A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis
There are no how-to books and few examples for black men on how we are supposed to age gracefully in America, so we go at it alone.
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A Black Father’s Fight to Keep It Together — When Suicide Seems the Easiest Escape
Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.
Why I Told the World I Was Living With Cancer
It was as scary as coming out as gay more than 30 years ago — and equally empowering.
What a Month of Sobriety Taught Me about Drinking
Alcohol was becoming an all-too accessible coping mechanism. Putting down the bottle brought about a newfound clarity.
LeBron James Has a Sciatica Injury — Here’s What it Feels Like
When your lower back decides to go full supervillain.
Why Schools Are 86ing the Phrase '6-7'
The latest Gen Alpha classroom menace isn’t violence or profanity — it’s a meme with no plot, no purpose, and way too much volume.
Why African Americans are Twice as Likely to Get Alzheimer's
A look at the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's on Blacks and the genetic discoveries that could lead to better treatments.
I Got Hit With a PIP And Lived to Tell About It
A PIP is supposed to signal the end. Mine ended up being a masterclass in visibility, boundaries, and receipts.
When Being a Good Father Means Being a Good Dog Owner
We are raising a boy and a puppy. And the similarities are astounding. And expensive.
I Wrote a Product Review of My 12-Year-Old Son
The pros and cons of raising a preteen.
Rounds and Rounds of Job Interviews Are Wearing Me the Hell Out
A motivational talk for myself — and maybe you, too.
My Fear of Self-Promotion Is Costing Me Job Opportunities
The September surge is here. I’m utilizing the Great Lock in to master making noise.
The Power Of Seeing Black Men Care For Black Folk On Social Media
There is joy in black people employing their talents to benefit other black people
Full Transparency: I’m Only Applying to Jobs That Advertise Salary Information
All I want is fair pay, yet I can’t help but think companies are trying to short me
Some Frugal Hacks to Back-to-School Shopping
There’s no reason a graphing calculator for advanced high school math should be over $75
Haunted By A Phantom Gap Year
Why is extended leave such an anathema in the USA?
Don't Go to Africa and Order Pizza
Your taste buds deserve a passport too
AI is Dulling Your Kid's Critical Thinking and Dating Your Partner
Keeping an eye out for the AI apocalypse
Why Your Kid Wears a Hoodie Even on Hot Days
Wearing a hoodie while Black is dangerous, but worth it
The HBO Max Rebrand Is About So Much More Than a Logo
Life moves swiftly. We all need to take a beat
Were There Termites on Noah’s Ark?
Religious extremists undercut the pillars of God’s teachings.
The Second Lesson I Learned from Getting Fired
Let's have a conversation about dignity
Is Remote Work Remaking Manhood?
Yes it is, and that Is not a good thing
Lessons I Learned By Getting Fired From Every Job
An essay series on labor, job skills, and moving on
Corporate America Is Failing Gen-Z
While soft skills are used as a scapegoat, my perpetually online generation is facing the hard realities of unemployment
My Best Student Murdered Someone
The most difficult part of teaching is watching a child go a path of no return
How Hip-Hop Therapy is Helping Students Overcome Trauma
They've struggled with traditional therapy. This treatment has given them a path to healing
Black Brilliance: Student-Athlete From New Jersey Earns Perfect SAT Score
The student-athlete scored a 1530 the first time he took the standardized test
Why Life is Better With a Mustache
I needed a modest change. The 'stache nailed it
Everything I Needed to Know About the Internet I Learned from the Radio
A few lessons from a long career in new and old media