(ThyBlackMan.com) I could begin speaking on the issues surrounding Essence Festival by talking about Essence, why its important to the culture, and what it means to New Orleans. However, I don’t think that will drive home the problem Essence is facing in dealing with New Orleans. Essence is making the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Days ago, Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders celebrated his 55th birthday. One of the most fascinating and entertaining professional athletes of all-time, former Detroit Lion Barry Sanders’s elusive running style and jaw-dropping juke moves endeared him to sports fans in Detroit and across the world. Barry Sanders’s ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Americans have always, in equal measure, been more than willing to tear down somebody’s reputation as they have been to applaud a good comeback story. Take one of the country’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, whose political career was riddled with high-profile ups and downs – from election losses and public ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Properly assessing student learning is an integral part of any education system. Without correct evaluation, it is hard to gauge the effectiveness of the instruction provided. However, traditional methods of assessment are now being overtaken by digital tools, and with the rise of remote education, more students are taking ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We have been working to target resources to communities in need across the entire federal government while recognizing that different targeting measures will work better for different programs. There is an increased focus on “Bidenomics” as President Joe Biden and his administration implement and communicate his economic policy agenda ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In its recently concluded term, the Supreme Court found itself in a storm of consequential cases, overturning precedents and taking controversial stances that shifted society and upheld constitutional values. Democrats have, in reaction, decried the Supreme Court, framing it as a rogue entity—a politicized institution that has lost its ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Is the media trying to make President Joe Biden “look good” instead of reporting the news as news, along with analysis? For example, are we being misled about the condition of our economy? Does anyone not understand the following: If you are not working, you are unemployed? Biden’s claim ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Since 1863, the supposedly absolution of slavery…on into this 21st century…there has been one constant, Black America’s protracted begging, moaning and groaning for equality, looking for its salvation through either the Democratic or Republican political parties. Though there has been some progress, these pleas for the most part, are met ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Like many addictions, credit card addiction is tough to beat. However, once you take that first step, you will be on your way to relieving the burden of “bad” debt and securing a better financial future. Breaking a credit card addiction requires determination, discipline, and a strategic plan. In ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly looking for robust and flexible platforms to build their online stores. One such platform that has gained immense popularity is Magento. In this article, we will analyze Magento and delve into its features, benefits, and why it has become a preferred ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Last year Sports Illustrated magazine compiled a ranking system that acknowledged the most valuable and desirable programs throughout college football’s five most powerful leagues. Out of 69 Power 5 schools, the University of Wisconsin Badgers ranked seventh overall. The impressive ranking doesn’t hurt when it comes to recruiting. With the recent ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let’s face it – the Ivy League discriminates against Asian American students. This is despite the fact that Asians are overrepresented in those eight schools and at other elite institutions (i.e., relative to their proportion of the general population). Indeed, Asians account for nearly 1/3 of the student population at Columbia ...