8 Libras Who Are Winning This Year, Ranked
These scales are tipped in favor of Black women!
Breonna Taylor’s Killers Got Off — and We’re the Ones Paying For It
A taxpayer-funded settlement does not equal justice for victims of police brutality
5 Reasons Fall Is the Best Season of the Year, Ranked
Fall back!
Taking Kanye West Seriously Is Hard — But Holding Him Accountable Seems Even Harder
Whether being used as a political pawn or giving cover to racists and fools, his antics aren’t just harming himself anymore
The Never-Ending Nightmare of Watching My Son Stop Breathing
The world acted like everything was fine…
6 Reasons Fall Is Trash, Ranked
Have fun raking those leaves!
The Undisputed Ranking of Every ‘In Living Color’ Cast Member
The sketch show revolutionized network comedy and birthed a new generation of stars. You know we had to play that.
Twitter’s Got a Black Face Problem (Not That Kind!)
It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most preventable disease!
In 2020, My Zoom Background Says Everything I’m Thinking
Virtual surroundings can communicate a lot without speaking a word.
5 Other Celebrities Who Should Have Their Own McDonald’s Burger, Ranked
Travis Scott was only the beginning. It’s not flame broiled, but it’s lit!
Can A 71-Year-Old Corner Store in San Antonio Survive This Pandemic?
The sisters who’ve carried on the store their parents built, Cardenas Grocery, adapt and adapt in a community that often forgets them
The 7 Grammys Kanye West Most Likely Urinated On, Ranked
The rapper/producer made a bid for streaming history this week, but the real question is still unanswered
How A Black Man Defeated Donald Trump On The Football Field
Despite all the president’s tweets, the…
Nate Parker Has Yet to Earn His Redemption
The controversial actor has shown little sign of growth…
Don’t Be Embarrassed About Moving in With Your Parents
Between the economy and the bungled Covid…
Death to the Three-Date Rule
We’re all grown. Let’s forget archaic constructs and feel free to have sex whenever we want.
It’s Not Polls We Distrust — It’s White People
No matter how much of an advantage Biden seems to have…
6 Best Ways To Discipline Your Kids Without Putting Hands on Them, Ranked
Go get the (Nintendo) Switch!
Black Thought is Loved and Feared By Your Favorite Rapper
The Roots’ frontman talks continuously improving as a man and MC
6 Rappers Who Should Definitely Compete on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ Ranked
Whoa, Nelly!
Amid a Pandemic and Racial Reckoning, Atlanta’s Corner Stores Are Community Cornerstones
When Carver Neighborhood Market was vandalized earlier this year, patrons rallied to support the grocer that offers fresh produce in one…
What people are getting wrong about Netflix’s Cuties
Welcome to Minority Report, a weekly newsletter from the LEVEL team that packs an entire week into a single email. From Netflix’s…
7 Most Controversial Recurring Black Twitter Debates, Ranked
Dinner with Jay-Z or an afternoon of firing off hot takes for free?
Wisconsin Man Uses Bad Graffiti To Teach White Lives Matter Most
It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most preventable disease!
Are You Married to Your Mother?
An emotionally incestuous relationship ruined my marriage — don’t let it happen to you
Long Live the Bodega
Bodegas like Susan’s in Queens, NY aren’t just a part of the community — they create it
Please Stop Sending Me ‘I Hope You’re Well’ Emails — I’m Not
Most of us aren’t. Here are some 2020-appropriate alternative greetings.
10 Things You’re Most Likely to Buy From a Bodega, Ranked
Note: The cat is not for sale
The 7 Best Patti LaBelle Samples, Ranked
These flips are even sweeter than Patti’s pies!
The 7 Best Gladys Knight Samples, Ranked
Ahead of Verzuz, a battle of the beats