(ThyBlackMan.com) Mark Twain is credited with the saying, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Events do not occur over time in the same manner, but you can find patterns or similarities within them that make it appear as though you are experiencing that Yogi-ism, “…it’s deja-vu all over ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Cardiovascular Crisis in the Black Community—And the Practical Steps That Make a Difference Heart disease kills more Black men than any other cause—and we develop it earlier, with worse outcomes than other demographics. By age 55, Black men have twice the rate of heart failure as white men. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Here is what we know, the United States economy, as it is presently called, a “K shaped economy,” is unsustainable. It is just impossible to maintain this economy, without a comprehensive solution to grow Jobs and the economy; a solution, not based on the stock market reaching new highs, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Barack Obama signed The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, in 2010 without a single Republican vote in the House or the Senate. When Obama announced it to the nation, Vice President Joe Biden could be heard on a hot mic telling Obama, “This is a big f–-ng deal.” ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is something emotionally satisfying about watching a wealthy person call for higher taxes on people like himself. It feels civic-minded, even noble. A recent commentary by former Utah senator, Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney fits squarely into this tradition. Faced with a looming fiscal cliff, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One would think Donald Trump, the man now at the White House, did nothing except the things he says he did! Trump did a Prime-Time speech a few nights ago, interrupting all other programs to blame everything on Joe Biden or the Democrats. He took credit for many things ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The National Basketball Association and the National Football League stand among the most profitable entertainment institutions in modern history. These leagues are not merely sports organizations. They are multinational corporations that influence media, culture, labor markets, real estate development, advertising, and political relationships. Through television contracts, global licensing, merchandise ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This writer rarely agrees with the contemporary musical choices of my students; however, I thought this artist was different…no more! It stings when someone you admired shifts in ways you did not expect. What stood out was Nicki Minaj cheering on Trump and JD Vance during that AmericaFest rally ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the course of his losing race with the teleprompter during his Oval Office address on Dec. 17, President Donald Trump returned to a theme that obsesses him — respect. Even before his entry into politics, Trump was convinced that “weak” leaders including Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Obama were ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Mobility is more than moving from one place to another. In today’s world, it is a symbol of access, opportunity, connection, and empowerment. For African-American communities, mobility has deep historical roots, shaped by migration, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity. Understanding modern mobility means appreciating both its practical ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, but it was immediately saddled with a name that became synonymous with failure: “Obamacare.” From day one, it was a disaster. It was a partisan, one-sided mess that left the American people behind. While the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Muscle car culture in the United States has long been associated with power and prestige. These vehicles sit at a unique intersection of engineering excellence and personal expression. While the early days of muscle cars are often linked to the 1960s and 1970s, a vibrant movement continues today. African-American ...