(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) 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, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump’s energy policy is utterly screwed up — if you assume America’s interests, and not pleasing his fossil fuel friends, is the objective. This came to the fore when trade adviser Peter Navarro hollered at India for buying Russian oil. Navarro called the purchases “opportunistic and deeply ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) A few months before the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s official opening in September 2016, Dr. Rex M. Ellis, the museum’s founding Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs, spoke to college-aged servant-leaders who were preparing to teach in Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® summer programs. The museum ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou is reported to have famously said, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” In this world and in life, everyone shows us who they are. We all reveal ourselves every day one way or another; whether we are honorable or vile, whether ...