(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have had a more significant influence on both funk and soul music than Larry Graham. As the pioneering bassist of Sly and the Family Stone and the dynamic frontman of Graham Central Station, Graham didn’t just play music—he redefined how the bass guitar could drive a song. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Future historians may one day uncover and reveal the truth of recent days. In particular, two events which have captured media and public attention. The first event recently unfolded in Los Angeles, California. Thousands took to the street over several days to protest what they considered inhumane, unwarranted, criminal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to pure, effortless falsetto and emotional storytelling, few voices in R&B stand out like El DeBarge’s. Whether leading the family group DeBarge or stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, El had a way of making you feel every lyric. His songs weren’t just about ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump’s tough stance on trade has been a win for American workers. He has protected jobs, revived key industries, and taken on countries like China that have long abused and exploited our markets. His leadership exposed the weakness of past trade deals and brought accountability back to the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of $459,826 and an accompanying 30-year mortgage rate of about 6.5 percent, it’s no surprise that both families ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Charlie Parker didn’t just play jazz—he flipped it inside out and painted it with fire. Known as “Bird,” he soared through the bebop revolution with lightning-fast lines, harmonic daring, and soul-stirring emotion. His alto sax wasn’t just an instrument—it was a voice that cried, laughed, and preached the blues ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t know what people in other countries think about the “Make America Great Again” slogan. What I am certain, however, is that the dealmaker in chief has made it look anything but great. In fact, he has made the US look irresponsible, look untrustworthy, impotent and feckless. He ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) David was the greatest of Israelite kings, a man after God’s own heart. Despite his shortcomings, he was the most impressive king and came to be used years later by the Israelites as the standard measure for good leadership. One wonders how he came to be this way. In 2Samuel ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the roots of blues music—the raw honesty, the pain wrapped in poetry, the joy carved out of hardship—I think of Ma Rainey. Her voice was more than a sound; it was a declaration. Long before it was fashionable or even safe, Ma Rainey was singing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Life presents complexities from birth for all individuals, irrespective of their race, gender, ethnicity, social status, or economic background. It is uncommon for individuals to fully acknowledge the exceptional development that male children experience as they navigate the various rigorous challenges associated with their transition from boys to men. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It took no time for it to go viral. The “it” was a street shot video that catches a handful of Latino anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles purportedly shouting the N word and other border line racist slurs at a Black LAPD officer at one demonstration. Within a matter ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Etta James that goes beyond voice. It’s spirit. It’s soul. It’s truth wrapped in melody. While most folks immediately think of “At Last” when her name comes up, real music lovers know that Etta’s catalog runs deep—deeper than many ever take the time to explore. This ...