(ThyBlackMan.com) “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I just want to get home!” These are phrases I have heard from the back seat where my kids were fidgeting after a long drive. I have never told them this, but there are many times I wanted to ask the questions ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the ever-evolving landscape of R&B and dance music, few voices have remained as distinct, versatile, and enduring as that of Deborah Cox. Emerging in the mid-1990s, Cox quickly set herself apart as a powerhouse vocalist who could command a heartbreaking ballad with the same ease she brought to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This year’s award for state sponsored terrorism goes once again to (drum roll) the United States of America. Since 1945, the US has been the hands down winner of the award. In 1945, the US won the award for its use of not one but two atomic bombs on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about the golden age of funk, certain names always come up: Parliament-Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang. But tucked into that legendary company is a band that deserves just as much shine — Con Funk Shun. Formed in Vallejo, California, this crew mastered ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve been anywhere near a headline this summer, you already know: Sean “Diddy” Combs has once again sidestepped the legal noose. Found not guilty on three major federal counts — racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and specific trafficking charges related to Cassie Ventura and Jane — he now ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about the golden age of Motown, names like Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye often dominate the conversation. But tucked within that glittering roster is Mary Wells — the velvety voice that first crowned Motown’s pop royalty. Nicknamed “The Queen of Motown,” Wells was more ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” That is the inviolable dictate of Western nations and of Israel. It is the justification for Israel (and, later, the U.S.) engaging in military strikes against Iran’s known nuclear facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have declared that the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Cherrelle’s name deserves to be right up there with the best of them in any conversation about underrated R&B royalty. For those who know, she’s a hidden gem of the Minneapolis sound — a singer whose voice defined a slice of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, thanks in large part ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Gerald Levert had a voice that could melt the coldest heart — powerful, raw, and wrapped in warmth. Born into soul royalty as the son of Eddie Levert of The O’Jays, he didn’t just follow in his father’s footsteps — he forged his own lane with a style that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive decree which limits US citizenship to only those born in the US to a parent who was a legal US citizen. Such citizenship also includes those who legally became US citizens through naturalization. Currently, US citizenship has been granted to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes, it’s amazing how two voices – from different eras – can still feel like they’re singing your story. Beyoncé and Patti LaBelle do that for me every time. Patti’s soul-stirring power and Beyoncé’s fearless reinvention show us that truth and emotion never go out of style — they ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Overseas crime rings are profiting from the trafficking of U.S. wireless devices because of an outdated FCC rule that prevents providers from controlling their phones. Repealing it should be a no-brainer for the FCC and the Trump administration – get rid of the wasteful and harmful cell phone unlocking ...