President Joe Biden – Time To Invoke The 14th Amendment.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) So it has come to this. House Republicans are about to force the U.S. government to default on paying its debts – obligations that the Congress voted to make. They bluster that they will blow up the economy, tank the dollar, and destroy America’s good faith and credit unless they get their way – even as they are bitterly... [Read more...]

Black Community: Justice, George Floyd and Continuing Struggle – The Moral Imperative of Remembrance and Resistance.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) For us as a people, remembering and marking this the third anniversary of the public murder of Nana George Floyd under the color and camouflage of law is an especially meaningful cultural practice and moral imperative of enduring relevance, even after the media last week gave it a moment of rushed relevance and moved on to other... [Read more...]

Christians: Fighting God is Dangerous.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I was once told believing in God is easy when everything is going the way you want it to go. We are conditioned to believe everything God that happens to us is because of God, and anything bad was because he allowed it or actually caused it. Many believe suffering is how God teaches, and corrects, us so we have to accept it.... [Read more...]

Americans: We forgot to remember. (Memorial Day aka… Decoration Day)

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) For at least 700 years, a variety of cities, towns, and prominent families have adopted the Latin phrase Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful” – as their motto. A couple centuries into this tradition, various military units throughout the world began to do the same. The United States Marine Corps is a relative newcomer... [Read more...]

Gun Control: Parenting Plays a Part.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Gun control has proven to be a national debate that continually fails to render any real legislation. Seems as though out lawmakers run circles around their rhetoric. Everyone agrees that there is a problem with gun violence, but no one seems to want to come to terms with what gun control means. I’m to the point that I no longer... [Read more...]

Americans: The Many Accomplices To The Killing Of Jordan Neely.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) “His mental illness screamed of profits prioritized over people … His Blackness disquieted the American ideals and sensibilities that proclaim us all equal. His existence, on that train, on that day, exposed just how poorly America cares for her people and how poorly we care for one another.” — Brittany Packnett Cunningham One... [Read more...]

Devout Christians: His Truth Transcends.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17 KJV Lean Not to Your Own Understanding If we’re not careful, we can fall into the habit of judging things, life, and situations by our feelings. There’s a degree of comfort in governing things by what we think we know; however, for Christians, this is problematic.... [Read more...]

What are the 5 pillars of 100 Black Men?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The essence of a flourishing community is often centered around the principles that guide it. One such community that upholds distinctive values and exerts profound influence is “100 Black Men,” an organization dedicated to enriching and uplifting the lives of Black individuals in the United States. At its core, 100... [Read more...]

What is Juneteenth and why is it a holiday?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The story of America has always been one of struggle, resilience, and rebirth. As a vast tapestry woven with different threads of history, culture, and people, one of the most critical threads is the African-American story. In the complex narrative of American history, one date stands out: June 19th, often referred to as ‘Juneteenth’.... [Read more...]

Marijuana: Very Bad for You. (aka… Weed)

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Before we even get started into the medical and scientific facts, let’s talk about why people want to smoke marijuana. Keeping in mind that those of you want to do it regardless of the consequences are going to make every excuse in the book to justify your use, no matter what the evidence shows. Just like people did with cigarettes,... [Read more...]

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