Under Construction

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week the overall unemployment rate for African-Americans increased 0.6 percent from July to 15.1 percent. The rate for adult Black males increased 1.2 percent to 17 percent and the rate for adult Black females increased only 0.2 percent to 11.9 percent. (Source)

Unfortunately, because a large percentage of the African-American workforce is concentrated in manufacturing, our community has suffered a disproportionate percentage of layoffs during this recession.

While it is necessary to work in all industries, it's time for African-Americans to consider a bigger commitment to emerging industries such as health care, computer technology, green jobs, information technology, energy etc. if we are to be competitive in the U.S. workforce in the future.

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day

This brawny brotha could work on my house anyday of the year - including Labor Day.

Water

"Like water, be gentle and strong. Be gentle enough to follow the natural paths of the earth, and strong enough to rise up and reshape the world."

–Brenda Peterson

Armed

Sean Jones, bodybuilder

Camouflage

He has no need to hide!

Pitbull

This bull obviously appeals to me, but can you believe a friend called this guy a "fat pig"? I told the friend he'd never say it to this brotha's face - especially with the pitbull present. I'd love to see the pitbull chase my friend down the street. He's a hater!

Lonesome Cowboy

I love cowboys!

Thursday's Thickness

"The soul that can speak through the eyes, can also kiss with a gaze."

No Bull

Starting off the work week!

Miguel

This Venezuelan native shows us thickness can be both beautiful and global.

Big Pimpin'

You know I - thug em, fuck em, love em, leave em
Cause I don't fuckin need em
Take em out the hood, keep em lookin good
But I don't fuckin feed em
First time they fuss I'm breezin
Talkin bout, "What's the reasons?"
I'm a pimp in every sense of the word, bitch
Better trust than believe em

-Lyrics from Jay-Z's song, Big Pimpin'

Build A Bear

1st Image
Lime Briefs: $8.00
Smile: $1,000,000


2nd Image
Black Beanie Cap: $30.00
Red Jockstrap: $12.00


So nice, had to do it twice. This handsome burly brotha is the skimpiest dressed B-A-B featured thus far.

Confidence

Do you big boi!!

See, what I like about this image is the CONFIDENCE this plus-sized player is displaying. Not only is big boi on a gay pride parade float, I believe in NYC, he apparently doesn't give a damn about judgments some people might make against his size. He likely knows there are some people who like what they see! And is that a beer he's drinking?

Confidence: adj. assurance: freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.

Big Country

"A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse."

Suge Knight

You all knew this had to come sooner or later even though Sugar Suge got his clock cleaned outside of a club earlier this year.

Call me crazy, but I have all kinds of fantasies of doing some nasty, kinky shit with this brotha (TMI). Then when we are done, we'd eat some potato chips.

Phat Friday: The Total Package II

This is the follow-up to an earlier post! U.P.S. does deliver. Won't you agree he's "The Total Package"?

Bear Hugs

On cold days like the ones we've seen lately, don't you need a good spanking bear hug to keep you warm?

Stacked

Stacked: (slang) well or attractively formed with respect to physique.