(ThyBlackMan.com) Can we talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance for a bit? Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show stirred America’s cultural pot over the last two days. Naysayers’ opinions have run the gamut from “I didn’t get it” to “It was too Black for me,” a sure sign ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It was not very long ago that White parents would storm local public school board meetings demanding that schools ban Critical Race Theory (CRT), a graduate-level academic concept developed more than 40 years ago. By changing the narrative surrounding CRT, the topic became another means of tapping into underlying ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Audre Lorde stands as a towering figure in literature and activism, her voice as urgent and resonant today as when her works first emerged. A self-proclaimed “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Lorde’s writing engages with the intricate intersections of identity, systemic oppression, and the transformative power of language. As ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) August Wilson remains one of the most prolific playwrights in American theater history, capturing the essence of Black life in the 20th century through his powerful Pittsburgh Cycle (also known as the Century Cycle). His ten-play series chronicling Black experiences across different decades is an unparalleled contribution to Broadway ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Educational environments are not just places where academic skills are developed; they are crucial grounds for fostering resilience and confidence among students. From early education settings like child care in Kogarah Bay to higher education, the strategies educators employ can significantly influence the personal development of their students. By ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, an icon of American literature, has left an indelible mark on history, particularly Black history, with her powerful words and insightful storytelling. Her works transcend time, resonating deeply with contemporary readers even in 2025. Angelou’s books are not merely narratives; they are testimonies of resilience, self-discovery, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our military has always stood as a pillar of unity for our nation, built upon the sacrifices and courage of all Americans, regardless of race. But the recent decision to withdraw military recruiters from leading engineering conferences like the Black Engineer of the Year event sends a troubling message: ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Richard Wright stands as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. His works, deeply rooted in the Black experience, offer searing critiques of racism, systemic oppression, and the psychological turmoil of navigating a white-dominated world. Even in 2025, Wright’s works remain essential reading for those ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Seven years after he survived the Parkland school shooting, David Hogg may be on the verge of becoming a rising star within the Democratic Party. While the 24-year-old Harvard graduate is not widely known, that may no longer be the case given the trajectory of his young career. Hogg ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Zora Neale Hurston remains one of the most important figures in African American literature and Black history. As a novelist, anthropologist, and folklorist, Hurston dedicated her career to capturing the voices, dialects, and stories of Black communities in the American South and the African diaspora. Her works are deeply ...
(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) 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 ...