Book Review: Class is in Session – “Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter”.
October 28, 2023 by Staff
Filed under BM, Book Club/Book Reviews, Ent., Music, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is known for his career in Hip Hop, the controversy he can stir, his prowess as a successful businessman, and for being the driving force behind some of the most popular shows on Starz. He has gone from the streets and bulletproof vests to suits and the board room. In his book “Hustle Harder Hustle... [Read more...]
Representative Democracy Is Not Working.
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Ronald Reagan when he was an actor at the end of the General Electric Theater television series which he hosted would say democracy may not be the best form of government but all the others are worst. Apparently, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had expressed a similar point of view years earlier when he said “Many... [Read more...]
What Black Artist Started Rock and Roll?
October 16, 2023 by Staff
Filed under Ent., Music, Opinion, Weekly Columns
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Rock and roll, a genre that has shaped the musical landscape for decades, has roots that go deeper than most people realize. The story of rock and roll is a story of evolution, innovation, and the blending of different musical styles. And at the heart of this evolution is a rich tapestry woven by Black artists who, over the decades,... [Read more...]
Black Community: Music’s Influence on the Human Mind.
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Music and song has always served as a catalyst to help Black/African Americans maintain a sense of internal calmness and hope during strife; cultivate, embrace and express individuality; as well as represented that living connection to and displayed through craftily-strung together lyrics trophies of cultural history, knowledge... [Read more...]
Vice President Kamala Harris Scores A Big One!
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) So many things of interest happened this past week that it’s hard to know where to begin. We’ve had the Hunter Biden case of lying on a gun application and not a word from the gun owners who defend any and every kind of gun ownership. They never care about how people got them or how they use them. Well, Hunter owned his gun... [Read more...]
Press Release: 3 Chambers Fest Reveals Lineup.
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Inaugural event features live film score of THE CROW plus live concert with Skyzoo and Solemn Brigham / Marlowe Wilmington, NC – 3 Chambers, a festival that puts a spotlight on the fusion of hip-hop, martial arts, and anime, brings in its inaugural year this October 13th & 14th in Wilmington, North Carolina. Brought to... [Read more...]
Choosing our destiny.
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) There is an interesting scene in the 2006 movie The Good Shepherd. Produced and directed by Robert De Niro, the film purports to reveal “the untold story” of the origins of the CIA. The following is an exchange between two of the movie’s stars, Joe Pesci (as Joseph Palmi) and Matt Damon (as Edward Wilson Sr.). Palmi is... [Read more...]
Movie Review: The Equalizer 3.
September 12, 2023 by Staff
Filed under Ent., News, Opinion, Weekly Columns
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) (***) “Do you know who I am?!” That’s what a menacing thug bellows. “I know what you are,” replies Robert McCall (Denzel Washington). Former government assassin. Current freelance equalizer. A counterbalance to bullies and their behavior. Sometimes action/crime/thrillers cross the line into the art film world. Director... [Read more...]
Famous Television Couples Whose Divorces Shocked Audiences.
August 31, 2023 by Staff
Filed under Ent., Opinion, Weekly Columns
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As we traverse the captivating world of television, we often find ourselves deeply invested in the relationships of our favorite characters. We celebrate their unions and mourn their break-ups with an intensity that often mirrors our own life experiences. However, nothing is quite as shocking or heartrending as when these much-loved... [Read more...]
G-Unit: The Powerhouse of Hip-Hop.
Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) G-Unit, an acronym for Guerilla Unit, is a hip-hop collective that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. This group, hailing from the South Jamaica neighborhood in Queens, New York, has been a significant influence in the East Coast hip-hop scene. The group’s members, including high-profile rapper 50 Cent, have... [Read more...]