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(ThyBlackMan.com) Throughout our history, Americans have often (though certainly not always) striven to build a wall, or at least a fence, to separate church from state. Even as a devout Christian, I recognize the potential pitfalls of too deeply intertwining the two. Additionally, formally integrating church and state would give rise to myriad religious dilemmas, some of which would be very contentious. For example, if our government were to adopt […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It is no surprise that police officers who protected the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attacks are now hitting the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris: former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, and current Metropolitan Police Department Officer Daniel “Danny” Hodges testified before the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack and are now joining the Democratic campaign with stops in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In order to understand why Black people in America want Kamala Harris as president, you have to understand how the overwhelming majority of Black people vote and how they think. That is down a very deep and dark rabbit hole that we are going to jump into with both feet. So let’s do it. Keep in mind that this article is not about whether you should or should not […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Most people in the world are fascinated and enthralled when they come face to face with true examples of excellence in any field of endeavor. In sport we think of the Michael Jordans, the Muhammad Alis and the Peles just to name a few. If your interest is in the field of fine painting you will no doubt call to mind the Rembrandts, the Goyas, the Picassos and the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With one word, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz changed the public conversation: “joy.” That word stumped and trumped former President Donald Trump’s brand of rage. He looks fit to be tied in that very long red tie. When Walz joined Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate, he thanked her for bringing back the joy in politics. He added, the one thing he will not forgive Trump’s MAGA crowd: […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the ever-evolving world of celebrity relationships, few couples have garnered as much attention as YG and Saweetie. Their on-again, off-again romance has been the subject of endless speculation, and their latest spat only adds more fuel to the fire. According to a recent report by TMZ, Los Angeles police had to intervene after someone called out of concern for a heated argument between the two on a Saturday […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the high-stakes world of hip-hop, loyalty is a currency more valuable than gold. Yet, as the YSL RICO trial unfolds, the question on everyone’s lips is whether YSL Woody—also known as Kenneth Copeland—was ever truly loyal to Young Thug. Was Woody a trusted friend who got caught up in the judicial system, or has he been playing the role of a double agent all along? As the trial […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood’s most talked-about couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, seems to be on the brink of divorce yet again. Despite rekindling their romance after nearly two decades apart and tying the knot in a storybook wedding that captivated the world, it appears that the magic is fading fast. According to sources close to the couple, Ben is reportedly terrified that Jennifer’s fast-paced, glamorous […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) On this the centennial anniversary and celebration of the coming into being of Nana James Baldwin (August 2, 1924), beloved writer and teacher of the beautiful, transformative and lie-resistant truth, we find ourselves still struggling and working our way through the awesome responsibilities of what he called the possibility of our being able “to achieve our country and change the history of the world”. This awesome task is brought […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the dazzling world of gymnastics, Simone Biles has etched her name in history with extraordinary grace and unyielding determination. At just 27 years old, she has ascended to the pinnacle of her sport, earning multiple gold medals and the unwavering admiration of millions worldwide. However, behind the gleaming medals and the infectious smile lies a story of pain, struggle, and a complicated relationship with her biological mother, Shanon […]