(ThyBlackMan.com) Vy Higginsen’s Harlem Sings Jazz opens Wednesday, February 27th at Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, NY. A tribute to the greats! The pioneering legends of jazz come alive in Vy Higginsen’s recreation of the mid-century night club experience. A quartet of unmatched vocal talent backed by a three-piece jazz band evoke ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Whether it’s on social media or conversations offline people are weighing in on R. Kelly. The Surviving R. Kelly documentary really did a number on the R&B legend’s reputation and that’s concerning. There’s Nothing New Here With R. Kelly No, this isn’t a “Leave R. Kelly alone!” stance, oh hell ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The rapper Soulja Boy was recently interviewed by DJ Akademiks and it has gone viral all over social media as the rapper makes aggressive claims of giving birth to a lot of well-known rappers, careers even down to the B-list rappers such as Tyga, Sean Kingston, etc. The problem is, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m not writing this article to defend sexual predators like R. Kelly because I have a deep seated hatred for sexual predators especially those in our community like R. Kelly. Sexual predators like Kelly are among the most hated of inmates in jail and prison because if you ask any ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I usually don’t write about salacious issues involving sex, scandal, and other issues I consider a waste of time; but because of the volume of calls and emails asking me to give my take on Robert Kelly, a.k.a. R. Kelly, I will make an exception and share my thoughts. I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When provided the benefit of hindsight, so many things become absurdly ironic. One of the most ironic items is my beloved mother’s constant refrain that there were some crimes that Black people did not commit; it actually became a running joke between us. When a crime was reported on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There is an intangible element called the “Black Tax” that many Blacks cite as the cost of being Black in America. I am sure that many are wondering what the “Black Tax” is? Well, I will tell you that it is an extra cost of doing business in America ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Michael Jackson called them “dangerous”. BBD called them “poison”. Then Usher came along and enabled them by sounding desperate. Janet made it about what we have to do for them. Beyonce’ pushed the female domination over men. Feminism made it all the man’s fault. And the Me-Too movement launched the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A loyal reader recently sent me a communication suggesting an article that addressed “Why African-Americans hate Kenny G so much.” In all honesty, the communication made me laugh aloud. However, my laughter had little to do with the question being ridiculous; rather, the request caused me to revisit inextricable issues ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One thing that has become evident over the last nine years: the death of Michael Jackson flipped an ugly narrative on its head. Gone, are the allusions of Jackson as a delusional, reclusive pop star. Instead, he was re-branded the greatest entertainer to ever live. Not that this was a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As is often the case in this era of President Donald Trump, the reaction is far more interesting than the action. The action was rapper/entrepreneur, ex-George W. Bush denouncer and Trump supporter Kanye West, whom Trump invited to the White House. The reaction from left-wing black critics was predictable. But ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently Lebron James opened a phenomenal school for youth, including a food pantry, academic studies where adults can get their GEDs., free tuition, meals, uniforms and transportation for students as well as tremendous help with college. I applaud Lebron for that , no doubt about it. But I have to ...