(ThyBlackMan.com) Early on during Jim McDonnell’s stint as L.A. County Sheriff we had a private meeting. The issue was sheriff department reform, or rather lack thereof. McDonnell headed a department then that was top heavy with scandals. They included racist gang cliques, a jail under federal mandate to clean up ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) America’s political system has essentially always been dominated by two parties, long before the Democrats and the Republicans morphed into their current iterations. At the nation’s founding, Jefferson and Madison led the Democratic-Republican Party, which competed for dominance against Hamilton’s Federalist Party. This should not be surprising given Maurice ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For years, Beyoncé and Jay Z have stood as the epitome of a “power couple” in the entertainment industry. Their union has been a symbol of success, artistry, and cultural influence, making them one of the most admired couples in the world. However, whispers of infidelity have haunted the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last night I had dinner with my good friend, Sir Winston Churchill. He served as British Prime Minister during World War II. He asked me, “Jackson, what is wrong with your people [referring to the Black community]?” He seemed perplexed by how Democrats interact with them, especially during election ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) No jokes today because the cavalcade of folk running scared saying Trump will weaponize the DOJ and target his political enemies is full of shit. I can say this objectively without fear of retribution outside of words being hurled my way (sticks and stones) because it is true. Regular ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s time for Black Americans to take a hard look at our political strategy and start demanding more than symbolism and empty promises. If we continue down the path of blindly following party lines, we risk being left behind as the country moves forward. Despite shifting 21% to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul and entrepreneur once celebrated for his industry-shaping influence, now finds himself at the center of a courtroom drama that rivals any of his hit records. Accusations of violating jail rules and manipulating his children to influence potential jurors have only added to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Now that the election is over and the shock of Trump winning a convincing and decisive victory has sunk in, it’s time to look back to see how this happened and why the Deep State and its lackeys failed to stem the tide of dissatisfaction and angst that was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few celebrity relationships have left as profound a cultural impact as that of Rihanna and Chris Brown. Once considered the golden couple of the music industry, their relationship came to a shocking end over a decade ago following a highly publicized incident of domestic violence. The fallout from their ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump’s comprehensive victory in the U.S. presidential election has indisputably created a new international agenda. Trump’s Republicans now also have complete control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Like him or hate him, he has become, unquestionably, the most powerful leader in the world. Donald Trump ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve been told that I give the Black church too much credit. But when you look at how our ancestors navigated through the harsh realities of racial oppression and White supremacy to survive, it is credit well deserved. On our worst day as Black men and women living in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) More jobs. Better jobs. Lower energy prices. Cleaner water. Cleaner air. Fewer asthma attacks. Fewer heart attacks. Those are just a few of the benefits working people and communities across this country are reaping from the transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. Sure, it is also ...