(ThyBlackMan.com) The Dallas Mavericks’ hopes for the 2024-25 NBA season have been dealt a devastating blow. Star point guard Kyrie Irving suffered a knee injury in Monday night’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, and reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania confirm the worst: a torn ACL. With Irving officially ruled out ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Just over a month since the new president took the oath of office, I, like many others, found myself chronically doomscrolling my iPhone as if it were a permanent appendage. I consumed headlines, hot takes, and half-assed attempts at post-mortem election analysis. I wanted to be inspired, to parse ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Dallas Mavericks’ season took a serious hit Monday night when star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a left knee sprain in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard, known for his elite ball-handling skills and clutch shooting, landed awkwardly after being fouled on a drive to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Public Enemy is more than just a rap group; they are an institution of Black empowerment, a voice of resistance, and one of the most politically charged forces in hip-hop history. Formed in 1985, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, and Terminator X created a sound that was militant, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The February 2025 announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 had some intrigue in it. Two-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Eli Manning wasn’t chosen and that was considered a mild upset considering he played for the New York Giants and quarterbacked the Giants to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When electric vehicle subsidies were introduced around 2010, they were sold as a short term fix to allow the undeveloped EV market to get its legs and compete with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). The subsidies were justified on the basis that EVs, emitting no tail pipe emissions, would reduce ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Suppose that you’re walking down the street and you come to an intersection. There is a man standing there with his dog. You sidle up next to him and say, “Hey, nice dog!” Now suppose that the man looks at you, smirks, and says, “This isn’t a dog. It’s ...
(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) African Americans have about $1.6 trillion in buying power. And we are the ultimate consumers, disproportionately spending on beauty and personal care, apparel and footwear, and entertainment and technology. There are reasons for all of this, many rooted in enslavement and exclusion, but the reasons really don’t matter. We ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Election outcomes are influenced by various factors beyond political platforms and campaign strategies. Key events such as economic shifts, crises, and public scandals can sway voter sentiment and determine the success of political candidates. Understanding these factors can help political enthusiasts predict election trends. 1. Major Economic Shifts Economic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways: Understand the differences between payday loans and fixed-rate installment loans. Discover how fixed-rate loans offer predictability and lower costs. Learn how to avoid pitfalls associated with payday loans. Explore smarter financial strategies for long-term stability. Understanding Payday Loans In today’s fast-paced world, where financial challenges can surface ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The U.S. Congress will soon consider whether to extend the tax cuts enacted in the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act that are set to expire at the end of 2025. One of those expiring tax cuts grants a preferential, and deeply generous, tax rate for so-called Foreign Derived ...