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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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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 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!

Confessions of an Internet-Famous Cheater
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Confessions of an Internet-Famous Cheater

J.P. Cummings Aug 4, 2020

When I betrayed my fiancée, I destroyed my relationship. But the shadow stretches over the rest of my life as well.

The 6 Best Ways to Spend Your Time Off While Socially Distancing, Ranked
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The 6 Best Ways to Spend Your Time Off While Socially Distancing, Ranked

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 3, 2020

Don’t let those vacation days go to waste

How Beyoncé Became A Black Man’s God
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How Beyoncé Became A Black Man’s God

Miles Marshall Lewis Aug 3, 2020

After years of feeling excluded by the megastar’s music, I finally converted to the BeyHive

The 6 Worst Arguments Against Wearing Masks, Ranked
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The 6 Worst Arguments Against Wearing Masks, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 31, 2020

The only drawback of masks is that they don’t muffle your dumb-ass justifications

Yes, Your Partner Has a Problem With Your Stamina in Bed
Illustration: Janet Sung

Yes, Your Partner Has a Problem With Your Stamina in Bed

Aliya S. King Jul 31, 2020

Unlock your inner Energizer bunny

A Young Marley Fights For Her Grandfather’s Dream of Afro-Solidarity
Bob Marley at the offices of Island Records, London, July 24, 1975. Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images

A Young Marley Fights For Her Grandfather’s Dream of Afro-Solidarity

Prince Shakur Jul 30, 2020

Bob Marley was never able to forge true brotherhood with Black Americans. Decades later, his granddaughter’s generation is fighting to…

All I Have Is Rage
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All I Have Is Rage

David Dennis, Jr. Jul 30, 2020

Letting go of my anger feels impossible when anger is all there is

5 Ways to Make the NBA Bubble Feel More Normal, Ranked
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5 Ways to Make the NBA Bubble Feel More Normal, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 30, 2020

The season — such as it is — resumes today…

The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash
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The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash

Michael Arceneaux Jul 29, 2020

From misogyny to transphobia to…

This Week in Racism: Walm-Mart Nazis and Arkansas Being Arkansas

This Week in Racism: Walm-Mart Nazis and Arkansas Being Arkansas

LEVEL Editors Jul 29, 2020

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

6 Superstitions That Latinx Folks Swear By, Ranked
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6 Superstitions That Latinx Folks Swear By, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 29, 2020

Don’t leave home without a huevo

Who’s Having the Best Rap Career After 40?
Illustration: Ulises Farinas

Who’s Having the Best Rap Career After 40?

LEVEL Editors Jul 28, 2020

These 40 MCs prove relevance is a state of mind

Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers
Illustration: Kingsley Nebechi

Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers

Peter Rubin Jul 28, 2020

Aging used to mark the waning of a rap career . Now, it’s key for forging a tighter bond with fans

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