Does Being Gay Make You a Half Man?
Richard Gadd’s ‘Half Man’ and the intersectionality between masculinity and homosexuality.
LG Ware
Why They Love Calling Black Women Manly
The insult was shorthand for a history of denying Black women feminity and a reminder of how admiration breeds resentment.
How to React When a Roast Turns Racist
Kevin Hart, modern comedians, and the origins of the roast.
Another Black Man Found Hanging Quickly Ruled a Suicide
With multiple Black men recently discovered hanging and investigators quick to close cases, grieving families want thorough probes.
Not Even the Murder of a White Woman Can Derail ICE
ICE is killing people, but we still don’t care.
The Quiet Prejudice Against Ugly
Lookism, looksmaxxing, and love.
Why I Won’t Eat Watermelon in Public
How this fruit became entangled in racist imagery and the continued impact it has on the perception of black culture.
No Forgiveness for My Father, Who Abused My Mother
Haunted by memories of my father's violence and addiction, I struggle with the growing expectation to forgive and reconnect.
The Dehumanization of Hillbillies, White Trash, and Waste People
A Black man recognizes the truth about poor white folks.
Apparently Students Can Fail Assignments and Get Their Teacher Fired
A college junior's essay and the targeted firing of a trans teacher.
Why My Black Boys Love Trump
Their admiration for the controversial president in the classroom is perplexing, but I remain hopeful it’s just a phase.
The Shortcomings of the High-Powered Man
The broken men who break women.
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.
On Brick Attacks and the Blatant Disregard for Black Women
Roda Bashe's heartbreaking social media post tells of brutal violence she suffered after rejecting a man's advances. It highlights a larger issue.