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(ThyBlackMan.com) Believing they have a good campaign issue for 2026, Trump and Republican Congressional candidates will go into overdrive talking about violence and crime, in particular, if not exclusively, violence and crime in urban centers. So, let’s talk about violence and crime. An eight-year-old and ten-year while sitting in a church pew in the act of worship were savagely and ruthlessly murdered. Just another day in the USA. It is […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) For years I have been among a large segment of Americans who criticize people who “vote against their own interests.” The people to whom we refer exist at or near the bottom of the socioeconomic scale. They typically have low wages and little or no accumulated wealth. They include those who are the working poor, as well as members of the lower middle class. They often work two or […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Quitting smoking in 2025 requires more than willpower. It demands an accessible, less harmful alternative that replicates the nicotine delivery of cigarettes. Pod vape kits do this effectively. According to a 2024 clinical trial by the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, adult smokers who switched to closed-system pod vapes were 67% more likely to quit smoking compared to those using nicotine patches or gums. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) While college football is back for 2025, there was a big showcase for as HBCU football began its regular season as the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Southern Jaguars in the season-opening MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta. The game got national attention as it was broadcasted on ABC and along with the football action, the broadcast also featured the NC Central and Southern bands battle at halftime. This […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As a member of the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ); this writer is familiar with how “smiling faces” are selling harmful narratives, cosigning systemic oppression, and undermining Black unity for political gain. We think of betrayals as coming from outside—the policies, the systems, the long list of things stacked against us. But what if it’s the Black people we turn to, to tell us what’s wrong that are […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) You push your body to the limit as an athlete. You need recovery, focus, and stamina. You cannot always depend on food during travel or training.  Therefore, you should keep smart choices close. You can rely on supplements for athletes that fuel strength and protect health. Which Protein Sources Support Muscle Recovery Fast? You should always pack protein powder. You can prepare a shake right after training. You speed […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Young Thug can’t seem to escape the headlines, even after regaining his freedom. While the Atlanta rapper is out and moving around these days, his past has followed him like a shadow. Every day, another old jail call surfaces, and instead of painting him as the misunderstood genius he wants the world to see, these tapes are revealing a side of him that many fans are calling bitter, messy, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When President Donald Trump announced in August that the federal government took an equity stake in Intel, he bragged that taxpayers had “paid zero” for part of a company now “worth $11 billion.” In reality, taxpayers paid plenty: $8.9 billion in subsidies with potentially more to come. The government simply dressed up the giveaway as an investment, which some leaders see as only the beginning. If you’re not deafened […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It started quietly enough. MAGA Republicans put lunatic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. He’s forced top scientists to leave and slashed research in cancer, autoimmune diseases and other health threats. Thanks to him, getting the updated COVID vaccine is harder for many and confusing for everyone. In response, Democratic-run states now talk of setting up their own “agency” to bypass […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to bridging generations of R&B, New Edition stands as one of the most influential groups in music history. Their songs defined the sound of the 1980s and helped shape the blueprint for boy bands and modern R&B groups alike. What makes their catalog so rewarding to revisit is how timeless much of it feels: grooves that still inspire movement, ballads that still evoke emotion, and lyrics […]