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(ThyBlackMan.com)  “Though not tall in stature, Sybil Haydel Morial was a tower of grace, kindness, dignity and strength who inspired generations of servant leaders. For the past three decades, she was the matriarch of New Orleans politics … Sybil was just as tenacious and just as fearless, but in a quiet yet iron-willed way — the epitome of a Steel Magnolia.” — Clancy DuBos New Orleans has lost its matriarch. America […]

(ThyBlackMan.com)You could say this piece goes hand in hand with our piece about passing on your knowledge. No, it isn’t about passing on creative skills but it is about creating something that can be viewed decades or so down the line. Perhaps even after we’re gone. However, your later years aren’t the focus, what is the focus involves being consistent in creating. Creative Black Men: Never Stop Creating It’s a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It looks like the makers of the “Quiet on Set” docu-series are moving on to their next subject—Chris Brown. According to Variety Magazine, the Investigation Discovery (ID) network will explore the legal issues faced by the controversial singer, including a shocking revelation: a new accuser. This upcoming documentary, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, promises to delve deep into Brown’s troubled past, recounting not only the infamous 2009 domestic […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the middle of another national debate demonizing immigrant communities, one family has been speaking up in the midst of their own devastating tragedy to say they do not want their child’s legacy chained to hate. Eleven-year-old Aiden Clark was killed in a traffic accident in August 2023 in Springfield, Ohio, when the school bus he was riding in on the first day of school was hit by a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It wasn’t the first or even second time I stood in front of a 7-11 store or other small retail store in South L.A. decrying the latest smash and grab attack on the store. It was getting to be an annoying task, but one I felt necessary to do. Two things I felt were missed in the media coverage and public and law enforcement reaction to the snatch grab […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I long for the days when we had hope that things were getting better in our country—especially on women’s rights, extinguishing racism against people of African descent, improving the Congress by electing an increasing number of non-white people (especially people of Hispanic, Asian and African descent, as well as a Native sister being in charge of the Department of Interior, with several other women being Secretaries of Agencies, and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of hip hop, few names command as much respect and attention as Sean “Diddy” Combs. Whether he’s going by Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or just Diddy, the mogul’s presence in the industry has been monumental. But outside of his music and business ventures, Diddy has made waves for his larger-than-life birthday bashes. These parties, often attended by A-list celebrities and industry elites, have become legendary within […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no greater moment than the arrival of a life into the world. It is deservedly a major deal when a healthy childbirth occurs and in sports it is highlighted that male professional athletes do not have to deal with the physical, emotional, and even financial challenges that female professional athletes do who are pregnant. There are major challenges for working expecting mothers of being off work without […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Price controls remain bad policy whether proposed by people we like or do not like, whether by Democrats or Republicans or whether by Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. Harris blames the inflation triggered by the irresponsible Biden-Harris government spending on “corporate greed.” Without evidence, she accuses grocery stores of ripping off helpless consumers by jacking up prices. Biden accuses the makers of the Snickers candy […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated voices in modern American literature, used her poetry as a profound medium to explore themes of identity, resilience, love, and the African American experience. Her work, resonating deeply with readers across the globe, speaks to the soul, inspiring readers to confront life’s complexities with strength and dignity. In this article, we will explore ten of Maya Angelou’s most powerful poems, each a […]