(ThyBlackMan.com) Saturday night working in my wood shop, I heard a reporter on the radio say, “Donald Trump has found someone else to pick a fight with, the NFL.” Clearly, the reporter wanted listeners to believe Trump was the bad guy. And yet, fake news media swears their reporting is not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The mantra “stick to sports” often is said to refer to topics that are brought up by sports personalities or athletes who publicly discuss social issues like racism, sexism, or political issues. “Stick to sports” rarely, if ever, happens when athletes are helping to fight against cancer, raising awareness for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s hard to define what American looks like and how an American should behave. It’s really something that should not have to be defined. You can love your country and still protest its laws and leaders. Standing with your hand over heart is not the only way to honor your ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our college-age population consists mostly of 18- to 30-year-olds, and likewise our armed forces. I wonder whether they shared common responses to the 2016 presidential election. Many college administrators provided students with therapy dogs, play dough, coloring books, bubbles, videos of frolicking kittens and puppies, and soft music. They even ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is with deep sadness that I resign from the position of Black Activist, emphasis on the “act” part. Next week’s column will be my final one. Why? While I have been running hard to escape the final clutches of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, it has gained on me to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Most Philadelphians are completely unaware of the significance of Octavius Valentine Catto in the history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the nation. Catto like so many people of African descent in the US was deliberately excluded from the history books and historiography of this city, state and nation. Octavius Valentine Catto ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My best friend left us and moved to his heavenly home a few weeks ago. For those who knew Dick Gregory, it’s no secret that we were best friends for a very long time. Over a year before he left us, he told me, as I am sure he ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We have the greatest president in the history of America. I thank God for President Donald Trump, “The Great White Hope”! At long last, a white man with courage speaks the truth, and he takes no mess from America-hating, liberal black liars tearing the country apart. President Donald Trump spoke ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Well, here we are in that last possible moment for healthcare reform under budget reconciliation. That simply means the GOP controlled Senate has until the end of this month, just a few days, to come to a consensus on a healthcare reform legislation that owns up to their promise. They ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We all want to be healthier, and the easier something is the more likely we are to do it. With that in mind, here are six easy ways you can start being healthier starting today: Walk More The easiest things you can do to be more healthy is to take ...