Gospel

(ThyBlackMan.com) NFL drafts are always suspense-filled. Family members, fans, and pundits wait with bated breath to learn where players land. Yet, as last weekend’s draft unfolded, a shocking story-within-a-story came into view. Shedeur Sanders, scion of pro football and baseball icon Deion Sanders, was widely projected to be selected in the first round of the draft. Thus, it was somewhat surprising that Sanders, who plays quarterback, was passed over in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) As someone who has written about Michael Jackson before, I find myself continually drawn back into his music—not just the global hits we all know, but the ones that sit a little deeper in his discography. The ones that reveal the heart, the pain, the vulnerability, and the genius that often get overshadowed by spectacle. These are the songs that don’t always dominate greatest hits playlists, but when you […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) This marks the second time I’ve written in-depth about the legendary Smokey Robinson, and it’s a testament to his enduring artistry that there’s still so much more to explore. While the first article highlighted some of his most iconic and celebrated tracks, this follow-up takes a closer look at the lesser-known songs that exemplify his depth as both a songwriter and vocalist. These selections showcase Robinson’s ability to blend […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started hearing from readers who wanted more. “You forgot The Boss!” “What about Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto?” The messages kept coming. And honestly, they were right—there’s so much more to James Brown than just the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) President Donald Trump’s approval declined after he announced broad tariffs not just on China but on trading partners who, in his opinion, take advantage of America with their tariffs on American goods. But how quickly those rooting for Trump’s failure forget the mood of the country during the Biden administration. In September 2024, NBC News wrote: “Two in 3 voters say the country is on the ‘wrong track’ as […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” There are many in the US and throughout the world who believe America is in the midst of a very dark night in a very cold and very bitter winter. A winter of discontent.  The nation which was once hailed as a beacon of hope and a refuge from strife, injustice and inhumanity has become a haven […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Every now and then, an artist comes along who doesn’t just play music—they breathe life back into it. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is one of those rare talents. From the first time I heard his guitar sing, I knew the blues were in good hands. Rooted deeply in the fertile soil of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Kingfish channels generations of pain, joy, and triumph through every chord. And he’s doing it his […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Robert Johnson’s music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Maybe it’s the rasp in his voice, the haunted slide of his guitar, or the way his lyrics sound like confessions whispered through time. For me, discovering Johnson was like finding the roots beneath the roots—realizing that so much of the music I love today grew out of his pain, passion, and poetry. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Donald Trump reentered office in 2025, he inherited a strong economy partly fueled by the possibility of lower taxes on capital, fewer overbearing regulations, energy abundance and the rise of AI. Instead of stewarding that prosperity and optimism, Trump quickly upended it through a reckless love affair with tariffs and a flair for insulting allies. The result is a shrinking economy and the biggest stock market drop of […]