(ThyBlackMan.com) America has a big birthday this year. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976. I still believe our nation’s best days are ahead. But our history—and our headlines—suggest we are facing a familiar test. Another fraught fight for freedom and democracy ...
(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) We can all learn a lot from James Troiano, the retired New Jersey Superior Court judge. In 2017, Judge James Troiano ruled in favor of giving leniency to a then-16-year-old boy accused of raping an intoxicated 16-year-old girl at a basement house party. “This young man comes from a good ...
(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) Mayor Karen Bass called the report “disturbing.” It was more, much more, than that. It was appalling. The LAPD continues to be the runaway leader among the nation’s police departments in the use of deadly force. Other reports show that the LAPD of all the nation’s police departments is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The American people deserve to know the truth concerning the leaders they elect to political office. Specifically, the public has a right to know the truth about Jeffrey Epstein’s misconduct as a sex trafficker in addition to his connections with key public figures, which may include the current President ...
(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) Accused double murderer Nick Reiner in a rare lucid moment said something that hit the horrific nail on the head. He was quoted as saying I’m “a spoiled white rich kid from Hollywood.” Reiner realized that his celebrity, wealth, and above all privilege assured him the best mental health ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “What we are seeing unfold in our community is not public safety; it is a political stunt wrapped in badges, armored vehicles, and military uniforms.” – U.S. Rep. Troy Carter The Trump administration vowed its south Louisiana immigration sweep would target violent criminals. In reality, a mere handful of those ...
(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 ...