(ThyBlackMan.com) Douglas Turner Ward (1930-2021) wrote a searing play, Days of Absence that depicted the way life might be like in a small southern town where all of the Black folks disappeared. Predictably, white folks could not walk and chew gum, neither at one time nor at the same time. They could ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump’s tough stance on trade has been a win for American workers. He has protected jobs, revived key industries, and taken on countries like China that have long abused and exploited our markets. His leadership exposed the weakness of past trade deals and brought accountability back to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of $459,826 and an accompanying 30-year mortgage rate of about 6.5 percent, it’s no surprise that both families ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Building family strength means more than supporting loved ones in the present. It also requires creating a plan that will protect them in the future. For many families, especially within the Black community, the conversation around probate planning often gets delayed or avoided altogether. Yet failing to act risks ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Estate planning is a vital aspect of financial security and long-term stability for any family. Yet, it is often overlooked or put off until it feels too late. For Black families, however, estate planning is not just about preparing for the future; it’s about building a legacy that ensures ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, but for members of the Black community, these incidents can sometimes carry additional challenges, particularly when it comes to accessing the proper resources for recovery and justice. Whether in a workplace, public space, or private residence, injuries sustained from slip and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored” (Proverbs 13:18) It is incredibly sad and very amazing at the same time to find out that throughout the ages some of the brightest and most evil people have coexisted in a world where no ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something electric about the moment life calls you somewhere new. Maybe it’s an opportunity to reconnect with your heritage in West Africa. Perhaps a career breakthrough emerges in Paris, or a wellness retreat beckons from the Caribbean. Whatever the call, being ready to answer it is the key ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump and many of his allies in Congress are making grand claims about the economic growth they say will result from the recently proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump has accused critics of not understanding the budget proposal, “especially the tremendous GROWTH that is coming.” A closer ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Picking a safe vape in 2025 is tricky with all the choices out there. You want a reliable one that keeps safety first. As vaping gets more popular, it’s key to choose one that’s fun to use but also safe. There are lots of vapes out there, but the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no poor, working- or middle-class adult in America whose life has not been touched by either Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal or Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society. Roosevelt’s New Deal (1930s) primarily focused on the economic recovery and the protection of workers from the Great Depression. While the New ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “It’s sort of Trump derangement syndrome, I guess they call it,” President Donald Trump said, in explaining the hostility that overcomes veterans of his administration. Are they crazed because of what they’ve seen or what they’ve done? Or were they always crazed, which is why they were there in ...