(ThyBlackMan.com) “All Americans are entitled to live with the confidence that the law enforcement officers and agencies in their communities will live up to our Nation’s founding ideals and will protect the rights of all persons. Particularly in African-American communities, we must redouble our efforts as a Nation to swiftly address ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I started teaching Statistics at the University level when I was 24. That means I have been teaching it at this level for 38 years. Truth be told, just because I have and do, doesn’t mean I have any extra level of clout for any opinion I enounce. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Towing a vehicle between states might sound simple, but it comes with a host of questions: What are the legal requirements? Should you tow it yourself or hire a pro? How much will it cost? And how do you ensure your vehicle arrives safely? Whether you’re relocating for a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few soul greats truly moved people the way Jackie Wilson did—not just with his voice, but with every fiber of his presence. His songs weren’t just records; they were full-blown performances, bursting with emotion, range, and that electric energy only he could deliver. Whether he was hitting operatic highs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This is my second time writing about Earth, Wind & Fire—and honestly, it won’t be the last. Their music has always meant more to me than just a collection of hit singles. Sure, the classics are unforgettable, but it’s the lesser-known tracks—the ones tucked deeper into their albums—that really ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about underrated voices in R&B, Tony Terry is always one of the first names that comes to mind. His voice has this rare blend of tenderness and control—a kind of soulful honesty that doesn’t rely on flash but still hits you straight in the heart. If ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This isn’t the first time I’ve written about Aretha Franklin—and I doubt it’ll be the last. With a career as monumental and emotionally layered as hers, every return to her discography feels like peeling back another layer of brilliance. Most people know the big hits—“Respect,” “Think,” “Natural Woman”—but if ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Two ways: gradually and then suddenly.” “What brought it on?” Bill asked. “Friends,” said Mike. “I had a lot of friends. False friends.” Ernest Hemmingway, The Sun Also Rises The United States Constitution is a very interesting and powerful document. There have ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Throughout American history, the assassination of Black leaders has served as a tipping point, igniting the greatest fears of Black Americans and rocking the moral consciousness of people concerned about freedom, justice, and equality. The assassinations of Medgar Evers, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Fred Hampton, Jr., and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Suppose the Trump Administration wants to clamp down on lawfare from politically biased law firms and expose the unscrupulous behavior of political activists and their non-profits. In that case, the Administration should begin by examining the law firm’s FARA filings. In case you haven’t heard of the Foreign Agents Registration ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a former professional athlete in the National Football League, I know the power of opportunity. I know what it means to rise, fight through adversity, and beat the odds stacked against you. That’s the promise of America — and it’s the very promise that Historically Black Colleges and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I hope Trump pushes forward on tariffs. Hear me out. He has already backtracked faster than a hiker who spies a rattlesnake. Trump spent the first weeks of his second term spitting out tariff rates in a twitchy staccato. On Feb. 1, he announced 25% tariffs on imports from ...