Filmmaker Courtney Glaude Has a Few Thrillers to Get off His Chest
The Houston native has some dark ideas to share with an audience. Tyler Perry Studios is the perfect gateway for his storytelling.
Culture
LaKeith Stanfield Unpacks the Complexities of Male Friendship
The actor gets real about the challenges and rewards of male friendship and how it plays out in his character's journey.
Race & Politics
The Savvy Art of Winning Trump's Favor through Praise
Politicians and leaders worldwide have learned that flattering Donald Trump can yield powerful results.
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Relationships
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Self
It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
There are no days off on this mission.
The Feed
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own.
The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men
We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?
Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
The years following have been the best of my life.
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen.
How to Parent Young Adults
Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work
You Don't Have to Go to the Gym
You can always opt for ice-cream curls, friend
Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys
"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."
The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless
Society doesn’t expect much from Black men, which makes showing up as fathers that much more crucial.
My Son Never Wants to Meet His Father, and I Celebrate That Life Choice
Sometimes, for fathers who abandon their children, there’s no coming back.
My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated
How do you grieve someone you barely knew?
Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders.
How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men
Forever never seems that long until you’re grown.
Teachers Are Quitting: Blame the Parents
With rising aggression in school and changes in parenting styles, the dynamics between teachers and students have become increasingly complex and concerning.
The One Promise Liar, Liar Trump Delivered to Americans
Trump is doing all he can to make America white again.
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition.
It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
There are no days off on this mission.
The 10 Most Mouthwatering Thanksgiving Sides, Ranked
Please enjoy this list conceived specifically to start fights. You’re welcome, and bon appetit!
The 6 Most Annoying People You'll Encounter on Thanksgiving, Ranked
We know they're your family, but they sho' do work your nerves!
The 11 Most Edible Thanksgiving Meats, Ranked
Another year, another dry turkey.
The Tumultuous Love Life of RFK, Jr.
Despite a deviant personal life, RFK Jr. navigates the political landscape with little friction, leaving many to wonder about the double standards at play.
The Legend of Teddy Pendergrass
In the wake of a devastating accident, Teddy Pendergrass redefined his life, becoming a beacon of hope for those with spinal injuries while continuing to inspire through music.
A Portrait Of Grief As An Elderly Black Man
My mother is dying and it's killing my father to watch his wife wither.
I Thought I Was Tired. Turns Out, I Was Burnt Out
When your brain is cooked not even a vacation will get you right.
The Collateral Damage of Transparency: The Epstein Files Dilemma
As the Epstein Files approach release, the tension between public accountability and the murky waters of classified information becomes palpable.
How Hosting Foster Dogs Is Teaching Me All I Need to Age and Die With Love
The tale of the young dog and old dog (in me).
On Being a Better Dad Than I Had
I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.
Opinion: You didn't Listen When I Told You About the Epstein Files a While Ago
Some of us screamed about the child trafficking rings involving high-level politicians and others. We were called crazy conspiracy theorists.
Is there a Path to Impeaching Pam Bondi?
With the Epstein Files Transparency Act in play, Bondi's potential for redacting critical information raises major questions about accountability and transparency.