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(ThyBlackMan.com) As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans find themselves pushed back to a time reminiscent of the 1870’s Post-Reconstruction era, where legally they had no rights whites had to respect? The threat is real, particularly under the grip of powerful figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump—individuals whose troubling histories and ideologies seem poised to further marginalize people of color. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) John Legend’s music is more than just sound—it’s an experience. Whether he’s delivering a soul-stirring ballad, an uplifting anthem, or a song that makes you reflect, his artistry is undeniable. With a voice that carries both tenderness and power, and a songwriting style that seamlessly blends R&B, soul, gospel, and pop, Legend has created a timeless catalog of music that speaks to the heart. As the first African-American man […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Yolanda Adams’ music that speaks to the soul. Whether you grew up listening to gospel or you’re just discovering its transformative power, her voice has a way of wrapping around you like a warm embrace. Her songs aren’t just music—they’re testimonies, prayers, and declarations of faith that have carried people through life’s highest and lowest moments. For decades, Yolanda Adams has blended gospel, R&B, and jazz […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Years ago, a contest was run for the most boring newspaper headline. The winner was “Worthwhile Canadian Initiative,” which appeared in the April 10, 1986, edition of The New York Times. “Worthwhile initiative” is a snooze-worthy phrase. Adding a reference to the quiet and restrained country to the north was seen as draining the last ounce of blood out of the header. Canada has since become a news flash […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Stephanie Mills is one of those voices that sticks with you. From the moment she sings her first note, you feel it—not just in your ears, but in your soul. Whether she’s delivering a heart-wrenching ballad or an infectious dance groove, her voice has a way of making you stop and listen. For decades, she’s been a powerhouse in R&B, seamlessly blending vulnerability, confidence, and sheer vocal mastery into […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kirk Franklin’s music isn’t just something you listen to—it’s something you feel. Whether you’ve been following his career since the ’90s or you’ve only recently discovered his gospel anthems, Franklin has a way of making faith feel personal, relatable, and powerful. With a career spanning over three decades and an impressive 20 Grammy Awards, he has revolutionized gospel music by blending traditional praise with contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and soul […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sam Cooke is more than a name in music history – he is a feeling, a movement, and a voice that has stood the test of time, leaving an everlasting impact on generations. His ability to blend gospel roots with smooth R&B and soul made him one of the most influential artists of all time. The King of Soul wasn’t just about chart topping hits; he was a storyteller, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Gospel music has a way of touching the soul, and few artists have done it as powerfully as Shirley Caesar. Known as the “First Lady of Gospel Music“, her voice has inspired generations with messages of faith, perseverance, and devotion. Whether lifting spirits in church, playing through home speakers, or providing comfort in difficult times, her songs remain as impactful today as ever. Here are ten Shirley Caesar songs […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sixty years ago, on Sunday, March 7, 1965, John Lewis and the Rev. Hosea Williams set out on a nonviolent march with a group of 600 men, women, young people and children headed from Selma, Alabama, to the state capital in Montgomery. They were seeking the right to vote and protesting the tragic death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a 26-year-old Black church deacon and military veteran who had died […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League graduate charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk in December, has pleaded not guilty in connection with the killing. Like all defendants, Mangione enters the courtroom with the presumption of innocence. But if a jury finds him guilty of the capital murder of which he is accused, Mangione could be sentenced to the death penalty. Ah, but there is […]