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(ThyBlackMan.com)  It is rare for a sitting U.S. president to step aside and not run for reelection. The magnitude of this type of decision cannot be easy for any individual to make, especially when faced with heavy personal and political consequences. Lyndon Johnson made the tough decision in 1968, and Joe Biden did the same in 2024. Both leaders were seasoned elder statesmen during their time in the U.S. Senate. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Biden can help his VP save Democracy, by doing something he said he always does and that is, he “Tells America the Truth.” President Joe Biden used the words, Honesty, Justice, and the Truth in his address to Americans, and especially to American voters, from the oval office, on 7/24/2024. He said, “When you elected me to this office, I promised to always level with you, to tell you the Truth.” There […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In her 2019 memoir, Kamala Harris wrote, “My mother understood very well that she was raising two black daughters. She knew her adopted homeland would see Maya and me as black girls, and she was determined to make sure we would grow into confident, proud black women.” As she did, when she dismissed Donald Trump’s unbelievable attack on her Blackness as the “same old show,” of “divisiveness and disrespect.” […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently saw a news clip which took place in a Black barbershop. A white reporter was asking Black men in the barbershop what they thought of Vice President Kamala Harris. He went on to ask the men if they had any concerns about her being Black enough. The white reporter, similar to convicted felon and renown misogynist Donald J. Trump, encouraged the Black men to say that Vice […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a breathtaking finish at the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles emerged victorious as the world’s fastest man, claiming the gold medal in the 100 meters sprint. With a time of 9.79 seconds, Lyles crossed the finish line in a dramatic photo finish, edging out Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley. The moment of triumph was not only a personal achievement for Lyles but also a significant milestone for American sprinting, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In late June 2024, a campaign spokesperson issued this statement, “None of these groups or individuals speak for President Trump or his campaign… Policy recommendations from external allies are just that – recommendations.” The Trump camp issued that statement to quell the sudden burst of media and public furor over the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. The project was a big, full blown, radical rightist nine hundred plus page blueprint […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Crucifixion was not the only way in which one was put to death during Jesus‘ day. In fact, crucifixion was probably the least likely method a person was put to death in Jesus’ day. The Romans reserved this punishment only for slaves or for freemen who had committed the most heinous crimes, at first. This cruel form of death was regarded as too barbaric for the average citizen. As […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has predestined for us. Whether we […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When a large meeting of Black women voters made headlines this week, to many people it was another reminder of the major role Black women and all women have always played in creating transforming change. Women at the forefront, acting as the catalyst for progress when it needs to happen, make the front pages and the history books – though not in the numbers women’s contributions deserve. Though some […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, unexpected collaborations and surprising friendships often steal the spotlight. Recently, the internet was abuzz with excitement as photos surfaced of the rising star SexyyRed and the acclaimed artist Chance The Rapper together. The images sparked a flurry of speculation, with fans and critics alike pondering the potential for a musical collaboration and even hinting at a possible romantic connection. Let’s dive […]