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(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways: Home appraisals are crucial in determining property value, affecting buying and selling decisions. Various factors, including location and property condition, influence appraisal outcomes. Understanding appraisal types and processes can empower homeowners and buyers alike. Introduction: The Importance of Home Appraisals Home appraisals are integral in the real estate market, serving as pivotal indicators of a property’s market value. Understanding appraisals is essential when considering Bee Cave homes […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Nikki Giovanni’s poetic legacy stands as a bold expression of resilience, identity, love, and revolution in Black American culture. Her voice, distinct and fiery, has captivated readers for decades, and her work resonates deeply with readers of all backgrounds. Giovanni’s poetry delves into themes of Black pride, familial ties, societal critiques, and the transformative power of self-love and empowerment. For those new to her work, here are ten poems […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Former President Barack Obama gave us a lot to think about concerning the Black vote, the Democratic Party, and the issue of misogyny. While speaking to Harris-Walz campaign volunteers and officials at a Pittsburg field office, Obama’s comments highlighted the complexities of the Black voting bloc within a male- and a White-dominated society. “My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I love election season! I love the act of voting. I’ve been loving it since I was seven and my mom let me pull the lever on her vote for John F. Kennedy in 1960. The voting site was just a block from our house, in a neighbor’s garage, where three voting booths were set up, along with a coffee urn and some cookies set out on a paper […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Although clearly the Million Man March was the central event on October 16, 1995, it is important that we remember and always pay rightful homage to its parallel support project, the Day of Absence. Indeed, the Mission Statement is titled The Million Man March/Day of Absence Mission Statement. Moving to foreground the challenges faced by Black men and yet rightly place them in the context of community and partnership with Black women, after […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a bombshell turn of events, Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, found himself behind bars on October 24, facing serious charges. The hip-hop artist who often branded himself as the “Voice of the Streets” and seemed to be turning over a new leaf has now been accused of masterminding a murder-for-hire plot. Lil Durk, a 32-year-old Grammy-winning artist known for his unfiltered lyrics and connection with the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The hip-hop world is shaken again as five associates of the late Chicago rapper King Von have been charged in a jaw-dropping murder-for-hire plot in Los Angeles. This isn’t just any charge; it’s a high-stakes indictment that alleges the defendants were hired to carry out a retaliatory shooting against rival rapper Quando Rondo following King Von’s tragic death in 2020. And as details emerge, the connections to Chicago’s gritty […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) After being home-schooled for most of my life, when I got to high school, some folk observed that I had skill sets that the average high-schooler did not have. So I was recruited to be into a lot of clubs and organizations. One of them was the debate club (Chess club aside). The Chess club lacked appeal. I loved Chess, do not get me wrong, but playing Chess in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) This is the first of a two-part series based on Hutchinson’s latest work, American Presidents-Men Only Need Apply (Middle Passage Press) Before the 2020 presidential election only three women had ever tossed their hat into the presidential ring. That changed in 2020. Six women at various points in the campaign declared their candidacy for the presidency. California Senator Kamala Harris was one of them. Her presidential campaign quickly faltered, However, she […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans would add enormous amounts to the national debt, with some estimates as high as $15 trillion over a decade. But some of his tax cuts stand apart in threatening one of America’s most revered programs, Social Security. They would essentially bankrupt it by 2031. This is not some far-off worry. We’re talking like six years from now. And the source of this scary […]