No One Prepares for Turning 50
In some ways, I feel like I’m just getting started. Don’t wait until you feel the same.
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Don’t Let Me Hear You Say an HBCU Education Didn’t Prepare Me
Kamala Harris’ appointment to Madam Vice President hits differently for Black college grads like me
The Free Hotline That’s Saving Women’s Lives by Disarming Dangerous Men
The new public resource seeks to save women’s lives in Bogotá by eradicating machismo and providing a safe space for callers
I Survived the Trump Presidency, and All I Can Feel is Guilt
The complicated feelings following the end of the most traumatic presidency of my lifetime
9 Out of 10 Men Have Body Image Issues, and Covid-19’s Making Them Worse
After a life of struggling…
Why I Will Never, Ever Work on MLK Day
No matter what the workplace policy, I’ll be off somewhere lounging, celebrating an icon
My Love-Hate Relationship With LinkedIn
For every pro on the career-focused social networking platform, there’s a con
How to Not Screw Up Your Marriage Proposal, Romeo
It’s only one of the biggest moments of your life. No pressure!
I Love Time Off, But This Holiday Break Hit Different
Being reunited with work has never felt so good
8 Hangover Cures That May or May Not Work, Ranked
‘I don’t want to open my eyes, just read the rankings to me out loud’
The Defiance of Black Joy in an Especially Anti-Black Year
Sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying
Who Do You See in the Mirror? LEVEL Readers Weigh In
Growth can’t happen without loving yourself, so let’s celebrate us
Why Secret Santa Is Always a Ho-Ho-Horrorshow
Trading gifts with co-workers makes for some laughable moments
The Six Questions You Need to Ask Yourself When Infidelity Arises
Considering staying with an unfaithful partner? It’s time for some reflection
What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Partner’s Style Choices
You may not be on board with every makeover. Here’s how to be supportive anyway.
The Cultural Anxiety of Office Potlucks
For Black employees, breaking bread with White co-workers can play up some insecurities
The Life-or-Death Dilemma of Thanksgiving 2020
Are you willing to risk it all for family time during a…
If a Woman Refers To You by This Term You, Sir, Are in a Bad Place
No one wants to date a fuckboy. This you?
WFH Has Turned Me Into a Morning Person
Rise and shine!
Don’t Be Embarrassed About Moving in With Your Parents
Between the economy and the bungled Covid…
Your Ex Has Moved On. Do the Same, Bro.
Sometimes you have to create your own closure. Here’s how.
A Guide to a Happy Divorce
It’s never easy, but there’s still a relationship you can salvage.
Amazing Advice From the Most Accomplished Musician You Know Nothing About
The soul singer drops gems he’s learned over the years
From The Sales Floor to the Office: An Open Letter to My Younger Professional Self
Things you learn after years of being a token in the workplace
Victor Oladipo’s Plan to Acquire Generational Wealth Outside of Basketball
The Indiana Pacers star explains his plans to become a household name through hustles both on and off the court
The 6 Dishes Most Likely to Convince People That Your Non-Cooking Ass Can Cook, Ranked
From sides to mains, we’ve got struggle chefs of all levels covered!
Talking Politics With Co-Workers? File That Under ‘Never’
I don’t have the bandwidth to handle your…
Confessions of an Internet-Famous Cheater
When I betrayed my fiancée, I destroyed my relationship. But the shadow stretches over the rest of my life as well.
My Ex-Bosses Are Scrambling to Not Get Canceled
Amid a widespread workplace reckoning, their apologies seem disingenuous and borne of White guilt
Office Allies Can’t Cushion the Blow of Yet Another Black Murder
You’ll have to forgive me if I don’t have the strength to walk non-Black work allies through my trauma