(ThyBlackMan.com) The world has lost a literary giant, a cultural icon, and an unyielding voice for justice. Nikki Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Her journey was a testament to the transformative power of words, art, and love, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the many things I was wrong about this cycle was my contention that the events after the 2020 election culminating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot would, fairly or not, be a cudgel that Democrats would successfully use to ensure Trump’s defeat. I didn’t think enough of the American ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (***1/2) “Are we all born wicked?” It’s a trick question. The answer you give reflects your view of humanity. In fact, that query is the theme of this charming and fanciful adaption of the Broadway musical Wicked (2003). That show was based on a novel by Gregory Maguire (1995), which was inspired ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African-American faith leaders across the country are raising their voices in response to the results of the 2024 election with a mix of feelings in terms of how they are ministering to their members, many of whom, were deeply disappointed by the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris by ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Why were people surprised? He lied to us about the “laptop from Hell” not belonging to his son Hunter. He lied to us about never withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election. Why should we have not anticipated Joe Biden would lie to us about not pardoning Hunter? There are those who will rationalize that the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Vice President Kamala Harris was an objectively bad presidential candidate, as evidenced by her electoral defeat last month, in which she won millions fewer votes than President Biden four years earlier. Harris lost to Donald Trump by more than 2.5 million votes. Trump defeated Harris in every swing state, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump and JD Vance have a mandate on energy, economic, immigration and other issues that won them 50% of popular, 58% of electoral and 82% of US county votes. On January 20 they will begin tackling the numerous problems bequeathed by the Biden-Harris Administration and Washington Deep State: ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Strange Dance of Black Republicans You know what’s wild? I’ve been watching these Black conservatives twist themselves into pretzels defending Trump and honestly it’s kind of fascinating. Like Byron Donalds—dude came outta nowhere in Florida and suddenly he’s everywhere on Fox News spouting these wild talking points. Man’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) U. S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. Department of Education in a not-surprising move since it was part of Project 2025. It also aligns directly with President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated pledge to dismantle the federal agency. During the campaign, Trump called for the agency’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a kid, in between cartoons on Saturday, there was this thing called Schoolhouse Rock. One Schoolhouse Rock episode was about The Preamble. It was part of their “America Rock” series, which educates children about the Constitution and other aspects of U.S. history through catchy songs and animations. The Preamble sets the stage for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As the dust settles on an incredibly tumultuous election cycle, the grand declarations and promises of President-elect Donald Trump loom large over the American political landscape. Among the most audacious of these is his oft-stated commitment to “drain the swamp” — a phrase that has resonated deeply with a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many Americans continue to find it challenging to keep up with the rising cost of living. Despite economic reports attesting to a growing broad economy, the majority of Americans’ household finances feel insecure – especially people who live paycheck to paycheck with little or no savings. The financial marketplace ...