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(ThyBlackMan.com) California Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts a podcast. Why not? He has plenty of free time. In the last few years, California experienced a net population loss of nearly 1 million people. The average price of a home in the state is twice that of the national average. Its K-12 test scores in reading and math place California 37th of 50 states. The state’s January 2025 unemployment rate, according to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Even though crypto currencies have been around for a long time, few countries have developed a convenient system for regulating them. There is still debate in society about how to perceive these currencies – as fiat, as electronic money, or as goods. The EU Court of Justice decided to treat it as a payment method. If companies want to have a crypto wallet or exchange to operate legally, they […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) California is still a magnet for the people and families?looking for opportunity and diversity and vibrancy. As 2025 nears, evolving priorities — like remote?work flexibility, climate resilience and affordability — have redefined migration trends across the state. From busy urban centers to growing suburban communities, where are people starting?and why? Top Reasons People Are Moving In California, moving is rarely?a spur-of-the-moment decision. The state’s migration trends are driven by […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first heard Minnie Riperton’s voice, it felt like hearing a lullaby from the heavens—sweet, soaring, and impossible to forget. Sure, most folks know her for “Lovin’ You,” but there’s so much more to her than just that one iconic whistle note. Minnie had a gift that reached far beyond vocal range—she sang with soul, softness, power, and poetry, all rolled into one. As someone who still spins […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s just something about Anthony Hamilton’s voice that hits different. Maybe it’s the grit in his tone, the way he drags a syllable like he’s pulling it straight from the soul. Or maybe it’s how his lyrics sound like pages ripped from someone’s journal—raw, honest, and deeply human. Either way, if you’ve ever gone through heartbreak, found healing, or just needed a soundtrack for life’s quieter moments, chances are […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let’s be honest—when it comes to blending rock, soul, funk, and pure cool, Lenny Kravitz has always had the juice. He’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just perform music—he embodies it. From the moment he dropped onto the scene in the late ’80s, Kravitz was doing his own thing: mixing vintage vibes with futuristic flair, unafraid to wear his heart, his politics, and his guitar on his sleeve. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever tapped your foot to a beat you couldn’t shake, swayed in your seat when no one was looking, or suddenly smiled because a song brought back a memory you didn’t know you were holding onto—chances are, Earth, Wind & Fire had something to do with it. Their music isn’t just background noise or party fuel—it’s woven into the emotional fabric of generations. And for me? These […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Alicia Keys that just sticks with you. Maybe it’s the way she blends soulful vocals with heartfelt lyrics, or how she sits at a piano and makes it feel like she’s speaking directly to you. From the first time I heard “Fallin’” on the radio, I knew Alicia wasn’t just another R&B artist — she was different. Over the years, she’s become the soundtrack to everything […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Not so long ago, nearly everybody except 92 percent of Black women pretended they didn’t know what Project 25 was.  They did that all the way up to Election Day while listening to what the “Would Be King” was clearly saying. Make no mistake, he told us over and over again.  Even to normally sensible white women on the subject of women’s rights, Hispanics who thought they were more privileged […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the artists who have truly moved me—who’ve stopped me mid-task, mid-thought, mid-life—Tracy Chapman is always at the top of that list. Her voice is like a soft wind that somehow knocks the air out of you. Her lyrics don’t scream; they whisper truths you’ve tried to ignore. Whether you discovered her in the late ’80s, or someone recently put you onto her brilliance, Chapman’s music […]