(ThyBlackMan.com) If you were asked to point out Bishop William Barber in a crowd of thousands of people, I don’t know anybody who would hesitate to point him out correctly. Even though it shouldn’t have to be that way, I mention that way of pointing him out is that everyone who ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently had a conversation with a friend I’ve known for over 20 years. We caught up about life and living…and while doing so she expressed a fear about how elections would affect our lives. Honestly, she fears for America, especially on the foreign front, should Trump ever sit ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are some doctors out there that truly care about every patient they see. Medicine in their eyes is a high calling, and they serve the ill with dignity. I wish I could say they are all that way, but that’s just not the truth. Sickness is a multi-billion dollar ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The climate crisis is not coming; it is here now. We see it all around our communities on a daily basis. And we know it hits frontline and Black and Brown communities first and worst. It is impacting our economy and nearly every aspect of our daily lives. And ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Strauss once said that the human voice is the most beautiful instrument and the most difficult to play. Albeit biased toward Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov (Second Piano Concerto), I understand what he was saying. I too have this issue but I am reticent for I know my voice, in the written ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) After Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack against Israel, which, according to the Israel’s prime minister’s office, killed over 1,200 people in Israel and injured 6,900, pro-Palestinian protests took place on college campuses across America. Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated at some of the most elite schools, including Harvard, the University of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Embarking on the exploration of the legal landscape surrounding birth injuries is akin to navigating uncharted territory where historical echoes and contemporary challenges intersect. This comprehensive guide delves into the historical context, the intricacies of different birth injuries, and the complex web of lawsuits, shedding light on the legal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Once hailed as a hero of the right during the pandemic, Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and presidential candidate, has now become a villain to much of it. The reason why is tragically obvious; DeSantis is trying to rival Donald Trump, a man who many on the right view as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As the year draws to a close, we all look for new ways to enhance our lives during the holiday season. This time of year, we typically think of New Year’s Resolutions, which for many of us begin January 1st and end January 31st. I am guilty of that myself. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Two words provided to the world from the annals of literature that could not be more prescient and frightening are ‘Orwellian’ and ‘Kafkaesque.’ The first, adopted from the writings of George Orwell, particularly his novels 1984 and Animal Farm is used to describe all aspects of activities detrimental to existing in a free ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently I’ve heard more people than usual say, “I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving.” Let’s not get things confused, so don’t think you should stop there. Beware of how this country was brutally taken from Indigenous Peoples. It’s okay to say, “I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving”, but don’t be confused about our need ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The song Superstar, which was popularized both by the Carpenters and by Luther Vandross, contains the memorable and melancholic line, “Loneliness is such a sad affair.” While the song specifically concerns a forlorn lover, the fact is that loneliness – due to a variety of causes – has become a ...