(ThyBlackMan.com) A lot of people ask me why I’m so fixated on Cornel West. The reason is simple. I grew up with brothers like West in the hood – they were a dime a dozen – so I know exactly what he’s about – nothing. . Contrary to popular belief, there’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney might as well have called President Obama the N word, when he referenced Obama’s birth certificate Friday during a campaign rally in Commerce, Michigan, because that’s just about the trajectory of his low brow political antics. The presidential race between the two ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The apostle Paul admonishes us pray for all men, especially those in positions of authority. As a fundamentalist Christian; one who is a committed follower of Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, I believe that the Bible is a divinely inspired book of proven principles, ideologies and truths ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Mary and I accepted Becky’s gracious offer to use her condo for a week of relaxation. The panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony is breathtakingly beautiful. The spectacular scene of varying shades of blue sky and alive water is always in a continuous state of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Earlier this week I commented on an article asking whether or not it is wrong to root for someone, specifically in sports, because they are the same race as you. Wrong or not it’s what people do and it doesn’t happen just in sports. The new NBC News/Wall Street ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Newsweek seems desperate to generate covers that will sell copies of their magazine. Just a few months ago, the publication received attention for naming Barack Obama “The First Gay President.” Now, it’s simply saying that Barack needs to be gone and replaced by Mitt Romney. Newsweek’s latest cover has the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last night marked the end of the first season of Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta. I’m sure many Black women, young and old, tuned in to watch the final episode of the ratchet fest whether they truly wanted to or not. The episode was promoted to be a big bombshell ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Usually I follow the blogging principle of letting foolery stay in the realm of fools. But when foolery is spewed from the mouth of an elected official I feel it is my duty to let that fool don the word laced cuckold he deserves. That he being Missouri Representative ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The comedian Toure on MSNBC’s “The Cycle” just had a rough week. I refer to him as a comedian because he’s not exactly the most serious political commentator on television. He’s more likely to be the guy seeking out the best sound bite and his career as a commentator ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines turned faux rapper when he thumped out a rhythmic message to the press vehemently denying that there have been any meetings, back room deals, or nervous talk at the White House about dumping Joe Biden and replacing him with Hillary. Reines had to move ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ordering lunch just got a lot more complicated than deciding, “Do you want fries with that?” All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political and economic statement. The Chick-fil-A fast-food chain is standing firm in its opposition to gay marriage since company President ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The FBI is investigating the death of Chavis Carter who is the latest victim of US drug policy and another Black person killed by police. The Jonesboro police department is taking the stance that the 21 yr old Black man shot himself in the right temple while handcuffed behind ...