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(ThyBlackMan.com) President Ronald Reagan is known for strictly adhering to his dictum, “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” Notably, Reagan credited this so-called “11th Commandment”, which he began promoting during his first California gubernatorial run, to Gaylord Parkinson. (At the time, Parkinson was California’s Republican Chairman.) Reagan believed that criticizing other Republicans gave Democrats an opening through which they could exploit intraparty policy differences, and even personal animosities, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Consumers love a sale. We love the little red tag, the “limited time only,” the breathless “50% OFF!” that promises we’re getting over on somebody. At this time of year, the sales signs practically scream at us, and we rush to stores convinced we’ve won a battle against high prices. But here’s the truth retailers hope you never pause long enough to consider: If a store can slash a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “When I left home to run for Congress, I had to know why I was doing that. My why was one in five children in America lives in poverty, goes to sleep hungry at night. That was my why.” – Nancy Pelosi If the measure of public service is how deeply one fights for the most vulnerable among us, then Nancy Patricia Pelosi stands among the most consequential leaders of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Since President Richard Nixon declared a “War on Drugs” in 1971, federal, state and local governments have spent an estimated $1 trillion fighting it — and losing. Donald Trump now seems fully engaged in that futile conflict, adding his own twisted brand of violence. It’s not enough to bomb boats “suspected” of ferrying drugs to the United States. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military, after the initial […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Every elected official is required to take an oath of office. The sworn oath publicly binds them to the Constitution, laws, and to the people they were elected to represent. Taking an oath is an act of accountability and a moral commitment that is not optional. It is a statement that should always be a reminder to the official that their power in office is a privilege with limits and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com)  When people, that do not have faith, wrestle with the concept of God, they usually convince themselves that they are doing okay, that is, until they stumble over an immovable object in their path; Jesus Christ. Until Jesus came, people could talk about God in purely abstract terms, as did philosophers, as did the scientist, as did even ancient, classical theologians. God was for many a force, a presence, an […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s no mystery why Zohran Mamdani wanted to get along with Donald Trump. The president threatened New York City with funding cuts, deployment of federal forces and other unpleasantries if its voters elected the self-described democratic socialist as mayor. But why after calling Mamdani all kinds of names, even warning of his possible arrest, did Trump later smother the mayor-elect with flamboyant affection? An explanation: The MAGA show is […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Morgan Freeman remains one of the most respected voices in American culture, not only because of his iconic presence but because of the clarity and honesty in his reflections on race, ambition, responsibility, and identity. He has lived through multiple eras of American change, and his perspective is shaped by real experience rather than theory or political trends. His stature as one of the greatest actors of all time […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Lindsey Burke is not a household name, but many Americans will one day feel the painful depth of her work. Burke, who currently serves on the Board of Visitors for George Mason University, was previously Director of the Center for Education at The Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation is the influential conservative think tank that published Project 2025. In her 17 years at the Heritage Foundation, Burke oversaw research […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The death of Jimmy Cliff has sent a wave of sadness through the global music community. The loss of this legendary artist feels personal to millions who grew up with his voice of resilience, hope, and spiritual uplift. Cliff was not only a pioneer of reggae. He was a storyteller who carried the pain and pride of Jamaica to every corner of the world. His songs helped define eras, […]