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.
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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
I Was a DEI Boy Scout
DEI stands for definitely earned it
My Black Cowboy Bros Define What A Man Is
The last presidential campaign showed that men are in crisis
My Favorite Emotional Stocking Stuffer for People on My Naughty List
Everyone deserves a holiday gift, even if it’s the gift of nothing
Prepare for the New Year in Three Weeks or Less
Something tells me our 2025 bingo cards are gonna be full of wild s**t so use the end of Q4 to prep
The Death of Our Children in Schools Are Not Acceptable Losses
The Wisconsin shooting comes less than two weeks after a gunman opened fire at a Christian school in Northern California and after years of debate over how to keep schools safe.
The Burden of Being the Only Black Guy at Work
Does the comfort of my White colleagues matter more than my own? (That’s a rhetorical question!)