Toxic Masculinity Cost Me an Easy-Bake Oven
All I wanted to do was cook. Why do we spread lousy advice that stunts the happiness of young boys?
The Shortcomings of the High-Powered Man
The broken men who break women.
What Does It Mean To Be Black Enough?
The Blackening, a clever homage to horror, not only entertains but also inspires a deeper conversation about the diverse experiences of Black life.
Kash Patel Orders SWAT Team To Be Designated Drivers for His Girlfriend's Drunk Friend
Patel is the Poster Child for Abuse of Power.
How Am I Going to Die?
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.
‘Black Don’t Crack’ Isn’t Much of a Compliment
It’s more like a stereotype gift-wrapped with a bow.
My Childhood on Creepy Santa’s Lap
He was my version of clowns, a symbol of jolly that scared the hell out of me.
I Stutter and I Talk Funny. You Got a Problem with That?
My voice got ripped apart on Reddit — and my reaction surprised me.
My 2-Year-Old Yorkie Proves the Existence of a Higher Power
What a dog named Chip taught me about God and love.
A Middle-Aged Man's Fascination With Death
Don’t think I’m morbid — but I just can’t stop thinking about the end.
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
Weed Consumption May Reduce Drinking, But Can Lead to Screaming and Vomiting
It’s called scromiting.
Revisiting Issa Rae's Affection for Black Male Characters
Celebrating the richness of Black male experiences, Insecure reminded us that genuine connection and intimacy are crucial for both Black men and women.
The 4 Things You'll Miss Most When Your Kid's Nightmare Toddler Years Are Over
Yes, raising young children can be challenging. But here's why you should savor those times.
I Don’t Care That My Dad Is Homeless and Has Dementia
What happens when the parent-child relationship can’t be repaired but the elder is in need of a caretaker? For this writer the answer wasn’t handle with care.
Giving Kids Under 12 Smartphones is a Dumb Idea
Children may be at higher risk for numerous health issues than those without.
Are You One of Those 'Real' Men Running from Therapy?
On therapy and acting like a man.
Why Superheroes are So Lonely
Men love capes and the damage it enables.
You Don't Have to Go to the Gym
You can always opt for ice-cream curls, friend.
Ja Morant is Turning Me into Jason Whitlock
Escaping anti-Black thinking is a full-time job.
What the Donald Trump Administration Has Cost You
Policies for the few, costs for the many.
How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Black Men
When you know, you know.
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own.
The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men
We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?
Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
The years following have been the best of my life.
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen.
How to Parent Young Adults
Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work
Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys
"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."