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(ThyBlackMan.com) We’ve all heard it a million times: “You need an emergency fund!” But what does that really mean, and how much should you actually save for one? The concept of an emergency fund is simple: it’s the money you set aside for those unexpected, inevitable situations—things like a job loss, a medical emergency, or a broken-down car. But when it comes to how much money should be in your […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In November 2024, 77,284,118 people voted for Donald J. Trump to be the leader of the US government. Some voted for him to bring down prices. Others voted for him to radically shake things up in the American social and political body. If it meant breaking things up or tearing things down, they were good with it. They were not happy with America. It was not their image of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Buddy Guy that hits you right in the gut—the way he bends a string, the way his voice trembles with heartbreak, the way he pours a lifetime of joy and sorrow into every note. He’s not just a bluesman; he is the blues. It’s no wonder that even in 2025, Buddy’s legend continues to grow—he recently appeared in a cameo role in the horror film Sinners, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to modern R&B, there are few artists who can truly touch the heart the way Maxwell does. Since he first arrived on the scene in the mid-’90s, Maxwell has been in a class of his own — blending soul, jazz, funk, and vulnerability into music that doesn’t just sound good, but feels good. His voice isn’t just heard; it lingers, it moves, it heals. And what’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning of after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and after he toured St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile. His doctors had advised him to take two months of convalescence, but this pope, this man of the people, wanted to be with them until the very end. He was of the people, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes the best musical journeys start when you wander off the beaten path. This being my second time writing about Stevie Wonder, I can honestly say his music feels even more magical the deeper you go. Stevie has given the world a soundtrack for love, struggle, hope, and joy, but beyond his towering hits lies a treasure chest of songs that deserve just as much love. These aren’t the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Hit and run accidents can render victims helpless and unsure of their next steps. In Ontario, a city in Southern California’s San Bernardino County, located 35 miles east of Los Angeles, specific legal options are available to pursue justice. Understanding your rights and actions after such an incident is crucial. Whether it’s identifying the driver or filing a claim, knowing how the legal system works in Ontario can profoundly […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people mention Donna Summer, they usually think of flashing disco lights, sequined gowns, and timeless hits like “Hot Stuff” or “I Feel Love.” But if you stop there, you’re missing out on the full scope of who she truly was. Beyond the queen of the dancefloor lived a woman of deep emotional range, bold creative instincts, and a voice that could move between genres like silk through fingers. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) James Brown had a way of reminding us to take pride in our Blackness. We can use some of that today. As an international music icon, James Brown emerged as one of the founding fathers of funk with a musical style that often profoundly influenced R&B, jazz, and rock. Becoming a leading voice in the Black community during turbulent racial times, he was affectionately known as the “Godfather of Soul. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) History may not perfectly repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Two protectionist episodes — the infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trump-era tariffs of today — offer a striking example. Both emerged from economic nostalgia and fear of change. Both were politically attractive. And both were costly, backward-looking mistakes that undermined the economies they were meant to protect. Smoot-Hawley was conceived in an America uneasy about economic […]