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(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Life presents complexities from birth for all individuals, irrespective of their race, gender, ethnicity, social status, or economic background. It is uncommon for individuals to fully acknowledge the exceptional development that male children experience as they navigate the various rigorous challenges associated with their transition from boys to men. Manhood is a topic upon which every individual holds an opinion. Boys evaluate men through their youthful lens, interpreting most […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It took no time for it to go viral. The “it” was a street shot video that catches a handful of Latino anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles purportedly shouting the N word and other border line racist slurs at a Black LAPD officer at one demonstration. Within a matter of hours, the video got over one million looks. It was quickly picked up by a widely read online African […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Etta James that goes beyond voice. It’s spirit. It’s soul. It’s truth wrapped in melody. While most folks immediately think of “At Last” when her name comes up, real music lovers know that Etta’s catalog runs deep—deeper than many ever take the time to explore. This Black Music Month, there’s no better time to honor the queens who laid the foundation—especially one like Etta, who could […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble and Ed Wright founded Black Music Month in June 1979.  Also known as African American music Appreciation Month, it was first officially celebrated by President Jimmy Carter with a White House reception.  Carter created a platform to recognize and celebrate music, and many Black music executives held celebrations over the years to recognize the moth.  President Bill Clinton issued a presidential proclamation recognizing Black Music […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Building family strength means more than supporting loved ones in the present. It also requires creating a plan that will protect them in the future. For many families, especially within the Black community, the conversation around probate planning often gets delayed or avoided altogether. Yet failing to act risks leaving our hard-earned assets vulnerable to outside control and confusion. Crafting a thoughtful probate plan isn’t just about wealth; it’s […]