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Would You Let a Teacher Spank Your Child?
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Would You Let a Teacher Spank Your Child?

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 25, 2022

A Missouri school district is reintroducing spanking as a form of corporal punishment. I wish a teacher would...

Here's Every Gloriously Ridiculous DJ Khaled Album Cover, Ranked
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Here's Every Gloriously Ridiculous DJ Khaled Album Cover, Ranked

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 25, 2022

Don't ever play yourself!

Dear Biden: Student Loan Forgiveness Is Only Foreplay
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Dear Biden: Student Loan Forgiveness Is Only Foreplay

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 24, 2022

The issue of college debt could be a first step towards reparations

Please Don’t Downplay Tevin Campbell Sharing His Sexual Identity
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Please Don’t Downplay Tevin Campbell Sharing His Sexual Identity

Michael Arceneaux Aug 24, 2022

Sure, many have long made assumptions, but the singer deserves to be celebrated for finally living freely

Biden Administration Declined Dennis Rodman’s Offer to Negotiate Brittney Griner's Release
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Biden Administration Declined Dennis Rodman’s Offer to Negotiate Brittney Griner's Release

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 23, 2022

Counterpoint: If anybody is a match for Putin, it’s gotta be a Bad Boy Piston

Capitol Records’ AI-Powered Rapper Is the Most Flagrant Virtual Blackface Ever
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Capitol Records’ AI-Powered Rapper Is the Most Flagrant Virtual Blackface Ever

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 23, 2022

Meet: FN Meka. Or, better yet, don’t.

Anyone Who Has a Plantation Wedding Is Sus
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Anyone Who Has a Plantation Wedding Is Sus

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 22, 2022

Looking at you, Bennifer!

Surprise: Black Family's Home Appraisal the Victim of Racial Bias
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Surprise: Black Family's Home Appraisal the Victim of Racial Bias

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 22, 2022

A Baltimore family was apparently lowballed by more than $300,000 due to their race, lawsuit says.

Missouri Pastor Allegedly Very Sorry for Calling Congregation “Broke” and “Busted”
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Missouri Pastor Allegedly Very Sorry for Calling Congregation “Broke” and “Busted”

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 21, 2022

Carlton Funderburke went viral for catching the greedy ghost and berating churchgoers for not buying him a luxury watch

The Dystopian Era of Housing Tied to Your Employer Is Knocking at Your Door
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The Dystopian Era of Housing Tied to Your Employer Is Knocking at Your Door

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 19, 2022

Employer-subsidized housing has a few perks, but they don’t outweigh its danger

In the Midst of a Recession, the Chicken Wing Offers Hope
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In the Midst of a Recession, the Chicken Wing Offers Hope

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 19, 2022

That's a poetic way of saying drums and flats have dropped to pre-pandemic prices. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

The Problem With California's Reparations Plan
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The Problem With California's Reparations Plan

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 18, 2022

In the words of Riley Freeman: “Pay what you owe!”

Is Picking Cotton Really the Best Way to Teach Kids About Slavery?
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Is Picking Cotton Really the Best Way to Teach Kids About Slavery?

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 18, 2022

An L.A. school district is being sued after elementary school students were instructed to pick cotton. Yes, actual cotton. Like, from the plant. In a field.

The Government’s Response to Monkeypox Is Failing Black People
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The Government’s Response to Monkeypox Is Failing Black People

Michael Arceneaux Aug 18, 2022

With another public health emergency upon us, systemic racism is once again overlooking those most in need

Zoë Kravitz Is Right: Some of Y'all Were Truly Wildin' After Slapgate
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Zoë Kravitz Is Right: Some of Y'all Were Truly Wildin' After Slapgate

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 17, 2022

We need Badu to come and make internet warriors put their phones down

This New Ice Cream Flavor No One Asked for Tastes Like a Dive Bar
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This New Ice Cream Flavor No One Asked for Tastes Like a Dive Bar

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 17, 2022

I get it: Ice cream inspired by cigarettes and sticky floors might sound awful. Yet I'm intrigued?

‘Protect Black Women’ Applies in the Workplace, Too
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‘Protect Black Women’ Applies in the Workplace, Too

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 17, 2022

How managers like myself can push back against marginalization in corporate settings

Desus Nice’s Next Chapter Has Begun
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Desus Nice’s Next Chapter Has Begun

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 16, 2022

The comedian subbed in as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in his first appearance since the Bodega Boys split

Here's What I Learned From Playing Professional Basketball With J. Cole
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Here's What I Learned From Playing Professional Basketball With J. Cole

Peter A. Berry Aug 16, 2022

Scarborough Shooting Stars forward Danilo Djuricic spills the Gatorade on sharing the court with the self-proclaimed best rapper alive

When's the Last Time You Actually Watched the VMAs?
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When's the Last Time You Actually Watched the VMAs?

H. Drew Blackburn Aug 16, 2022

Lizzo and Jack Harlow will perform at this year’s festivities; Nicki will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award. You tuning in?

5 Best Cold Summer Desserts, Ranked
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5 Best Cold Summer Desserts, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 12, 2022

Beat the heat with sweet street treats—now ranked for your convenience

Racist and Sexist Essay Wins Cash Prize Despite Many Run-On Sentences
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Racist and Sexist Essay Wins Cash Prize Despite Many Run-On Sentences

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 11, 2022

The third-place winner of a Canadian contest promoted right-wing replacement theory ideology and excessive comma usage

I Don’t Remember a Time Before Serena Williams Was Winning
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I Don’t Remember a Time Before Serena Williams Was Winning

Peter A. Berry Aug 10, 2022

The superstar’s shocking retirement announcement marks the end of an era—and the beginning of another

Here’s Everything the FBI Found When They Raided Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Estate (We Assume)
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Here’s Everything the FBI Found When They Raided Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Estate (We Assume)

Carlos Greaves Aug 9, 2022

The Feds came after the former prez—and we've got some guesses about what they uncovered at his residence

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Should Not Be Posing in Photos With Russell Simmons
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Should Not Be Posing in Photos With Russell Simmons

Michael Arceneaux Aug 8, 2022

A picture speaks a thousand words—especially when it includes a man credibly accused of rape by several women

Monkeypox Sucks Even More Because It's Racist
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Monkeypox Sucks Even More Because It's Racist

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 5, 2022

The virus' problematic name hasn't been changed due to lack of options. We've got an one in mind, though...

The 7 Wildest Things Publicly Said By Kevin Gates, Ranked
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The 7 Wildest Things Publicly Said By Kevin Gates, Ranked

Peter A. Berry Aug 5, 2022

The Baton Rouge rapper has some, uh, interesting ideas about incest, Beyoncé, and beastiality

Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Is a Joke
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Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Is a Joke

Michael Arceneaux Aug 3, 2022

Dozens of sexual misconduct claims against the Cleveland Browns QB resulted in a mere six-game punishment. How is this okay?

The Words I Wish I Said to Bill Russell
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The Words I Wish I Said to Bill Russell

William Spivey Aug 2, 2022

Remembering an NBA legend whose influence extended far beyond the hardwood

Is My Casual Attire Too Loose For Corner Office Consideration?
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Is My Casual Attire Too Loose For Corner Office Consideration?

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 2, 2022

Why I’ve decided to code switch my workplace drip

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