Opinion

(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 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Reverend Jesse Jackson remains one of America’s most enduring voices for justice, faith, and unity. For over six decades, he has marched, preached, and spoken truth to power, reminding the nation that equality must be lived, not just promised. His words continue to resonate because they spring from both ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the grand scheme of worker exploitation and the unrelenting pursuit of profit, is it not right for there to be a dedicated day of rest? If the answer is yes, then who determines that day, and does there have to be universal agreement for it to be viable? ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Progress has always been fueled by those willing to reimagine what’s possible. Across history, African-American innovators have shaped industries, inspired generations, and set powerful examples of creativity, resilience, and leadership. Their impact continues to drive the world forward, proving that representation and innovation go hand in hand. How History ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) While hundreds of top military generals and admirals were summoned to Quantico, Virginia for a rare and unusual summit, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth didn’t receive the type of MAGA response they were expecting. Gen. Dan Caine, Trump’s handpicked chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson is more than a pop icon — she is a cultural historian in motion, a mirror to generations of social change and emotional evolution. Across her career, her words have often been as impactful as her music. They capture the struggles and triumphs of identity, love, faith, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Exactly why are the Democrats trying to save Republicans from a drubbing in the midterms? Their shutdown of the government to stop cuts in health coverage does not work to their political advantage — or ultimately help those they purport to be protecting.   Republicans running for reelection know ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you talk about timeless soul music, The Four Tops deserve a permanent seat at the table. Their music, led by the deep, passionate voice of Levi Stubbs, captured the heart of Motown and the sound of an entire generation. Even decades later, these records still stir emotion, spark ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Rapper Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., has officially been released early from federal prison after serving roughly three years of a five-year sentence. His freedom marks a major turning point for both his personal life and his career—a moment fans have been waiting on since 2021 when ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I served as Treasurer of Ohio, helping to keep the state books balanced, the question of whether states should ever hire outside lawyers came up often and comparatively little attention was paid to who was being hired and whether state contracts truly protected the state and aligned with ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” It is anything but. It asks the schools who received Wednesday’s letter to give up their academic freedom and adopt the right-wing partisan platform on education in exchange for preferred access to federal funding. Of course, the document points ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Manhattans defined what it means to blend heart and harmony into pure soul. From Jersey City to stages around the world, they transformed emotion into sound — crafting songs where smooth vocals, orchestral arrangements, and slow-burning grooves met poetic storytelling. Led by Gerald Alston, their blend of silky ...