(ThyBlackMan.com) The year 2016 was an incredible year for numerous reasons. The election of businessman and former reality star Donald Trump as the U.S. President was one big reason but there were several stories within sports that made 2016 very unique. There were political stances taken in sports, notable deaths by ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “I fell in love with him because he really talks about helping black people.” The “he” is President-elect Donald Trump. The man that spoke of his love fest with Trump was legendary football great Jim Brown. Brown had barely got the loving words of praise about Trump out his mouth ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Some conservatives/Republicans are concerned about a lack of post-election unity on our side. Some are still Never Trump. Some hope Trump will betray us so they can say “I told you so”. Some are angry that Trump won without adhering to traditional political dos and don’ts. Some dislike that Trump ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In last week’s column, I discussed the hypocrisy running rampant within the Democratic Party when it comes to the hiring of Black staffers. I must have struck a serious nerve, because I received an anonymous email from someone with seemingly high-level Democratic credentials that was most surprising. I have no ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I had watched a documentary called “Unjust Justice” where thousands of inner city kids, particularly young inner city brothers are wrongfully incarcerated at the notorious Rikers Island in New York City. While I was watching this video, I was watching this story about a 16 year old brother named Kalief ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This piece is a follow-on to my previous one, “Right to Live.” There are a few points my friend Joe (he goes by “Smokin Joe” online) brought up in a discussion that I’d like to share with you. They follow: “The seminal arguments of the left boil down to “It ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The culture wars are now back full bore. Trump’s triumph is a distinct victory for the “right,” a series of interrelated movements (conservative, anti-abortion, gun rights, alt right, etc.). The campaign’s motto, “Take our country back,” expressed the fervent desire to take the nation back to when whites were more ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) To mark the political ascent and enduring legacy of President Barack H. Obama, EBONY has published a special commemorative edition, “Hail to the Chief: Saluting Eight Years of Excellence.” This stylish, thought-provoking issue (83 pages; $10.99) is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, archival EBONY articles and hard-hitting analyses from ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s been over a month since the Presidential election and many of us are still hoping the Trump victory was simply a terrible extended nightmare. However, unfortunately the nightmare is reality and many are angry. Just about every day that we turn on the news, or check in to social ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Negroes … sometimes choose their own leaders but unfortunately they are too often the wrong kind. Negroes do not readily follow persons with constructive programs. Almost any sort of exciting appeal or trivial matter presented to them may receive immediate attention … and liberal support.” Carter G. Woodson The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Too many of us believe the lie that love can fix any and everything. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The foundation of a relationship is built upon the ideology and beliefs of both parties involved. The interesting thing is the foundation is not just built on how two ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In recent days, the media has been abuzz with speculation over cabinet appointments within the incoming President-elect Donald Trump administration. Specifically, much talk has focused on Dr. Ben Carson and his announcement that he was not interested in serving in a cabinet post. Observers have tried to read the tea ...