Gospel

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s just something about Jeffrey Osborne’s voice that sticks with you long after the song ends. Maybe it’s the warmth, maybe it’s the sincerity—or maybe it’s how effortlessly he makes you feel like the lyrics were written just for you. Whether you first heard him belting out ballads with L.T.D. or fell in love with his solo grooves in the ’80s, Osborne is one of those rare artists who […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me be real with you—Anita Baker’s voice has always felt like home to me. There’s just something about the way she sings that instantly calms your spirit, like she’s been through everything you’re feeling and found the right words when you couldn’t. We all know her classics—those legendary hits that shaped our idea of what love sounds like. But I’ll be honest, it’s the lesser-known songs that really […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first discovered Edwin Hawkins, I didn’t just hear gospel music — I felt it. His songs didn’t just stay in the church pews; they followed you home, filled your living room, and somehow made everything feel a little more hopeful. Hawkins was more than just a gospel artist — he was a bridge between the sacred and the everyday, someone who could make a hymn feel like […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s not what DOGE is doing; it’s how DOGE is doing it. That’s been the Beltway take on the dream child of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency. Or, “the so-called Department of Government Efficiency,” as The New York Times put it. That’s probably why Musk and DOGE lieutenants sat down for an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Thursday — to pitch their […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) You are either against President Trump or you are for him. In the same vein, you are either for authoritarians running the federal government, or you are against it. You cannot be both. Unfortunately, most institutions are proving to be weak in the face of authoritarianism. The Republican Party with their long history of promoting patriotism, family values and national security was the first institution to accept authoritarianism by anointing […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Key Takeaways   A truck accident lawyer helps in the dealing of complexities arising in truck accidents, including a truck accident case against an insurance company.   The truck accident lawyers are negotiators who help in getting the victim fair compensation for his injuries and damages.   A truck accident lawyer, therefore, aids in protecting the rights of such victims by taking full control of the contact with the insurance agency and […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Before Sam Cooke became a household name with hits like You Send Me and A Change Is Gonna Come, he was simply a young man with a velvet voice, raised on gospel, rooted in faith, and full of promise. This is the third time I’ve sat down to write about him, and every time, I find myself more in awe of his legacy. There’s just something about Sam Cooke’s […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The media both on the right and the left as well as those in between seem obsessed with Donald J. Trump. Both have needs. The media has the need for news stories and Trump abundantly provides them with news. Otherwise, the media would actually have to go out and get real new stories. It takes work. Despite the impression that some in the media project that they disdain Trump, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are certain voices in gospel music that don’t just sing to you—they sing through you. For me, Fred Hammond is one of those voices. His music has been a constant companion during some of my highest highs and lowest lows. Whether I was seeking comfort during a storm, looking for a reason to dance, or just needing to hear that someone understands, his songs have always met me […]