(ThyBlackMan.com) “There’s no clearer indication that these rules are useless than the fact that they end up codifying Thomas’s outrageous behavior as ethically within bounds. According to the rules, not a single thing Thomas has done is a problem. Putting out a code of conduct that doesn’t restrain Thomas is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Because of the magnitude of what is happening in occupied Palestine, thousands and thousands of people rallied and marched in Washington, D.C. earlier this month in the largest pro-Palestine rally ever in the U.S. to call for an end to Zionist Israeli violence against the Palestinian people. It seems ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This month’s election results should be a wakeup call to any politician who had been unsure of Americans’ desire for robust climate action and support for a green economy. In states and counties that are red, blue, and everywhere in between, voters favored forward-looking candidates who embraced both the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the fast-paced world of modern transportation, auto accidents are an unfortunate reality that many drivers must face. Beyond the initial shock and disruption, these incidents often lead to a tangle of legal intricacies that can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a novice, understanding the legal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “The racial wealth gap is intentional. It was created. It was created by the Homestead Act. It was created by urban redlining. It was created by the inequitable distribution of the GI bill. It was created by unfair appraisal values. It was created by racist procurement policies. The racial ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our nation recognizes Veterans Day by honoring America’s service men and women for their courage, honor, patriotism, and sacrifice each year. As we do so, we cannot forget how national recognition and appreciation were not always free of deceit and hypocrisy. In his book, Half American: The Epic Story of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Moving overseas often involves dealing with diverse logistical and emotional challenges. The process can stir a mix of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty. It is not just about relocating physically; it involves adapting to a new culture, building a new community, and grappling with the sense of loss for what’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While in an airport restaurant during the 2020 presidential campaign, I met a chaplain who serves in the military. “I did not vote for (former President Donald) Trump in 2016,” he told me, “But I intend to do so this time.” When Trump first ran, the chaplain said, he ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Foremost, I write what I think not what I feel. I am cool either way – one can like it or not. As things stand, I have either come to accept or realize that a large collective of folk tends to conflate education with intelligence. This has become more ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is clear that America is not what it used to be, from the proud and hard-working individuals and families from decades ago, to our momentous institutions and global leadership, there has been a rapid decline in those things that made America America, and Americans Americans. It is not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Because soccer, as it is known in the United States, but fútbol nearly everywhere else on the globe, is the world’s most popular sport, teenagers signing contracts to play the sport professionally get some headlines. In 2021, 15-year-old, Olivia Moultrie, was granted a preliminary injunction by a judge that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions…He will find his own “proper place” and will stay in it…You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, ...