Gospel

(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 […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Knight might be best remembered for her chart-topping single “Mr. Big Stuff,” but her catalog goes far beyond that one cultural touchstone. Her voice was powerful yet playful, with a New Orleans flair that blended soul, funk, and R&B into a sound that carried both sass and sincerity. Her songs often centered on themes of empowerment, relationships, and standing up for oneself, making her a trailblazer in soul […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes, life throws challenges that feel impossible to manage. Health problems or injuries can happen without warning and suddenly affect your ability to work. For many, especially within the Black community, these moments bring more than just physical pain. They carry financial and emotional weight. When steady income stops, the pressure to support family and cover daily expenses can feel overwhelming. Facing such a situation alone is tough. It […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Nikki Giovanni stands as one of the most compelling voices in American literature. Emerging in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement, Giovanni used her poetry, essays, and public appearances to merge personal truth with political urgency. As a historian might note, Giovanni’s words have long transcended their immediate cultural moment. They capture both the anguish and the aspirations of African Americans navigating systemic racism, sexism, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump’s energy policy is utterly screwed up — if you assume America’s interests, and not pleasing his fossil fuel friends, is the objective. This came to the fore when trade adviser Peter Navarro hollered at India for buying Russian oil. Navarro called the purchases “opportunistic and deeply corrosive” of efforts to isolate Russia and curb Vladimir Putin’s war machine. Oh, is Trump isolating Putin? Could fool us. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A few months before the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s official opening in September 2016, Dr. Rex M. Ellis, the museum’s founding Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs, spoke to college-aged servant-leaders who were preparing to teach in Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® summer programs. The museum was the realization of a dream that had been a very long time coming, beginning more than a century earlier […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou is reported to have famously said, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” In this world and in life, everyone shows us who they are. We all reveal ourselves every day one way or another; whether we are honorable or vile, whether we are truthful or disingenuous, productive or a slacker.  There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, there is […]