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(ThyBlackMan.com) I lied to my son. As if the election result cementing Donald Trump as our next President again wasn’t enough of a punch to the face, a conversation with my 11-year son on Wednesday was the gut punch that dropped me to the canvas. After returning home from school, flabbergasted as to how the country could elect a man like Trump President for a second time, my son asked me, “Do […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Shaun King has become a household name in social justice activism, particularly in the realm of Black Lives Matter and advocacy against police violence. With a significant following on social media, he’s known for amplifying cases of racial injustice, directing attention to stories often overlooked by mainstream media, and demanding justice on behalf of families affected by police brutality. His career in activism has had a profound impact, driving […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of celebrity romances, few stories capture the public’s imagination quite like the love story—and heartbreak—of Chris Brown and Rihanna. Though their relationship ended many years ago, rumors, hints, and a flurry of social media activity have kept fans intrigued. The latest twist? Chris Brown’s recent actions that some are calling “love bombing” have reignited speculation about whether the pair could ever rekindle their romance. But with […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As the man known to millions as Diddy, Puff Daddy, or simply Sean “Diddy” Combs, celebrates his 55th birthday, his surroundings are anything but luxurious. Instead of the opulent suites and red-carpet events he’s accustomed to, Diddy is now marking his milestone birthday from the confines of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The star, once seen as hip-hop royalty and a mogul who seemed untouchable, now finds himself […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a year that has been full of tragedy, 2024 has hit the college basketball community hard after the surprising loss of South Florida men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. He passed away on October 24, 2024 after undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he died due to complications that arose, according to the University of South Florida. Abdur-Rahim was only 43 years old and leaves […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) This article is about the history behind the wise men which came to give gifts to Yeshua (Jesus) when He was fifteen months old. Mathew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I was on a Black Women’s organizing call the other week, when one of the leaders challenged each of us to reach out to ten people to encourage them to vote.  I don’t know a soul in my close circle who does not vote, and I don’t seek out folk who proudly say they are not voters.  I do collide with a few from time to time, like when […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) They say politics makes for strange bedfellows meaning the quest for power often unites the most disparate and unlikely individuals and groups as allies in their quest for power. Total opposites, antagonists and others find themselves linked in pursuit of their goals for power. We are seeing this play out in the 2024 presidential selection process. Donald Trump is heir to the new Republican Party I say new party […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently, two of the nation’s most venerable and well-respected newspapers, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, decided not to endorse a candidate in this year’s presidential election. Those decisions have been largely met with derision and disappointment, primarily because the assumption is that the papers’ owners are concerned about retaliation from Donald Trump should he prevail next week.   This turn of events is surprising given the […]