(ThyBlackMan.com) “I just aspire to pick people up. That’s my ambition.” – Sade Sade Adu has long captivated the world with her smooth voice, soulful presence, and timeless sound. Her music – defined by coolness, calm, and emotional richness—continues to resonate deeply with fans old and new. Born in Nigeria ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Now that the One Big, Beautiful Bill or as Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries called it the Big, Ugly Bill eyes are focused on next year’s 2026 midterm elections. During the run up to the vote, Congressman Jeffries took the Congress and the nation to church. He talked passionately ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s, you probably remember Ralph Tresvant as the smooth, boyish voice behind some of New Edition’s sweetest moments. But the beauty of revisiting Ralph’s solo catalog is realizing just how timeless his sound really is. He wasn’t just the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every business has a rough day. Sometimes, it’s a missed deadline. Sometimes, it’s a furious email about poor service. Client disputes happen even when you think you’ve done everything right. It can be a nightmare when they do happen. Some clients lose their bedside manner and go all out ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On the eve of our nation’s 249th birthday, a Gallup poll finds that only 58% of Americans feel “extremely” or “very” proud of their country. This is a new low in the 25 years Gallup has been asking this question, and the reasons are not hard to divine. We ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to soul music that never goes stale, The Chi-Lites are a name that deserves a spot in every vinyl crate, playlist, or midnight radio session. Hailing from Chicago, these harmony kings didn’t just ride the wave of the ‘70s soul boom — they helped shape it. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re an R&B lover — the kind who treasures real stories, powerhouse vocals, and music that hits you in your chest — then you already know Kelly Price is a name you don’t skip over. But in a world flooded with quick hits and short-lived trends, it’s easy ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This article is written from the perspective of a coach, educator, and overall sports enthusiast. Without any doubt, this writer would say that Dawn Staley is by far the best basketball coach in the world today — not only women’s basketball, but basketball in general. And yes, that also ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When we talk about the DNA of hip-hop, three words always come up: James Brown. Breakbeats. From the moment DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash first looped those funk grooves at Bronx block parties, the Godfather of Soul became something more — the Godfather of Hip-Hop’s heartbeat. It’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The forced resignation of James E. Ryan as president of the University of Virginia at the hands of the Trump administration marks a dangerous precedent for American higher education. The federal government’s ultimatum that Ryan step down as a condition for resolving a civil rights investigation into UVA’s diversity, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few voices in R&B history can match the velvet smoothness and emotional honesty of Luther Vandross. For many of us, his music isn’t just part of our playlists — it’s part of our lives. He gave us first dances at weddings, heartbreak anthems for lonely nights, and those songs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Elon Musk warned that if Republicans passed their big domestic policy bill, he would form a new “America Party” to primary those who voted for it. He doesn’t need a new party. He has his old one, the Democrats. Many Democrats have grown to intensely dislike Musk, and they ...