One way or another, you've probably noticed that it's Valentine's Day. Maybe you received a bouquet of roses; maybe you spent the day grumbling about another Hallmark Holiday. No matter what your ...

(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, ...

If you thought last year was a shitty way to start the decade, I have some good news. Back in the early Middle Ages, when mathematics’ most important issue was calculating the precise date on which to ...

Sometimes real life is too good to be true. Weeks before Halloween, a clown attack is sweeping the country, causing people from all walks of life to weigh in on the origins of those grease-painted ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher and poet once said: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” The quote is an exact reflection of Emerson’s ...

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A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

Hi, everyone, it’s me, your friendly neighborhood Navy veteran. If you’re reading this, you made it to 2020. Congratulations. Give yourself a big hug from me, and give me one if you see me walking ...