(ThyBlackMan.com) One needs to look no further than the frequent high-stakes omnipresent battles that Americans engage in regarding voting to garner an understanding of the power of the vote. There is little room to debate the ultimate utility of the vote for all Americans regardless of their socioeconomic status or level of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As expected, Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives. But the much-anticipated “blue wave” failed to appear. History shows that the first midterm election for the party in the White House usually results in a loss, often a big loss, in that party’s House members. President Barack Obama, for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Everyone wants to look their best and stay youthful, but this can be a challenge, especially with the stress of adulthood which can take their toll. It can feel like a constant battle as you start to age to retain your youthful looks, but there are a few practical steps ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For a $500,000 home, the difference between a 760 and a 620 credit score could cost you more than $150,000 in additional interest payments, over 30 years, due to higher rates! This is an example of one cost savings and there are several more below. Credit vendors, banks, landlords, etc. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In describing the GOP tax cuts, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said that they and bonuses American workers were getting were “crumbs.” They were “tax cuts for the rich.” Some argued that the tax cuts would reduce revenues. Pelosi predicted, “This thing will explode the deficit.” How about some tax ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is perhaps the central irony of our politics today: We live in an incredibly polarized and partisan moment, but our political parties have never been weaker. As odd as it sounds, political parties in democracies have an important anti-democratic function. Traditionally, the parties shaped the choices put to voters. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With economic insecurity, stagnant wage rises in many sectors and more and more of us realising there’s more to life than a corner office, starting up a business is an increasingly attractive option for many. Quite aside from the opportunity to make profit for yourself rather than someone else, you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am currently sitting in my office pondering not only the importance of this day but also my role as a Black Nationalist, not a black supremacist, who has tremendous access and even more influence over my students. There is no room to debate my propensity to re-evaluate the intellectual ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The growth of WordCamp conferences is phenomenal and empowering on the continent of Africa. Since 2016 there is a rapid growth of these dynamic conferences that are showing the “open source” community as a growing family of innovators, creators, artists, evangelists for technology and content creators that build PLNC – Professional ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Since Colin Kaepernick is not on the sidelines of an actual NFL field this season, the current NFL player who most represents what Kaepernick was pushing for in 2016 is Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid. After seemingly being blackballed by the NFL this summer by NFL teams and owners, Reid ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Why don’t you work for yourself yet? If you do, kudos and hand claps. Keep grinding. I often ask friends, colleagues, and associates about their professions and their passions. More often than not, those two things are not in alignment. Then I’ll pose a fun, “what if” question, as I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Beef jerky is one of the food products that require being stored properly under cool and dry conditions. While it’s improper to expose your jerky to excess moisture, it’s also considered bad to restrict the product to an environment that is too warm. If you’re storing your beef jerky properly ...