(ThyBlackMan.com) Forty-five years ago, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation designating March 2-8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week. The final day of that period was International Women’s Day, which had already been celebrated in many countries for much of the 20th century and recognized by the United ...
(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) In the annals of boxing history, few names resonate with the gravitas and awe that George Foreman’s does. Known for his thunderous power, unyielding spirit, and one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history, Foreman transcended the ring to become a cultural icon. On [insert date of death], ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The boxing world has lost a titan. George Edward Foreman Sr., a two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, preacher, entrepreneur, and proud Houston native, has died at the age of 76. Foreman passed peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, his family confirmed in an ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans find themselves pushed back to a time reminiscent of the 1870’s Post-Reconstruction era, where legally they had no rights whites had to respect? The threat is real, particularly under the grip of powerful ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the best things about the third month of the calendar year are the abundance of women’s and men’s college basketball tournament games. March Madness is a staple of the annual sports calendar with college basketball being front and center. South Carolina is again one of the favorites ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended business as usual, in federal government, in classrooms, in business. Many of us who cover this news are experiencing extreme whiplash. Wolf tickets barked at our allies. Tariffs here and gone tomorrow. Tantrums in ...
(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) The past few years saw a rich conversation in the United States surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming, in the wake of the political turnover, and ensuing backlash to that turnover in society. We see irony in the phrase “the pot calling the kettle black” when leaders who ...
(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) A wedding is one of life’s most meaningful celebrations, and for many couples, it’s an opportunity to honor their cultural heritage. Planning a wedding that celebrates your culture involves thoughtful consideration, creativity, and intentional choices that reflect your traditions. Here are some essential tips to help you create a ...