(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, etched into our cultural consciousness. But the beauty of Angelou’s voice doesn’t end with the famous lines. In fact, some ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s just something about Jeffrey Osborne’s voice that sticks with you long after the song ends. Maybe it’s the warmth, maybe it’s the sincerity—or maybe it’s how effortlessly he makes you feel like the lyrics were written just for you. Whether you first heard him belting out ballads with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me be real with you—Anita Baker’s voice has always felt like home to me. There’s just something about the way she sings that instantly calms your spirit, like she’s been through everything you’re feeling and found the right words when you couldn’t. We all know her classics—those legendary ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first discovered Edwin Hawkins, I didn’t just hear gospel music — I felt it. His songs didn’t just stay in the church pews; they followed you home, filled your living room, and somehow made everything feel a little more hopeful. Hawkins was more than just a gospel ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You are either against President Trump or you are for him. In the same vein, you are either for authoritarians running the federal government, or you are against it. You cannot be both. Unfortunately, most institutions are proving to be weak in the face of authoritarianism. The Republican Party with ...
(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 ...