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Trump Seeking Office a Third Time is Rediculous Until It Isn't
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Trump Seeking Office a Third Time is Rediculous Until It Isn't

William Spivey Dec 12, 2024

Are there loopholes the polarizing president could take advantage of?

The New Iteration of X-Men Teams are Short on Black Men
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The New Iteration of X-Men Teams are Short on Black Men

LG Ware Dec 12, 2024

How one of the most diverse superhero teams lack diversity in their new iteration

How to Fix Professional Bigotry
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How to Fix Professional Bigotry

Jeffrey Kass Dec 11, 2024

Understanding racism in the workplace

The Reverberating Impact of Nikki Giovanni's Truth is On Its Way
The impact of Giovanni's brilliant work.

The Reverberating Impact of Nikki Giovanni's Truth is On Its Way

Mark Anthony Neal Dec 11, 2024

Truth is On Its Way is just a reminder of how evident Giovanni’s vision and genius was, from the very beginning

A Fear of the Color White is An Actual Phobia
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A Fear of the Color White is An Actual Phobia

William Spivey Dec 10, 2024

It's not the same as fearing white people as I had to explain to a woman online who was conflating the two things

My Childhood on Creepy Santa’s Lap
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My Childhood on Creepy Santa’s Lap

Jeremy Helligar Dec 10, 2024

He was my version of clowns, a symbol of jolly that scared the hell out of me

The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work
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The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work

Jeremy Helligar Dec 10, 2024

Does the comfort of my White colleagues matter more than my own? (That’s a rhetorical question!)

Men Should Not Be Embarassed About Not Being Handy
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Men Should Not Be Embarassed About Not Being Handy

Joel A. Johnson Dec 9, 2024

As a kid, I had an enthusiasm switch that prompted me to help my parent(s) with exotic tasks like replacing a screen/window I busted or fixing a cabinet door that won't stay closed. Still, mine must've been on a dimmer. It slowly turned to

Your Bad Habits Are Ruining Your Sex Life
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Your Bad Habits Are Ruining Your Sex Life

Elisabeth Ovesen Dec 9, 2024

A man who acts like a child is the biggest turnoff of all

How My Bros Feel About Joe Biden Pardoning His Son
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How My Bros Feel About Joe Biden Pardoning His Son

Luc Olinga Dec 8, 2024

The president pardoned Hunter Biden a few weeks before his departure from the White House

Santa Claus Can’t Be A Black American
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Santa Claus Can’t Be A Black American

Joel A. Johnson Dec 7, 2024

Could a Black man break into houses in the middle of the night? Doubtful

Who Let Black Christmas Movies Out?
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Who Let Black Christmas Movies Out?

Joel A. Johnson Dec 7, 2024

Streaming platforms, that’s who

Grey’s Anatomy’s Favorite Family Man Parents Like His Mama
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Grey’s Anatomy’s Favorite Family Man Parents Like His Mama

Jermaine Hall Dec 7, 2024

Jason George's mother taught him to think before presenting ideas. His children are the beneficiaries

Why My Black Bros Won't Apologize for Voting for Donald Trump
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Why My Black Bros Won't Apologize for Voting for Donald Trump

Luc Olinga Dec 6, 2024

Since the defeat of the Vice President by Donald Trump, minorities, in particular male voters, have been at the center of criticism from progressives

Why People Are Blaming "Woke" For the Last Election Results
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Why People Are Blaming "Woke" For the Last Election Results

Dr. Allison Wiltz Dec 5, 2024

They're making the term rooted in black culture a scapegoat

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

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