(ThyBlackMan.com) Before we begin, let’s talk about what “slavery” actually is. We know historical slavery as a brutal, violent institution that left people consistent dehumanized. Almost nothing today compares to what our ancestors experienced, except perhaps, the brutality of the prison industrial complex. But freedom and slavery are not dichotomous ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For many African American football fans, Russell Wilson’s sterling performance in last Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII conjured memories of Doug Williams’ historic triumph in Super Bowl XXII. Twenty-six years after Williams’ most valuable player effort lifted the Washington Redskins over the Denver Broncos, Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When the police said they were looking for Hoffman’s drug dealer laughed because they know damm he was the drug dealer. He bought, used, gave and sold to all his high profile friends. That’s why they found a sh*tload of drugs around him. Then they drudge up four of his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I just read a snippet from an old article in Essence Magazine indicating that researchers have uncovered new information suggesting that Cleopatra may not have been Black. The article brought back to mind a piece I read by Earl Ofari Hutchinson many years ago entitled, Whose Black History To Believe? In that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.” So said metaphysical poet John Dunne. “I actually was the guy working the cones… You are not really serious.” So said Governor Christie during a press conference early last December. Port Authority officials and Mr. Christie’s office declined ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Who have been the true Christians, and what does it mean to be a Christian? For what reason do certain people dislike Christians? Faithful Jews follow and obey the Torah, given by God and written down by Moses. What makes the Jews different from true Christians, is that the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many variations of this title. The late jazz and R&B singer Lou Rawls used lyrics in his popular song with the title, “If I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” The guest evangelist speaking at a church service titled her sermon, “When I Could, I Wouldn’t; now I Want to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Just in case the New Year wasn’t a good enough reason to inspire reflection, Facebook launched its new Look Back feature earlier this week (FB Look Back). The compilation celebrates FB’s 10-year anniversary and provides users with a video summary of their life so far on Facebook. It’s ready ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Historically speaking, the Grammy’s have always leaned toward presenting the more prevalent act in any particular category. While it may have come as astonishment to many that Macklemore beat Kendrick Lamar head to head in each category they were featured in, it was common knowledge that Macklemore had the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The role we play in our own economic demise is mind-boggling. First of all, our priorities are screwed up. We place more emphasis on some of the most meaningless issues and aspects of life. We use much of our time talking about the housewives, the preachers, the husbands, the ...