(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s amazing how men who prided themselves on strength and toughness will submit to a gangster. In 2022, after Russian tanks rolled across an international border into Ukraine and missiles pierced the quiet of cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earned worldwide acclaim for his courage ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) George Clinton is a mastermind of funk, an architect of psychedelic grooves, and an innovator whose influence stretches far beyond his Parliament-Funkadelic legacy. Since the late 1960s, Clinton has continuously reshaped the boundaries of funk, soul, and even hip-hop, leaving a musical footprint that still inspires artists today. His ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump and much of the GOP’s growing fixation on diversity, equity and inclusion programs — often referred to as DEI — has become a flashpoint in the nation’s politics that threatens to derail the essential project of becoming a more just and inclusive multiracial democracy. On his first ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the 47th President who, on March 4, embarked on a tariff war with our neighbors and closest allies, Mexico and Canada. But I can emphatically say that the 475 President’s actions will hurt American ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in the history of music have managed to combine soul, funk, R&B, and pop with the effortless brilliance of Chaka Khan. Known as the “Queen of Funk,” her career has spanned over five decades, beginning in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Though Bill Withers passed away in 2020, his music remains as powerful and relevant as ever. With his warm, rich voice and poignant songwriting, he captured human emotions in a way that still resonates with listeners today. Even though he stepped away from the music industry decades before his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The music world mourns the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins, the founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, who shaped the sound of 1990s R&B with his distinctive guitar work and soulful production. At 64, his influence stretched beyond his own group, as he played a role in nurturing Destiny’s Child ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Wynton Marsalis is a name that carries weight in both jazz and classical music. A gifted trumpeter, composer, and educator, he has spent decades championing the art of jazz while pushing its boundaries. Whether he’s delivering fiery solos, leading the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, or teaching young musicians ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing disco royalty, one name stands above the rest: Donna Summer. Dubbed the Queen of Disco, Summer revolutionized music in the late ’70s and beyond with her sultry vocals, hypnotic beats, and groundbreaking productions. Though she dominated the disco era, her influence extends well beyond those shimmering dance ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (**1/2) It’s real. It happened. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time has consequences. This is what went down. One night in Southern California, Long Ma (Hiep Tran Nghia), an elderly Vietnamese/American cab driver, is working a late-night shift and he picks up three passengers. They turn ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Democrat strategist James Carville advises his party to simply wait for President Donald Trump to fail: “I’m telling the Democrats, just sit there, play possum. Let them go, let them go, let them go. Poll numbers have declined, and the collapse is already underway. … Just let the ball ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The realities of our nation are harsh, but I truly hope young people, particularly those of color, are now watching and taking note. I understand the unfortunate realities we face. Despite the historic importance of the past presidential election, the reality of apathy is very real and dangerous. We have ...