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(ThyBlackMan.com) Cab Calloway remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music. Known for his charismatic stage presence, distinctive vocal style, and groundbreaking contributions to swing and jazz, Calloway carved out a space where music, theater, and cultural commentary intersected. As a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance and a pioneering bandleader at the Cotton Club, he brought scat singing, showmanship, and storytelling to the forefront of big […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have had a more significant influence on both funk and soul music than Larry Graham. As the pioneering bassist of Sly and the Family Stone and the dynamic frontman of Graham Central Station, Graham didn’t just play music—he redefined how the bass guitar could drive a song. Often credited with inventing the “slap bass” technique, his innovations laid the foundation for generations of funk, R&B, and even […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Future historians may one day uncover and reveal the truth of recent days. In particular, two events which have captured media and public attention. The first event recently unfolded in Los Angeles, California. Thousands took to the street over several days to protest what they considered inhumane, unwarranted, criminal and immoral actions of the federal government to round up and deport individuals whose crime was to be in this […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to pure, effortless falsetto and emotional storytelling, few voices in R&B stand out like El DeBarge’s. Whether leading the family group DeBarge or stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, El had a way of making you feel every lyric. His songs weren’t just about love—they sounded like love. They spoke to longing, vulnerability, joy, and redemption, all wrapped in smooth melodies and sophisticated arrangements. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Trump’s tough stance on trade has been a win for American workers. He has protected jobs, revived key industries, and taken on countries like China that have long abused and exploited our markets. His leadership exposed the weakness of past trade deals and brought accountability back to the negotiating table despite constant attacks from the establishment media and career bureaucrats defending a failed status quo.   But toughness […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of $459,826 and an accompanying 30-year mortgage rate of about 6.5 percent, it’s no surprise that both families and government are challenged like never before when it comes to securing affordable housing. For much of Black America, affording […]

(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 […]