(ThyBlackMan.com) In the magical world of Critical Race Theory, where objective truth doesn’t exist and opinions are Queen, I’m an anomaly. Genetically, I’m 59% white (mostly Ukrainian) and 40% black (mostly Nigerian). I’m also a mixture of British, Irish, French, German, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Ghanian, Liberian, Sierra Leonean, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Suppose that you’re walking down the street and you come to an intersection. There is a man standing there with his dog. You sidle up next to him and say, “Hey, nice dog!” Now suppose that the man looks at you, smirks, and says, “This isn’t a dog. It’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If the Rorschach test was comprised of the American flag rather than inkblots, millions of people around the world likely would conjure mental images of military might and materiel: Apache helicopters, drones, and “jarheads” wielding M4s among said images. Our fighting forces remain the most respected (and feared) on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Hon. Four Star Air Force General, history-making Fighter Pilot, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. was fired today by a President who never bothered to serve his country he claims to be able to Make America Great Again. One of his side-kicks, Pete Hegseth, barely made it to Secretary ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well it were done quickly.” – William Shakespeare, “Macbeth” “Quickly” is the key word for Macbeth as he muses before the bloody murder of King Duncan of Scotland. He must do the deed with his dagger by night, while the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) They lay silent in their graves. Crosses and tombstones in tight formation proclaim their brief lives and their untimely deaths. They died in the service of their nation. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, other family members and friends accepted that those who died did not die in vain. The death ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African Americans have about $1.6 trillion in buying power. And we are the ultimate consumers, disproportionately spending on beauty and personal care, apparel and footwear, and entertainment and technology. There are reasons for all of this, many rooted in enslavement and exclusion, but the reasons really don’t matter. We ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Election outcomes are influenced by various factors beyond political platforms and campaign strategies. Key events such as economic shifts, crises, and public scandals can sway voter sentiment and determine the success of political candidates. Understanding these factors can help political enthusiasts predict election trends. 1. Major Economic Shifts Economic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sixty years since the bullets flew inside the Audubon Ballroom, the echoes of Malcolm X’s voice refuse to fade. His words — razor-sharp, unflinching, and drenched in the righteous fire of a people’s fury — still pulse through the bloodstream of struggle. His death was an assassination, yes, but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “There are two ways to enslave a person: work them for no pay, or pay them for no work.” Perhaps you remember a song by the 80s rock band Motley Crue called “Same Ol’ Situation.” Recently, I was reflecting, as this is Black History Month, on the fact that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com)Few political figures in modern history have captivated the world like former President Barack Obama. His eloquence, ability to inspire, and command of rhetoric have left a lasting impression on American politics. However, as we analyze his most famous quotes through the lens of 2025, we must ask: Do his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The U.S. Congress will soon consider whether to extend the tax cuts enacted in the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act that are set to expire at the end of 2025. One of those expiring tax cuts grants a preferential, and deeply generous, tax rate for so-called Foreign Derived ...