(ThyBlackMan.com) I started out this year, 2025, in Chicago, honored to give the Martin Luther King Day address at Reverend Jesse Jackson’s big gathering. The timing was unforgettable. As I stepped to the podium on the South Side, Donald Trump was taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C. His inaugural ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has reignited one of the ugliest and most divisive feuds within the American right. For years, Kirk, the bombastic founder of Turning Point USA, represented the polished, mainstream, youth-driven face of Republican activism. His slick campus tours, Instagram-ready soundbites, and well-funded machine of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Bad things are happening in the world, and a close examination reveals that many of these bad things are happening because people are consumed with fear. Of course, coercion has succeeded over the centuries because the victims were consumed with fear, not wanting their secret (often embarrassing or disgusting) ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The arrest of Tyler Robinson in connection with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is more than just another headline—it’s a chilling reminder of how far America has drifted into a culture where political differences are no longer argued out in debate halls or op-ed pages, but settled ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The rush to exonerate Trump from the implications of the Epstein birthday book message reveals a contradiction at the heart of MAGA. In the immediate aftermath of the Wall Street Journal July scoop about the smarmy message Trump included in the book of friendly tributes assembled in 2003 for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Bill Withers remains one of the most timeless voices in soul and R&B history. While his most celebrated tracks—like Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean on Me, and Lovely Day—are permanent fixtures in the cultural soundtrack, his catalog is far richer than the handful of songs everyone knows. To explore Withers ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Stupid” That was the word Trump used to describe himself for not grabbing the money and running for his business interests during his first term. He made it clear that he wouldn’t be that dub again. He wasted no time in rushing to correct his ‘mistake.” He hosted packs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Patti LaBelle has never been just a singer—she’s been a cultural voice, a bridge between generations, and a living reminder of how Black artistry can shape the American story. Beyond her Grammy-winning songs and unforgettable live performances, her words often capture truths that go beyond the stage. Each quote ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The arrest of Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shaken the political landscape and placed a magnifying glass on the deep fractures running through America’s social fabric. Officials confirmed that Robinson, allegedly responsible for the fatal shot that ended Kirk’s life ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of James Brown, they remember the Godfather of Soul as the architect of funk, the tireless showman, and the revolutionary force who redefined rhythm. But tucked throughout his career are some of the most enduring love songs ever recorded in soul music. Before he was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am pretty sure the “End of Democracy” is when nobody is allowed to disagree with you. Today, I was reminded of this the hard way when I was made aware of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. I have not had this feeling, or felt like this, since Thursday, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform and reshape our traditional workplaces, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of the AI search platform, Perplexity, has a direct message for the younger generation of workers: It’s time to put down Instagram and start mastering AI tools. “Spend less time doomscrolling on Instagram; spend ...