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(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to modern R&B, there are few artists who can truly touch the heart the way Maxwell does. Since he first arrived on the scene in the mid-’90s, Maxwell has been in a class of his own — blending soul, jazz, funk, and vulnerability into music that doesn’t just sound good, but feels good. His voice isn’t just heard; it lingers, it moves, it heals. And what’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning of after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and after he toured St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile. His doctors had advised him to take two months of convalescence, but this pope, this man of the people, wanted to be with them until the very end. He was of the people, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes the best musical journeys start when you wander off the beaten path. This being my second time writing about Stevie Wonder, I can honestly say his music feels even more magical the deeper you go. Stevie has given the world a soundtrack for love, struggle, hope, and joy, but beyond his towering hits lies a treasure chest of songs that deserve just as much love. These aren’t the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Hit and run accidents can render victims helpless and unsure of their next steps. In Ontario, a city in Southern California’s San Bernardino County, located 35 miles east of Los Angeles, specific legal options are available to pursue justice. Understanding your rights and actions after such an incident is crucial. Whether it’s identifying the driver or filing a claim, knowing how the legal system works in Ontario can profoundly […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people mention Donna Summer, they usually think of flashing disco lights, sequined gowns, and timeless hits like “Hot Stuff” or “I Feel Love.” But if you stop there, you’re missing out on the full scope of who she truly was. Beyond the queen of the dancefloor lived a woman of deep emotional range, bold creative instincts, and a voice that could move between genres like silk through fingers. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) James Brown had a way of reminding us to take pride in our Blackness. We can use some of that today. As an international music icon, James Brown emerged as one of the founding fathers of funk with a musical style that often profoundly influenced R&B, jazz, and rock. Becoming a leading voice in the Black community during turbulent racial times, he was affectionately known as the “Godfather of Soul. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) History may not perfectly repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Two protectionist episodes — the infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trump-era tariffs of today — offer a striking example. Both emerged from economic nostalgia and fear of change. Both were politically attractive. And both were costly, backward-looking mistakes that undermined the economies they were meant to protect. Smoot-Hawley was conceived in an America uneasy about economic […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It feels strange talking about the world’s richest man, only 53 years old, in the past tense. But that somehow seems appropriate for Elon Musk, who weeks ago was considered Donald Trump’s co-president. Now he’s clearly falling off that high perch, just as Tesla, his star asset, reports net income cratering by 71%. Musk was undoubtedly a genius building business empires, not only Tesla but also SpaceX. He also […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we look back at the golden era of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B, one name that always commands respect is Ginuwine. He wasn’t just another smooth voice on the radio—he was a vibe. From those futuristic Timbaland beats to the way he made vulnerability sound sexy, Ginuwine gave us songs that weren’t just for the charts—they were for the heart, the bedroom, the ride home from a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Donald Trump ran on a platform of peace, economic revitalization, prosperity, secure borders, domestic tranquility and order. He won in a landslide because people were thirsty for a so-called “America First” common-sense program. However, in three months Trump has only delivered on the border security issue while his domestic, foreign and trade policies are creating undo anxiety and chaos with the potential for humongous blowback and repercussions at home […]