Gun Control: What Will It Take To Ban Assault Weapons In America?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As a career educator, I can still remember vividly how I and others in my profession felt during the 1999, Columbine High School shooting massacre. The perpetrators, twelfth-grade students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, murdered twelve students and one teacher. At the time, it was the deadliest school shooting in U.S. History. ... [Read more...]

Children And Weed Is A Hard No. (aka… Cannabis “Marijuana”)

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I was having a conversation with a few parents, and the topic of marijuana and their minors came up. Though most parents took the position that pre-teens and teenagers should not be smoking, there were a few that raised the idea that in moderation it might not be a bad idea. The logic was the children would not be sneaking behind... [Read more...]

(GOP) Republican Party: A Segregationist In The House.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Many are rejoicing that Republicans finally got around to electing a speaker, thus breaking the logjam that began when Trump acolyte Matt Goetz (R-FL) introduced legislation to eliminate Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).  In selecting Louisiana’s Mike Johnson, Republicans chose a self-avowed “evangelical Southern Christian” (read... [Read more...]

Book Review: Fighting For Truth – “In Defense of Black Studies: Our History Has Always Been Contraband”.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) History is our window into the past. It tells us where we’ve been, and if we study it the voices of those that have come before us can help us navigate the challenges of the day. Though we are grateful for books that help us understand where we are, it’s unfortunate that we need them because we are still fighting the same... [Read more...]

Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden: Dysfunction And Dissent – A Political Mess.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) It would be generous to say that the Republican Party is a chaotic manifestation of political madness. Eight miscreants toppled House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and could not select a speaker for nearly two weeks. Indeed, at this writing, Republican leadership is still up in the air, and both former speaker McCarthy and Senate... [Read more...]

Who is the Best Selling Black Author of All Time? Toni Morrison.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The world of literature is vast, varied, and constantly evolving. Among the myriad of voices that have shaped and transformed it, there is a distinctive group of black authors who have carved out a significant space for themselves. But when it comes to sales and global recognition, one name often stands out: Toni Morrison. Heralded... [Read more...]

Who Was the Best African American Poet?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The question of who the best African American poet was is both subjective and difficult to answer definitively, given the rich tapestry of African American literature that has graced the world over the centuries. Each poet brought their unique voice, perspective, and lived experiences to their work, and to pick just one as the... [Read more...]

What is the Black Poetry Style?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Black poetry, often synonymous with African American poetry, has roots that dig deep into the soil of history, stretching back to the beginnings of the African American experience. It is a genre rich in emotion, insight, and depth, resonating with the rhythms of the African diaspora. The “Black poetry style” isn’t... [Read more...]

Who is the Greatest Black Poet? A Deep Dive into the Legacy and Influence of Black Poets.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The world of poetry is vast, varied, and deeply personal. Among its luminaries, Black poets have long stood as beacons of resilience, hope, and unparalleled creativity. These poets, often emerging from the crucibles of racial injustice, societal prejudice, and personal strife, have used their verses to encapsulate the Black experience... [Read more...]

Black Americans and White Americans: Public Education Is Vital To A Democracy.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) America owes much of its prominence and prosperity to the fact that it has led the world in popular education. Even without a public school system, we had the highest literacy in the world in the 19th century. We were among the first to provide public school to the young through the 12th grade. We were the first to open the doors... [Read more...]

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