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(ThyBlackMan.com) The murder and martyrdom of Nana George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and our 5th anniversary commemorations to mark the taking and legacy of his life do not end the day they happened, but rather remain with us. Indeed, they have an awesome and enduring afterlife of remembrance, sustained trauma, grieving, reflection and ongoing struggle. Moreover, these momentous tragedies and traumas in our lives are also lived and living experiences […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Picking a safe vape in 2025 is tricky with all the choices out there. You want a reliable one that keeps safety first. As vaping gets more popular, it’s key to choose one that’s fun to use but also safe. There are lots of vapes out there, but the safest ones are made with care and quality in mind. Knowing what to look for helps you vape confidently. This […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world has lost one of its greatest architects of sound. Sly Stone, the enigmatic genius behind Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9 at the age of 82, leaving behind a sonic blueprint that continues to influence funk, soul, hip hop, and modern rock. While hits like “Everyday People,” “Dance to the Music,” and “Family Affair” are etched into music history, it’s the lesser-known corners […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is no poor, working- or middle-class adult in America whose life has not been touched by either Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal or Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society. Roosevelt’s New Deal (1930s) primarily focused on the economic recovery and the protection of workers from the Great Depression. While the New Deal failed to address institutionalized discrimination, Johnson’s Great Society (1960s) aimed to eradicate social and racial inequities and poverty and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) India.Arie is one of those artists whose music offers more than melody—it delivers medicine for the soul. With her warm vocals, acoustic stylings, and empowering lyrics, she’s spent the last two decades redefining what it means to make “conscious” R&B. She’s not chasing trends; instead, she crafts songs that nourish. In a world so often obsessed with instant gratification, her catalog remains rooted in self-love, healing, and spiritual insight. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have left a mark on American music as enduring as Fats Domino. With his unmistakable New Orleans flair, Domino didn’t just play piano — he crafted a sound that blended rhythm and blues with early rock and roll in a way that felt both effortless and revolutionary. His influence is woven into the very fabric of popular music, yet his catalog remains approachable, heartfelt, and deeply human. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something magical about George Duke’s music that’s hard to put into words—but you feel it. Whether he’s laying down a slick funk groove or caressing a melody on the piano, Duke has a way of pulling you into his world. He wasn’t just a master of jazz, funk, and R&B—he was a storyteller, a mood-setter, and a fearless sonic explorer. For those of us who’ve spent late nights […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “It’s sort of Trump derangement syndrome, I guess they call it,” President Donald Trump said, in explaining the hostility that overcomes veterans of his administration. Are they crazed because of what they’ve seen or what they’ve done? Or were they always crazed, which is why they were there in the first place? In Elon Musk’s case, it is clearly all of the above. Many books will be written about […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “He is not the right guy. He doesn’t seem to have the sort of character that reflects well on the United States.” The “right guy” that mega billionaire Elon Musk referred to during the 2016 presidential campaign was then GOP presidential candidate Trump. Musk did not elaborate on what he meant by not having the right character to sit in the Oval Office. But his jaundiced view of Trump […]