(ThyBlackMan.com) I just read a snippet from an old article in Essence Magazine indicating that researchers have uncovered new information suggesting that Cleopatra may not have been Black. The article brought back to mind a piece I read by Earl Ofari Hutchinson many years ago entitled, Whose Black History To Believe? In that ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.” So said metaphysical poet John Dunne. “I actually was the guy working the cones… You are not really serious.” So said Governor Christie during a press conference early last December. Port Authority officials and Mr. Christie’s office declined ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Who have been the true Christians, and what does it mean to be a Christian?  For what reason do certain people dislike Christians?   Faithful Jews follow and obey the Torah, given by God and written down by Moses. What makes the Jews different from true Christians, is that the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many variations of this title. The late jazz and R&B singer Lou Rawls used lyrics in his popular song with the title, “If I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” The guest evangelist speaking at a church service titled her sermon, “When I Could, I Wouldn’t; now I Want to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Just in case the New Year wasn’t a good enough reason to inspire reflection, Facebook launched its new Look Back feature earlier this week (FB Look Back).  The compilation celebrates FB’s 10-year anniversary and provides users with a video summary of their life so far on Facebook. It’s ready ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Historically speaking, the Grammy’s have always leaned toward presenting the more prevalent act in any particular category. While it may have come as astonishment to many that Macklemore beat Kendrick Lamar head to head in each category they were featured in, it was common knowledge that Macklemore had the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The role we play in our own economic demise is mind-boggling. First of all, our priorities are screwed up. We place more emphasis on some of the most meaningless issues and aspects of life. We use much of our time talking about the housewives, the preachers, the husbands, the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Remember that spiky-haired blonde lady fitness guru all over TV years ago? Her famous line was “Stop the insanity!” As a common sense thinking black conservative, I offer the same clarion call to fellow black Americans, “Stop the insanity!” Why do you continue sleeping with the enemy; voting for ...