On The Loss Of Friends And Strangers To Addiction
I have survived and I don’t deserve it. I am glad it wasn’t me because it could have been me, and it still could be
Remembering Marvin Gaye's Last Protest
The former Motown crooner was tapped to perform the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. He put some stank on it for the people.
Was Goldilocks the Original Karen?
Two new Redfin ads unintentionally recast a children’s fairytale as the ultimate White privilege parable
‘Making of an Activist’ Explains the Real Reason Police Get Away With Murder
Activist DeRay Mckesson uses data and analytics in an attempt to enact lasting and meaning change to the reign of America's bad cops
Brown v. Board of Education is on Thin Ice With This Supreme Court
Court Justice Clarence Thomas openly shared his disapproval of the 1954 decision.
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
The 7 Most Annoying Things About Moving, Ranked
The frustration of relocation
The Dangers of Being a Black Lives Matter Protestor
The labeling of someone as a BLM protester leaves them susceptible to attack rather than acknowledged for their dedication
That One Time Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Gave Me 'Bad Boys' Training
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence hosted a risk-taking “On the Run Cadet Academy” activation ahead of their new flick
I Grew Up African — But America Makes It Hard to Be Black
Where I’m from, color means little. That made my transition to the United States a chilling one.
How to Deal With Not Finding a Partner
Stop trying. Really.
Exploring the Brown v. Board Decision 70 Years Later
Did it accomplish what it was supposed to?
Banning TikTok Will Only Make Youth More Cynical
Removing TikTok is another reason for the youth to be disengaged in the political cycle
How to Keep Up With Seemingly Infinite Options on Television
Reruns are played out. Can artificial intelligence actually help you keep up with what's new on the tube?
Season Two of Mr. & Mrs. Smith Has a High Fashion Bar to Meet
Season one showed the main characters living their best sartorial lives
I Discovered My Own Biases When Writing About Rape
It’s no worse for a man being raped than a woman
You're Gonna Wanna Take Your Kids to See 'The Garfield Movie'
Your favorite childhood fat cat is back!
The Last Word On the Bear Versus Man Debate
Women would would rather take their chances with a grizzly in the wild than with today's modern man. How can we change the narrative?
Interracial Marriage Is Hard
What I learned about the power of white privilege after getting hitched.
Chef Tobias Dorzon Has Taste That Money Can't Buy
The former football player is on a mission to push palettes and personal style while taking over the culinary world. His drip won't make a mess in the kitchen.
Racism From Ole Miss Students Hints at a Much Bigger Problem
Addressing selective empathy on America’s college campuses
Losing Was Not Candace Parker's Ministry
The consummate champion retires from WNBA after a 16-year career
The Official NBA Playoff Power Rankings, Based on Which Mascots I Could Beat in a Fist Fight
The only power ranking that matters
A Proposal For Dealing With Donald Trump's Big Mouth
What if we gave the former president the Bobby Seale treatment?
The Demise Of Sunday Clothes
Sunday clothes stood for elegance—garb that was worn at the most special occasions including church. Now comfort is king and I miss the days when getting dressed was an occasion.
Hip-Hop and Politics: Who's Pimping Who?
Jesse Washington did a political dance with the music industry for years. Now, the veteran journalist and author is tackling the ongoings on Capitol Hill with his first full-length documentary, 'Hip-Hop and the White House.' There’s nothing PC about his observations.
Jeezy Asks That You Do This One Critical Thing Before Voting
With “My President,” Jeezy helped galvanize young, Black voters when Barack Obama first ran for office. But has American politics ever had true respect for hip-hop? Andscape’s documentary, 'Hip-Hop and the White House,' explores how we engaged in the 80s and how it’s going
Would You Serve On a Donald Trump Jury?
Weighing civic duty, time considerations, and personal safety
Fox News Can't Hide Hiring Mark Fuhrman
The televisions station has an ongoing association with the racist and a misogynist.
How O.J. Simpson Affected Race in America
The way we view and discuss race will forever be different.