(ThyBlackMan.com) America is a nation of symbols. The bald eagle was designated the national emblem because of its strength and determination. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom. The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of independence. While people are quick to embrace these and other symbols of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “If there’s no criminal accountability of police for criminal behavior, then the fox is guarding the henhouse, and we’re the hens, and we’re living in a country that’s becoming a police state.” – Maya Wiley Since 1994, Congress has appropriated more than $20 billion for the Community Oriented Policing Services grant ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) (**)  It’s hard to fathom who’ll go ape over this action/sci-fi/drama. Maybe those who don’t know better and slept through the previous Planet of the Apes trilogy. The bar was set very high back in 2011, after Rise of the Planet of the Apes became the grandchild of the original 1968 cult classic ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Whatever you may think of God, and many of us have notions of God that are quite bizarre, we are apt to think, at times, that God has gone too far, he is asking too much, he wants the impossible. Tell me to love my difficult, bad-tempered, sin-loving wife ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Orenthal James Simpson, known as O.J., died on Wednesday, April 10th at age 76 after battling cancer. Simpson was a football icon, an NFL hall of famer and a trailblazer. He starred in commercials, like the unforgettable Hertz campaign, which ran for years, one this writer remembers as a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Continuing our conversation with Haji Malcolm in this his birth month of May, I want to also pay homage to a central source of his grounding and growth, the Hon. Marcus Garvey. Haji Malcolm’s introduction to nationalism and pan-Africanism began at an early age with an introduction to Garveyism, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many ways to read the Bible, unfortunately too many of us are led to believe we can only read it as a manual for moral living. That is definitely one of the primary functions of the text, but that is not the only way by which the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The main battle in the “1 v 20” battle between Drake and the Anti-Drake Alliance is the Toronto artist’s battle with Kendrick Lamar. You could say that the outcome of Drizzy vs. KDot determines the fate of the rest who have a bone to pick with Drake. One of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the ever-evolving world of construction, roofing stands as a testament to both tradition and innovation. “The Roofing Renaissance: Unveiling the Secrets of Roof Contractors” invites you to explore the intricate craft of roofing and discover the hidden expertise behind every project. From the mastery of ancient techniques to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com)  Former President Ronald Reagan had a way with simplicity in language that was astute. When asked how he defined victory in the Cold War, his response was simple, “we win, they lose.” His foundation for our national security was rooted in a profound maxim, “peace through strength.” And I will ...