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(ThyBlackMan.com) If you know R&B, you know Keith Sweat. His voice, his vibe, and—most importantly—his pen have shaped the soundtrack of late-night conversations, breakups, makeups, and grown-folk love for decades. For many of us who came of age during the golden era of ’90s R&B, his music wasn’t just something we heard—it was something we felt. But while we can all sing along to hits like “Twisted” or “Nobody,” it’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) We’ve all been there: stepping out of a hot shower only to be greeted by a foggy mirror. You wipe it down, walk away, and five minutes later—boom, fog again. It’s one of those tiny annoyances that adds up over time, especially if you’re rushing to get ready in the morning. The good news? There’s a surprisingly simple fix that can keep your bathroom mirror crystal clear for days, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Whether it’s the aftermath of surgery, trauma, or a medical condition, losing soft tissue volume can be physically and emotionally difficult. The effects are often more than skin deep—changes in appearance, function, or even symmetry can quietly impact how confident you feel in your own body. One effective and increasingly popular solution for restoring natural shape and softness is fat grafting perth, a process that uses your own fat […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A clicking or popping sound in your knee can be strangely unsettling—especially when it seems to come out of nowhere. You might notice it when you’re walking upstairs, squatting down, or just standing up from the couch. Sometimes there’s no pain at all. Other times, it comes with a dull ache or a sharp twinge. While a noisy knee isn’t always a sign of something serious, it shouldn’t be […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A Black teen killed a white teen with a knife at a high school sporting event. For too many Americans, that’s all that matters. The events that immediately precipitated the violent death don’t matter. Neither does the alleged history between the victim, the victim’s twin brother, and the boy who is accused of the killing. The fact that two families’ lives will never be the same doesn’t matter. And, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With all the insane things going on since Trump has been back in office, Tyler Perry came up with a film that will make you proud. It certainly makes every Black woman proud. The movie is called Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington. I saw it on Netflix a few days ago. I don’t want to tell you  the details of the movie. I will only say, you must see it! The movie […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) After President Donald Trump imposed broad tariffs, some of his left-wing critics began quoting economists like Milton Friedman, who adamantly believed in unilateral free trade. Friedman preferred that our trading partners refrain from imposing barriers on goods imported from the United States. He said: “We would be benefited by dispensing with our tariffs even if other countries did not. We would of course be benefited even more if they […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up on real R&B—where the lyrics spoke to your heart and the beat moved your soul—then chances are, Musiq Soulchild had a seat at your table. For me, his music wasn’t just something to listen to; it was therapy, a vibe, a whole mood that got me through love, heartbreak, and everything in between. He’s one of those rare artists who can make you smile, cry, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re anything like me, you know that real R&B is more than just catchy hooks or flashy production—it’s about feeling. And when it comes to artists who deliver that kind of emotional depth, Eric Benét is in a league of his own. Over the years, he’s given us a catalog full of rich vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and smooth grooves that never go out of style. Whether you first […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) They rallied in Washington, DC and in Boston, in Chicago and Concord, New Hampshire, in Milwaukee and Asheville, North Carolina, and in 1300 other places.  A combined attendance of at least a mill people cane together to send a message to the President and the man who purchased the co-Presidency, Elon Musk.  The message – hands off our Social Security, our Medicaid and Medicare, our 401-k accounts, our immigrant […]