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Florida Will Be the Biggest Loser in Ron DeSantis' Presidential Fail
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Florida Will Be the Biggest Loser in Ron DeSantis' Presidential Fail

William Spivey Jan 22, 2024

The Republican Governor has ended his costly campaign for President which means he's back to focussing solely on his job as Florida's governor

The FBI Ghetto Informant Program You Didn't Know About
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The FBI Ghetto Informant Program You Didn't Know About

William Spivey Jan 19, 2024

How the bureau defined these informants and what they were tasked with.

Young girl bored in class
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The Mid-School-Year Slump Is Real; Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat It

Omar L. Gallaga Jan 19, 2024

The kids might be in a rut, but Dad can help

Too $hort
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How ‘Freaky Tales’ Reimagines the Making of a Too $hort Classic

LEVEL Editors Jan 18, 2024

The film will open the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

Does Nikki Hailey Really Believe America Has Never Been Racist?
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Does Nikki Hailey Really Believe America Has Never Been Racist?

William Spivey Jan 17, 2024

In news we didn't see coming presidential candidate and former governor Nikki Haley throws out a whopper observation

The Arduous Journey of Making Martin Luther King Day a Federal Holiday
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The Arduous Journey of Making Martin Luther King Day a Federal Holiday

William Spivey Jan 15, 2024

It was far from easy getting MLK his much-deserved national holiday. Here is how it came together and why there's still work to be done

RJ Cyler speaks on stage at a Special Screening and Q&A of 'The Book of Clarence'
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RJ Cyler Has Mastered Playing His Position—Now He's Ready to Lead

Peter A. Berry Jan 11, 2024

After co-starring in 'The Book of Clarence,' the actor is plotting the next phase of his career

How Jeymes Samuel Made a Black Biblical Classic

How Jeymes Samuel Made a Black Biblical Classic

Bonsu Thompson Jan 10, 2024

The visionary behind 'The Book of Clarence' speaks on clout chasing, unheard Jay-Z rhymes, and making Jesus Black

The Origin of Conjugal Visits in America
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The Origin of Conjugal Visits in America

William Spivey Jan 9, 2024

How they combined with Pig Laws and Convict Leasing to perpetuate slavery

Where Do Confederate Flags and Monuments Go Once They’re Removed?
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Where Do Confederate Flags and Monuments Go Once They’re Removed?

William Spivey Jan 7, 2024

Were they cast out or raised up?

We Asked a Bot if Being Called 'Daddy' During Sex Is Out of Bounds
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We Asked a Bot if Being Called 'Daddy' During Sex Is Out of Bounds

Omar L. Gallaga Jan 6, 2024

We asked artificial intelligence about whether getting called "Daddy" in bed is hot or not

Will America Pay to Rebuild Gaza and the West Bank?
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Will America Pay to Rebuild Gaza and the West Bank?

William Spivey Jan 3, 2024

Or will it create a larger Israel?

A man plays golf in his at-home man cave
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A Dad's Guide to Curating a Man Cave You'll Never Want to Leave

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 29, 2023

A quiet space to reflect is more important than a place to get blitzed and watch the game

Was Street Fighter the Greatest Christmas Movie Of All Time?
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Was Street Fighter the Greatest Christmas Movie Of All Time?

John DeVore Dec 28, 2023

It wasn't but that's besides the point.

A Sad Christmas Story Involving Siblings and Guns in Florida
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A Sad Christmas Story Involving Siblings and Guns in Florida

William Spivey Dec 28, 2023

An argument over presents had deadly results.

8 Reasons The Grinch Was Right All Along, Ranked
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8 Reasons The Grinch Was Right All Along, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga, Jeana Ring Dec 23, 2023

Oh, the Who-Manity!

Jonathan Majors
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Jonathan Majors' Verdict Proves His Race Was on Trial, Too

William Spivey Dec 19, 2023

The question of race arises, not solely because Majors is Black and his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, whom he was found to have assaulted, is a blonde white girl.

What Did Christmas and New Year's Mean to the Enslaved?
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What Did Christmas and New Year's Mean to the Enslaved?

William Spivey Dec 17, 2023

For some enslaved people it was an opportunity to sing and dance. Others had to come to grips with seeing their families for the last time.

Rapper AZ and Datwon Thomas Return to Brooklyn's P.S. 9 to Provide Kids in Need With Coats
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Rapper AZ and Datwon Thomas Return to Brooklyn's P.S. 9 to Provide Kids in Need With Coats

LEVEL Editors Dec 17, 2023

The charitable event will be an annual give back to their grade school

A badly wrapped Christmas gift
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The 8 Worst Christmas Gifts You Could Ever Buy, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga, Jeana Ring Dec 13, 2023

They say it's the thought that counts—but did you really think before buying these?

Director/actor/comedian Chris Spencer laughing
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Chris Spencer Has Some Thoughts About 2023

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 11, 2023

The writer/director/podcaster has a new movie ('Back on the Strip') and plenty to say about this year's news cycle

Office employees sitting around a boardroom table
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The 9 Most Annoying Coworkers You'll Ever Encounter, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga, Jeana Ring Dec 11, 2023

Sometimes one coworker has all these qualities… which makes them the office bully.

Romel Cummings (stage name: B.K. Brasco) appears on Amani Talks’ podcast, 'One Thing About It'
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Why Do Black Men Keep Asking Black Women to Be More Feminine?

Allison Gaines Dec 8, 2023

The answer is patriarchy—and it’s becoming rampant, from podcasts to everyday discourse

Black dad dressed up as Santa Claus
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The Official Dad’s Sanity Guide for the Holidays

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 7, 2023

It's a stressful time, but you can do this

Why BEVEL and Overtime Elite’s Partnership is One of the Best Collaborations of 2023

Why BEVEL and Overtime Elite’s Partnership is One of the Best Collaborations of 2023

LEVEL Editors Dec 7, 2023

Girard Hardy, BEVEL’s director of brand marketing, spoke with LEVEL about why this partnership is so symbiotic

We Debated an AI Bot About the Only Acceptable Way to Play Uno
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We Debated an AI Bot About the Only Acceptable Way to Play Uno

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 5, 2023

You won’t want to skip this one

Why Aren’t We Hearing More About the 7 Million Displaced Congolese People?
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Why Aren’t We Hearing More About the 7 Million Displaced Congolese People?

Allison Gaines Dec 4, 2023

Is this yet another case of racially selective empathy?

Cup Foods Sues Minneapolis For Lost Business Related to George Floyd's Killing
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Cup Foods Sues Minneapolis For Lost Business Related to George Floyd's Killing

William Spivey Dec 3, 2023

The city is accused of not properly policing the area, which has affected revenue.

Meat being cooked at a Korean BBQ restaurant
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The 10 Most-Mouthwatering Korean BBQ Dishes, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga, Jeana Ring Dec 1, 2023

Warning: You will be very, very hungry by the end of this list

New dad working from home while holding his daughter in his lap, thinking, "Preparing for fatherhood is impossible."
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Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.

Omar L. Gallaga Nov 30, 2023

Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids

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