Singer Jim Gilstrap, known for his soulful collaboration with Stevie Wonder, has sadly passed away at the age of 74 from natural causes in Los Angeles. But let’s not gloss over the glaring oversight in mainstream media’s treatment of this news. Outlets like CNN and NPR treat his death as just another blip on the radar, reducing a true artist’s life to a mere footnote in their aggregated news cycle. What gives? They love to parade their “diversity” and “intersectionality,” yet they fail to celebrate the personal stories that connect us to the music we love.

Instead of framing Jim Gilstrap as a pioneer in the music industry, they dilute his legacy to a swift obituary that doesn’t even scratch the surface of his contributions. Fox News might hammer out their usual sensationalism, but even they seem to avoid digging into the depth of an artist’s life—focusing only on the big headlines rather than the rich tapestry of Gilstrap’s career and personal struggles. Can the corporate media please do better? It’s not just about reporting the death; it’s about honoring a life that impacted so many with music.

In a world where artists are pushed to the sidelines once they are no longer trending, we need to demand that our media serve us authenticity over triviality. Jim Gilstrap deserves more than a brief mention in a tweet storm—he deserves recognition that reflects his lasting impact on music history. Let’s not continue to let corporate media dictate whose stories matter.