Black Gospel Radio

(ThyBlackMan.com) Dead uncle in the middle of the road. Do you hit the brakes or accelerate?  Depends on… British writer/director Rungano Nyoni has her own take on the #MeToo movement as it concerns her home country, Zambia. She prefers a modern fable. One in which the protagonist must find her voice to speak the truths about what has happened. The model for the behavior she must conjure to set things right is not […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I go to bed at night drained from the bad news of the day brought on mainly from a man who advertises himself as King. I wake up in the morning and there’s more bad news with which he leads. Like others, I go to the store and have to pass by certain food counters because of the shock of rising stickers on things we once automatically picked up. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Ray Charles, affectionately known as Brother Ray, is one of the most influential musicians of all time. His ability to seamlessly blend blues, jazz, gospel, country, and R&B into an entirely new sound made him a revolutionary artist in American music. Even today, his songs continue to captivate listeners, proving that great music knows no expiration date. Here, we explore some of Ray Charles’ essential songs—tracks that remain as […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds stands as one of the most influential figures in R&B and contemporary music. With an impressive 26 number-one R&B hits and 13 Grammy Awards, his contributions extend beyond his own artistry to shaping the careers of legendary musicians such as Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Beyoncé. His signature blend of heartfelt lyricism and masterful production has resulted in an enduring catalog of music. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to be sidelined for at least one to two weeks due to a groin strain, according to reports from ESPN. The 40-year-old four-time NBA champion sustained the injury in a recent game, prompting the Lakers to proceed cautiously with their franchise player. James will allow the groin issue to settle over the next 24 hours before undergoing further evaluation. This setback […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Mahalia Jackson is undeniably one of the most influential voices in gospel music. As a pioneering artist, she transformed the genre, infusing it with the power of blues while maintaining its spiritual depth. Jackson’s voice was rich, warm, and deeply moving—capable of uplifting souls in ways few others have. Even today, her songs remain relevant, resonating with listeners seeking hope, faith, and inspiration. Here are ten Mahalia Jackson songs […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s amazing how men who prided themselves on strength and toughness will submit to a gangster. In 2022, after Russian tanks rolled across an international border into Ukraine and missiles pierced the quiet of cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earned worldwide acclaim for his courage and heroism. No one was more pro-Ukrainian than Sen. Lindsey Graham, who exulted in an arrest warrant the Russians had […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Clinton is a mastermind of funk, an architect of psychedelic grooves, and an innovator whose influence stretches far beyond his Parliament-Funkadelic legacy. Since the late 1960s, Clinton has continuously reshaped the boundaries of funk, soul, and even hip-hop, leaving a musical footprint that still inspires artists today. His music is a mix of wild sci-fi storytelling, deep bass grooves, layered instrumentation, and, of course, that unmistakable Parliament-Funkadelic energy. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump and much of the GOP’s growing fixation on diversity, equity and inclusion programs — often referred to as DEI — has become a flashpoint in the nation’s politics that threatens to derail the essential project of becoming a more just and inclusive multiracial democracy. On his first day back in office, Trump issued an Executive Order that banned DEI programs across the Federal government, followed by a […]