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(ThyBlackMan.com) Some headlines are just too stupid to pass by. Yes, this is the Trump era, and Trump being Trump and all that. But even so, there should be some things a president doesn’t say — or do. This is one. “Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was,'” The New York Times screamed this morning. Yes, he really said that. In a post on social media […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Breaking Free Without Breaking Down When most people think about getting out of debt, they imagine cutting everything fun out of their lives. No coffee runs, no dining out, no vacations, no new clothes. Basically, living like a hermit until every debt is paid off. That kind of approach may sound responsible, but let’s be honest, it feels miserable. And when something feels miserable, it is a lot harder […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Langston Hughes remains one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. As a central voice of the Harlem Renaissance, he used poetry, essays, and plays to illuminate the realities of Black life in America while affirming the dignity and resilience of his community. Beyond his artistry, Hughes left behind a body of work that continues to serve as both historical record and moral compass. His words, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) You’ve seen the video. Big-rig driver Harjinder Singh tries to make an illegal U-turn on a Florida turnpike. The semi-truck jackknifed and blocked all lanes of traffic. Those in the minivan destroyed in the Aug. 12 crash never had a chance. The collision killed the driver and two passengers. The question on everyone’s mind: How did Singh get a commercial driver’s license? The Indian citizen reportedly crossed the U.S. border […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Toni Morrison was more than a novelist; she was a cultural force whose words reshaped the way America talks about race, identity, and humanity. As the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s legacy extends beyond the page into classrooms, movements, and everyday lives. Her novels carry the weight of history, but her interviews, essays, and speeches distilled that same brilliance into sharp, memorable […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) At this point in his second term, President Donald Trump has higher approval ratings than Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama in their second terms. According to the Real Clear Politics average of presidential approval polls, Trump, on Aug. 13, 2025, had a rating of 45.8%. G.W. Bush on Aug. 13, 2005, registered a 43.2% rating. Obama, on Aug. 13, 2013, stood at 43.8%. For Trump, this approval rating […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “None of us is born to hate; intolerance is taught and can be untaught.” In March 2015, then-House Speaker John Boehner sent a formal letter to the Vatican, inviting Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress. With his acceptance, the pope’s U.S. visit in September 2015 marked the first time a reigning pontiff had ever spoken before the nation’s highest legislative […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) My regular readers know I love old words, mostly words that were used frequently in daily dialogue between the years 1820 to 1920. This came about from reading novels of that period and watching motion pictures referencing said times. I cannot place my finger on it, but the character lodged and stationed in words like Flapdoodle (nonsense), Hornswoggle (to swindle or trick), and Lickspittle (suck-up, azz-kisser, or fckboy), just thrills me, equally as describing […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as one of the most talked-about natural wellness products in the world. Derived from the hemp plant, CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that has become very popular for its potential therapeutic benefits. As more people seek natural alternatives to support health and wellness, CBD consumption trends continue to evolve, reflecting changing consumer needs, scientific discoveries, and product innovations. The Rise of CBD […]