Devout Christians: Idols of the Heart.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat down in front of me. Then the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and have put sinful stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I be consulted by them at all? Ezekiel 14:1-3 HCSB We should beware of guarding ourselves against... [Read more...]

Barack Obama, Wokeness, and GOP waging its culture war in America.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The truth is always revealed despite the lies and misinformation sometimes communicated by those in and running for office. Ignorance represents a lack of knowledge or information; therefore, ignorance is the opposite of knowledge. It is surprising how much the ignorance of voters will play a role when it comes to the GOP waging... [Read more...]

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida is Becoming Gilead “A Real-Life Handmaid’s Tale”.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) This year, Hulu streaming service celebrates its 15th year anniversary. One of its most successful TV series has been the Handmaid’s Tales—created by Bruce Miller. The TV series is based on the book, Handmaid’s Tale, written by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985. Handmaid’s Tales is set in a futuristic... [Read more...]

Black Women, You Can Put Your Clothes Back On.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I know that I am entering a space that few men have gone before, but I’m going to do it anyway: I will opine on the nature of women’s fashion (or lack thereof). It is Women’s History Month, which is a time for all of us, particularly Black men, to think about those wonderful ladies who have influenced our lives and our... [Read more...]

Book Review: Stephen A Smith Introduced Himself in “Straight Shooter”.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As a lover of sports, Stephen A. Smith quickly became one of my favorite analysts to watch. Before there was First Take, I loved watching his NBA commentary and The Stephen A Smith Show. He was passionate and willing to speak on matters of sports & current events with a boldness that had to be respected, even if you disagreed... [Read more...]

Christians: The Presence of Prayer.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Ever wonder what’s at the heart of the differences between older generations and their current offspring? I do, a lot. Sometimes I am amazed that teenaged boys and girls can sit at the same table texting an entire conversation and never speaking a word to each other.  The absence of verbal skills amazes me. They like to call... [Read more...]

Christians: Losing Our Religion.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Several years ago, citizens of the world’s only superpower became increasingly concerned about a religion that was spreading like a virus. Most people – including politicians – were adherents of the much older, dominant religion. (The notion of “separation of church and state” was laughable.) They looked down on those... [Read more...]

Book Review: Found Self in Viola Davis’s “Finding Me”.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Viola Davis is an actress with such an impact that she inspires thought and inspiration through the many characters she brings to life. I must she between Annalise Keaton in “How To Get Away With Murder”, and Nanisca in “The Woman King” she has inspired me to think about many aspects of my life. I know I can’t be alone... [Read more...]

Black Community: How To Fix Our Neighborhoods.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Yes I am going to tell you how to fix the “black” community. It is not hard but too many of our people are simply unwilling to put forth the effort. This is largely because of two things – (1) slave programming and (2) ambivalence. Let’s talk about slave programming first. If you have never read the plan... [Read more...]

Christians: Pastors Who Don’t Know God.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I started not to write this article and actually I did not want to. But what I am about to say needs to be said, and if I keep quiet, I become a complicit part of the problem instead of part of the solution. Therefore, as the truth wells up in me, I have to speak. Even though some of you will say I am “judging”, I know many... [Read more...]

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