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Benjamin Crump Must Be Exhausted
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Benjamin Crump Must Be Exhausted

William Spivey Jul 21, 2024

He’s been involved in dozens of major cases, usually involving wrongful deaths or racial injustice. Wouldn't it be beautiful if America allowed him to rest?

Unpacking the Complicated History of the Black Cowboy
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Unpacking the Complicated History of the Black Cowboy

Joshua Adams Jul 21, 2024

Historians estimate that around 1 in 4 cowboys were Black

How The Fear of a Black Woman President is Stirring Discourse

How The Fear of a Black Woman President is Stirring Discourse

Allison Gaines Jul 20, 2024

Whether Kamala Harris lands this position or not, our country must confront the racist, sexist attitudes that block Black women’s access to this position of power.

Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation
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Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation

John DeVore Jul 17, 2024

If I were a billionaire, I’d like to think I’d quietly disappear into a castle on the beach and spend my days hosting elaborate costume parties

Why Some Believe Surviving Gunfire is an Appeal to Black Voters
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Why Some Believe Surviving Gunfire is an Appeal to Black Voters

Allison Gaines Jul 16, 2024

They endorse stereotypes about Black people rather than reality

A Curious Collection of Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories
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A Curious Collection of Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories

William Spivey Jul 15, 2024

Here are the top for your consideration

Plot Twist: Donald Trump's Disciples are Decrying Violence
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Plot Twist: Donald Trump's Disciples are Decrying Violence

Jeremy Helligar Jul 14, 2024

Where was the conservative outrage before the ex-president was shot at during a MAGA rally in Pennsylvania?

A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior
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A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior

Ivy Locke Jul 13, 2024

Your narcissistic ex will use any and every opening to get back into your life as a means of using you. Beware

Sorry, America is Not OK
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Sorry, America is Not OK

William Spivey Jul 12, 2024

The state of US politics and hope for the future

How LyfeShare Plans to Ease the Pain of Your Parents Passing
The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Michael Swift.

How LyfeShare Plans to Ease the Pain of Your Parents Passing

Jermaine Hall Jul 12, 2024

The company, founded in 2021, is making estate management more manageable

After Careful Review, ‘Solo’ Is The Third Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie
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After Careful Review, ‘Solo’ Is The Third Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie

John DeVore Jul 11, 2024

Argue with the force, not me

Was Motown, the 'Sound of Young America', also the Sound of Queer America?
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Was Motown, the 'Sound of Young America', also the Sound of Queer America?

Mark Anthony Neal Jul 10, 2024

The label released one of the biggest 70s queer anthems with Carl Bean's "Born this Way" while Dynamic Superior's gay lead singer Tony Washington had high hopes

The Polygamy Era Is Upon Us
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The Polygamy Era Is Upon Us

Ivy Locke Jul 9, 2024

The percentage of young people who find polygamy morally acceptable has risen from 9% to 34% from 2003–2006 to 2018–2020, significantly more than the increase among older Americans

How Am I Going to Die?
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How Am I Going to Die?

Jeremy Helligar Jul 8, 2024

When you're in your 20s death is a theory rather than a forgone conclusion. Now that I'm middle-aged, it's become an unhealthy obsession.

What Steps Can Joe Biden Take to Protect the Nation Now That He’s King?
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What Steps Can Joe Biden Take to Protect the Nation Now That He’s King?

William Spivey Jul 7, 2024

For the next six months, he has the power to violate laws with impunity as long as it can be deemed an official act. What steps might he take without the previous legal barriers to rid us of menace Donald Trump?

Aren't You Tired of the Gender War?
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Aren't You Tired of the Gender War?

Ivy Locke Jul 6, 2024

Short Answer: No.

Fixing the Orgasm Gap Between Men and Women
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Fixing the Orgasm Gap Between Men and Women

Ivy Locke Jul 5, 2024

Not all sexual experiences are created equal

Why Criminalizing Homelessness is a Cruel and Unusual Policy
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Why Criminalizing Homelessness is a Cruel and Unusual Policy

Allison Gaines Jul 5, 2024

On any given night in America, over 600,000 people experience homelessness. Local governments are employing inhumane strategies to mitigate the problem.

Democrats, You Need Black Friends
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Democrats, You Need Black Friends

Garrick McFadden Jul 4, 2024

Biden is not the problem; it is your white friends and family members who are going to vote for Trump.

Woody McClain Should Be Hollywood's Next Action Hero
Woody McClain describes his sound as "things you would never see together."

Woody McClain Should Be Hollywood's Next Action Hero

LEVEL Editors Jul 4, 2024

He's setting up shop in the music and publishing worlds while looking the next greatest action hero script

Yeah, I’m Voting For Joe Biden

Yeah, I’m Voting For Joe Biden

John DeVore Jul 3, 2024

And I don’t really want to vote for Joe Biden

How To Have Compassion For Bad Humans Who are Down on Their Luck
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How To Have Compassion For Bad Humans Who are Down on Their Luck

John DeVore Jun 30, 2024

I can feel empathy for someone while accepting that they are flawed or lost, or corrupt.

Say Donald Trump, What Are 'Black Jobs'?
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Say Donald Trump, What Are 'Black Jobs'?

Allison Gaines Jun 29, 2024

The notion that Black people are supposed to be the chief manual laborers in this country is inherently racist.

America Was the Biggest Loser Last Night
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America Was the Biggest Loser Last Night

William Spivey Jun 28, 2024

Biden was bad. Trump wasn't much better. How do we get better choices?

Wealthy White Couple Adopts Five Black Children and Allegedly Turn Them Into Slaves
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Wealthy White Couple Adopts Five Black Children and Allegedly Turn Them Into Slaves

William Spivey Jun 28, 2024

They were forced to sleep on concrete floors with no mattresses and one boy had open sores on his feet.

What Men Think About Whoopi Goldberg's Sexual Choices Is Peak Ageism
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What Men Think About Whoopi Goldberg's Sexual Choices Is Peak Ageism

Ivy Locke Jun 27, 2024

The EGOT winner unapologetically said she prefers one night stands

I'll Always Wear My Hoodies
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I'll Always Wear My Hoodies

Jeremy Helligar Jun 24, 2024

Let’s not limit what Black men can comfortably wear because of racial subtext assigned to an article of clothing.

The Challenges of Ridesharing While Black
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The Challenges of Ridesharing While Black

Dr. Jeremy Divinity Jun 21, 2024

A recent study found that your Uber driver is twice as likely to cancel if you’re Black.

Donald Trump’s Definition of a 'Very, Very, Bad Girlfriend'
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Donald Trump’s Definition of a 'Very, Very, Bad Girlfriend'

William Spivey Jun 20, 2024

Who Is he to judge?

Center Fielder Willie Mays Has Left the Field for the Last Time
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Center Fielder Willie Mays Has Left the Field for the Last Time

Mark Anthony Neal Jun 20, 2024

How Willie Mays and baseball brought me closer to my father

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