(ThyBlackMan.com) “Every day we wake up, we fight battles nobody sees. Be kind. Be accountable. Be human.” – Ryan Clark. America has a long history of overpolicing Black men, scapegoating them as criminals without due process. The tragic death of rising LSU football star Kyren Lacy is no different. Not only was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For Africans/Black people in the U.S., it is important to understand the links between our oppression in the U.S. and the exploitation of Africa including the Democratic Republic of Congo. Globally, it will be Congo Week 2025 soon and Congo Week “is more than a series of events—it’s a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a teacher of History absorbed in Christian values one must admit there is always a warning before destruction, America, consider yourself warned! Signs have multiplied in recent months that parts of President Donald Trump’s political base are laying the groundwork to interfere with or discredit U.S. elections from ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few entertainers in American history embodied versatility, perseverance, and charisma like Sammy Davis, Jr. A singer, dancer, actor, and activist, he was a man who broke barriers simply by being himself — unapologetically talented and unrelentingly human. Davis wasn’t just a performer; he was a reflection of the times ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump has a type — and it’s not the one tabloids flaunted. His real issue is Black women who hold power. From Letitia “Tish” James to economist Lisa Cook, from reporters like April Ryan to political insiders like his former ally Omarosa, the pattern is unmistakable: when a Black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At one time, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was the third-highest-ranking Republican within the House chamber. She ultimately lost her leadership position by publicly denouncing President Donald Trump and voting for his impeachment. By refusing to toe the party line, she earned a tremendous amount of respect nationwide for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When news broke that D’Angelo, the pioneering force behind the neo-soul movement, passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer, the world of music fell silent. He was more than a singer — he was a musician’s musician, a perfectionist who sculpted sound into soul and soul into ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Reverend Jesse Jackson remains one of America’s most enduring voices for justice, faith, and unity. For over six decades, he has marched, preached, and spoken truth to power, reminding the nation that equality must be lived, not just promised. His words continue to resonate because they spring from both ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the grand scheme of worker exploitation and the unrelenting pursuit of profit, is it not right for there to be a dedicated day of rest? If the answer is yes, then who determines that day, and does there have to be universal agreement for it to be viable? ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While hundreds of top military generals and admirals were summoned to Quantico, Virginia for a rare and unusual summit, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth didn’t receive the type of MAGA response they were expecting. Gen. Dan Caine, Trump’s handpicked chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson is more than a pop icon — she is a cultural historian in motion, a mirror to generations of social change and emotional evolution. Across her career, her words have often been as impactful as her music. They capture the struggles and triumphs of identity, love, faith, ...