(ThyBlackMan.com) Chuck Schumer is right, and James Carville is right. They don’t want the Democratic Party getting pulled into MAGA’s cyclone of ruinous policy. To get to safety, they are reining in the left flank for whom the fight is all. The hotheads don’t recognize that bad timing loses battles. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For several decades, I have loved studying history. I was first smitten with the subject due in large measure to my late high school teacher, Mr. Terry Wright. Mr. Wright was entertaining, encouraging, and enlightening. He was instrumental in my decision to major in history in college. As I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the 84th anniversary of the activation of the Squadron at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois, about 120 miles southwest of Chicago. A ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is my opinion that the Democrat party has been infiltrated by the GOP. If the Democrat social media strategists are not Republicans, then they have to be the dumbest and unaware political coterie ever created, and we are seeing David Hogg’s hilariously out-of-his-depth influence. They’ve been doing this ...
(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 ...