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Why Passing For White Was Popular During Jim Crow
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Why Passing For White Was Popular During Jim Crow

Dr. Allison Wiltz Mar 4, 2025

The benefits afforded to white people and the dangers of being Black created a perfect storm

There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse
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There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse

Jeffrey Kass Mar 4, 2025

Be aware of the value of now

My Parents Used the All-American Road Trip to Reclaim their Freedom
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My Parents Used the All-American Road Trip to Reclaim their Freedom

Garrick McFadden Mar 3, 2025

Each of these expeditions was my parents' act of retribution against a country that attempted to humiliate them

It's OK to Call Your Father, Daddy
Come To Daddy (2019), Elijah Wood

It's OK to Call Your Father, Daddy

LG Ware Mar 2, 2025

Come to Daddy’s wacky take on masculinity and love

Land of the Absurd and Messy
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Land of the Absurd and Messy

Adebayo Adeniran Mar 2, 2025

America has committed to a path of disaster. What's are the next steps?

How 'No Junk Food' Policy Ignores Food Deserts in Black Community
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How 'No Junk Food' Policy Ignores Food Deserts in Black Community

Dr. Allison Wiltz Mar 1, 2025

Systemic racism is a recipe for disaster

Black Brilliance: Student-Athlete From New Jersey Earns Perfect SAT Score
Student-athlete Sahil Negassi

Black Brilliance: Student-Athlete From New Jersey Earns Perfect SAT Score

Delaney Nickerson Mar 1, 2025

The student-athlete scored a 1530 the first time he took the standardized test

One Degree of Separation Between Us and MAGA
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One Degree of Separation Between Us and MAGA

William Spivey Feb 28, 2025

Someone you know has been DOGE’d

Donald Trump's Black Fan Club: Where are They Now?
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Donald Trump's Black Fan Club: Where are They Now?

William Spivey Feb 28, 2025

Tapping in with Stacey Dash. Ben Carson, Herman Cain, Pastor Darrell Scott, and Diamond & Silk

Who Told Cory Mills He Could Move Like a Teflon Don?
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Who Told Cory Mills He Could Move Like a Teflon Don?

William Spivey Feb 26, 2025

Rep Cory Mills Assaults Woman But Trump Prosecutor Won’t Sign Arrest Warrant

In Hindsight, The Batman Was an Expose on Incels
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In Hindsight, The Batman Was an Expose on Incels

Garrick McFadden Feb 25, 2025

We missed the message.

Remembering Jerry Butler, One of the Coldest Songwriters on the Planet

Remembering Jerry Butler, One of the Coldest Songwriters on the Planet

Mark Anthony Neal Feb 25, 2025

His writer's workshop produced chart singles for the likes of Isaac Hayes and Aretha Franklin and developed songwriters such as Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy

A Felon President Endorses a Drug Dealer for Florida Governor
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A Felon President Endorses a Drug Dealer for Florida Governor

William Spivey Feb 24, 2025

Donald Trump supports Byron Donalds after not putting him in his cabinet

Are Timepieces In Its Loud Luxury Era?
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Are Timepieces In Its Loud Luxury Era?

Delaney Nickerson Feb 24, 2025

Jay-Z and Tom Brady’s Super Bowl watches were not quiet in appearance

Why Claim to Value Merit But Reject Qualified Black People
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Why Claim to Value Merit But Reject Qualified Black People

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 24, 2025

How this principle disguises efforts to discriminate

How Raphael Saadiq Helped Charlie Bereal Rediscover His Voice
Dae & Dallas

How Raphael Saadiq Helped Charlie Bereal Rediscover His Voice

Peter A. Berry Feb 23, 2025

The musician discusses the influences that helped him create his new album, Walk With the Father

7 Things We Learned About LA Reid From the R&B Money Podcast

7 Things We Learned About LA Reid From the R&B Money Podcast

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Feb 23, 2025

Tank and J. Valentine pulled some epic information from the music legend

How They're Using Civil Rights Legislation to Halt Racial Progress
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How They're Using Civil Rights Legislation to Halt Racial Progress

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 23, 2025

Laws designed to safeguard racial minorities are being misused

Aren’t Country Clubs DEI?
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Aren’t Country Clubs DEI?

Luc Olinga Feb 22, 2025

President Donald Trump says he wants to restore meritocracy. Will he go after exclusive organizations and networks that give an unfair advantage to White men?

Why a Black Person Would Support a Racist
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Why a Black Person Would Support a Racist

William Spivey Feb 22, 2025

The choice is between supporting racism or withdrawal from the process

Why Life is Better With a Mustache
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Why Life is Better With a Mustache

John DeVore Feb 21, 2025

I needed a modest change. The 'stache nailed it

How Trump's Second Term Has Affected Black America
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How Trump's Second Term Has Affected Black America

William Spivey Feb 20, 2025

For those of you not keeping score at home

Vincent Berry II delivers a Powerful Song to Accompany Shyne’s Acclaimed Hulu Doc
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Vincent Berry II delivers a Powerful Song to Accompany Shyne’s Acclaimed Hulu Doc

LEVEL Editors Feb 20, 2025

“Take Me To The River” echoes the redemption arc of The Honorable Shyne

Why Black Men Shake Hands Differently
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Why Black Men Shake Hands Differently

Jeffrey Kass Feb 20, 2025

The origins of the warm hand clasp known as the DAP

My Discussion with a Long-Time Black Republican
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My Discussion with a Long-Time Black Republican

William Spivey Feb 20, 2025

The answer to many of my questions were not what I was expecting

The Art and Politics of Legendary Cartoonist Ollie Harrington

The Art and Politics of Legendary Cartoonist Ollie Harrington

Mark Anthony Neal Feb 19, 2025

Long before Aaron McGruder's brilliant 'Boondocks' there was an American Master that refused to stay within the lines with his Black art

Why My Black Bros Aren’t Rejecting Donald Trump
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Why My Black Bros Aren’t Rejecting Donald Trump

Luc Olinga Feb 19, 2025

The new Trump administration is targeting minority-friendly policies. Here's how a few Black men are responding

Schools Forced to Eliminate Race-Based Programs
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Schools Forced to Eliminate Race-Based Programs

Delaney Nickerson Feb 18, 2025

Trump continues his incineration of DEI

George Wallace Modeled His Comedy, Clean Slate, After This Classic Redd Foxx Sitcom
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George Wallace Modeled His Comedy, Clean Slate, After This Classic Redd Foxx Sitcom

LEVEL Editors Feb 18, 2025

Wallace wrote on one of the later seasons of Norman Lear's classic 70s series

Could Black History Become Hidden History Under Trump?
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Could Black History Become Hidden History Under Trump?

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 18, 2025

What once was a problem of scarcity is now a one of censorship

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