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(ThyBlackMan.com) There has been some epic races throughout history and some of them were so dramatic and eventful that they made history at the time; like the first Marathon, about 500 BC, when a soldier by the name of Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens with the news that the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians and that the defeated Persians were on their way to attack Athens. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Does the thought of walking into a gym fill you with a sense of dread? If stepping into a space filled with unfamiliar machines, clanking weights, and super-fit people makes your heart race, you are far from alone. This feeling, often called “gymtimidation,” is an incredibly common experience that keeps countless people from starting or sticking with their fitness goals. In fact, the feeling is so widespread that research […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Is your day constantly interrupted by frustrating tech issues? Do you worry about the rising threat of a cyberattack while struggling with unpredictable IT costs? For many business owners, technology feels less like a tool for growth and more like a barrier, pulling focus and resources away from what you do best. These challenges aren’t just minor annoyances; they are significant obstacles to scaling your business. Instead of reacting […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Trump administration is ordering the removal of information on slavery at multiple national parks in an effort to scrub them of “corrosive ideology”. To describe the truth about our Black experience and history as “corrosive ideology” is not only an insult, but it highlights the possible long-term damage that this administration can cause. Some of the damage may be permanent and beyond repair. Our ancestors, through their sacrifices […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few actresses in American history embody the perfect blend of talent, discipline, grace, and cultural pride like Angela Bassett. From portraying Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It to earning her rightful acclaim in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Bassett’s career stands as a blueprint for excellence. Beyond her performances, however, Bassett’s words reveal a deep sense of faith, purpose, and wisdom rooted in the African American […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I consider myself a very common-sense kinda fella and tend to see things in a simple manner. In the military, we had an acronym, KISS (keep it simple, stupid). It has always been apparent to me that when folks claim something is too complex, they are trying to hoodwink you. And such is the case with this whole Democrat shutdown of the federal government. Yes, it is a Democrat […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A good friend of mine has a birthday coming up Wednesday, October 29 (I cannot believe she will be eighty years old).  I hope you will go to her social media and show her some love.  I have not spoken to her for over a decade, if not longer; but she is one of the nicest people in the world and a phenomenal singer.  So, if anyone has her […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) LSU has fired head coach Brian Kelly after a humiliating 49-25 blowout loss to Texas A&M, a defeat that sent the Tigers spiraling to a 5-3 record and left fans and boosters fuming. According to our SEC insiders, the move was finalized following a series of intense, high-level discussions that included members of the athletic department, university executives, and even Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. It was a whirlwind 48 […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When former president Bill Clinton uttered these words, “It’s the Economy Stupid,” in his defeat of former president George Bush, the unemployment rate was at 7.8%. The most comprehensive unemployment rate for August, the last publicly revealed rate, before the Federal Government shutdown, per the Bureau of Labor statistics economists is 8.1%, the U-6 rate, and not Trump’s 4.3%, the U-3 rate, from the Table of Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Democrats finally opened up to a shutdown. Historically, they have avoided that eventuality at all costs. Times have apparently changed, driven by the fact that a substantial portion of their base is on board with this stance. Some might even argue that Democrats have advanced along the evolutionary chain; they’re now vertebrates. Having foregone a “clean CR” (Continuing Resolution) in favor of getting politically dirty, Democrats have drawn a […]