(ThyBlackMan.com) Can we talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance for a bit? Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show stirred America’s cultural pot over the last two days. Naysayers’ opinions have run the gamut from “I didn’t get it” to “It was too Black for me,” a sure sign ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African Americans have about $1.6 trillion in buying power. And we are the ultimate consumers, disproportionately spending on beauty and personal care, apparel and footwear, and entertainment and technology. There are reasons for all of this, many rooted in enslavement and exclusion, but the reasons really don’t matter. We ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Election outcomes are influenced by various factors beyond political platforms and campaign strategies. Key events such as economic shifts, crises, and public scandals can sway voter sentiment and determine the success of political candidates. Understanding these factors can help political enthusiasts predict election trends. 1. Major Economic Shifts Economic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sixty years since the bullets flew inside the Audubon Ballroom, the echoes of Malcolm X’s voice refuse to fade. His words — razor-sharp, unflinching, and drenched in the righteous fire of a people’s fury — still pulse through the bloodstream of struggle. His death was an assassination, yes, but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “There are two ways to enslave a person: work them for no pay, or pay them for no work.” Perhaps you remember a song by the 80s rock band Motley Crue called “Same Ol’ Situation.” Recently, I was reflecting, as this is Black History Month, on the fact that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways: Understand the differences between payday loans and fixed-rate installment loans. Discover how fixed-rate loans offer predictability and lower costs. Learn how to avoid pitfalls associated with payday loans. Explore smarter financial strategies for long-term stability. Understanding Payday Loans In today’s fast-paced world, where financial challenges can surface ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Are you really satisfied with your life? If you’re like most of us, sometimes you are and sometimes nothing feels right about it. Our day to day feelings impress us more than we think. If we’re feeling good, then we think better thoughts. If we’re down or discouraged, it ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The U.S. Congress will soon consider whether to extend the tax cuts enacted in the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act that are set to expire at the end of 2025. One of those expiring tax cuts grants a preferential, and deeply generous, tax rate for so-called Foreign Derived ...