(ThyBlackMan.com) When people say to me, “I don’t see color”, I usually ask if they have “seen” an optometrist. Colorblindness is a medical condition. While I believe that most people who utter those words mean well, they’re woefully misguided. In effect, they’re advocating for all of us to pretend that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During a profanity laced rant on Easter Sunday, Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran into the stone age, then he gave Iran an ultimatum, a deadline to open the Straits of Hormuz. Trump reiterated his threats again Monday providing an Eight PM Eastern Time deadline on Tuesday April 7th for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Why does the sight of so many Black men sleeping on L. A’s sidewalks draw barely a glance if that? Each time I see a sidewalk sleeper I ask that because it’s such a common sight that I barely take note anymore. But they are there and the great ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Congress may be on recess. But the waitress covering a double shift, the nurse working overnight, the warehouse worker racing a delivery clock, and the rideshare driver chasing fares didn’t get the memo. America is still working. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently urged Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways Structured routines increase feelings of safety and support, leading to lasting recovery. Regular exercise and balanced nutrition positively impact mood and overall vitality. Engagement in fulfilling activities and meaningful relationships promotes a sense of purpose. Healthy sleep and stress management practices are vital components of sober living. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On one of his recent shows, Bill Maher stated (and later posted on X), “Democrats are not going to win the midterms. Republicans are going to lose it.” In response, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) asked on X, “(1) Is he right? (2) Why?” OK, Senator, I’ll give this a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The president’s fiscal 2027 budget is out, and I have two reactions. The first will sound familiar: Like so many budgets before it, this is not a serious effort to put America’s government on a sustainable path. The second is more important: It would be a mistake to dismiss ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) About the war against Iran, most polls find it especially unpopular among Democrats, independents and even some Republicans who feel double-crossed because President Donald Trump campaigned against “endless wars” and promised not to start a new one. As to Trump’s criticism of “endless wars,” supporters should not have taken ...