Ryan Anderson admits he's been joking with Rashard Lewis about who will be the Orlando Magic's starting power forward when the All-Star returns from suspension. For now, it's no joke: Anderson is filling in just fine. Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds, Dwight Howard scored 25 and the short-handed Orlando Magic defeated the previously unbeaten Phoenix Suns 122-100 on Wednesday night.
I know its hard out there to find a good black man but there is hope and tactics you can employ to find your man today.
Since I moved to Palm Beach County, the running joke in my family about the availability of quality black men has been how much do you want to lower your standards?
How low you ask? To one criterion: Breathing.
Its a joke, but it speaks to the real perception many single black women have about their chances to find a mate not just here, but in this country.
Black, who is happily married, says take heart, as there are many great black men out there. Do not buy into the lies that all the good men are already married or gay.
But, she says, you are going to have to go after him. And he might not be the “baller” with the nice whip. He may just be the friendly neighborhood cop, firefighter, or trash collector you’ve been ignoring.
In addition, contrary to popular belief, the very best black men are not just out there somewhere waiting to discover you. You will have to be the aggressor, taking the steps to identify, pursue and nurture a great relationship.