-05-09 16:26:41

It has been 20 years since the LA riots sparked by a not guilty verdict for the police who savagely beat Rodney King. > read more

Today's WTF Moment: Basketball Wives - The Movie

Published on 2012-05-04 18:20:07

There are reports around the web that Shaunie O-Neal, the ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal, is trying to turn her VH1 show Basketball Wives into a movie. > read more

The Media Brainwashing of Young Black America

Published on 2012-04-27 22:34:08

I started our last blog post "The Top 10 Best Rappers of all Time" by stating that I am a big hip hop fan. > read more

Top 10 Best Rappers of all Time

Published on 2012-04-25 09:11:05

I am a big fan of hip hop and like so many other people I recognize its place in music history. > read more

50 Black Blogs for African Americans 2012

Published on 2012-04-18 15:08:24

Pop Culture is nice and certainly can be interesting, but by definition it’s all style and little substance. > read more

Today's WTF Moment: Who the Heck is Based God?

Published on 2012-04-14 13:19:54

American Idol had William Hung and the "Pants on the Ground" guy. > read more

Institutional Racism in America: the 21st Century Jim Crow

Published on 2012-04-08 18:53:07

I firmly believe that America is the greatest country on the earth and it is truly a land of opportunity for all. > read more

AfroDaddy.com - Phase 2

Published on 2012-04-02 11:38:06

AfroDaddy.com - The Black Man Survival Guide is a community project website that exists to provide tools, resources and information to help black men, black fathers and all African Americans succeed... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Exclusive: Michael Jordan Announces Return to NBA!

Published on 2012-04-01 12:50:50

Michael Jordan today announces that he will return to the Charlotte Bobcats. > read more

Young Black Men – The Top 5 Things that Can Destroy Your Future

Published on 2012-03-26 06:41:24

Technically these 5 things can destroy the future of any young person trying to have financial success in America, but since we are writing for The Black Man Survival Guide we want to focus... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

How do we end Black on Black crime?

Published on 2012-03-14 13:53:08

The following is a guest post from Mr. Sharif Rasheed at BeThe1Change. > read more

Black Man Survival Tip #28: Music Soothes the Savage Beast

Published on 2012-03-14 12:02:24

When you're feeling extremely crabby and frustrated and you just want to stab somebody in the neck with a fork, try putting on some soothing music to calm you down. > read more

When Your Big Break Finally Comes Along Do Not Waste the Opportunity

Published on 2012-03-02 10:55:53

Most people in life have goals. You work toward them everyday and hope they work out. Opportunities don't come around everyday but when they do you need to take advantage of them. This... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Rihanna and Chris Brown New Song: Today's WTF Moment

Published on 2012-02-29 11:21:13

Three years ago the music industry and fans around the world were up in arms about Chris Brown's beating of then girlfriend and pop superstar Rihanna. Rihanna was a rising star in the music... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Black History - Cartoon Style

Published on 2012-02-24 14:35:47

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Black History: 5 Black Pioneer Athletes you may have never heard of

Published on 2012-02-20 13:28:37

Most people know that Jackie Robinson was the first African American to integrate Major League Baseball, but there is far too little coverage and acknowledgement of other black athletes who have had... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Freedom is Absolutely Necessary for True Happiness

Published on 2012-02-15 17:23:35

Freedom is not the simple state of not being in chains on a slaveship or a plantation. Freedom is both mental and physical, and the barriers to freedom are often not so easily seen by the naked... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Remembering Whitney Houston (1963 - 2012)

Published on 2012-02-13 18:43:55

Whitney Houston (1963-2012) The loss of Whitney Houston is a loss felt by millions who were here fans and supporters. More importantly the loss is felt by those closest to her; her daughter,... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Black History: Honoring The Black Panther Party

Published on 2012-02-10 13:17:22

So far I have had a pretty good life and all things considered I have no regrets except for one: I wish that I could have been born about 20 years earlier so that I could have been a member of The... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Black History: The Black Panther Party Ten Point Plan

Published on 2012-02-10 11:09:35

The Black Panther Party was one of the most influential civil rights groups of the 1960’s and early 1970’s. One of the things that made them so popular and their movement so strong was their... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Black History: 3 TV Shows Actually Worth Watching

Published on 2012-02-04 18:00:39

There is so much garbage on television that does nothing for black people besides waste their time. Neither entertaining nor informative, the only value of these shows is to make an hour of... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

February 2012 Fun Photo of the Month

Published on 2012-02-04 17:49:11

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Before Your Finances Can Go Forward You Must Get to Zero

Published on 2012-01-30 15:21:12

When most people talk about their finances they talk about how much money they want to make or have. Being "rich" or having a lot of income is a great thing, but there is far too little... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Happy Birthday Dr. King!

