6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked
Check this list twice if you need to, it won’t change the truth.
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
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
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
News Flash: Gay Dads Can Be Toxic Too
I always laughed at the word ‘toxic,’ but this Facebook group was a real wake-up call.
The Feed
How AI Has Negatively Affected Asynchronous Learning
The emergence of tools like ChatGPT complicates the ability of instructors to assess genuine learning, raising concerns about the future of this educational model.
Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism
There are long-held beliefs that Black men are absent in the lives of their children. This should not be a sweeping statement.
Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0.
6 Reasons Santa Claus Ain’t S**t, Ranked
Check this list twice if you need to, it won’t change the truth.
My Friend’s Racist Mother Has Died, and I Feel No Sadness
We were one smitten, but her mother would have no parts of her daughter dating a Black man.
What are the Expectations of a Black Father?
What does it mean to be a Black man in modern society?
What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
Is Your Evening Workout Sabotaging Your Sleep?
The delicate balance between staying fit and getting a good night’s rest.
Supreme Court to Consider Death Penalty Standards for Intellectually Disabled Individuals
The Supreme Court is considering an appeal from Alabama that could lower standards for determining intellectual disability in death penalty cases.
How an Israel Trip Changed My Perspective on Racial Bias
Recalling the uncomfortable experience of seeing discrimination targeting dark-skinned people who don’t look like me.
The 21 Out-of-Office Emails I Wish I Could Schedule
Corporate auto-replies are supposed to be polite. These are what they’d sound like if we were honest.
When Little Eyes Watch Us Give Our Own Parent the Cold Shoulder
Navigating parenting with my kids when I didn't respect my father.
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator.
7 Times Donald Trump Demonstrated that Empathy is Not His Spiritual Gift
The human cost of leaders who cannot feel what others endure.
Why Former Slave States Offer Poor Quality of Life for Black Residents
How the lingering effects of slavery and discrimination continue to shape the lives of Black citizens.
I Went to 11 Schools as a Kid. My Son Shouldn’t Have To.
By never knowing stability, I learned its immeasurable value.
Why Isn’t Therapy a Prerequisite For Marriage?
Men can no longer impress with merely looks or financial stability. You need to make mental health a priority.
The One Thing I Won’t Miss When I’m Asked to Return to the Office
As many of us bid adieu to working remotely, perhaps there’s a silver lining
There Is No Such Thing as an Ultimate Winner in American Politics
Simple-minded dichotomies have replaced ideas of progress with those of domination.
Apparently Students Can Fail Assignments and Get Their Teacher Fired
A college junior's essay and the targeted firing of a trans teacher.
Please Stop Telling Your Kids to Have a Plan B
There’s a difference between being practical and killing dreams.
Mayor David Dinkins’ Fight to Undo New York City’s Race War
Remembering New York’s first Black mayor, who steered the city through racial unrest and the late crack era.
The Official Dad’s Sanity Guide for the Holidays
It's a stressful time, but you can do this.
Would You Pass the Good Dad Test?
If so, stop being so damn hard on yourself, Pops
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
How I Aged Gracefully in Hip-Hop
Going from being fixated on good green and syrup to obsessed with rooting for my granddaughter at her cheerleading competitions.
4 Holiday Conversations Every Estranged Family Avoids But Shouldn’t
And how to move forward either way.
In the Name of God, They Kill
How the religious right justifies death.
7 Holiday Cocktails That Are Better Than Eggnog, Ranked
Turns out Christmas spirits don’t have to taste like melted pudding.