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Why Isn’t Therapy a Prerequisite For Marriage?
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Why Isn’t Therapy a Prerequisite For Marriage?

Elisabeth Ovesen Jul 16, 2020

Men can no longer impress with merely looks or financial stability. You need to make mental health a priority.

How Covid-19 Killed Live Shows and Rappers’ Incomes

How Covid-19 Killed Live Shows and Rappers’ Incomes

Keith Nelson Jr Jul 16, 2020

With touring accounting for more than half an artist’s income, people have been forced to get creative.

The 5 Best Ways to Reheat a Tortilla, Ranked
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The 5 Best Ways to Reheat a Tortilla, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 15, 2020

There’s still hope for your leftover tacos

The Third Crisis of 2020 Is Almost Here
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The Third Crisis of 2020 Is Almost Here

Michael Arceneaux Jul 15, 2020

A monstrous wave of evictions and slashed unemployment…

Our 5 Most Regrettable Entanglements, Ranked
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Our 5 Most Regrettable Entanglements, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 14, 2020

Consider us jaded

Why I’m Skeptical About Joining My Company’s Diversity Committee
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Why I’m Skeptical About Joining My Company’s Diversity Committee

The Only Black Guy in the Office Jul 13, 2020

Sure, I want to help voice our race-related concerns, but am I playing myself?

5 More Superheroes Black Women Should Play, Ranked

5 More Superheroes Black Women Should Play, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 13, 2020

CW’s new Batwoman could be just the beginning

A Definitive Guide to Black Trump Supporters
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A Definitive Guide to Black Trump Supporters

Scott Woods Jul 13, 2020

Forewarned is forearmed. Grab your binoculars.

The 8 Greatest Cookout Side Dishes, Ranked
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The 8 Greatest Cookout Side Dishes, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 11, 2020

For the love of God, hold the coleslaw!

Did You Actually Think That Polyamorous Relationship Would Work?
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Did You Actually Think That Polyamorous Relationship Would Work?

Aliya S. King Jul 10, 2020

“The more, the merrier” doesn’t always apply — especially without the proper boundaries

It’s Okay to Think Donald Trump Will Lose
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It’s Okay to Think Donald Trump Will Lose

Michael Arceneaux Jul 9, 2020

Don’t call it wishful thinking — it’s how the world is…

The 6 Greatest Street Fighter Characters Who Were Definitely Black, Ranked
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The 6 Greatest Street Fighter Characters Who Were Definitely Black, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 9, 2020

Weeeraaankedem!

The 9 Greatest Punctuation Marks, Ranked

The 9 Greatest Punctuation Marks, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 8, 2020

Full stop

The 5 Best Non-Racist Name Changes for Washington’s NFL Team, Ranked
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The 5 Best Non-Racist Name Changes for Washington’s NFL Team, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 7, 2020

Political and correct

The Unintentional Racism Found in Traffic Signals
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The Unintentional Racism Found in Traffic Signals

David Kaufman Jul 7, 2020

Just because something doesn’t use an offensive mascot doesn’t mean it can’t reinforce a broken system

The 12 TV Series That Helped Us Survive 2020 (So Far), Ranked
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The 12 TV Series That Helped Us Survive 2020 (So Far), Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 6, 2020

What the hell else was there to do this year?

What Happens When Your White Coworkers Discover Your Side Hustle
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What Happens When Your White Coworkers Discover Your Side Hustle

The Only Black Guy in the Office Jul 6, 2020

Sure, I got promoted — but it wasn’t the career advancement I’d anticipated

The 6 Best Ways to “Celebrate” Independence Day, Ranked
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The 6 Best Ways to “Celebrate” Independence Day, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 3, 2020

Hint: It’s not wearing red, white, and blue

The Not-So-Crazy Argument for a Sex-Free Summer
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The Not-So-Crazy Argument for a Sex-Free Summer

Aliya S. King Jul 3, 2020

After 60 days of celibacy, you’ll be amazed by what you’ve learned about yourself

9 Anthems That Slap Harder Than ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ Ranked
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9 Anthems That Slap Harder Than ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 2, 2020

It takes more than gleaming and ramparts to make a song a classic

A Brooklyn Barbershop Re-Opens, and the Ghost of Covid-19 Remains
Longtime X-Clusive barber Ricardo Benoit prepares a customer for a haircut. Photos: Sean Pressley

A Brooklyn Barbershop Re-Opens, and the Ghost of Covid-19 Remains

Keith Nelson Jr Jul 2, 2020

Crown Heights mainstay X-Clusive is…

A Black Man, a Ken, and a Karen Walk Into a Zoom Room
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A Black Man, a Ken, and a Karen Walk Into a Zoom Room

Mike Muse Jul 2, 2020

Clinging to the advantages of Whiteness is a…

The 50 Best Black Twitter Accounts Under 50K Followers

The 50 Best Black Twitter Accounts Under 50K Followers

David Dennis, Jr. Jul 1, 2020

You don’t need a massive audience to be massively influential. Get familiar.

Breonna Taylor Is Not A Meme
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Breonna Taylor Is Not A Meme

Michael Arceneaux Jul 1, 2020

It’s good to spread awareness — but let’s actually do something instead of relying on punchlines.

6 More Brands Kanye West Should Try to Reinvigorate, Ranked
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6 More Brands Kanye West Should Try to Reinvigorate, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jun 30, 2020

The Gap is looking for that billion-dollar Adidas come-up — but why should Yeezy stop there?

Chuck D Wants a Black Woman in the White House
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Chuck D Wants a Black Woman in the White House

Bonsu Thompson Jun 30, 2020

The revolution is being televised and it’s still scary for Black folks. PE’s fearless leader believes it’s time for men to step aside.

8 Terms From 2020 That Need to Disappear, Ranked

8 Terms From 2020 That Need to Disappear, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jun 29, 2020

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented neologisms, but it’s time to cut these off

The Man Whose Surveillance Camera Sparked a National Uprising

The Man Whose Surveillance Camera Sparked a National Uprising

Bonsu Thompson Jun 29, 2020

The footage taken outside Dragon Wok…

It’s All Fun and Games Till A White Person Asks to Fondle Your Fro
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It’s All Fun and Games Till A White Person Asks to Fondle Your Fro

The Only Black Guy in the Office Jun 29, 2020

When workplace morale-boosting activities go from innocent fun to inclusion fail

Our 7 Favorite Types of Angry Comments on LEVEL Articles, Ranked
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Our 7 Favorite Types of Angry Comments on LEVEL Articles, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jun 26, 2020

Oooh, someone’s big mad

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