Published on 2012-01-16 13:10:06

In celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. too often there are superficial tributes offered to praise this man. This piece by De’ Kridge De’ Kridge defies that, as it is... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

The War on Drugs: Political Gain and Corporate Profit on the Backs of Black America

Published on 2012-01-14 13:17:24

Those who foolishly think that race is no longer an issue just because we have a black president ignore (among other things) the overwhelming imbalance in police harassment, arrest and incarceration... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Ethnicity and Race are Beautiful, It's Racism that Sucks

Published on 2012-01-10 22:29:33

One of the best aspects of the Internet is that there are so many authors speaking about so many varied and diverse topics. As I read politically or racially charged pieces I often see this... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Need Motivation - The 5 Most Powerful sources of Inspiration

Published on 2011-06-27 17:42:04

There are many reasons why we have created The Black Man Survival Guide, but the bottom line is that this website and this blog exist to help and inspire people to be the best they can be. To... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soc > read more

A Note to Black Fathers on Father's Day

Published on 2011-06-19 12:43:11

As a single black father, Father's Day is always a great day of reflection for me. It is a day where I pretty much get my son all to myself and spend much of the day marvelling at what a... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social c > read more

Black Man You are Here for a Reason

Published on 2011-06-14 15:51:41

The following is a true story. During the first day of her work at her new job an elderly black woman had the pleasure and misfortune of meeting a young, upstart African American man seeming to be... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

What’s More Important - Anthony Weiner’s Weiner or the Economy?

Published on 2011-06-06 16:33:03

I am rarely home during the day, but when I am I like to take in The Dylan Ratigan Show. Dylan Ratigan, formerly an analyst on the stock market show Closing Bell, is a surprisingly forthright... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soc > read more

If You Really Want to Help Someone - Be Specific

Published on 2011-05-31 10:23:53

The other day I was watching HGTV (research) and came across the show “Extreme Couponing”. This show is basically about people going to the grocery store and buying thousands of dollars worth... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and > read more

How Herman Cain Disqualified Himself for the Presidency in 3:41

Published on 2011-05-23 10:02:41

For those who don’t know, Herman Cain wants to be president. A former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza wants to run this country. I say great. This is America and anyone is willing to try,... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings an > read more

Rappers in Jail 2011 - Can Hip Hop Escape Prison?

Published on 2011-05-13 14:16:36

Hip hop has a long and diverse history. From happy rap to political; and from gangster rap to the party jam, the music of hip hop culture has influenced every musical genre today and continues... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

It’s Not About Race, Gender and Sex It’s About Money, Power and Respect

Published on 2011-05-10 10:39:28

In America, the rich and the influential get served first - politically, socially and financially. Everybody else falls in the back of the line fighting for the goods and services that they... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and socia > read more

A Few Thoughts on the Day After Mother's Day

Published on 2011-05-09 11:22:44

Yesterday was Mother’s Day and I like many other men made the obligatory call to my mother to wish her the best. As most men who have children know, Mother’s Day gradually morphs into... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social > read more

The Plight of the Blue People Part III The Finale

Published on 2011-05-03 20:15:17

Where we last left the story the Yellow Ogres had just rejected the proposal from the blue people for better conditions. The Blue people had originally been enslaved by an invading Yellow Horde... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and s > read more

The Plight of the Blue People - Part II The Great Blue Uprising

Published on 2011-05-02 19:41:10

In the land of Utopia lived the Blues and the Yellows. The Yellows had enslaved the Blues centuries earlier and over time the Yellows had built the great Primary Nation where the Blue and... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social > read more

The Plight of the Blue People

Published on 2011-05-02 09:57:39

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away there was a planet called Utopia. The planet Utopia was lush with vegetation. The temperatures on Utopia were moderate and the ground was fertile, yielding... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

Donald Trump Needs To Shut The Fuck Up!

Published on 2011-04-26 01:55:46

I was just watching the latest episode of Anderson Cooper 360 and quite frankly it has got me mad as hell. The first 30 minutes of the show was the "Keeping Them Honest" segment where Anderson... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

The Top 10 Things That Stop You From Having a Great Life

Published on 2011-04-22 16:48:21

1. Debt Since we are in America we must look at the primary means of setback for most Americans. America is designed for all adults to be in debt for most if not all of their lives. If you are... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

Why Are Beautiful Black Women Disappearing From TV and the Movies?

Published on 2011-04-20 14:32:20

Turn on the TV and watch your favorite prime time shows. You won’t see too many young black women there. Look at the top 50 movies in the US. Not a single black leading lady. ... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and > read more

Lupe Fiasco - All Black Everything

Published on 2011-04-16 15:12:58

There are times when you drive along and you hear THE song that stands out from all the other music on the radio. Lupe Fiasco’s ‘All Black Everything’ is one of those songs. From the... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and > read more

Quiz Answers for Are You a Corporate Slave?

