Gospel

(ThyBlackMan.com) Russell Vought is the ultimate Trumper. The head of the Office of Management and Budget just anointed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to wind down the U.S. Agency for International Development (“wind down” being one of his favorite words) had a new stunt to try out this week to subvert constitutional separation of powers. You remember — Congress has the power of the purse. It must be on […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As Christians, we sometimes live below-average lives. Being people of God is construed by many to be sweatier, heavier and burdensome. Many are the times that people tell us that they are afraid to get saved because they do not know if they will manage to be all that it entails to be a born again Christian. Yet, did any of us really know that we would still be […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think of Beyoncé, you think of more than just the music. She’s not only a performer but a cultural icon, a woman who has carefully crafted her art while simultaneously shaping discussions about identity, feminism, love, and ambition. As a music lover who also appreciates the historical weight of an artist’s words, it’s important to step back and look at the wisdom she has shared over the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Faith Evans has always been one of those R&B artists who could balance gospel-rooted vocals with contemporary grooves and heartfelt storytelling. From the mid-1990s onward, she carved a lane as one of the most dependable vocalists in urban music. Her songs are the kind that hold weight years later—timeless ballads, heartfelt tributes, and club-ready jams that remain relevant no matter the decade. Whether you discovered her through her collaborations […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The French philosopher Albert Camus reportedly said, “Without work all life is rotten but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies. Now, historians are suggesting he may have not uttered or written those exact words but been paraphrased by one of his biographers. No matter. The sentiment is a pertinent one, especially as we lift up Labor Day, its history, and the role that Black women have played in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The internet has been buzzing again, and at the center of it is none other than Atlanta’s own Young Thug. This week, an audio clip resurfaced online allegedly featuring Thugger speaking to police about fellow YSL affiliate Peewee Roscoe during an interrogation. For many, this was all the confirmation they needed to stamp him with the label no rapper ever wants to carry—“snitch.” But if you’ve been paying attention, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Olandria Carthen and Nic may very well be on the path to engagement, and if the whispers are true, this is a love story that deserves the spotlight. Their relationship has become one of the most talked-about romances on the gossip circuit, not only because of the chemistry they display but also because of what they represent in a cultural sense. In an era where people are quick to […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Michael Jackson was more than just the King of Pop. His artistry, philanthropy, and vision for humanity were deeply woven into the words he spoke outside of the recording studio. Beyond the glittering glove and moonwalk, Jackson was a man driven by compassion, creativity, and a belief that music could heal the world. His quotes, whether delivered in interviews, speeches, or heartfelt reflections, continue to resonate with music lovers […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence have grown following repeated attacks by President Donald Trump, including this week’s decision to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook based on questionable allegations. But this debate is too narrowly focused on the president’s political pressure, ignoring a growing danger in our system. It is true that since the Treasury-Federal Reserve Accord of 1951, the Fed has had operational independence — the ability to […]