(ThyBlackMan.com) As African Americans in the United States, our ability to understand the suffering of other marginalized groups run deep. When you have spent an entire history battling oppression, you not only recognize the oppression of others but you want to reach out to them. You want to help them. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Some of us are conditioned to not read, so the message of solution will not be received by half Americans. For generations, we’ve been swayed by traditions and authority figures, contributing to the erosion of what we recognize as America. We’ve placed our trust in the narratives crafted by ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When did politics become such fun? While Democrats will roll up our sleeves to win the November election, in the meantime our candidates are clearly having a good time with the process. Every time she strides across a stage, she beams. Her smile is an incandescence. Her wave joyful. And ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign have embraced TikTok and are catching up to former President Donald Trump in using the social media app as a tool to mobilize, rally and communicate with supporters. But unlike Trump, Harris has so far failed to say that, if elected, she ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A few weeks ago my wife and I attended a family event at National Park New Jersey called the Butterfly Festival. It was a hot day but the park was filled with families taking advantage of the venue. There were vendors, food trucks, face painting and games for the children, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What Is Black Jazz? Black Jazz is a distinctive and vibrant subgenre of jazz music that blends elements of traditional jazz with African American cultural expressions, creating a unique sound that speaks to the experience, struggles, and triumphs of the Black community. Rooted deeply in the African American experience, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It comes out of nowhere and all of a sudden it’s everywhere. Bleeding into your computers, cell phones, satellites above your head, the technology in your car that tracks you, hospitals, the military and communications. Gradually taking control of banking, your accounts/savings/investments, computers, finances, motion, pictures, literary works, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I absolutely love technology and gadgets. I love seeing the evolution of such, in proper context, and how it betters our everyday lives. There are more people using tablets and 2-in-1 devices to write verses paper; though I think it will be a very long time before I can ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Once again, Black media has proven how irrelevant they have become in 2024. When I say Black media, I am referring specifically to radio, TV, and newspapers. They have all, with the exception of a few Black newspapers, made a decision to be radical liberal Democrat organizations versus professional ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You’re ready to make the big move and invest in a franchise. You’ve spent countless hours trying to figure out where you should invest your money. Then, all of a sudden, the idea of opening up a franchise comes into your mind. As you probably know, not all franchises ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On May 22, 1962, speaking to a crowd in Los Angeles, Malcolm X declared that the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. 62 years later, his words still ring true as we witness the continued disregard for Black women, particularly those in positions of leadership. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I left Memphis early in the morning one August day with my parents for Morehouse College for my freshman year at age 17. It was after I had attended a party in East Memphis at a hotel. My friends and I partied one last time to “I’m Ready” by ...