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(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the artists who’ve shaped the sound of modern R&B, pop, and dance music, Jody Watley’s name always rises to the top of the list. She wasn’t just a chart-topping diva—she was (and still is) a trendsetter, a visionary, and a voice that effortlessly blends glamour ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Now that Women’s History Month has concluded, there’s been one more broad attack on methods of sharing our nation’s history: On March 27, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order affecting the 21 museums and 14 education and research centers that are part of the Smithsonian Institution, including ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A Wall Street Journal editorial described President Donald Trump’s tariffs as the “dumbest trade war in history.” It’s important not to overrate intelligence, even in leaders. Judgment and maturity may be more crucial. But Trump is no ordinary dunce. He displays a stubborn stupidity that threatens to plunge the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) History is defined by those who rise to meet the moment—like President Trump did in Butler, Pennsylvania, when he chose to “Fight, Fight, Fight!” rather than give into defeat. In that moment, we witnessed firsthand how God’s hand was upon him, and in the months since, the nation has ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something magical about a song that hits you right in the chest—that first line that makes your breath hitch, the chorus that feels like it knows exactly what you’ve been through. That’s what Babyface has always done for me. Whether it’s heartbreak, healing, longing, or that sweet, giddy ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the Trump era, economic policy often comes with more bluster than strategy. His latest round of tariffs is no exception. Slapped on a broad swath of imported goods without rhyme, reason, or regard for the people who will bear the brunt of the cost – American families and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s soul music… and then there’s D’Angelo. If you know, you know. His voice isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel deep in your bones. When D’Angelo hit the scene in the mid-90s, he wasn’t just making R&B. He was reshaping it. Smooth yet unpolished, spiritual yet sensual, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s a sound in gospel music that doesn’t just tickle the ear—it shakes the soul. And when Tramaine Hawkins opens her mouth to sing, that sound becomes a divine experience. From sanctuaries to stadiums, her voice has ushered people into worship, pulled them through trials, and reminded them that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are certain voices in gospel music that don’t just sing—they minister. Andraé Crouch was one of those rare artists whose music didn’t just reach the ears; it reached the soul. For me, his songs have always felt like a gentle hand on the shoulder during hard times, or ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Michael Jackson, they picture the moonwalk, sparkling gloves, and the iconic hits that defined pop music for generations. But what often gets overlooked is just how brilliant he was as a songwriter—not just for himself, but for others, too. Behind the scenes, MJ was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During the women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, the loss of USC star guard JuJu Watkins to a torn ACL in the second round of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament took arguably the biggest name in women’s college basketball from women’s March Madness. The devastating knee injury was difficult all around ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Langston Hughes has always held a special place in my heart—not just as a literary icon, but as a voice that’s guided me through different chapters of life. His words are like old friends: familiar, comforting, sometimes challenging, but always honest. Most people know him through his famous works—the ...
