(ThyBlackMan.com) Even if President Trump did the right not the abominable, unconscionable, potentially starvation threatening wrong thing in refusing to release the $5.5 billion held in the SNAP contingency fund it will not change one brutal, life endangering fact. Even if every penny is released, the contingency fund amount only ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For millions of Americans, the federal government isn’t an abstraction. It’s a paycheck, a housing voucher, a student loan payment, a disaster relief check. When the government shuts down, those lives shut down too. Yet here we are again — watching a small band of ideologues in Congress hold the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Does the thought of walking into a gym fill you with a sense of dread? If stepping into a space filled with unfamiliar machines, clanking weights, and super-fit people makes your heart race, you are far from alone. This feeling, often called “gymtimidation,” is an incredibly common experience that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When former president Bill Clinton uttered these words, “It’s the Economy Stupid,” in his defeat of former president George Bush, the unemployment rate was at 7.8%. The most comprehensive unemployment rate for August, the last publicly revealed rate, before the Federal Government shutdown, per the Bureau of Labor statistics economists is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before I begin, I want to explain why I write as I do. The reason is multifaceted. First, I write how I speak and think – WYSIWYG – what you see is what you get. Just ask my students. Second, I have a ton of unique experiences that I should ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This may be news to some of you but humanity finds itself in a protracted, continuous war in which everything and I mean everything, is weaponized for use against us. Some call this Omniwar; I call it Omnicide which is defined as: the multifaceted destruction of all life; human, plant and animal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When news broke that D’Angelo, the pioneering force behind the neo-soul movement, passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer, the world of music fell silent. He was more than a singer — he was a musician’s musician, a perfectionist who sculpted sound into soul and soul into ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Exactly why are the Democrats trying to save Republicans from a drubbing in the midterms? Their shutdown of the government to stop cuts in health coverage does not work to their political advantage — or ultimately help those they purport to be protecting. Republicans running for reelection know ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Choosing the right eye clinic for vision correction can feel overwhelming, especially in a city like London where numerous options compete for your attention. The decision you make will directly impact not only your eyesight but also your comfort, recovery, and long-term satisfaction with the results. Whether you’re considering ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Money is a practical tool, but for many people it also becomes a mirror of personal value. A steady paycheck, a new car, or a nice home often serve as symbols of success. On the flip side, financial struggles can feel like personal failures. While financial status can influence ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Car accidents often happen without warning and can leave people shaken both physically and emotionally. The immediate aftermath is usually chaotic, with flashing lights, honking horns, and people rushing to help or flee. In those first moments, it is hard to grasp the severity of what has occurred or ...