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(ThyBlackMan.com) Finally, we have found an issue that unites people on both the left and the right: the condemnation of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter. In an era of deep division, this rare moment of bipartisan agreement is a testament not to the unity of American values but to the enduring complexity of power, politics, and personal relationships. The right to pardon is rooted in centuries […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Thou shall have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.” First two of the Ten Commandments Greetings, everyone. You often hear leftists rant on about the “separation of church and state,” with the goal being the separation of America’s Judeo-Christian faith heritage from itself. Undoubtedly, faith heritage played an integral part in the founding of our Constitutional Republic. What Thomas Jefferson meant […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world has lost a literary giant, a cultural icon, and an unyielding voice for justice. Nikki Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Her journey was a testament to the transformative power of words, art, and love, and her legacy will echo for generations. From her evocative poetry to her impactful activism and inspiring teaching, Giovanni’s life was […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the many things I was wrong about this cycle was my contention that the events after the 2020 election culminating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot would, fairly or not, be a cudgel that Democrats would successfully use to ensure Trump’s defeat. I didn’t think enough of the American electorate would be able to see through the Democrats’ ‘insurrection’ myth to give Trump another bite at the apple. Thankfully, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) (***1/2)  “Are we all born wicked?” It’s a trick question. The answer you give reflects your view of humanity. In fact, that query is the theme of this charming and fanciful adaption of the Broadway musical Wicked (2003). That show was based on a novel by Gregory Maguire (1995), which was inspired by L. Frank Baum’s book The Wizard of Oz (1900), which spawned the classic family movie The Wizard of Oz(1939). In the earlier two […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) African-American faith leaders across the country are raising their voices in response to the results of the 2024 election with a mix of feelings in terms of how they are ministering to their members, many of whom, were deeply disappointed by the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris by former President Donald Trump, now President-elect again. “It’s bigger than the White House, our God is bigger and if there […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Why were people surprised? He lied to us about the “laptop from Hell” not belonging to his son Hunter. He lied to us about never withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election. Why should we have not anticipated Joe Biden would lie to us about not pardoning Hunter? There are those who will rationalize that the bond between a loving father and a son is such to warrant, should the father be in a position of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kodak Black, never one to mince words or hide his feelings, has once again found himself at the center of an intriguing and drama-filled narrative in the hip-hop world. This time, the Florida-born rapper has taken aim at Drake, the self-proclaimed “6 God,” for what he perceives as a lack of effort to collaborate with him. In a candid and somewhat fiery video, Kodak expressed frustration, claiming that Drake, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of hip-hop has always been a mix of high energy, raw emotion, and unrelenting authenticity. However, the genre has often found itself intertwined with legal challenges, with rappers facing scrutiny that extends far beyond their music. The latest artist in the crosshairs is Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose ongoing murder-for-hire case has captivated fans and critics alike. His legal team, however, is steadfast in their claim: the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Vice President Kamala Harris was an objectively bad presidential candidate, as evidenced by her electoral defeat last month, in which she won millions fewer votes than President Biden four years earlier. Harris lost to Donald Trump by more than 2.5 million votes. Trump defeated Harris in every swing state, and her ineffectiveness at the ballot box was underscored by her campaign burning through $1.5 billion in a shortened campaign. In August […]