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(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve been anywhere near a headline this summer, you already know: Sean “Diddy” Combs has once again sidestepped the legal noose. Found not guilty on three major federal counts — racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and specific trafficking charges related to Cassie Ventura and Jane — he now stands as a man both liberated and, arguably, forever tainted in the court of public opinion. From a legal vantage […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about the golden age of Motown, names like Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye often dominate the conversation. But tucked within that glittering roster is Mary Wells — the velvety voice that first crowned Motown’s pop royalty. Nicknamed “The Queen of Motown,” Wells was more than just her biggest hit “My Guy.” She was a trailblazer whose voice carried the sweetness, sass, and quiet strength […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” That is the inviolable dictate of Western nations and of Israel. It is the justification for Israel (and, later, the U.S.) engaging in military strikes against Iran’s known nuclear facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have declared that the attacks have been wildly successful. It is not clear whether that assertion is true. One cannot seriously evaluate this situation […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Cherrelle’s name deserves to be right up there with the best of them in any conversation about underrated R&B royalty. For those who know, she’s a hidden gem of the Minneapolis sound — a singer whose voice defined a slice of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, thanks in large part to her unforgettable partnership with the legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. But Cherrelle’s appeal goes beyond just […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Gerald Levert had a voice that could melt the coldest heart — powerful, raw, and wrapped in warmth. Born into soul royalty as the son of Eddie Levert of The O’Jays, he didn’t just follow in his father’s footsteps — he forged his own lane with a style that married old-school passion and contemporary edge. He wasn’t just singing; he was storytelling, giving voice to heartache, intimacy, joy, and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive decree which limits US citizenship to only those born in the US to a parent who was a legal US citizen. Such citizenship also includes those who legally became US citizens through naturalization. Currently, US citizenship has been granted to individuals who were born in the US even though their parents did not have legal US citizenship. Trump in his […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes, it’s amazing how two voices – from different eras – can still feel like they’re singing your story. Beyoncé and Patti LaBelle do that for me every time. Patti’s soul-stirring power and Beyoncé’s fearless reinvention show us that truth and emotion never go out of style — they just find new ways to hit you. Even now, with Beyoncé riding high on her Cowboy Carter Tour, she’s still […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Overseas crime rings are profiting from the trafficking of U.S. wireless devices because of an outdated FCC rule that prevents providers from controlling their phones. Repealing it should be a no-brainer for the FCC and the Trump administration – get rid of the wasteful and harmful cell phone unlocking rule. When the FCC adopted its C Block rules back in 2007—the same year the iPhone debuted—it was an era […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we talk about the soul of Atlantic Starr, it’s impossible not to talk about Wayne Lewis. As one of the band’s co-founders, main songwriters, keyboardists, and occasional lead vocalists, Wayne’s fingerprints are all over some of the smoothest love songs and R&B grooves ever made. His gift for melody, his subtle yet masterful touch on the keys, and the sincerity in every note helped define the soundtrack of […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) None of us should be silent about the recent use of federal agents by this administration to bully, arrest, and investigate political opponents. Just as none of us should accept as normal or okay its use of the military against Americans exercising their First Amendment rights. Donald Trump’s gleeful embrace of fascist tactics is on display almost daily. As he tries to run roughshod over the courts and sics […]