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(ThyBlackMan.com) In the days following President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, the preparations for Black History Month felt especially joyful. That was a moment when the entire nation could see Black history and American history being written at the same time. The record-breaking sea of nearly two million multicolored faces of all ages and from every nook and cranny of America cheering together on the National Mall during the inauguration ceremony […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Josh Allen fell to the Buffalo Bills with the seventh pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, he was far from a sure thing. He wasn’t the first pick, nor did he even crack the top five. Allen was considered a raw but immensely talented quarterback coming out of the University of Wyoming. Scouts and analysts had concerns about his accuracy and his ability to dominate against higher-level competition. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The taxing power in the federal government resides in the Congress. The Constitution states that Congress has the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts” of the federal government. Indeed, in order to emphasize the location of this power in the Congress, the Constitution also requires that all legislation “for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.” So, if only […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) We all have things we must do, people we must see, chores we must attend to; time never seems to be on our side. We have children and careers to take care of, plans to make, projects to undertake-many other things to do; there just does not seem like there is time for anything else. However, amidst all these haste and confusion, our Lord interjects through Paul in 1 […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sonia Sanchez is one of the most powerful voices in American poetry, a literary giant whose work spans decades of activism, love, and cultural identity. As a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement, Sanchez has infused her poetry with rhythmic intensity, jazz-like improvisation, and searing social commentary. Her verses explore themes of Black womanhood, history, love, and resistance, making her an essential read for poetry lovers who seek […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have defined the blues as profoundly as B.B. King. His soulful voice, lyrical storytelling, and, of course, the wailing, emotive guitar licks of his beloved Gibson ES-355, affectionately named “Lucille,” have made him an immortal figure in the world of blues. King was not just a musician; he was a bridge between generations, a mentor to rock legends, and a shining beacon of Black musical excellence. His […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is constant discussion in women’s circles about protecting peace and working on self. This focus on health and peace seemed to be doubled down on given the social and political climate. Black women are not alone in the need for health and peace this year and going forward. Black men deserve to center their peace and their health…they also deserve to have those things values in their life. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Jimmy Butler saga has finally reached its conclusion in Miami. The six-time All-Star and one of the most intense competitors in the NBA is now a member of the Golden State Warriors, officially bringing an end to his tenure with the Heat. The three-time NBA champions have reportedly agreed to send Butler to the Bay Area in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With the 2024 reelection of Donald J. Trump the ideological and political pendulums are swinging the other way, going from radical leftist ideation to a “populous” right wing world view. People were stressed out due to the COVID Psyop which included constant fearmongering, awfulizing and exaggerating the threat of ill health and death for a so-called virus that was only lethal to elderly folks with compromised immune systems and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The issue of abortion had a long-complicated history both before and after the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, making abortion legal nationwide. It is a historical story worth understanding, considering the chaos we see in our nation today. Abortion is particularly complicated in that it has evolved to become a defining political issue impacting elections on the state and federal levels. The Catholic Church has always maintained a strong and unwavering […]