(ThyBlackMan.com) My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the 84th anniversary of the activation of the Squadron at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois, about 120 miles southwest of Chicago. A ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Former U.S. Senator John McCain once said, “I’ve tried to say that I admire and respect Sen. Obama. He has accomplished great things, and he has motivated people, and so on – and he loves his country, just as I do.” In a showcase of American civility, Sen. McCain ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A wedding is one of life’s most meaningful celebrations, and for many couples, it’s an opportunity to honor their cultural heritage. Planning a wedding that celebrates your culture involves thoughtful consideration, creativity, and intentional choices that reflect your traditions. Here are some essential tips to help you create a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dead uncle in the middle of the road. Do you hit the brakes or accelerate? Depends on… British writer/director Rungano Nyoni has her own take on the #MeToo movement as it concerns her home country, Zambia. She prefers a modern fable. One in which the protagonist must find her voice to speak ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I go to bed at night drained from the bad news of the day brought on mainly from a man who advertises himself as King. I wake up in the morning and there’s more bad news with which he leads. Like others, I go to the store and have ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the quest for better health and vitality, many people are turning to natural compounds that support bodily functions at the cellular level. Among the most potent of these are organic acids, which help enhance nutrient absorption, support immune function, and improve overall wellness. By understanding how these powerful ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s amazing how men who prided themselves on strength and toughness will submit to a gangster. In 2022, after Russian tanks rolled across an international border into Ukraine and missiles pierced the quiet of cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earned worldwide acclaim for his courage ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump and much of the GOP’s growing fixation on diversity, equity and inclusion programs — often referred to as DEI — has become a flashpoint in the nation’s politics that threatens to derail the essential project of becoming a more just and inclusive multiracial democracy. On his first ...