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(ThyBlackMan.com) Serious problems should be met with serious solutions. We have serious problems, namely a fast-growing debt and a need to extend some tax cuts in an unforgiving environment where interest rates are high and inflation is rising again. Unfortunately, despite a new mandate, House Republicans have yet to rise to the occasion. Their latest budget blueprint shows that fiscal responsibility vanishes the moment real choices arise. As a reminder, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Contrary winds have been blowing across the path of Christians for centuries, and over those same centuries events have occurred that were capable of destroying one’s faith in God, or debilitating the walk and witness of believers to make them ineffective. But still the faith “once delivered to the saints”, to quote Jude 1:3, refused to lie down and die. People of different persuasions, philosophers, atheists, scientists, scholars, historians, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump made headlines with his nomination of Rep. Billy Long of Missouri as the next IRS commissioner, signaling a new era for an agency mired in controversy. Trump has made no secret of his plans to reform the IRS, promising to rein in “bureaucratic overstepping” and put an end to its wasteful and abusive practices. If Billy Long is to fulfill that promise, a clear starting point should be addressing […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) LaVar Ball, the outspoken and larger-than-life father of NBA stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, has reportedly undergone a major medical procedure, leading to the amputation of his right foot. TMZ Sports broke the news, revealing that despite the life-altering surgery, LaVar remains in great spirits, continuing to embody the unshakable confidence and resilience that made him a household name in the basketball world. For years, LaVar Ball has […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) August Wilson remains one of the most prolific playwrights in American theater history, capturing the essence of Black life in the 20th century through his powerful Pittsburgh Cycle (also known as the Century Cycle). His ten-play series chronicling Black experiences across different decades is an unparalleled contribution to Broadway and beyond. Wilson’s works are deeply poetic, steeped in history, and unflinchingly honest, making them just as relevant today as […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) An opportunity is before us to change how one federal agency assists with American elections positively. Little-known but quietly exerting powerful influence on election practices across the country, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which was established in 2002 in the Help America Vote Act, now must face the same scrutiny applied to the rest of the federal government. Where does the EAC stand with budgets slashed, positions dissolved, and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Educational environments are not just places where academic skills are developed; they are crucial grounds for fostering resilience and confidence among students. From early education settings like child care in Kogarah Bay to higher education, the strategies educators employ can significantly influence the personal development of their students. By integrating specific educational practices focused on resilience and confidence, teachers can provide students with the tools they need to navigate […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Ear health is a critical aspect of auditory performance that affects not only how we hear but also how we interact with the world around us. Good ear health allows us to communicate effectively, enjoy sounds without distortion, and stay connected with our environment. Regular monitoring of ear health, such as through hearing tests in Marrickville, can provide essential insights into our auditory system’s condition and help prevent potential […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A$AP Rocky’s long and arduous legal battle has finally come to an end, and the verdict has left the rap world in a state of both relief and reflection. After nearly four weeks in a Los Angeles courtroom, Rocky was found not guilty on both felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. It was a moment of pure vindication for the Harlem-born rapper, who faced a potentially career-ending […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Republicans are in power, so Democrats are back to pretending to care about the Constitution. As Democrats struggle to attack Trump 2.0, the national propaganda press is pushing a new narrative. Earlier this month, a New York Times newsletter posed the question, “A constitutional crisis?” Three days later, The New York Times reported, “Trump’s actions have created a constitutional crisis, scholars say.” Whenever you see the phrase “scholars say” […]