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(ThyBlackMan.com) I have been a fan of Tom Cruise’s movies for decades — going all the way back to “Taps” and “The Outsiders.” Much like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, Cruise decided not to rely solely on his good looks to draw fans. In his younger years, he often played the cocky jerk who experiences a crisis of conscience that compels him to finally “get serious.” (Think “Top Gun” or […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about rediscovering an artist whose music you might’ve danced to in your auntie’s living room or heard on the radio during those long summer drives. For me, Pebbles is one of those artists. She had the kind of style and presence that demanded attention—but it was her music that kept you hooked. Her voice was sweet but strong, her lyrics bold yet relatable, and her production […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Al B. Sure! doesn’t always get the credit he deserves—but he should. With that unmistakable falsetto, slick production, and a knack for making love songs that felt personal and real, he helped shape what we now recognize as the New Jack Swing era. His music wasn’t just catchy—it had soul, style, and a certain emotional honesty that set him […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Angela Winbush has always felt like one of those artists you discover at just the right time—when you’re looking for truth in your music, something that doesn’t just sound good but means something. Whether you found her through a dusty vinyl record, a radio slow jam, or by scrolling deep into a soul playlist, there’s no mistaking that voice or her signature blend of elegance and power. She never […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) To understand where our nation’s health policy currently stands and where it is headed, one event enlightens our thinking: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent speech before the World Health Assembly, in which he outlined in stark detail the specific reasons why the United States has left the World Health Organization. On many levels, the global body has lost credibility — revealing its corrupt ties […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The term Black Creole is both a cultural marker and a deeply historical identity that weaves together African ancestry, colonial legacies, European languages, Caribbean rhythms, and Southern American customs. It is not just an ethnic label but an experience—a living, evolving tradition shaped by centuries of migration, conflict, survival, and pride. Understanding what it means to be a Black Creole person requires going far beyond surface-level definitions. In truth, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When schools let out for summer break, usually between mid-May and mid-June, millions of students will be disengaged from learning and will experience significant learning loss.  In math, they may lose as many as three months’ worth of learning, which means when they come back to school in late August or early September, they are back to March in terms of their knowledge base.  Studies suggest students experience the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would oppose this. But some have. Wyoming is one of those fossil-fuel producing states in which so-called conservatives feel obligated — or are paid — to stop competition from clean energy. Texas is another. Wyoming State Sen. Larry Hicks proposed a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The movie “The Big Short” — dramatizing the reckless behavior in the banking and mortgage industries that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis — captures much of Wall Street’s misconduct but overlooks a central player in the collapse: the federal government, specifically through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These two government-created and government-sponsored enterprises encouraged lenders to issue risky home loans by effectively making taxpayers cosign the mortgages. This setup […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sly Stone didn’t just create music—he built a whole universe out of rhythm, rebellion, and radical honesty. His songs shook up the airwaves, fused genres, and broke every rule while inviting everyone to the party. Funk, soul, rock, gospel—Sly stirred them all together and turned the result into something electric. Listening to these tracks today feels less like nostalgia and more like rediscovery. The grooves still hit hard. The […]