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Black Community: A Message To All Black Police Officers.

(ThyBlackMan.com) I carried a badge for over 15 years and I was trained by some of the top Marshals and Police Detectives in the field. I attended multiple academies and held various certifications and licenses. I have been an impact team leader in high-risk environments, a task force commander, a crime prevention specialist, a detective and a classroom instructor. I have trained dozens of men and... [Read the full story]

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Black Women Believe In Your Man.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Today as a veteran family and relationship counselor, mediator and life coach, I see all kinds of things you would not believe – or maybe you would, What I see all too often from African American women (and my next article will speak about men) is the lack of support they provide for the African American man of their choice. If you cannot believe in the man you are with, why... [Read the full story]

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Devout Christians: Accepting A Call to Ministry Can Be Difficult.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Having a known purpose in this life, and a passion for said purpose, is a blessing. So many people are wondering through life trying to find out what it is they truly want to do with their life. Some. Have chosen careers based on how others have directed them, and there are those that float from one thing to the next. What is certain is there tends to be a brick wall that is despair... [Read the full story]

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Corruption, collusion, and the dark side of COVID-19 response.

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a world shrouded by a veil of secrecy, the common man seldom sees the twisted alliance between the ruling class and corporate giants. The global pandemic unleashed a wave of destruction that demanded swift action. Yet, the thirst for power and control drove governments to unprecedented heights, forging unholy alliances with pharmaceutical conglomerates that put profits above people.... [Read the full story]

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Film Review: John Wick: Chapter 4.

(ThyBlackMan.com) (***1/2) Artistic, balletic and acrobatic violence separates the John Wick franchise from other action/crime/thrillers. That ritual continues as the hitman’s hitman discovers friends can be foes and foes can be friends. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a badass, hired killer. He works under the mandates of a clandestine council, “The High Table.” The group of 12 crime lords reigns... [Read the full story]

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Politics: A Nation Divided and a World in Turmoil.

(ThyBlackMan.com) A happy, upbeat friend does not watch television news, whether national or local, does not read a newspaper and avoids discussing politics, religion or even sports. Self-employed, he found out about something called the coronavirus while driving to work the day the California lockdown mandate began. That morning he encountered no traffic on the normally busy streets of Los Angeles... [Read the full story]

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Movie Review: A Thousand and One.

(ThyBlackMan.com) She’s like the girl next door. The young woman from around the way. The one you think you know, but you don’t. Mary J. Bilge has radiated that kind of approachable vibe her entire career. It’s disarming and endearing. That don’t-I know-you feel helps Teyana Taylor turn a very feisty and troubled mom into someone you’ll love. A wounded, kind-hearted person so believable you’ll... [Read the full story]

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Is Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris Suited to be President.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kamala Harris is currently Vice President of The United States of America. She holds the highest office of any woman and person of color. Within her many were able to see themselves represented. Representation is a personal matter of perspective, and for some it can reach beyond the scope of political agenda. Granted there are those that questioned whether she would be the best choice... [Read the full story]

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Christians: How to Handle Unwelcomed Events.

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you do nothing in a difficult time, your strength is limited. Proverbs 24:10 Many people talk a good game, and I’ll confess even I’ve been guilty of hyping up what I would do in certain situations. It’s easy to evaluate someone else’s life and offer commentary on what measures should or shouldn’t be taken and yet neglect to take action or make decisions on your own.... [Read the full story]

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The Scam – Preying on Our Nation’s Seniors.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The one thing I will not accept or acknowledge is that age has rendered me incompetent.  I do admit that, like the other body parts among the aging, circumstances affecting individuals exist which impact their cognitive acuity.  Now, unlike the thoughts of many, age has not rendered ALL elders mentally deficient.  I consider any manifestation or act against my personhood that... [Read the full story]

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Devout Christians: Cultivating Right Relationships.

(ThyBlackMan.com) We live in a relationship reality; each day of our lives is shaped by it. Much of who we are – for better or worse – stems from a relationship, whether personal or interpersonal. Our first relationship is with Divinity, God. Absent a relationship with a Higher Power, we are merely a mass of dangling human protoplasm. If there is no Higher Power than ourselves, then we automatically... [Read the full story]

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Former President George W. Bush: The Long Shadow Of The Iraq War.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Twenty years ago, the United States invaded Iraq under the pretense that it had “weapons of mass destruction”. Then-President George W. Bush said that such weapons could be used against us. Given the lack of evidence, former National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice infamously admonished: “We don’t want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud”. Hans Blix led the United Nations... [Read the full story]

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Black Americans and White Americans: Conservative Groups Don’t Speak For All Moms.

(ThyBlackMan.com) As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about moms and honoring motherhood. I’ve written before about how my mom instilled values in me, including respect for everyone’s rights – not just my own.  Mom also worked multiple jobs to support our family through some very hard times. She represents my ideal of what a mother should be, without a doubt. And... [Read the full story]

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Christians: Wisdom & Folly – The Need for Discernment.

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! To him who lacks sense she says” Proverbs 9:4 In this chapter, the wise man provides us believers with a beautiful contrast to aid us in our life’s journey. Here he depicts wisdom at the city’s highest point, beckoning to the passersby, mainly the simple saying, “Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!” To the one who lacks sense,... [Read the full story]

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