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(ThyBlackMan.com) A clicking or popping sound in your knee can be strangely unsettling—especially when it seems to come out of nowhere. You might notice it when you’re walking upstairs, squatting down, or just standing up from the couch. Sometimes there’s no pain at all. Other times, it comes with a dull ache or a sharp twinge. While a noisy knee isn’t always a sign of something serious, it shouldn’t be […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A Black teen killed a white teen with a knife at a high school sporting event. For too many Americans, that’s all that matters. The events that immediately precipitated the violent death don’t matter. Neither does the alleged history between the victim, the victim’s twin brother, and the boy who is accused of the killing. The fact that two families’ lives will never be the same doesn’t matter. And, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With all the insane things going on since Trump has been back in office, Tyler Perry came up with a film that will make you proud. It certainly makes every Black woman proud. The movie is called Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington. I saw it on Netflix a few days ago. I don’t want to tell you  the details of the movie. I will only say, you must see it! The movie […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) After President Donald Trump imposed broad tariffs, some of his left-wing critics began quoting economists like Milton Friedman, who adamantly believed in unilateral free trade. Friedman preferred that our trading partners refrain from imposing barriers on goods imported from the United States. He said: “We would be benefited by dispensing with our tariffs even if other countries did not. We would of course be benefited even more if they […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up on real R&B—where the lyrics spoke to your heart and the beat moved your soul—then chances are, Musiq Soulchild had a seat at your table. For me, his music wasn’t just something to listen to; it was therapy, a vibe, a whole mood that got me through love, heartbreak, and everything in between. He’s one of those rare artists who can make you smile, cry, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re anything like me, you know that real R&B is more than just catchy hooks or flashy production—it’s about feeling. And when it comes to artists who deliver that kind of emotional depth, Eric Benét is in a league of his own. Over the years, he’s given us a catalog full of rich vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and smooth grooves that never go out of style. Whether you first […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) They rallied in Washington, DC and in Boston, in Chicago and Concord, New Hampshire, in Milwaukee and Asheville, North Carolina, and in 1300 other places.  A combined attendance of at least a mill people cane together to send a message to the President and the man who purchased the co-Presidency, Elon Musk.  The message – hands off our Social Security, our Medicaid and Medicare, our 401-k accounts, our immigrant […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Smithsonian Institution’s Secretary Lonnie Bunch and other staff members at the Smithsonian are upset, and they have every right to be. The Smithsonian network spans 21 museums and has become one of the latest presidential targets through an executive order entitled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The order directs the removal of “improper, divisive or anti-American ideology” from its museums. The order reads, “Once widely respected […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something undeniably special about Howard Hewett’s voice. It doesn’t just hit the right notes — it finds its way into your heart, wrapping around your emotions like a warm embrace on a cold night. Whether you first discovered him as the silky lead singer of Shalamar or came to know him through his soul-stirring solo work, one thing is certain: Howard Hewett is one of the smoothest, most […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Mahalia Jackson sings, Heaven listens. And if you’ve ever had one of her songs catch you mid-tear, mid-praise, or mid-testimony — then you already know the power she holds. After we shared our first Mahalia list, y’all came through with the emails, the messages, the comments — “We need more!” And how could we not answer that call? So here we are, family — lifting up 10 more […]