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Donald Trump’s Stunning Comeback: How Democrats Lost the Anti-Trump Narrative.

(ThyBlackMan.com) After President-elect Donald Trump leaned on dissident Republican U.S House members and strong-armed the reelection of Speaker Mike Johnson, congressional Democrats — and Republicans — marveled at Trump’s power and influence. When the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Colorado could not prevent Trump from appearing on that state’s primary, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a member of the House Jan. 6 Committee, remained defiant. On CNN, Raskin said: “I disagree with that interpretation, just because the other parts of […]

January 10, 2025 3

Gospel

Movie Review; Mufasa – The Lion King.

(ThyBlackMan.com) (***) “Every being has a place in the circle of life,” and “No more kings, we are all one.” Those lines of dialogue sum up the two major themes of this entertaining prequel/sequel. It’s the successor to 2019’s photorealistic/animated The Lion King ($1.6B international box office), which was the live-action version of the 1994 traditionally animated The Lion King ($981M). Anyone guessing what this chapter’s box office receipts will be, needs to consider the heavy competition during the holiday season. Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Wicked and Moana 2 are […]

January 10, 2025

Gospel

Kyren Lacy Wanted: LSU Star Charged with Negligent Homicide and Felony Hit-and-Run.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of collegiate sports was rocked recently when Louisiana State Police issued an arrest warrant for former LSU standout receiver Kyren Lacy. The 24-year-old athlete, once hailed as a rising star on the football field, now finds himself at the center of a legal firestorm that has sparked heated debates across social media and within the Black community. According to authorities, Lacy is accused of causing a devastating car crash on December 17, 2024, that claimed the life […]

January 10, 2025 2

Gospel

Income and Employment Verification for Personal Loan Approval.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Income and employment verification are critical steps in the personal loan disbursement process, protecting both the lender and the borrower. Ensuring that the necessary documentation is accurate and complete can also help streamline the loan approval process. How do income and employment verification protect you? Income and employment verification serve a dual purpose: safeguarding both the bank and the borrower. Lenders evaluate your income level and employment status to ensure the loan is within a reasonable threshold, reducing the […]

January 10, 2025

Urban

Even when wives make as much as husbands, they still do more at home

• Four out of the five US metro areas with the lowest unemployment are in Florida. Here's why • Opinion: The overlooked problem with raising the retirement age for Social Security

January 9, 2025 8

Urban

Top secrets come spilling out

In 1917, British analysts deciphered a coded message the German foreign minister sent to one of his country's diplomats vowing to begin "unrestricted submarine warfare" and seeking to win over Mexico with a promise to "reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona" if the US entered the world war. When it became public, the Zimmerman Telegram caused a sensation, helping propel the US into the conflict against Germany.

January 9, 2025 8

Urban

Review: ‘Barry’ takes a whack at its farewell season

"Barry" has taken chances from the very beginning, which is certainly true of a fourth and final season that picks up where the third left off, with its hitman-turned-wannabe actor getting arrested. That paves the way for an even darker season that accentuates the show's ensemble aspect while leaning a little too heavily on blurring lines with flights of fancy.

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