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(ThyBlackMan.com) The first time I saw Prince in purple, I automatically assumed it was in honor of the Minnesota Vikings we admired during our youth. On this day (April 21) in 2016, the world lost one of the greatest musical polymaths to have lived – Prince Rogers Nelson. Born four years before me on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, where he was raised and lived the majority of his life, he signed a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Many in the Democratic base are frustrated that their party isn’t pounding away at Donald Trump over his attacks on the rule of law, academic independence and decency. That’s not quite the case. Democrats and others opposed to the president’s toxic agenda are seeing some success in the courts. In Congress, however, Democrats currently have little power to stop him. Beating up on their politicians for not doing what […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Grace Jones has always been one of those artists you don’t just listen to—you experience her. The first time I heard her voice, it stopped me in my tracks. Deep, confident, and unapologetically different, it felt like she was singing from another world entirely—one where art, fashion, gender, and sound collided to form something bold and beautiful. Jones never chased trends; she created them. If you’ve ever been curious […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few voices in soul music history have captured the raw complexities of love and heartache quite like Percy Sledge. With a vocal style rooted in gospel tradition and delivered with unflinching sincerity, Sledge transformed emotional vulnerability into musical strength. His ability to convey longing, regret, and hope made him one of the most distinctive voices of his era—and his influence continues to resonate in modern music today. This curated […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I see many similarities today that spawned the American Revolution, except that the arrogance and lack of concern for the victims of their harmful regulations and policies come from Washington, DC. It is taught that the American Revolutionary War started on this date in April 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. Although these were the first military engagements between the American colonists and British troops, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the voices that shaped the sound of grown-up R&B, Alexander O’Neal is always near the top of the list. His music didn’t just fill dance floors or top charts—it tapped into the emotions that so many of us wrestle with: heartbreak, trust, longing, love, and self-worth. O’Neal sang like a man who had lived through it all, and his songs have this uncanny way of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) From the moment Ne-Yo stepped onto the scene, I knew he wasn’t just another R&B singer chasing hits—he was a storyteller. His voice had this polished yet emotional clarity that felt like it was speaking directly to you, whether you were dealing with heartbreak, falling hard, or just reflecting on your own journey. What set Ne-Yo apart wasn’t just his vocal talent—it was how he wrote songs that felt […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The first time I heard Jimmy Ruffin sing, it stopped me in my tracks. His voice didn’t just carry a melody—it carried a lifetime of emotions. There was something so honest, so soul-baring about his delivery that it felt like he was speaking directly to whatever part of you had been bruised by love. In a Motown era filled with polished harmonies and polished showmen, Ruffin stood out by […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As a former NFL player and professional trainer working with athletes from elementary school to the professional level, I understand the critical role nutrition plays in achieving peak performance. Training, discipline, and dedication are all essential, but without the right fuel, even the most talented athletes will struggle to reach their full potential. Before I begin working with a new client, I conduct a thorough assessment of their nutritional […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Because of your particular circumstances, you might not agree that our world is broken and heading swiftly towards perdition, but the vast majority of ordinary people out there are under no such illusion. The angst suffered by ordinary people is so great that only if you are cosseted by having great wealth, or if you are so corrupt that the wealthy is cosseting you, that you can be unaware […]