(ThyBlackMan.com) If Democrats win both the US Senate and the House of Representatives, they would be in the position to impeach Donald Trump. It will be one of the first things demanded by the Democratic base and others. Independents and many Republicans will support Trump’s impeachment. Their support for impeachment ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I want to start off this writing by making a statement and saying that it is my desire to live not only with a form of Godliness but with the power that goes with it! In order to clarify, I guess I must start with what is a form ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few groups in American music history carry the cultural, spiritual, and social weight of The Staple Singers. Led by Roebuck “Pops” Staples and anchored by the powerful, soulful voice of Mavis Staples, the group seamlessly bridged gospel, soul, and R&B, while also lending their voices to the soundtrack of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Democrats and Republicans are having difficulty, with a single economic message. It’s puzzling because each party says, they work in the best interest of American workers. So, what is in the best interest of Americans, American workers, professional, blue collar, union, working-class Americans, and retired Americans? The short answer is economic growth and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Langston Hughes remains one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. As a central voice of the Harlem Renaissance, he used poetry, essays, and plays to illuminate the realities of Black life in America while affirming the dignity and resilience of his community. Beyond his artistry, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toni Morrison was more than a novelist; she was a cultural force whose words reshaped the way America talks about race, identity, and humanity. As the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s legacy extends beyond the page into classrooms, movements, and everyday lives. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At this point in his second term, President Donald Trump has higher approval ratings than Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama in their second terms. According to the Real Clear Politics average of presidential approval polls, Trump, on Aug. 13, 2025, had a rating of 45.8%. G.W. Bush on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “None of us is born to hate; intolerance is taught and can be untaught.” In March 2015, then-House Speaker John Boehner sent a formal letter to the Vatican, inviting Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress. With his acceptance, the pope’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Knight might be best remembered for her chart-topping single “Mr. Big Stuff,” but her catalog goes far beyond that one cultural touchstone. Her voice was powerful yet playful, with a New Orleans flair that blended soul, funk, and R&B into a sound that carried both sass and sincerity. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Nikki Giovanni stands as one of the most compelling voices in American literature. Emerging in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement, Giovanni used her poetry, essays, and public appearances to merge personal truth with political urgency. As a historian might note, Giovanni’s words have long ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou is reported to have famously said, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” In this world and in life, everyone shows us who they are. We all reveal ourselves every day one way or another; whether we are honorable or vile, whether ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) James Baldwin was more than a novelist, playwright, and essayist—he was a witness. He bore witness to the struggle of Black Americans, the contradictions of the American Dream, and the intersection of race, identity, and truth. His words are more than literary artifacts; they are instruments of resistance and ...