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Truth Behind the Chaos: Federal Provocations, Immigration Protests, and the Shadow War with Iran.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Future historians may one day uncover and reveal the truth of recent days. In particular, two events which have captured media and public attention. The first event recently unfolded in Los Angeles, California. Thousands took to the street over several days to protest what they considered inhumane, unwarranted, criminal and immoral actions of the federal government to round up and deport individuals whose crime was to be in this country without government sanctioned documentation. Individuals who came to this […]

June 18, 2025

Gospel

8 El DeBarge Songs That Prove He’s an R&B Legend.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to pure, effortless falsetto and emotional storytelling, few voices in R&B stand out like El DeBarge’s. Whether leading the family group DeBarge or stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, El had a way of making you feel every lyric. His songs weren’t just about love—they sounded like love. They spoke to longing, vulnerability, joy, and redemption, all wrapped in smooth melodies and sophisticated arrangements. If you grew up hearing El on the radio or […]

June 18, 2025

Gospel

Why Trump’s Trade Strategy Must Exempt Essential Imports Like Spices and Tea.

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump’s tough stance on trade has been a win for American workers. He has protected jobs, revived key industries, and taken on countries like China that have long abused and exploited our markets. His leadership exposed the weakness of past trade deals and brought accountability back to the negotiating table despite constant attacks from the establishment media and career bureaucrats defending a failed status quo. But toughness must be paired with precision. As the administration reviews tariffs […]

June 18, 2025

Gospel

Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens: Trump’s FY 2026 Budget Slashes HUD Funding by 51%.

(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of $459,826 and an accompanying 30-year mortgage rate of about 6.5 percent, it’s no surprise that both families and government are challenged like never before when it comes to securing affordable housing. For much of Black America, affording a home is even harder due to pernicious and persistent […]

June 18, 2025

Gospel

9 Charlie Parker Songs That Changed the Sound of Jazz.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Charlie Parker didn’t just play jazz—he flipped it inside out and painted it with fire. Known as “Bird,” he soared through the bebop revolution with lightning-fast lines, harmonic daring, and soul-stirring emotion. His alto sax wasn’t just an instrument—it was a voice that cried, laughed, and preached the blues like scripture. Bird’s recordings are more than historical artifacts; they’re living, breathing statements of genius. From breakneck burners to tender ballads, his work covers the full spectrum of feeling and […]

June 16, 2025

Gospel

How ‘Make America Great Again’ Backfired: Global Distrust, Isolation, and Leadership Failure.

(ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t know what people in other countries think about the “Make America Great Again” slogan. What I am certain, however, is that the dealmaker in chief has made it look anything but great. In fact, he has made the US look irresponsible, look untrustworthy, impotent and feckless. He has also projected to the world that he is incompetent, irrational, unreliable, and insensitive. Clearly, not the type of qualities and characteristics to help anyone feel better about America. It […]

June 16, 2025

Gospel

Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever in Education.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Education is evolving. It’s no longer focused only on memorizing facts or scoring high on tests. Today’s schools are paying closer attention to how students think, communicate, and interact with others. These abilities, often called soft skills, play a major role in helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Soft skills include communication, teamwork, emotional awareness, time management, adaptability, and problem-solving. While these aren’t graded like math or science, they show up every day in how students […]

June 16, 2025

Gospel

Devout Christians: David’s Desire to Honor God – How One Thought Secured Eternal Blessings.

(ThyBlackMan.com) David was the greatest of Israelite kings, a man after God’s own heart. Despite his shortcomings, he was the most impressive king and came to be used years later by the Israelites as the standard measure for good leadership. One wonders how he came to be this way. In 2Samuel 7:1 we see him expressing a desire to build a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant which signified the presence of the Lord. Prior to the above, the children […]

June 16, 2025

Gospel

8 Ma Rainey Songs That Defined the Blues.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the roots of blues music—the raw honesty, the pain wrapped in poetry, the joy carved out of hardship—I think of Ma Rainey. Her voice was more than a sound; it was a declaration. Long before it was fashionable or even safe, Ma Rainey was singing about love, loss, betrayal, and identity with a truthfulness that still hits hard today. She didn’t care about fitting into anyone else’s box—she was the blueprint. Her music wasn’t just […]

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Truth Behind the Chaos: Federal Provocations, Immigration Protests, and the Shadow War with Iran.

8 El DeBarge Songs That Prove He’s an R&B Legend.

Why Trump’s Trade Strategy Must Exempt Essential Imports Like Spices and Tea.

Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens: Trump’s FY 2026 Budget Slashes HUD Funding by 51%.

9 Charlie Parker Songs That Changed the Sound of Jazz.

How ‘Make America Great Again’ Backfired: Global Distrust, Isolation, and Leadership Failure.

Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever in Education.

Devout Christians: David’s Desire to Honor God – How One Thought Secured Eternal Blessings.

8 Ma Rainey Songs That Defined the Blues.

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