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(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Robert Johnson’s music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Maybe it’s the rasp in his voice, the haunted slide of his guitar, or the way his lyrics sound like confessions whispered through time. For me, discovering Johnson was like finding the roots beneath the roots—realizing that so much of the music I love today grew out of his pain, passion, and poetry. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Donald Trump reentered office in 2025, he inherited a strong economy partly fueled by the possibility of lower taxes on capital, fewer overbearing regulations, energy abundance and the rise of AI. Instead of stewarding that prosperity and optimism, Trump quickly upended it through a reckless love affair with tariffs and a flair for insulting allies. The result is a shrinking economy and the biggest stock market drop of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m not Catholic, but the pope’s death hit hard, compared to a living president. Pope Francis, a champion for peace and the poor who crossed borders in his inclusion, showed how it’s done, winning hearts all over the world. Donald Trump showed up at the Vatican funeral wearing a bright blue suit amid a sea of black. The least of his sins. As the world wept, hopes that the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Skilled trades are essential to the backbone of any thriving economy. These professions are not only responsible for maintaining infrastructure but also contribute significantly to job creation, economic stability, and innovation. Within the context of African-American communities, skilled trades offer a pathway to prosperity, empowerment, and financial independence, bridging gaps in education, opportunity, and economic disparity. The Role of Skilled Trades in Economic Development Skilled trades include a wide […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Tyson Law Firm is a beacon of legal excellence, which was built through the vision and leadership of Ezekiel Tyson Jr. The firm has grown into a household name within the legal community, which presents clients with professionalism, integrity, and an unrelenting pursuit of justice. With an outstanding track record, The Tyson Law Firm is a testament to both the firm’s success and its founder’s dedication to improving the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few figures in American music loom as large as Muddy Waters. A transformative force in the evolution of modern blues, Waters bridged the acoustic traditions of the Mississippi Delta with the amplified energy of post-war Chicago. His work helped shape what we now recognize as Chicago blues—gritty, electric, and emotionally uncompromising. As a singer, guitarist, and composer, he redefined the genre and set the stage for the rise of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is the secretary of defense sharing battle plans with his third wife, a former Fox News producer, on Signal. His top aides have all quit or been fired. The department is leaking like a sieve about its leader. Disarray, they say. He was stunningly unqualified for the job in the first instance (joke of the week: the cardinals should choose the next pope from “Fox and Friends”), and Republican […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It is only right, good and reflective of the high homage we owe and offer her, that in this Black History Month II – Women Focus, we raise and praise the name, work and achievement of Nana Dr. Betty Shabazz. Moreover, this coming May will mark not only the 100th birthday of Haji Malcolm (May 19, 1925), but also the 89th birthday of Hajah Betty (May 28, 1934), his wife and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett fearlessly called it as she saw it, suggesting that if the President Trump is looking for rapists and criminals, he should “look in the mirror.” Her bold statement stands out as a sharp critique, one that few, including myself, had articulated so directly before. Crockett’s words resonate amid recent legal developments. According to an article by Marc Levy, a federal judge rejected the President’s attempt to […]

(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 […]