(ThyBlackMan.com) Some headlines are just too stupid to pass by. Yes, this is the Trump era, and Trump being Trump and all that. But even so, there should be some things a president doesn’t say — or do. This is one. “Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Langston Hughes remains one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. As a central voice of the Harlem Renaissance, he used poetry, essays, and plays to illuminate the realities of Black life in America while affirming the dignity and resilience of his community. Beyond his artistry, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You’ve seen the video. Big-rig driver Harjinder Singh tries to make an illegal U-turn on a Florida turnpike. The semi-truck jackknifed and blocked all lanes of traffic. Those in the minivan destroyed in the Aug. 12 crash never had a chance. The collision killed the driver and two passengers. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toni Morrison was more than a novelist; she was a cultural force whose words reshaped the way America talks about race, identity, and humanity. As the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s legacy extends beyond the page into classrooms, movements, and everyday lives. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At this point in his second term, President Donald Trump has higher approval ratings than Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama in their second terms. According to the Real Clear Politics average of presidential approval polls, Trump, on Aug. 13, 2025, had a rating of 45.8%. G.W. Bush on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “None of us is born to hate; intolerance is taught and can be untaught.” In March 2015, then-House Speaker John Boehner sent a formal letter to the Vatican, inviting Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress. With his acceptance, the pope’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My regular readers know I love old words, mostly words that were used frequently in daily dialogue between the years 1820 to 1920. This came about from reading novels of that period and watching motion pictures referencing said times. I cannot place my finger on it, but the character ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as one of the most talked-about natural wellness products in the world. Derived from the hemp plant, CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that has become very popular for its potential therapeutic benefits. As more people seek natural alternatives to support health and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Knight might be best remembered for her chart-topping single “Mr. Big Stuff,” but her catalog goes far beyond that one cultural touchstone. Her voice was powerful yet playful, with a New Orleans flair that blended soul, funk, and R&B into a sound that carried both sass and sincerity. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes, life throws challenges that feel impossible to manage. Health problems or injuries can happen without warning and suddenly affect your ability to work. For many, especially within the Black community, these moments bring more than just physical pain. They carry financial and emotional weight. When steady income stops, ...