The 7 Worst Air Jordans, Ranked
With the XXXV getting unveiled yesterday, it’s hard not to think of the iconic brand’s greatest misses
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8 Libras Who Are Winning This Year, Ranked
These scales are tipped in favor of Black women!
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
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!
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…
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?
Long Live the Bodega
Bodegas like Susan’s in Queens, NY aren’t just a part of the community — they create it
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
The Academy’s New Inclusion Requirements Won’t Color-Correct Hollywood
The new standards will do…
The 5 Most Ridiculous 9/11 Conspiracy Theories, Ranked
Thoughts gone wild!
5 Things Our Kids Could Be Doing Instead of Remote Learning, Ranked
It’s time to start thinking outside the box
The 6 Greatest Black Vampires, Ranked
What’s good, blood?
This Week in Racism: Meet Rachel Dolezal 2.0
It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most preventable disease!
6 Weirdest Non-Pandemic Ways to Die in 2020, Ranked
Cause of death: Not Covid-19 but something much stranger
Every Single ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Sketch (Except One), Ranked
Three seasons. Twenty-eight episodes. Untold cultural impact. It’s all here.
7 ‘Power’ Characters We’d Most Like to Come Back From the Dead (Because Why Not?), Ranked
The Starz crime drama already pushes the boundaries of believability. So there’s no harm in reviving a few of the fallen soldiers, right?
What Do Black Women Need From Hip-Hop in 2020?
Four women in different parts of the culture discuss how hip-hop can value and embrace them like they deserve