(ThyBlackMan.com) Back in 2011, then-President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the Congressional Black Caucus, which had become increasingly critical of him in his second term. In particular, the CBC was urging the president to do more for African Americans, whose unemployment level stood at nearly 17%. At the end ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of hip-hop has always been marked by rivalries, some friendly and others downright dangerous. But few recent feuds have captured the public’s attention quite like that between Quando Rondo and Lil Durk. Both artists have carved out their space in the rap scene, but their music and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In just a few days the world will learn who we really are in America. All voters will have a say in the matter whether they use their vote or not. If you don’t vote, you’re helping to make the wrong decision. Whether we vote or not, we’ve seen ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let the record show that having personal agency and stating one’s beliefs is a sign of strength. However, there exists a coterie of folk, black folk who instead of confronting me with a valid argument for reasons that I should not vote for Trump, only hurl insults, attempt to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As we approach the last week in October 2024 the planet and humanity finds itself at a proverbial crossroad and we have to make a decisive choice, which way we will go. We find ourselves confronted with a presidential election in the US, with wars escalating in Eastern Europe ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The lights were dimmed just perfectly, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation, and Selena Gomez, the star of the night, was standing on the stage at her own charity event, Rare Impact Fundraising Benefit. The “Calm Down” songstress has certainly cemented her place as one of the most recognized ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Even if not a regular churchgoer themselves, many Black men under the age of 50 were raised with patriarchal socially conservative Christian beliefs about women—often through the religious teachings of their parents or grandparents. From the very first book of the Bible, the man has been categorized as being ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of Hollywood relationships, few couples have captivated fans like Rihanna and Chris Brown. Their relationship, one of pop culture’s most complex romances, was a whirlwind of passion, heartbreak, and undeniable chemistry. Now, over a decade later, whispers suggest that the two might be seeing each other ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of basketball has once again found itself in a swirl of controversy, but this time, it’s not because of an on-court rivalry or an epic game-winning shot. Instead, it’s NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal who’s caught in the crossfire. Recently, Shaq made some eyebrow-raising comments on an episode ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Word to the wise: Don’t Boo! Vote! President Barack Obama Hey there, fellow Americans! Election day is just around the corner, and I keep on involuntarily remembering my grandpa. Jeez, that old guy was always getting on my case about voting when I was about 12 years old. He ...
Beyoncé Rallies for Kamala Harris in Houston: A Powerful Call for Unity in 2024 Battleground States.
(ThyBlackMan.com) The star-studded city of Houston was ablaze with energy this past Friday as Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, one of the most iconic figures in the music industry and a long-time advocate for social justice, made an impassioned appearance at Vice President Kamala Harris’s rally. In a rare public statement regarding politics, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toni Morrison remains one of the most powerful voices in American literature, with her works transcending mere storytelling to examine the complexities of African American life, identity, history, and resilience. Born in 1931, Morrison’s background as a Black woman in the United States shaped her literary vision, as she ...