(ThyBlackMan.com) Paddle shifters may look like small plastic wings behind the steering wheel, but their role in modern driving is anything but cosmetic. Designed to give drivers fingertip access to gear changes, they keep both hands on the wheel and attention firmly on the road. No fumbling, no delays—just seamless ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) New York City was again the center of the tennis universe as the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament recently captured the attention of die-hard tennis fans and casual sports fans in late August and early September. The TV ratings were really good for the men’s singles final between Carlos ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Moving to another country can be exciting, but money matters usually get complicated faster than people expect. It’s not just about opening a bank account or learning how to pay rent in a new place. There are questions about taxes, different living costs, and what kind of safety net ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) 16 Black Quarterbacks started Week 1—A First in NFL History: P. S. Please don’t tell Donald Trump; he’ll say they’re DEI hires. Black athletes in the NFL have been fighting for a chance to be allowed to line up under center long before today even seemed possible. Quarterbacks like ...

(ThyBlackMan.com)  I want to start this week’s column by validating your anxiety about the state of our country. The violence we see in the morning, noon, and night is not normal. To date, America has seen 357 mass shootings in 2025 alone; a rate that exceeds one per day. In the last ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Stupid” That was the word Trump used to describe himself for not grabbing the money and running for his business interests during his first term. He made it clear that he wouldn’t be that dub again. He wasted no time in rushing to correct his ‘mistake.” He hosted packs ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I am pretty sure the “End of Democracy” is when nobody is allowed to disagree with you. Today, I was reminded of this the hard way when I was made aware of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. I have not had this feeling, or felt like this, since Thursday, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform and reshape our traditional workplaces, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of the AI search platform, Perplexity, has a direct message for the younger generation of workers: It’s time to put down Instagram and start mastering AI tools. “Spend less time doomscrolling on Instagram; spend ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) At least 2.2 million delinquent student loan borrowers have seen their credit scores drop by 100 points or more since loan servicers resumed reporting to credit bureaus in the first quarter of this year. The end of pandemic relief measures will further reduce affordable credit options for federal student loan ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) While college football is back for 2025, there was a big showcase for as HBCU football began its regular season as the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Southern Jaguars in the season-opening MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta. The game got national attention as it was broadcasted on ABC ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When President Donald Trump announced in August that the federal government took an equity stake in Intel, he bragged that taxpayers had “paid zero” for part of a company now “worth $11 billion.” In reality, taxpayers paid plenty: $8.9 billion in subsidies with potentially more to come. The government ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Romantic spaces are shaped not only by emotions but by thoughtful preparation. The simplest items placed nearby can remove distractions, create intimacy, and build comfort in ways that feel effortless. Modern wellness products now arrive in discreet packaging and wider varieties, helping couples keep what matters most within reach ...