You Didn’t Expect to Hear From Christopher Williams. God Did.
The man Wesley Snipes called ‘pretty’ in New Jack City has traveled an ugly road, including kidney failure that left him in a coma. He believes music healed him.
Culture
LaKeith Stanfield Unpacks the Complexities of Male Friendship
The actor gets real about the challenges and rewards of male friendship and how it plays out in his character's journey.
Race & Politics
What's Controversial About Kwanzaa on Sesame Street?
As Kwanzaa celebrations rise, so does the backlash from those uncomfortable with a holiday that honors Black culture.
Popular Demand
Relationships
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Self
A Note to My Father, on His Deathbed
A son navigates the painful memories of their relationship, filled with misplaced gifts and unanswered questions.
The Feed
Donald Trump Doesn't Understand the Monroe Doctrine
Understanding the Doctrine Trump Claims to Follow.
How Hawaii Became the 50th State
It's not far-fetched to think the U.S. could decide it wants to add a 51st.
Growing Up In NYC Meant Having Sex In The Park
How I learned about the birds and the bees with the birds and the bees.
A Note to My Father, on His Deathbed
A son navigates the painful memories of their relationship, filled with misplaced gifts and unanswered questions.
New Year, New Regime for Venezuela
Who does Donald Trump plan to appoint for day-to-day operations following the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro?
Nicki Minaj, Dave Chappelle, and Lessons from the Black Celebrity Midlife Crisis
Ageing gracefully doesn't look like this.
What's Controversial About Kwanzaa on Sesame Street?
As Kwanzaa celebrations rise, so does the backlash from those uncomfortable with a holiday that honors Black culture.
Black Men Struggle to Meet Dating Expectations Across Races
In light of a Latina woman’s viral proclamation about her experiences dating Black men, many voices—both Black and non-Black—are weighing in on the challenges of relationships within the Black male community.
The 6 Worst People You’ll Meet at the Gym This Month, Ranked
Exercise in futility.
Your Fear of Judgement is Holding You Back
In a world where visibility invites scrutiny, many individuals become trapped by the fear of critique.
Friends Don't Let Friends Abuse Little Girls
Abuses of power thrive in plain sight, reinforced by silence and complicity.
The Real-Deal Truth About Hair Loss
From myths and misconceptions to science and surgery, we explore why some men go from Buju to Baldie — and what we can do about it.
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.
Don’t Get It Twisted — Going Gray Is a Flex
Don’t stress your hair’s natural process — roll out the silver carpet for it.
Why I Won’t Eat Watermelon in Public
How this fruit became entangled in racist imagery and the continued impact it has on the perception of black culture.
Driving on the Left Side of the Road: a Crash Course on Critical Thinking
We’re doomed if we don’t start using our brains again.
There’s No Luggage Rack on a Hearse
Be aware of the value of now.
Stop Fearing What People Think
The doubting crowd in my head was never real.
No Forgiveness for My Father, Who Abused My Mother
Haunted by memories of my father's violence and addiction, I struggle with the growing expectation to forgive and reconnect.
Why White Men Claim They’re the Real Victims of Discrimination
The rhetoric of white male victimhood is gaining traction, but what lies beneath this assertion?
Your Kids Need to Learn About Money Before It's All Gone
Financial education can be as important (albeit less awkward) than the birds & bees talk.
Why Does Everyone Think I’m Gay?
The negative perception of gayness.
The Dehumanization of Hillbillies, White Trash, and Waste People
A Black man recognizes the truth about poor white folks.
Alan Dershowitz Attacks Epstein Survivors
“This will go down in history as the second worst form of McCarthyism in our nation’s history.”
Lost and Found on the Centennial Trail
When a hiking trip goes wrong, assuming the worst about people does no one any good.
Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone.
The Gifts From “12 Days of Christmas,” Ranked
Timeless song, sure, but how do the offerings from said true love stack up?
What Happens When You Call a Black Man in the NFL the N-Word
Fan Ryan Kennedy faced no repercussions after allegedly calling D.K. Metcalf a N**** and his Mother a C***
Never Buy Flowers For a Married Woman
This and many other important lessons my dad taught me.
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!)