(ThyBlackMan.com) Following Mitt Romney’s failed 2012 presidential bid (which came after several pundits and pollsters had predicted his victory), the Republican National Committee commissioned the “Growth and Opportunity Project.” Colloquially referred to as “the autopsy,” this report purported to analyze the reasons for the party’s second consecutive loss to President ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At the end of May, House Republicans pushed through Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and it is now being considered in the Senate, but there is nothing beautiful about it. It makes big cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other programs Hoosiers rely on. I voted against this bill after Republicans ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For many African Americans, the search for safe, inclusive, and understanding spaces has been a long and personal journey. In a world where racial and cultural identity can be misunderstood or marginalized, the internet has become more than a tool for information—it has become a powerful platform for self-expression, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The recent passing of Cavin Yarbrough at age 72 has hit many music lovers hard. For fans of soul, funk, and timeless R&B, it feels like we’ve lost more than a musician—we’ve lost a heartbeat from an era that shaped how we love, groove, and express ourselves. As one-half ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Chastisement is one of those things that God does, that to some believers seems questionable, but on close inspection found to be an essential ingredient in the lives of Christians. It would not be overstating it to say, that without proper, and timely, chastisement all the benefits of our ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The journey to quit smoking is not just about eliminating nicotine—it’s about reshaping deeply embedded habits. Smokers often find themselves locked in a psychological “habit loop,” where specific cues trigger cravings, leading to smoking and a temporary reward. While nicotine patches or gums address the chemical side of addiction, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Where is Barack Obama? Democrats had been frustrated that their charismatic former president had gone silent on MAGA’s march of mayhem. Where is that smooth, persuasive voice? It has risen. Obama has spoken, and Democrats would do well to take in the message. “You could be as progressive and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For African American families, honoring ancestors and preserving generational wisdom are deeply held traditions. From oral storytelling to Sunday dinners, remembrance is stitched into the fabric of everyday life. Yet, beyond words and rituals, there’s a growing movement to honor this legacy in a way that’s both physical and ...