Gospel

(ThyBlackMan.com) I reckon that my take on the Democrat/NGO manipulation of USAID and extortion of taxpayer loot is not singular. Likewise, showboating to defend said manipulation and extortion is a symptom more profound than the antics displayed since the inception of DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency. I was once told that Winston Churchill said; “Those who never change their minds, never change anything.” I do not know if he did […]

(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) The icy waters of the Potomac River claimed the lives of 67 people who died after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter just a few yards from Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fire Chief John Donnelly mobilized search and rescue assets from the District, Maryland and Virginia. They worked all night, looking for crash victims to rescue. But the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Mary J. Blige isn’t just the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul—she’s an institution in R&B music. Her career, spanning over three decades, has given fans timeless classics that speak to love, heartbreak, triumph, and self-empowerment. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her catalog in 2025, these ten essential songs showcase why Mary J. Blige remains an artist that every music lover should have on their playlist. 1. Real […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) On January 29th, President Trump signed an executive order that could spark a sea change in American education. Hopefully, this is an early sign of our culture moving past the progressive onslaught in K-12 education of the past four years and returning to the classical features of the liberal arts tradition under which America’s founding fathers were educated. The defining characteristics of American education should not be dictated by a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been bubbling for years, but things took a dramatic turn when Kendrick performed his Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us” during the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The performance, a clear shot at the Toronto rapper, was one of the most talked-about moments of the night, leaving fans wondering if Drizzy would respond. Well, he did. Drake appears to address Kendrick, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted. Freedom and justice must be struggled for by the oppressed of all lands and races, and the struggle must be continuous, for freedom is never a final fact, but a continuing evolving process to higher and higher levels of human, social, economic, political and religious relationships.” –A. Philip Randolph Every February, the Association for the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kendrick Lamar has proven time and again that his music is more than just art—it’s a cultural movement. With his deep lyrical prowess, cinematic storytelling, and ability to translate complex themes into gripping anthems, he’s now lending his talents to the Marvel Cinematic Universe once again. According to none other than Anthony Mackie, Lamar is set to contribute an original track to Captain America: Brave New World, which is […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I can’t remember when I met Dr. Olivia Hooker, a Tulsa Massacre survivor, the first African American woman to serve in the Coast Guard (she wanted to serve as a Navy WAVE – or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services – but they weren’t accepting African Americans).  I remember aspects of our first meeting vividly.  We were both slated to speak at Syracuse University and a mutual friend introduced us […]