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Donald Trump Has Mastered the Art of Performative Inclusion
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Donald Trump Has Mastered the Art of Performative Inclusion

Jay Morman Dec 3, 2024

His group of minority minions aren't actually empowered to lead

Understanding Richard Pryor's Use of the N-Word
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Understanding Richard Pryor's Use of the N-Word

Mark Anthony Neal Dec 2, 2024

Pryor's use of the word represented something valiant

Can Black People Be Friends With Trump Voters?
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Can Black People Be Friends With Trump Voters?

Jeffrey Kass Dec 2, 2024

What is a Black person to think and feel about someone who voted for a man who emboldened untold numbers of America’s underbelly?

The Problem With Right-Wing Comedy
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The Problem With Right-Wing Comedy

Joshua Adams Dec 1, 2024

Rightwing comedy is comedic in a way Shakespearean comedy can be: a story catalyzed from a misunderstanding; reaction instead of reflection

You Should Revisit Disney's Andor
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You Should Revisit Disney's Andor

John DeVore Dec 1, 2024

May the gritty realism be with you

Why Black Americans Can't Afford to Abandon Identity Politics
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Why Black Americans Can't Afford to Abandon Identity Politics

Dr. Allison Wiltz Nov 30, 2024

Some groups can’t turn afford to turn that page

The Peerless Genius of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

The Peerless Genius of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Mark Anthony Neal Nov 30, 2024

The top selling album of all time continues to age beautifully but Michael Jackson never got an opportunity to appreciate his otherworldly accomplishment

Walmart Rolling Back DEI Shows Why a Company Makes a Poor Ally
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Walmart Rolling Back DEI Shows Why a Company Makes a Poor Ally

Allison Gaines Nov 29, 2024

The values of a company may shift to appeal to consumers, making it an unreliable vehicle for positive social change

Why Liberals View Right-Wing Media as Fringe, But It's Actually Mainstream
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Why Liberals View Right-Wing Media as Fringe, But It's Actually Mainstream

Joshua Adams Nov 28, 2024

The center of gravity for news media in America has shifted

Why Some See Successful Black People as an Existential Threat
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Why Some See Successful Black People as an Existential Threat

Dr. Allison Wiltz Nov 27, 2024

Black people winning violates racist presumptions

The Dismal Future of DEI
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The Dismal Future of DEI

Jeffrey Kass Nov 27, 2024

The obsession with fighting diversity programs

The Two Pre-Action Petitions Drake Filed Against UMG, Explained
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The Two Pre-Action Petitions Drake Filed Against UMG, Explained

LEVEL Editors Nov 26, 2024

Instead of conceding to losing the battle, Aubrey Graham is taking his L to court against his bosses

Celebrating Soul Food's Essential Place on Black Culture's Mount Rushmore
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Celebrating Soul Food's Essential Place on Black Culture's Mount Rushmore

Garrick McFadden Nov 26, 2024

Appreciating the taste of pig feet and delicious soul food delicacies

Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
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Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide

William Spivey Nov 26, 2024

The years following have been the best of my life

Crying Liberals Don’t Get My Black Bros
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Crying Liberals Don’t Get My Black Bros

Luc Olinga Nov 26, 2024

Trump’s landslide victory underlines the existence of two different Americas: The America of the Top and the America of the Bottom, my bros say

How to Survive the First Meeting with Your Partner's Parents
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How to Survive the First Meeting with Your Partner's Parents

Elisabeth Ovesen Nov 25, 2024

‘Tis the season for not being awkward around your future in-laws, thanks to these five guidelines

My Bros Talk Candidly About Trump's Deportation Plan
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My Bros Talk Candidly About Trump's Deportation Plan

Luc Olinga Nov 24, 2024

They're fearful because they know this isn't a drill

Everything We Know About Trump's HUD Apointee, Scott Turner
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Everything We Know About Trump's HUD Apointee, Scott Turner

William Spivey Nov 24, 2024

The former NFL player is Trump's first Black appointee in this regime

Was Byron Donalds' Criminal Record Too Much For Donald Trump?
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Was Byron Donalds' Criminal Record Too Much For Donald Trump?

William Spivey Nov 23, 2024

Despite his loyalty, the Florida congressman has not been offered a position in Trump's cabinet

The Car Behind Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Album Title
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The Car Behind Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Album Title

LEVEL Editors Nov 23, 2024

Released in 1987, the muscle icon went from 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds

How Black Culture is Erased by Terms Like 'Gen Alpha Slang'
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How Black Culture is Erased by Terms Like 'Gen Alpha Slang'

Dr. Allison Wiltz Nov 23, 2024

There's a lack of cultural appreciation for black lingo

Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General Has Been Bought Before
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Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General Has Been Bought Before

William Spivey Nov 22, 2024

Why Pam Bondi refused to prosecute Trump University in Florida

The One-Man Gangbang Can Transform Your Sex Life

The One-Man Gangbang Can Transform Your Sex Life

Elisabeth Ovesen Nov 22, 2024

All it takes is a bit of imagination

A Case for No Guns in the Home
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A Case for No Guns in the Home

William Spivey Nov 22, 2024

As a child my siblings and I went snooping for Christmas presents. We found a firearm

My Black Barbershop Is Convinced Trump Will Lead Them to the Money
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My Black Barbershop Is Convinced Trump Will Lead Them to the Money

Luc Olinga Nov 22, 2024

They think Trump has empathy for their plight

Shy
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Shyne Says He's Nobody's Nepo Baby

Jermaine Hall Nov 21, 2024

While Moses Barrow gets inundated with question on Sean “Diddy” Combs, he’s focused on becoming Prime Minister of Belize

It's Time to Brace For Project 2025's Impact
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It's Time to Brace For Project 2025's Impact

William Spivey Nov 21, 2024

You knew Donald Trump was lying when he disavowed it, right?

How God Become the GOP’s Most Powerful  Political Weapon
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How God Become the GOP’s Most Powerful  Political Weapon

Jeremy Helligar Nov 20, 2024

The biggest lie is the one religious conservatives tell themselves about Trump

General Harriet Tubman Finally Gets Her Due
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General Harriet Tubman Finally Gets Her Due

William Spivey Nov 19, 2024

The first woman to lead an armed military operation in the U.S., she was posthumously recognized as a one-star brigadier general in Maryland’s National Guard.

Cryptocurrency Will Be Besties With Billionaires; What About Us?
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Cryptocurrency Will Be Besties With Billionaires; What About Us?

Jay Morman Nov 19, 2024

How Crypto, greed, and power are destabilizing America

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