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(ThyBlackMan.com) Gwen McCrae had a voice that could stop you mid-conversation and make you listen. Maybe it was the way she wrapped each note in emotion, or how she made every lyric feel lived-in—like a page torn from her own diary. When she sang about love, you didn’t just hear it—you felt it in your chest, in your memories, in the places where old feelings still linger. She didn’t just […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As time progresses, individuals will inevitably come to recognize that even those whom we regard as heroes, educators, and intellectual authorities, as well as our moral examples, may occasionally possess misguided perspectives. Alexander Pope wisely noted, “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” Sixty-two years after one of the most galvanizing statements made by Malcom X, I have realized that one of my guides, one of my heroes, an […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) I have been a fan of Tom Cruise’s movies for decades — going all the way back to “Taps” and “The Outsiders.” Much like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, Cruise decided not to rely solely on his good looks to draw fans. In his younger years, he often played the cocky jerk who experiences a crisis of conscience that compels him to finally “get serious.” (Think “Top Gun” or […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about rediscovering an artist whose music you might’ve danced to in your auntie’s living room or heard on the radio during those long summer drives. For me, Pebbles is one of those artists. She had the kind of style and presence that demanded attention—but it was her music that kept you hooked. Her voice was sweet but strong, her lyrics bold yet relatable, and her production […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Al B. Sure! doesn’t always get the credit he deserves—but he should. With that unmistakable falsetto, slick production, and a knack for making love songs that felt personal and real, he helped shape what we now recognize as the New Jack Swing era. His music wasn’t just catchy—it had soul, style, and a certain emotional honesty that set him […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Angela Winbush has always felt like one of those artists you discover at just the right time—when you’re looking for truth in your music, something that doesn’t just sound good but means something. Whether you found her through a dusty vinyl record, a radio slow jam, or by scrolling deep into a soul playlist, there’s no mistaking that voice or her signature blend of elegance and power. She never […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) To understand where our nation’s health policy currently stands and where it is headed, one event enlightens our thinking: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent speech before the World Health Assembly, in which he outlined in stark detail the specific reasons why the United States has left the World Health Organization. On many levels, the global body has lost credibility — revealing its corrupt ties […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The term Black Creole is both a cultural marker and a deeply historical identity that weaves together African ancestry, colonial legacies, European languages, Caribbean rhythms, and Southern American customs. It is not just an ethnic label but an experience—a living, evolving tradition shaped by centuries of migration, conflict, survival, and pride. Understanding what it means to be a Black Creole person requires going far beyond surface-level definitions. In truth, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When schools let out for summer break, usually between mid-May and mid-June, millions of students will be disengaged from learning and will experience significant learning loss.  In math, they may lose as many as three months’ worth of learning, which means when they come back to school in late August or early September, they are back to March in terms of their knowledge base.  Studies suggest students experience the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would oppose this. But some have. Wyoming is one of those fossil-fuel producing states in which so-called conservatives feel obligated — or are paid — to stop competition from clean energy. Texas is another. Wyoming State Sen. Larry Hicks proposed a […]