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The 5 Most Ridiculous Rapper-Starring Video Games, Ranked
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The 5 Most Ridiculous Rapper-Starring Video Games, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 18, 2020

Better pick up them sticks!

I’m Not Your Poster Child for Workplace Diversity
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I’m Not Your Poster Child for Workplace Diversity

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 18, 2020

Why won’t companies quit slapping a Band-Aid on things and make some actual meaningful changes?

This Week In Racism: We’re Sad to Report That Clayton Bigsby Is Real

This Week In Racism: We’re Sad to Report That Clayton Bigsby Is Real

LEVEL Editors Aug 18, 2020

It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most pathetic people!

5 Phil Collins Songs Black Folks Mess With, Ranked
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5 Phil Collins Songs Black Folks Mess With, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 17, 2020

Drums, please!

Victor Oladipo’s Plan to Acquire Generational Wealth Outside of Basketball

Victor Oladipo’s Plan to Acquire Generational Wealth Outside of Basketball

Ivie Ani Aug 17, 2020

The Indiana Pacers star explains his plans to become a household name through hustles both on and off the court

America’s Black Mayors Promise Change, but Don’t Go Far Enough
From left: Mayors Keisha Bottoms, London Breed, Michael Hancock, Lori Lightfoot. Photos: Paras Griffin, Jonathan Daniel, Hyoung Chang/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images

America’s Black Mayors Promise Change, but Don’t Go Far Enough

Vanna Maples Aug 17, 2020

Despite marching and renaming streets…

The 5 Worst Kool-Aid Flavors, Ranked
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The 5 Worst Kool-Aid Flavors, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 14, 2020

Just add water… or maybe don’t

A Man Should Never Feel Ashamed to Go Dutch on a Date
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A Man Should Never Feel Ashamed to Go Dutch on a Date

Aliya S. King Aug 14, 2020

Men, we appreciate when you offer to pay, but I promise we’re not thinking about it

The Hidden Cost When Covid Hits the Prison System
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The Hidden Cost When Covid Hits the Prison System

Trevell "G Dep" Coleman Aug 14, 2020

Former Bad Boy rapper G-Dep, currently incarcerated…

What Artists Need From Corporations Trying To Support Black Lives Matter Movements
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What Artists Need From Corporations Trying To Support Black Lives Matter Movements

Shantell Martin Aug 14, 2020

Authentic collaboration is more relevant today than ever before

The 5 Least Subtle Dog-Whistles About Kamala Harris, Ranked
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The 5 Least Subtle Dog-Whistles About Kamala Harris, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 13, 2020

Y’all scared, huh? You should be.

The MVP of 2020 Is My Weed Man
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The MVP of 2020 Is My Weed Man

Michael Arceneaux Aug 13, 2020

It may not alleviate my anxiety as much as turning off the news, but…

7 Hip-Hop Fashion Brands That Make Us Most Nostalgic, Ranked
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7 Hip-Hop Fashion Brands That Make Us Most Nostalgic, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 12, 2020

It’s a ’90s streetwear time capsule — back when sizing started at XXXL Tall

Don Lemon Is Out of Fucks to Give
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Don Lemon Is Out of Fucks to Give

Erik Parker Aug 12, 2020

One of few Black journalists to anchor a prime-time news show, Lemon keeps a candid camera

Why Men Are So Bothered By Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’
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Why Men Are So Bothered By Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’

Demetria L. Lucas Aug 11, 2020

Your patriarchy is showing, sir

I’m No Longer Using My White Voice at Work
“Sorry to Bother You.” Photo illustration, source: Annapurna Pictures

I’m No Longer Using My White Voice at Work

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 11, 2020

Sorry to bother you with this latest 2020 self-discovery

The 5 ‘Scary Movie’ Movies, Ranked
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The 5 ‘Scary Movie’ Movies, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 11, 2020

With the last of the franchise hitting Netflix, might as well prioritize your viewing

This Week in Racism: We Thought Baseball Liked Hitters, Not Hitler

This Week in Racism: We Thought Baseball Liked Hitters, Not Hitler

LEVEL Editors Aug 11, 2020

Welcome once again to our weekly roundup of the world’s most pathetic people!

The 6 Dishes Most Likely to Convince People That Your Non-Cooking Ass Can Cook, Ranked
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The 6 Dishes Most Likely to Convince People That Your Non-Cooking Ass Can Cook, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 10, 2020

From sides to mains, we’ve got struggle chefs of all levels covered!

Are Black Men Saving Luxury Retail During the Pandemic?

Are Black Men Saving Luxury Retail During the Pandemic?

Mike Muse Aug 10, 2020

Black purchasing power is growing far faster than its White counterpart — and now we need to figure out how to leverage it

How ‘Black Is King’ Co-Director Kwasi Fordjour Brought Beyoncé’s African Blockbuster to Life
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How ‘Black Is King’ Co-Director Kwasi Fordjour Brought Beyoncé’s African Blockbuster to Life

Ivie Ani Aug 9, 2020

The creative director, who’s worked with Beyoncé since he was an intern, shares the backstories on her latest visual album

The 9 Best “F — — the Police” Songs, Ranked

The 9 Best “F — — the Police” Songs, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 7, 2020

No metaphors necessary when hip-hop’s favorite sentiment only needs three words

What Women Really Think About Circumcision

What Women Really Think About Circumcision

Aliya S. King Aug 7, 2020

Cut. Uncut. We love them all. Most of us, anyway.

Can This Man Save Chicago’s Murder Epidemic?
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Can This Man Save Chicago’s Murder Epidemic?

William E. Ketchum III Aug 6, 2020

With decades of brokering peace between gangs, community leader Bishop Omar Jahwar has a plan for quelling violence in the perilous city

The 9 Best Jarritos Flavors, Ranked

The 9 Best Jarritos Flavors, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 6, 2020

Let the others have a Crush on their Tropical Fantasy — real ones know the best fruit sodas out there

The 6 Summertime Sleeping Positions for Couples That Might Not End in Divorce, Ranked
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The 6 Summertime Sleeping Positions for Couples That Might Not End in Divorce, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Aug 5, 2020

Lacking A/C and want your relationship to work? Stick to these.

I Miss Barack and Michelle Obama — but Not Their Slander of Young Voters
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I Miss Barack and Michelle Obama — but Not Their Slander of Young Voters

Michael Arceneaux Aug 5, 2020

Everyone’s favorite First…

Talking Politics With Co-Workers? File That Under ‘Never’
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Talking Politics With Co-Workers? File That Under ‘Never’

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 5, 2020

I don’t have the bandwidth to handle your…

The 5 Most Obnoxious Sign-Offs Used by Facebook Conspiracy Theorists, Ranked
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The 5 Most Obnoxious Sign-Offs Used by Facebook Conspiracy Theorists, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Aug 4, 2020

You sheeple shouldn’t believe anything you read in this post!

This Week in Racism: The Karens Circle the Wagon

This Week in Racism: The Karens Circle the Wagon

LEVEL Editors Aug 4, 2020

It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most pathetic people!

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