It’s Time to Deal in Facts: Black People Are Fools For the Democrats . . . Nonsense.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) A Prominent Republican talking point – especially among Black conservatives – is that Black people are so unwavering in their support of the Democratic Party that they’re being taken for granted and not being given a fair return on their loyalty. That’s complete and utter nonsense. . First, even if that were... [Read more...]

Thy End of Artificial Black Conservatism.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Black people are dramatically declining in sociopolitical power in the United States. While many recognize the problematic nature of the hegemonic control that the Democratic Party has on the black vote, many do not concern themselves with the fact that black conservatism is generally not respected as a serious intellectual movement.... [Read more...]

Nothing New in Republican’s Smear of Obama on Ukraine.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) GOP leaders took giddy delight in mocking President Obama’s 90-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was Obama’s frontal effort to get Putin to stand down from his assault on the Ukraine. They called his talk with Putin weak, soft, and even cowardly. The GOP smears of Obama on his handling... [Read more...]

President Barack Obama Have You Been Your Brothers Keeper.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I got a call today from CNN to discuss the new initiative launched by the White House called “My brother’s keeper.”  From what I’d gathered, the program is one that is designed to create opportunities for men of color, which I certainly appreciate.  I’ll admit that while I agree with the sentiment behind the program,... [Read more...]

Dear Bro. Barack Obama?.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Mr. President, First, I’d like to thank you so much for reaching out to the people and asking us what WE want for a change. That alone is a refreshing change from what we generally see from our government. So you’re already off to a great start in creating a new approach to governance. . Now, with regard to my suggestion.... [Read more...]

Why Blacks Should Care About the Debt Ceiling.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Here’s how the latest episode of the debt ceiling drama will end: Congress will raise or suspend the country’s borrowing limit, probably for as much as a year. The debt ceiling problem is something that must be solved, and solved soon. People in and out of Congress need to realize that what to do about the government... [Read more...]

Dr. Cornel West: Most of Today’s Black Leaders are For Sale.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) One of the easiest ways to keep black people enslaved in America is by enslaving our minds.   Barred from an adequate education or true sense of history, many of us are wired to love our oppressors more than we love ourselves.  Even during Black History Month, you’re quite likely to hear us celebrating assimilation far more... [Read more...]

Katrina Pierson; Oh No! Another Black Conservative Republican Running For Office.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) In the tradition of Sarah Palin, black tea party leader Katrina Pierson is a beautiful God, family, country and Constitution loving conservative Republican. Fearless and outspoken, Pierson’s inspiring life story nukes the Democrats’ mythical Republican War on Women. Sad that I even have to go there, Pierson’s... [Read more...]

Yes, Black People: Don’t Buy Into the Great American Myth.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) One of the biggest problems that we have in the Black community is how we allow ourselves to be portrayed in the media. There tends to be a blanket profiling of Black people by the media as little more than dysfunctional hood rats with a few functional Black people sprinkled in for the sake of appearance, but as aberrations. . But... [Read more...]

Why I Am a Black Republican.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) With this being Black History Month, it seems like a good time to take out the political trash and clear up a few myths about being a Black Republican. Last month, the North Carolina NAACP State President personally attacked United States Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), essentially calling him a puppet of white GOP leaders, lacking... [Read more...]

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