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(ThyBlackMan.com) When I served as Treasurer of Ohio, helping to keep the state books balanced, the question of whether states should ever hire outside lawyers came up often and comparatively little attention was paid to who was being hired and whether state contracts truly protected the state and aligned with their values. That has long needed to change. Given new data that has come to light about the donations being […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” It is anything but. It asks the schools who received Wednesday’s letter to give up their academic freedom and adopt the right-wing partisan platform on education in exchange for preferred access to federal funding. Of course, the document points out (as it must) that “institutions of higher education are free to develop models and values other than those” in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Manhattans defined what it means to blend heart and harmony into pure soul. From Jersey City to stages around the world, they transformed emotion into sound — crafting songs where smooth vocals, orchestral arrangements, and slow-burning grooves met poetic storytelling. Led by Gerald Alston, their blend of silky leads and rich background harmonies became a blueprint for romantic R&B. Every track they recorded felt like a performance of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Choosing the right eye clinic for vision correction can feel overwhelming, especially in a city like London where numerous options compete for your attention. The decision you make will directly impact not only your eyesight but also your comfort, recovery, and long-term satisfaction with the results. Whether you’re considering laser eye surgery, lens replacement surgery, or cataract surgery, selecting the right clinic is crucial for achieving the best possible […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It is a serious charge to call someone a fool. When you or I call someone a fool, it is unlikely that we are referring to an objective analysis, like the person having a psychiatric disorder or subnormal intelligence, and therefore likely to be under special supervision. No, when we call someone a fool, it is usually a subjective opinion, someone with whom we may disagree, and may even […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Interim University of Southern California President Beong-Soo Kim was matter of fact when he made clear that USC would continue its policy of legacy admissions. Kim said that “It seemed perverse to us that, in considering two equally qualified applicants, that we couldn’t consider that one of them had a relative who had attended USC and really, really wanted to come here as their first choice.” Soo Kim didn’t […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Everywhere I go lately, people whisper the same question: are we sliding into another blacklist era? They point to what happened to Stephen Colbert. They point to what happened to Jimmy Kimmel. They point to other entertainers whose shows, jokes, or politics suddenly seemed to cost them work. The fear is real. The memory of Hollywood’s first blacklist — when actors, writers, and directors were cast out of their […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The legalization of sports betting has rapidly expanded across the United States since 2018, reshaping the entertainment and gambling industries. Among the states that have embraced this change is Arkansas, where regulated wagering has quickly gained popularity. Today, sports betting in Arkansas is not only a thriving form of entertainment but also a growing contributor to the state’s economy. The Legalization of Sports Betting in Arkansas Arkansas voters approved […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The concept of time is an artificial construct invented by humans to help us understand the processes of living by providing reference points using such notions as the past, present and future. Humans have marked time differently over the millennia. Some used the moon, others the sun while others invented calendars to mark the passing of days months and years. But in the end, time is merely a man-made […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few groups in soul music history embodied the essence of smooth, romantic balladry the way The Stylistics did. Emerging in the early 1970s, the Philadelphia-bred vocal harmony group brought together soaring falsettos, lush orchestral arrangements, and lyrics that perfectly captured matters of the heart. Guided by the production brilliance of Thom Bell early on, The Stylistics cemented their reputation as masters of tender storytelling. What makes their catalog endure […]