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(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 […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) My brother Glen was a talented basketball player in high school. We grew up poor, but never lacking in Christian values thanks to the watchful eye of our mother. I, the author, was a so-so athlete when it came to basketball, but like the popular Avis car rental commercial of that era—I tried harder. Glen always displayed confidence in his game, often engaging in playful trash talk throughout. “Foul! […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Mental health has long been a sensitive and often avoided topic in many communities, but it is particularly overlooked in the Black community. Cultural stigma, historical trauma, and a lack of access to proper resources have all contributed to the hesitancy around discussing mental health within this group. However, as awareness and understanding grow, more Black individuals are speaking out about their struggles and seeking help. It is essential […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the artists who’ve shaped the sound of modern R&B, pop, and dance music, Jody Watley’s name always rises to the top of the list. She wasn’t just a chart-topping diva—she was (and still is) a trendsetter, a visionary, and a voice that effortlessly blends glamour with grit. As a former member of Shalamar who broke out into solo stardom, she crafted a style and sound […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Now that Women’s History Month has concluded, there’s been one more broad attack on methods of sharing our nation’s history: On March 27, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order affecting the 21 museums and 14 education and research centers that are part of the Smithsonian Institution, including the American Women’s History Museum, which is still years away from breaking ground on its official site, the National Museum […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) A Wall Street Journal editorial described President Donald Trump’s tariffs as the “dumbest trade war in history.” It’s important not to overrate intelligence, even in leaders. Judgment and maturity may be more crucial. But Trump is no ordinary dunce. He displays a stubborn stupidity that threatens to plunge the world into chaos and potentially into depression. It should go without saying that our constitutional system was never meant to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) History is defined by those who rise to meet the moment—like President Trump did in Butler, Pennsylvania, when he chose to “Fight, Fight, Fight!” rather than give into defeat. In that moment, we witnessed firsthand how God’s hand was upon him, and in the months since, the nation has reaped the rewards of his leadership. In a column I wrote back in October 2024, I stated that Scott Bessent […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something magical about a song that hits you right in the chest—that first line that makes your breath hitch, the chorus that feels like it knows exactly what you’ve been through. That’s what Babyface has always done for me. Whether it’s heartbreak, healing, longing, or that sweet, giddy spark of new love, the man knows how to put feelings into melodies that stick with you long after the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the Trump era, economic policy often comes with more bluster than strategy. His latest round of tariffs is no exception. Slapped on a broad swath of imported goods without rhyme, reason, or regard for the people who will bear the brunt of the cost – American families and workers – these tariffs are a political stunt masquerading as industrial policy. Let’s be clear: tariffs can be a tool […]