(ThyBlackMan.com) This marks the second time I’ve written in-depth about the legendary Smokey Robinson, and it’s a testament to his enduring artistry that there’s still so much more to explore. While the first article highlighted some of his most iconic and celebrated tracks, this follow-up takes a closer look at ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started hearing from readers who wanted more. “You forgot The Boss!” “What about Santa Claus Go Straight to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump’s approval declined after he announced broad tariffs not just on China but on trading partners who, in his opinion, take advantage of America with their tariffs on American goods. But how quickly those rooting for Trump’s failure forget the mood of the country during the Biden ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” There are many in the US and throughout the world who believe America is in the midst of a very dark night in a very cold and very bitter winter. A winter of discontent. The nation which ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every now and then, an artist comes along who doesn’t just play music—they breathe life back into it. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is one of those rare talents. From the first time I heard his guitar sing, I knew the blues were in good hands. Rooted deeply in the fertile ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Robert Johnson’s music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Maybe it’s the rasp in his voice, the haunted slide of his guitar, or the way his lyrics sound like confessions whispered through time. For me, discovering Johnson was like finding the roots ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When Donald Trump reentered office in 2025, he inherited a strong economy partly fueled by the possibility of lower taxes on capital, fewer overbearing regulations, energy abundance and the rise of AI. Instead of stewarding that prosperity and optimism, Trump quickly upended it through a reckless love affair with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m not Catholic, but the pope’s death hit hard, compared to a living president. Pope Francis, a champion for peace and the poor who crossed borders in his inclusion, showed how it’s done, winning hearts all over the world. Donald Trump showed up at the Vatican funeral wearing a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Skilled trades are essential to the backbone of any thriving economy. These professions are not only responsible for maintaining infrastructure but also contribute significantly to job creation, economic stability, and innovation. Within the context of African-American communities, skilled trades offer a pathway to prosperity, empowerment, and financial independence, bridging ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few figures in American music loom as large as Muddy Waters. A transformative force in the evolution of modern blues, Waters bridged the acoustic traditions of the Mississippi Delta with the amplified energy of post-war Chicago. His work helped shape what we now recognize as Chicago blues—gritty, electric, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is the secretary of defense sharing battle plans with his third wife, a former Fox News producer, on Signal. His top aides have all quit or been fired. The department is leaking like a sieve about its leader. Disarray, they say. He was stunningly unqualified for the job in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is only right, good and reflective of the high homage we owe and offer her, that in this Black History Month II – Women Focus, we raise and praise the name, work and achievement of Nana Dr. Betty Shabazz. Moreover, this coming May will mark not only the ...