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(ThyBlackMan.com) I have never been much for flag-waving patriotism. I respect the rituals, and I understand why some people are moved by them. But my own relationship with patriotism has always been complicated, even chilly. It is difficult to be sentimental about a nation that enslaved my ancestors, exploited their labor, denied them citizenship, terrorized them for seeking freedom, and then asked their descendants to celebrate as if history were […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) We can thank China that gasoline prices aren’t higher than they are. By last month, China had cut imports of oil by 3 million barrels a day, the daily consumption of Italy and France combined. China’s economy, meanwhile, hums along. Americans agonize over how the price of oil affects gas at the pump. Were it not for China, a tank of gas would cost considerably more. “China is Propping […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The new “Global Justice Report” by the World Inequality Lab in France — which calls for caps on economic growth in rich countries, top income-tax rates of 90% and a World Sovereign Fund to redistribute wealth to the Global South — has reignited one of the oldest debates in economics: How do we actually lift people out of poverty? The data have never left much question. The answer is […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, embraces two value sets. The first is natural rights, and the second is limited government. After 250 years, neither value has survived, and the opposite of each currently prevails in America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration in three days while staying at a rooming house in Philadelphia. He had been greatly influenced by the British philosopher John Locke. Locke is the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Aretha Franklin did not simply sing soul music. She carried it like a woman walking into church with a Bible in one hand and somebody’s broken heart in the other. Her voice had thunder in it, but also kitchen table truth, front porch memory, mother wit, and that deep sanctuary training nobody can fake. Down South, folks know when a voice has been through something. We can hear the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Beauty and fitness brands are built on visibility, customer loyalty, and steady reinvestment. As they grow, the financial side becomes more demanding. Inventory purchases, product launches, subscriptions, marketing spends, returns, discounts, and sales across different channels all need accurate records.  Tax season brings these details into sharper focus because every figure must be organized, supported, and ready for review. For many growing brands, handling this work internally can take […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” This was the message President Donald Trump broadcast to the world via his Truth Social platform on Sunday […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) June is Black Music Month, and for anybody who loves R&B the old way, that means more than playlists and quick social media posts. It means remembering where the sound came from, who carried it, and why certain records still feel alive after the needle leaves the vinyl. Earth, Wind & Fire sit high in that story because they gave Black music something rare. They brought the church, the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) For Americans traveling in Western Europe this summer, it’s a time of real humility, and some humiliation. You have to be quite the American exceptionalist to defend America these days, when what seems truly exceptional about our country is a presidency that is openly, even flagrantly, corrupt. It’s a strident word to use, but it is, as the expression goes, what it is: the president and his immediate family […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Online gaming is a vast global industry, and Canada has a small but significant stake in it, with millions of residents regularly participating in interactive entertainment during their free time. While the Canadian iGaming market might be growing year on year, there’s one very obvious hurdle to its long-term prospects: consumer trust. So, what potential problems stand between platform providers and earning the trust of would-be players, and how […]