(ThyBlackMan.com) Brandy Norwood has long been called “The Vocal Bible,” a nickname she has rightfully earned through her unmatched vocal control, layered harmonies, and emotional intelligence as a singer. From her teenage years in the mid-1990s to her mature recordings in the 2010s and beyond, Brandy has been one of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before I begin, I want to explain why I write as I do. The reason is multifaceted. First, I write how I speak and think – WYSIWYG – what you see is what you get. Just ask my students. Second, I have a ton of unique experiences that I should ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The ordinary dictionary at times describes a word with so many derivatives that it is difficult to apply the exact and definitive meaning to the word if you are reading the script. Nuance comes to mind here. When a word is used it is often the case that you, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our country is at a major crossroads. Therefore, we sometimes must wonder if most people, regardless of race, gender, age, economic class, or political persuasion, are fully aware of how our nation is changing before our eyes. On one front, we have the current Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais, which threatens to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Every day we wake up, we fight battles nobody sees. Be kind. Be accountable. Be human.” – Ryan Clark. America has a long history of overpolicing Black men, scapegoating them as criminals without due process. The tragic death of rising LSU football star Kyren Lacy is no different. Not only was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For Africans/Black people in the U.S., it is important to understand the links between our oppression in the U.S. and the exploitation of Africa including the Democratic Republic of Congo. Globally, it will be Congo Week 2025 soon and Congo Week “is more than a series of events—it’s a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a teacher of History absorbed in Christian values one must admit there is always a warning before destruction, America, consider yourself warned! Signs have multiplied in recent months that parts of President Donald Trump’s political base are laying the groundwork to interfere with or discredit U.S. elections from ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few entertainers in American history embodied versatility, perseverance, and charisma like Sammy Davis, Jr. A singer, dancer, actor, and activist, he was a man who broke barriers simply by being himself — unapologetically talented and unrelentingly human. Davis wasn’t just a performer; he was a reflection of the times ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump has a type — and it’s not the one tabloids flaunted. His real issue is Black women who hold power. From Letitia “Tish” James to economist Lisa Cook, from reporters like April Ryan to political insiders like his former ally Omarosa, the pattern is unmistakable: when a Black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) At one time, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was the third-highest-ranking Republican within the House chamber. She ultimately lost her leadership position by publicly denouncing President Donald Trump and voting for his impeachment. By refusing to toe the party line, she earned a tremendous amount of respect nationwide for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When news broke that D’Angelo, the pioneering force behind the neo-soul movement, passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer, the world of music fell silent. He was more than a singer — he was a musician’s musician, a perfectionist who sculpted sound into soul and soul into ...