(ThyBlackMan.com) Audre Lorde stands as a towering figure in literature and activism, her voice as urgent and resonant today as when her works first emerged. A self-proclaimed “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Lorde’s writing engages with the intricate intersections of identity, systemic oppression, and the transformative power of language. As ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Elon Musk is a force of nature. He has assembled the greatest fortune (more than $450 billion) in the history of mankind with a maniacal work ethic and fearlessness in challenging orthodoxies or tradition. He is a one-man show at SpaceX, Tesla and X (formerly twitter), and is poised ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump calls tariff “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” This refutes the orthodoxy of unilateral free trade championed for hundreds of years beginning with the 1776 “Wealth of Nations” author Adam Smith, widely known as the father of modern economics. But economist Donald J. Boudreaux of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Serious problems should be met with serious solutions. We have serious problems, namely a fast-growing debt and a need to extend some tax cuts in an unforgiving environment where interest rates are high and inflation is rising again. Unfortunately, despite a new mandate, House Republicans have yet to rise ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Contrary winds have been blowing across the path of Christians for centuries, and over those same centuries events have occurred that were capable of destroying one’s faith in God, or debilitating the walk and witness of believers to make them ineffective. But still the faith “once delivered to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) August Wilson remains one of the most prolific playwrights in American theater history, capturing the essence of Black life in the 20th century through his powerful Pittsburgh Cycle (also known as the Century Cycle). His ten-play series chronicling Black experiences across different decades is an unparalleled contribution to Broadway ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) An opportunity is before us to change how one federal agency assists with American elections positively. Little-known but quietly exerting powerful influence on election practices across the country, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which was established in 2002 in the Help America Vote Act, now must face the same ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, an icon of American literature, has left an indelible mark on history, particularly Black history, with her powerful words and insightful storytelling. Her works transcend time, resonating deeply with contemporary readers even in 2025. Angelou’s books are not merely narratives; they are testimonies of resilience, self-discovery, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Will the MAGA base ever figure out they’ve been played? Farm country provided Trump with some of his most fervent support. Farmers are now being tossed aside by Trump policies, none of which he seems interested in dialing back. A trade war would be disastrous. Farm products are a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Of course, one would think the topic of this missive is common sense, but in this day and age in America, common sense has become uncommon. Take for example… why are Democrats screeching about American taxpayer dollars going to fund terrorist organizations? And how could any elected official throw ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE campaign is making haste to cut the waste in our federal government. Let’s hope they never stop. It’s about time! For the first time in 40 years, a Republican president with top-notch experts and intellectuals is making aggressive moves to stem to tide ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to rap legends, Lil Wayne remains a force to be reckoned with. From his early days with the Hot Boys to his dominance as a solo artist, Wayne has consistently pushed boundaries, evolved his sound, and delivered unforgettable bars. Even in 2025, his music continues to resonate, ...