(ThyBlackMan.com) When you observe the over $3.8 trillion Trump tax cut and Job proposal, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Man that’s a lot of money – I mean, a lot of money.” If you are a lifelong Democrat like me, you may wonder, what are Democrats offering, as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Two years ago, the Tennessee Three (Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson) gave us their version of “Good Trouble” when they led a protest from the floor of the state legislature chamber. While the Tennessee lawmakers may have violated House chamber rules, and the drastic and radical ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Beyoncé has built a legacy not only as a global performer but as a storyteller who captures the many dimensions of love with remarkable depth and honesty. Her love songs aren’t simply melodic declarations—they’re emotional blueprints that trace the complexities of affection, intimacy, vulnerability, and healing. Whether portraying the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When dealing with God, on both the practical and spiritual levels, we have two dissimilar concepts running in our heads simultaneously. On the one hand is the concept of God’s ability, of what he is capable of doing, and on the other is the concept of what God will ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Gwen McCrae had a voice that could stop you mid-conversation and make you listen. Maybe it was the way she wrapped each note in emotion, or how she made every lyric feel lived-in—like a page torn from her own diary. When she sang about love, you didn’t just hear ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about rediscovering an artist whose music you might’ve danced to in your auntie’s living room or heard on the radio during those long summer drives. For me, Pebbles is one of those artists. She had the kind of style and presence that demanded attention—but it was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Al B. Sure! doesn’t always get the credit he deserves—but he should. With that unmistakable falsetto, slick production, and a knack for making love songs that felt personal and real, he helped shape what we now recognize as the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Angela Winbush has always felt like one of those artists you discover at just the right time—when you’re looking for truth in your music, something that doesn’t just sound good but means something. Whether you found her through a dusty vinyl record, a radio slow jam, or by scrolling ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) To understand where our nation’s health policy currently stands and where it is headed, one event enlightens our thinking: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent speech before the World Health Assembly, in which he outlined in stark detail the specific reasons why the United States ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When schools let out for summer break, usually between mid-May and mid-June, millions of students will be disengaged from learning and will experience significant learning loss. In math, they may lose as many as three months’ worth of learning, which means when they come back to school in late ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The movie “The Big Short” — dramatizing the reckless behavior in the banking and mortgage industries that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis — captures much of Wall Street’s misconduct but overlooks a central player in the collapse: the federal government, specifically through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These two ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sly Stone didn’t just create music—he built a whole universe out of rhythm, rebellion, and radical honesty. His songs shook up the airwaves, fused genres, and broke every rule while inviting everyone to the party. Funk, soul, rock, gospel—Sly stirred them all together and turned the result into something ...