Gospel

(ThyBlackMan.com) Bob Marley, the legendary Jamaican singer, guitarist, and songwriter, is often hailed as the most influential figure in the genre of reggae music. His unique ability to blend spiritual, political, and social messages into accessible tunes has made his music timeless. Though his career was tragically cut short by cancer in 1981, his impact on music and culture remains as relevant today as it was during his prime. As […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended business as usual, in federal government, in classrooms, in business.  Many of us who cover this news are experiencing extreme whiplash.  Wolf tickets barked at our allies.  Tariffs here and gone tomorrow. Tantrums in the Oval Office.  State Departments of Education being threatened.   Stock markets crashing, with the market’s logging its worse performance for […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Boy, do I miss Joe Biden. I especially miss the former president when Donald Trump and his bobbleheads unfairly blame him for everything that’s gone wrong since Inauguration Day. Trump has since proven beyond doubt that he can wreck the economy all by his lonesome. And that’s not all he’s wrecking. Trump was handed a great economy, “The Envy of the World,” according to financial media. His trade war, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Mahmoud Khalil could have been cooked up in a lab to offend — no, worse — to disgust me. And yet, despite temptation, I cannot endorse what the Trump administration is doing to him. Based upon the postings of his group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, Khalil, who was born in Syria, seems to hold grotesque opinions. CUAD, a leader of the anti-Israel protests on Columbia’s campus, has cheered the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of British pop and R&B lost an influential voice with the passing of Stedman Pearson, one of the core members of the 1980s group Five Star. As a singer, dancer, and performer, Stedman played a crucial role in shaping the group’s dynamic presence and musical legacy. While Five Star was a collective force, Stedman’s contributions—both vocally and stylistically—helped the group reach international fame. Though Five Star as […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Suffering an injury at the hands of someone else’s negligence often brings several huge costs. Medical bills and lost wages, along with ongoing care, can pile up very fast and leave victims struggling to survive. Personal injury laws in Texas enable a person to recover losses from an accident through economic damages. These damages address the tangible monetary consequences of an accident or injury and offer a way to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few voices in R&B possess the power, soul, and emotional depth of Johnny Gill. As the sixth and final member of New Edition, Gill added a mature and soulful dimension to the group. Beyond that, his solo career solidified his place as one of the greatest vocalists of his generation. He was also part of LSG, the supergroup with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat, further showcasing his ability to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in music history have demonstrated the longevity, versatility, and influence of Diana Ross. As the lead singer of The Supremes, she played a pivotal role in shaping the Motown sound, catapulting the group to international success. Following her departure from the group, Ross embarked on a remarkable solo career that solidified her status as one of the most celebrated vocalists of all time. Her catalog spans a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the 84th anniversary of the activation of the Squadron at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois, about 120 miles southwest of Chicago. A few years ago, I sat with my friend Norman Lear, the late TV legend behind shows like All in the […]