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(ThyBlackMan.com) Incompetence is bad enough on its own; however, when married to arrogance, the pair seems predestined to give birth to unmitigated disaster. That is precisely what happened when National Security Adviser Mike Waltz haphazardly included the editor of “The Atlantic” magazine, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a sensitive discussion of military operations on Signal. (Signal is a secure-enough-for-civilians-but-not-the-government messaging app.) As we all now know, several high-ranking members of the Trump […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) At one time, there were such wonderful things about which I could write. It was always a pleasure to share good news. Unfortunately, since this current group of MAGA people have come into office, we are on a roller coaster down! We never know what the news will be—but we can count on the news being negative, mostly racist.  We can count on it being about another negative for large […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we think of Maya Angelou, it’s often the iconic pieces that come to mind—“Still I Rise,” “Phenomenal Woman,” or “Caged Bird.” These powerful works have become poetic anthems, etched into our cultural consciousness. But the beauty of Angelou’s voice doesn’t end with the famous lines. In fact, some of her most poignant and profound poems live quietly in the background—less quoted, less taught, but just as deeply moving. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways Understanding how investments can support charitable causes can inspire more strategic giving. Aligning financial goals with philanthropic intentions is a growing trend that benefits investors and society. Table of Contents Introduction to Investment for Social Good The Increasing Trend of Impact Investing How Strategic Investments Benefit Charities The Role of Donor-Advised Funds Real-Life Examples of Investment-Driven Charity Creating a Successful Investment Strategy for Charitable Impact Challenges and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a heartbreaking twist to the death of beloved Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, authorities have made a stunning arrest. On April 1st, the Atlanta Police Department announced that Demetria Spence, 31, has been arrested and charged with transmitting a false public alarm—a charge now at the center of the controversy surrounding Scooter’s tragic end. Just a day after the public heard the harrowing 911 call that led to the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s just something about Jeffrey Osborne’s voice that sticks with you long after the song ends. Maybe it’s the warmth, maybe it’s the sincerity—or maybe it’s how effortlessly he makes you feel like the lyrics were written just for you. Whether you first heard him belting out ballads with L.T.D. or fell in love with his solo grooves in the ’80s, Osborne is one of those rare artists who […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me be real with you—Anita Baker’s voice has always felt like home to me. There’s just something about the way she sings that instantly calms your spirit, like she’s been through everything you’re feeling and found the right words when you couldn’t. We all know her classics—those legendary hits that shaped our idea of what love sounds like. But I’ll be honest, it’s the lesser-known songs that really […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first discovered Edwin Hawkins, I didn’t just hear gospel music — I felt it. His songs didn’t just stay in the church pews; they followed you home, filled your living room, and somehow made everything feel a little more hopeful. Hawkins was more than just a gospel artist — he was a bridge between the sacred and the everyday, someone who could make a hymn feel like […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s not what DOGE is doing; it’s how DOGE is doing it. That’s been the Beltway take on the dream child of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency. Or, “the so-called Department of Government Efficiency,” as The New York Times put it. That’s probably why Musk and DOGE lieutenants sat down for an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Thursday — to pitch their […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) You are either against President Trump or you are for him. In the same vein, you are either for authoritarians running the federal government, or you are against it. You cannot be both. Unfortunately, most institutions are proving to be weak in the face of authoritarianism. The Republican Party with their long history of promoting patriotism, family values and national security was the first institution to accept authoritarianism by anointing […]