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(ThyBlackMan.com) Joe Simon occupies a unique place in American music history. With a career that spanned gospel beginnings, R&B chart dominance, and seamless forays into funk and disco, Simon proved that great artistry is defined by adaptability and authenticity. Known for his resonant baritone and his ability to make any lyric feel lived-in, he bridged the worlds of Southern soul storytelling and sophisticated urban production. His songs often carried life […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The month of August is rightly commemorated and celebrated as a special time of uplifting, understanding and honoring our history and continuing practice of resistance. In a word, we foreground and focus on the practice and promise of resistance leading to liberation and a shared and inclusive good in the world. We speak here of our righteous and relentless struggle, historically and currently, to be ourselves and free ourselves, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The July 2025 unemployment report, released on August 1st, did not meet expectations.  Instead of addressing the deficiencies by his own misguided policies, the President of the United States reacted in predictable fashion.  He fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, because he didn’t like the report, and accused the economist of rigging the data, whose appointment was approved by a Senate vote of 86-8.  A bipartisan group, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing profound transformations in the Caribbean hospitality industry, Palace Resorts stands out as a key case. Born in Cancún in 1984, this brand is part of The Palace Company, a group that has evolved quietly but steadily—moving beyond the profile of a local operator to become an international benchmark. With three of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world in its portfolio, the brand has shaped a proposal […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Boyz II Men stand as a pillar of ’90s R&B excellence. With their lush harmonies, emotional vulnerability, and timeless production, the Philadelphia quartet—comprised originally of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Michael McCary—set the standard for vocal groups. Their ability to fuse classic doo-wop traditions with modern R&B and pop sensibilities made them global superstars and cultural icons. Even as the music industry has changed, Boyz II Men’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) During the Reagan era, prominent figures of the Religious Right movement played a significant role in mobilizing conservative Christians and advocating for their political interests. While the movement was largely led by figures such as Jerry Falwell (Moral Majority) and Pat Robertson (Christian Coalition), younger individuals such as Ralph Reed and Paul Weyrich also played a key role in the movement’s organizational and political outreach. The younger leaders often […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some people never seem to have enough for although they are in possession of more than they can use in a whole lifetime yet they are never thankful. In a similar vein, it is sadly true that for many the more they have the more they want, and they ruthlessly pursue it as if they have nothing, and starvation, and destruction are staring them boldly in their face. A […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Well, fortunately, it’s not just PBS. It’s CPB, NPR, PRX, and the rest of the alphabet menagerie of “public” radio and TV networks that exist solely due to government graft. By the way, all radio and TV networks are public, especially the major “legacy” ones (e.g., ABC, CBS, NBC). The only reason that PBS, et al, label themselves “public” is to distinguish them as nonprofit corporations, as compared to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Every day we are increasingly witnessing indications this nation’s misleadership is totally insane. The president of the United States can’t seem to make up his mind from day to day. One day he floats universal tariffs threatening allies and competitors alike, claiming they are ripping the US off that the US trade deficits are their fault, the next day he postpones or reduces them. Now he is threatening sanctions […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Republican lawmakers cannot have it both ways. They cannot continue to push for tax cuts for the wealthy and not have it catch up with them and the country. They cannot push for tax cuts for the wealthy, and when the time comes for the federal government to fulfill its rightful role, it is unable or unwilling to do so. The governmental structure in our nation is simple. We […]