(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think of Las Vegas, mostly the first two things that come to mind are casino night parties and shopping. In this vibrant world of high stakes and bright lights, Don Barden emerged as a shining star, beating all odds, leaving an indelible mark on the casino industry, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It has been stated that Harriet Tubman allegedly said she could have freed more slaves if more people knew they were slaves. Today I tell you it is the exact same situation. Slavery has not gone anywhere in America, it just changed form. Have we made progress? Yes. But not nearly as much ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We have seen the images floating through our media before. A woman’s physical superiority over any given man to demonstrate the perception of a woman’s physical dominance (if only they are determined or skilled enough). This exhibition is typically promoted in our media to enforce themes of women’s empowerment, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A couple of days ago I saw The Little Mermaid at Regal Cinemas. The beginning opened with the wild waves of an ocean crashing against itself and a beautiful quote by Hans Christian Anderson saying, “but a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.” Amongst ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) OK, OK, I give up, I give up! You win, you win! I have been inundated with emails and phone calls from my readers wanting my thoughts on the Ebony K. Williams issue. I usually don’t write about issues like this and personalities like Williams because it really is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My 9-year-old son’s favorite player is Ja Morant. I need to explain this further, so you really get it. The person writing this article, the one who contributed to giving my son life, grew up a Los Angeles Lakers fan, played for the Los Angeles Lakers, and won an ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As I’ve mentioned in a previous column, when most people think of Joe Biden for president again, they think Geritol. If that’s you, you probably remember the old TV ads on the “Ted Mack Amateur Hour.” If so, that’s a tribute to your mental acuity at your advanced age. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black Rock & Roll has played a pivotal role in shaping the musical landscape, contributing to the genre’s artistic and cultural development. Despite its significance, the contributions of Black artists in Rock and Roll have often been overshadowed or underappreciated. This article delves into the roots of Black Rock ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper, actor, and poet who has left an indelible mark on the world of hip-hop and popular culture. Born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York, he went on to become one of the most influential and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Music is music and it doesn’t have (or see) a color” is a phrase I’ve heard or read many times over the years. Usually when this phrase popped up, it was in online communities where I’m one of a couple of people of color in a rock or metal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I know that I am entering a space that few men have gone before, but I’m going to do it anyway: I will opine on the nature of women’s fashion (or lack thereof). It is Women’s History Month, which is a time for all of us, particularly Black men, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Welp! It’s the Oscars slapiversary this week. And, as promised, there is a sequel to the blockbuster hit starring Will Smith and Chris Rock. This time Rock’s revenge is exactly what you hoped it would be. A LIVE streaming comedy special. Thanks, Hollywood. We also got a supplemental reading ...