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(ThyBlackMan.com) If Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted to take down the U.S. auto industry — and he probably does — he couldn’t have a better helper than Donald Trump. The American president’s tireless efforts to slow America’s shift to electricity-run transportation is a dream come true for China as it leads the world in that transition. Electric vehicles are the cars and trucks of the future. In some parts of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have left a lasting impact on the world of music like Sam Cooke. Dubbed the “King of Soul,” Cooke’s voice carried an undeniable warmth, sincerity, and depth that few could match. While his contributions to gospel, soul, and R&B are widely celebrated, his love songs remain some of the most timeless and essential recordings in American music history. Even in 2025, his love ballads continue to resonate, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the book of John 15:1-8, Christ expounds on the parable of the vine and the branches-that if a man remains in Him, then he will certainly bear much fruit. Infact in verse 6 He categorically says, ‘If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned’. It is God’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As one of the most iconic figures in the history of Motown, Smokey Robinson has left an indelible mark on the world of music. His contributions have transcended decades, making him a beloved voice that resonates with generations of fans. Known for his velvety vocals, poetic lyrics, and soulful melodies, Robinson’s work is deeply intertwined with Black history and culture. In 2025, these ten songs remain essential listening for […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Audre Lorde stands as a towering figure in literature and activism, her voice as urgent and resonant today as when her works first emerged. A self-proclaimed “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Lorde’s writing engages with the intricate intersections of identity, systemic oppression, and the transformative power of language. As we navigate the shifting social and political terrain of 2025, her works remain indispensable, offering profound insights into race, gender, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Elon Musk is a force of nature. He has assembled the greatest fortune (more than $450 billion) in the history of mankind with a maniacal work ethic and fearlessness in challenging orthodoxies or tradition. He is a one-man show at SpaceX, Tesla and X (formerly twitter), and is poised to dominate artificial intelligence. Mr. Musk is a marvelous combination of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison in the private sector. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As I write this article, I would prefer to be writing about the love sign at the Super Bowl in New Orleans a few days ago.  That message was preceded by something even more important: END RACISM. No matter how necessary those words about love are, END RACISM are words yelling louder. Ending racism doesn’t depend upon loving anybody. It would be impossible to show love to racists—when non-racists have […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump calls tariff “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” This refutes the orthodoxy of unilateral free trade championed for hundreds of years beginning with the 1776 “Wealth of Nations” author Adam Smith, widely known as the father of modern economics. But economist Donald J. Boudreaux of the American Institute for Economic Research and former economics department chair at George Mason University writes Smith offered four exceptions […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday. This shocking news comes after Wembanyama returned to San Antonio following his All-Star Game appearance. The medical condition, a form of a blood clot, is serious but treatable, and the Spurs remain optimistic that he will make a full recovery in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Drake appears to have issued a shady reaction to his ex-girlfriend Serena Williams making a cameo during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, sending fans into a frenzy with his latest social media antics. The Toronto rapper wasted no time stirring the pot after the performance, taking to his burner Instagram account, @plottttwistttttt, and posting a carefully chosen throwback picture of himself with Serena’s longtime agent, Jill Smoller. The […]