Friday, September 22, 2023

Joe Biden Can Still Pull Off a Victory.

October 28, 2021 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Even with all the catcalls and derision currently being heaped on President Joe Biden — his popular support is tanking in the opinion polls — Biden may yet pull off a spectacular political victory. To be honest, even the most modest victory will register as a win and could thwart the prospects of a Trump electoral nightmare. The... [Read more...]

DECIPHERING THE PROGRAM.

October 28, 2021 by  
Filed under Education, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) We believe in rationality, the notion that there is a logical explanation for everything. The ancients believed that there were unseen forces, gods, that completely control and direct everything in the world and all that it contains. And so, they believed that the gods foreshadowed, so to speak, their sentiments with subtle signs.... [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Creating A Better Message For African-American Women.

October 27, 2021 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) While it is more statistically likely to affect older White women, for reasons not fully understood, it has been found that Black women have a higher chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and have higher mortality rates compared to White women and other ethnic groups. According to the American Cancer Society... [Read more...]

Does Actor Alec Baldwin Deserve Decency?

October 27, 2021 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) It was probably the worst day of Alec Baldwin’s life when he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust” on Oct. 21. It’s a time to feel terrible about a 42-year-old woman with a husband and a young son. Then, CNN’s Jake Tapper used it in one of his... [Read more...]

How to Have a Safe Hiking Trip.

October 27, 2021 by  
Filed under Health, Opinion, Travel/Leisure, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re looking for an outdoor activity that you can do with your friends and family, hiking can be your best option. It is a relaxing and fun way to work out. Hiking allows you to explore and enjoy nature while helping you improve your mental and physical health. It’s an excellent cardio workout, and it can also be... [Read more...]

BLMs and the Color of Your Skin.

October 27, 2021 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) There is a pervasive sickness in America, and it is called white supremacy and systemic racism. These ideologies are invisible, and many Americans now believe that success has nothing to do with the color of an individual’s skin. Discrimination no longer exists, and everyone has the same opportunities. It is very easy to get... [Read more...]

2021 World Series: The undeniably likable Dusty Baker.

October 26, 2021 by  
Filed under News, Sports, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Houston and Atlanta are battling in this year’s World Series to be the champions of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. Atlanta is making its first appearance in the World Series since being swept by the New York Yankees in 1999 while Houston is making its third World Series appearance since 2017. Two of those Houston Astros... [Read more...]

Movie Review; Last Night in Soho.

October 26, 2021 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) “Last night I saw something in my dreams,” says the occasionally psychic and always naive fashion student Eloise. Did she have visions of ghosts or of disappointed moviegoers leaving the theater? The trailers and posters for Last Night in Soho may trick potential audiences into believing that this ode to Soho, London in... [Read more...]

Debunking Myths About Medical Cannabis in 2021.

October 26, 2021 by  
Filed under Health, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Cannabis has been used as a medicinal therapy for thousands of years. According to History.com, most ancient cultures grew the plant “as herbal medicine, likely starting in Asia around 500 B.C.” Today, millions of Americans use medical cannabis every day to ease the symptoms and treatment-related side effects... [Read more...]

Upcoming Elections; Will It Be Déjà Vu For 2022?

October 26, 2021 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) It was great to see President Barack Obama in Richmond, Virginia, campaigning with former governor and current gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on October 23. He reminded me of a college pep rally cheerleader in some ways, encouraging people to get out and vote for McAuliffe and do it now since Virginia has early voting. ... [Read more...]

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