(ThyBlackMan.com) Electricity is not optional. It is a bill families cannot escape. Prices are climbing, and the cause is not mysterious: When politicians replace markets with mandates, consumers pay more. President Trump has been clear about this fight. He says his administration seeks “not only American energy independence but American ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The time has come to praise Donald Trump. Let’s savor the moment. The president is right to challenge the tech worker visa known as H-1B. This is a temporary visa that lets American companies hire skilled foreign workers in “specialty occupations.” The visa’s fans offer a mirror image, with ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Emotions were never just another R&B group. Formed in Chicago by the Hutchinson sisters—Sheila, Wanda, and Jeanette—they carried the gospel fire of their upbringing straight into the world of soul, funk, and disco. Their harmonies were otherworldly, blending tight church-trained vocals with the swagger of ’70s soul and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious grooves, the group produced an extensive catalog that continues to inspire and entertain across generations. Their music isn’t just a soundtrack ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Every way that someone could come to us and get help for free and see that someone is speaking with the voice of the American people and with the government, all of that is being dismantled … when people lose that, they’re losing something fundamental to the American dream, to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As the U.S. government continues its retreat from supporting the nonprofit sector, we are fortunate to have Mackenzie Scott (among other philanthropists) step up to fill some portion of the dangerous void that remains. I say “some portion” because private philanthropy cannot replace the amount of tax dollars that ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel—giants of late-night television—now find themselves facing censorship, dismissal, or forced silence when their words cross the powerful. That should alarm us all. If media figures of their stature can be muzzled, what chance do ordinary journalists or community truth-tellers have?   I know this ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) During the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, millions of people across the United States watched the events unfold in real time on live television. We saw news broadcasters provide continuous coverage showing how police officers were unable to contain the rioters who eventually breached the U.S. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The United States has the greatest economy in the world, the number one, and largest economy in the world; it is an over $20 trillion economy. China by comparison, the second largest economy, is reputed to be an $18.6 trillion size economy. Additionally, some comments stated, at the Shanghai ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) New York City was again the center of the tennis universe as the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament recently captured the attention of die-hard tennis fans and casual sports fans in late August and early September. The TV ratings were really good for the men’s singles final between Carlos ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We know that Paul was there. He must have been in a combative mood, for he should really be going about his business of evangelizing, teaching and planting churches. But there he was in the council meeting far away from his home base, and itching to get back to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people talk about Curtis Mayfield, they bring up his social consciousness, his political edge, and his ability to soundtrack Black pride in the 1960s and 70s. But to limit him to that lane is to ignore another side of his artistry: the deeply personal and romantic songs he ...