Published on 2011-04-15 11:59:24

If you didn’t take the quiz yesterday’s AfroBlog post, here is the link. Go take the quiz and we’ll see you back here shortly. read more The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the w > read more

Are You a Corporate Slave? Take This Simple Quiz

Published on 2011-04-14 13:56:46

Anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes reading The AfroBlog or surfing through the Black Man Survival Guide knows that I tend to rail about corporations and their evil practices. It is not... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

Black Republicans in the Hood (and other Bigfoot Sightings)

Published on 2011-04-06 15:12:13

All my adult life, I have been puzzled by how few openly black Republican people I have actually met. I am a Democrat through and through, and have often wanted to debate openly and honestly... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

10 Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Day

Published on 2011-04-03 17:30:27

We all have those days where we feel down and defeated. The world sucks and you’re tired. You don’t have any motivation to do what you need to do and you may not even want to try. ... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and > read more

Warning: Smoking Weed Can Be Hazardous To Your FREEDOM

Published on 2011-03-27 21:07:25

Most people living in America who are even mildly socially aware know that many young Americans smoke weed. Recent studies by the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that nearly 20 million... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

Today’s WTF Moment: Rebecca Black and Rapping Black Man

Published on 2011-03-20 21:15:11

WTF?!? read more The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Jalen Rose - When Keeping It Real Goes Right

Published on 2011-03-17 12:20:46

There is nothing more powerful than open and honest dialog, and Jalen Rose certainly did that with his recent documentary The Fab Five. In it, Jalen discusses his feelings about his Michigan... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

The Rainbow Children

Published on 2011-03-09 16:21:57

"We are more alike than unalike." - Maya Angelou read more The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making survival guide articles. > read more

Do Not Wait for the Government to Fix Anything – Do For Self

Published on 2011-03-03 01:35:49

I was watching the Lawrence O’Donnell show last night and what happened in the first segment is the epitome of why you will never get what you want from the government. The show was a carry... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soc > read more

Modern Black History: The Rise and Fall of Detroit

Published on 2011-02-22 13:05:50

A few nights ago I watched a documentary created by the BBC entitled "Requim for Detroit?" It was an excellent film which outlined the history of Detroit from its golden age to its current... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social comme > read more

Black History: Honoring 10 Beautiful Black Entertainers Past and Present

Published on 2011-02-16 18:39:20

In honor of Black History Month we are paying tribute to some beautiful black entertainers in history. All the women listed here are beautiful but many are listed here because they also have some... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and socia > read more

Financial Black History Facts – From Wall Street to Compton

Published on 2011-02-15 12:20:43

There are many reasons why African Americans do not have the legacy of success enjoyed by other racial groups and emigrants to America. In celebration of Black History Month here are some... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social > read more

I am Black and there’s Nothing Wrong with That

Published on 2011-02-11 12:12:23

I have had the good fortune to live on both coasts as well as in the middle of the United States. I was born in New York and as a young child I always loved the huge crowds of people everywhere... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and s > read more

Honoring Black History Month - 5 Black History Facts You May Not Know

Published on 2011-02-03 11:13:32

In celebration of Black History Month I am dedicating several posts to a few of the many historical accomplishments of African Americans. There are many things that black men and women should... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soc > read more

Poor People Don’t Want Charity or Welfare, They Want a F****n Job!

Published on 2011-01-28 09:27:41

The Republicans led by Eric Cantor and Rep. Paul Ryan recently proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare in order to help balance the budget. The Republicans have already declared war on... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

One Black Man’s Opinion on the GOP Plans to Cut Social Security and Medicare

Published on 2011-01-24 11:22:43

Last week Eric Cantor proposed cutting back Social Security and Medicare benefits to help balance the budget. This comes after approving a tax cut for the rich that increased the deficit... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

End Racism Forever

Published on 2011-01-19 13:44:57

This is an excellent piece that stands on its own. I present it without commentary: Click the link: End Racism The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social commentary on the black community. Go to the website for money making sur > read more

50 African American Blogs for Black Men

Published on 2011-01-17 17:41:46

The Black Man Survival Guide and the The AfroBlog are founded on the principles of building community and sharing information to help us all prosper collectively. To do that we share as much... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soci > read more

The Top 10 Things Missing From Hip Hop Today

Published on 2011-01-12 13:00:03

There are no absolutes in life, and as I write I always have to remind myself of that. With that being said, I feel confident in making the statement that hip hop is not the same as it used to... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and so > read more

Uplifting Black Women is Necessary to Uplift the Black Community

Published on 2011-01-08 11:17:19

There was a recent article in The Urban Daily that documented a conversation between Lil Wayne and a few of his female fans. ALLEGEDLY, in the exchange Lil Wayne stated very clearly (and not as... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and s > read more

The AfroDaddy New Years Resolution – To Return $100 Million to the Black Community

Published on 2011-01-01 11:58:28

2010 – Laying the Foundation Last year in August we launched our website AfroDaddy.com - The Black Man Survival Guide for the purpose of helping black men and their families learn and share knowledge... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and > read more

Don't Let the Media Tell You What Christmas is About

Published on 2010-12-24 09:32:01

The holiday season is traditionally a time for families and loved ones to get together, enjoy each other's company and share love and faith with God and one another. Adults look forward to... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and social > read more

Hip Hop Community – Stop Running Your Own People Down

Published on 2010-12-16 12:05:31

Like many people I listen to the radio when I drive. I drive a lot and since I generally am going someplace pretty far I get the opportunity to get a good sampling of the current state of hip... The AfroBlog contains our latest musings and soc > read more