(ThyBlackMan.com) Before Sam Cooke became a household name with hits like You Send Me and A Change Is Gonna Come, he was simply a young man with a velvet voice, raised on gospel, rooted in faith, and full of promise. This is the third time I’ve sat down to write ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The media both on the right and the left as well as those in between seem obsessed with Donald J. Trump. Both have needs. The media has the need for news stories and Trump abundantly provides them with news. Otherwise, the media would actually have to go out and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are certain voices in gospel music that don’t just sing to you—they sing through you. For me, Fred Hammond is one of those voices. His music has been a constant companion during some of my highest highs and lowest lows. Whether I was seeking comfort during a storm, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever been in a place where your soul needed lifting—where the chaos of life pushed you to your knees and all you could do was whisper a prayer—then chances are, a Donnie McClurkin song has ministered to you. His voice isn’t just powerful; it’s healing. His lyrics ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Much has been written about the Trump team’s assault on civil society, universities, public health, the judiciary and our global alliances, and rightly so — but there is one danger that deserves more attention because our ability to thwart this attempted revolution, this upending of our constitutional system, depends ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We know President Donald Trump cannot deport 11-12 million or more economic immigrants, in four years. It will even be challenging for him to deport the reputed 1-2 million or more economic immigrants, that came across the border illegally, during Biden’s term in office. So, what is the genuine answer ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Michelle Obama’s words that sticks with you. They’re not just quotes to repost on social media—they’re lessons, reminders, and sometimes, lifelines. Whether you’ve seen her speak live, watched her interviews, or devoured every page of Becoming, you know she speaks from a place of lived experience ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Chris Brown. Say what you want about him—but when it comes to talent, the man’s catalog runs deep. Over the years, I’ve found myself revisiting his songs more times than I care to admit. Whether it’s the club-ready hits that get stuck in your head for days or the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Marvin Sapp’s music that hits different when life gets real. Whether you’re going through it, coming out of it, or just trying to hold on to faith in the middle of the mess, his songs feel like they were written just for you. They’re more than ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever heard a Charlie Wilson song—really heard it—then you already know there’s something special about the way his voice hits your soul. It’s not just about the notes he sings, but the life and love packed into every word. From his funk-filled days with The Gap Band ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the main reasons that sports fans watch professional sports are to see the world’s best athletes compete and do athletic feats the average person can’t do at the highest level. There is no doubt that NFL wide receivers and NBA guards are among the most well-conditioned athletes ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me tell you—Jennifer Hudson is one of those artists you don’t just listen to; you feel her. Whether she’s delivering a heart-wrenching ballad or flexing on an uptempo R&B groove, her voice is the kind that stops you in your tracks. From the moment she burst onto the ...