(ThyBlackMan.com) I reckon that my take on the Democrat/NGO manipulation of USAID and extortion of taxpayer loot is not singular. Likewise, showboating to defend said manipulation and extortion is a symptom more profound than the antics displayed since the inception of DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency. I was once told ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Crucifixion was not the only way in which one was put to death during Jesus’ day. In fact, crucifixion was probably the least likely method a person was put to death in Jesus’ day. The Romans reserved this punishment only for slaves or for freemen who had committed the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Mary J. Blige isn’t just the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul—she’s an institution in R&B music. Her career, spanning over three decades, has given fans timeless classics that speak to love, heartbreak, triumph, and self-empowerment. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her catalog in 2025, these ten essential ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On January 29th, President Trump signed an executive order that could spark a sea change in American education. Hopefully, this is an early sign of our culture moving past the progressive onslaught in K-12 education of the past four years and returning to the classical features of the liberal arts ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted. Freedom and justice must be struggled for by the oppressed of all lands and races, and the struggle must be continuous, for freedom is never a final fact, but a continuing evolving process to higher ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I can’t remember when I met Dr. Olivia Hooker, a Tulsa Massacre survivor, the first African American woman to serve in the Coast Guard (she wanted to serve as a Navy WAVE – or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services – but they weren’t accepting African Americans). I remember aspects ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For millions of people, the Super Bowl is the most highly anticipated event of the year — in sports or otherwise. With all due respect to baseball fans, it is the culmination of America’s actual favorite pastime. (The numbers don’t lie.) For other people, the “big game” is simply ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural architect whose music told the stories of Black excellence, struggle, and triumph. His compositions, spanning from the swing era to the avant-garde, remain deeply embedded in the fabric of American music. In ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The NFL has yet again decided to desecrate the sacred American sport of football, a sport that has united Americans for decades, by playing the divisive Black national anthem before the Super Bowl. The idea of their being a Black national anthem shouldn’t rub anyone the wrong way. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) America’s debt crisis is no longer a distant concern; it’s an immediate threat with immediate consequences. Some politicians — perhaps realizing that it’s become more difficult to ignore the problem and avoid repercussions — are turning to executive action. This includes the Trump administration’s embrace of Elon Musk’s increasingly ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in hip-hop have embodied the spirit of Black history and culture as masterfully as Kendrick Lamar. Through intricate lyricism, powerful storytelling, and unflinching honesty, Kendrick’s music serves as a modern-day Black history book, detailing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the Black community. In 2025, when conversations ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in music history embody resilience, raw talent, and cultural impact quite like Tina Turner. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, she shattered racial and gender barriers to become the undisputed Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Her powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and ability to reinvent herself ...