(ThyBlackMan.com) The National Basketball Association and the National Football League stand among the most profitable entertainment institutions in modern history. These leagues are not merely sports organizations. They are multinational corporations that influence media, culture, labor markets, real estate development, advertising, and political relationships. Through television contracts, global licensing, merchandise ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Richard Smallwood was more than a gospel musician. He was a theologian at the piano, a composer who fused classical training with Black church tradition, and a writer whose lyrics carried the weight of Scripture and lived experience. His music did not aim to entertain first. It aimed to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This writer rarely agrees with the contemporary musical choices of my students; however, I thought this artist was different…no more! It stings when someone you admired shifts in ways you did not expect. What stood out was Nicki Minaj cheering on Trump and JD Vance during that AmericaFest rally ...
(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) Sooner rather than later, there must be an outcry that technology has crossed a sacred line. A growing wave of AI-powered religious apps now allows users to “text with Jesus,” “talk to the Bible,” and even hold conversations with AI versions of Mary, the apostles, angels—or the devil itself. These ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When people ask what percent of Black men marry Black women, the question almost never exists in isolation. It is rarely just about curiosity or statistics. More often, it carries emotional weight shaped by personal experiences, online debates, cultural narratives, and long standing frustrations between Black men and Black ...
(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) A good haircut has never been just about hair. For Black men, it has always been about presentation, identity, and how we move through the world. Long before social media turned hairstyles into trends, the barbershop was where style was defined, refined, and passed down. That tradition still holds ...
(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) Christmas Eve always feels different. It is the night when the noise fades, the lights feel softer, and memories seem closer than usual. Before the wrapping paper and the laughter, there is a moment of quiet where music carries more meaning. On Christmas Eve, songs are not just playing. ...