A Toast to HBCU Homecoming, the Epicenter of Black Success
Being reunited with fellow alumni feels so good—especially now that my career has finally caught up to my ambition.
Culture
The Horror Genre Understands Teachers Better Than Most People Do
Beneath the gore and ghosts, films like Mr. Crocket and Weapons explore the impossible choices educators face: when to intervene, and how far is too far.
Race & Politics
How O.J. Simpson Affected Race in America
The way we view and discuss race will forever be different.
Popular Demand
Relationships
Nice Guys Can Be Dirtbags, Too
The two identities are not mutually exclusive. This you?
Self
Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0.
The Feed
Inside the Young Republicans’ Hate-Filled Group Chat
Leaked messages reveal senior leaders joking about gas chambers, rape, and “watermelon people.”
50 Is Awful — You Should Look Forward to It
I’ve got a secret weapon to carry me through my middle age: humor.
Is It Offensive to Congratulate Someone for Losing Weight?
Short answer: no. It’s not about worshipping thinness — it’s about recognizing work.
Why It’s Hard to Celebrate Trump Even After Mideast Achievement
The challenge of saying “atta boy” when someone you dislike does good.
The Not-So-Hidden Agenda Behind the Troop Deployments
Data contradicts the official narrative, raising troubling questions about the motivations driving the militarization of Black communities.
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.
How Video Changed the Conversation in America
How cell phone camera changed the narrative.
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.
6 American Presidents Associated with White Supremacy, Ranked
Andrew Jackson to Herbert Hoover, a troubling history of presidential actions fueled by racism and eugenics.
The All-American Halftime Show is a MAGA Utopia
Turning Point USA shows its true colors, or lack thereof.
The Horror Genre Understands Teachers Better Than Most People Do
Beneath the gore and ghosts, films like Mr. Crocket and Weapons explore the impossible choices educators face: when to intervene, and how far is too far.
Why is Herschel Walker the Ambassador to the Bahamas?
Apparently having DID and potential CTE, but no political background, makes you eligible to look after the relationship between countries.
Trump’s Military Rehearsal for 2026
His deployments to cities like Chicago and D.C. aren’t about crime—they’re test runs for turning the military into a campaign tool. The playbook is old, and the endgame is power.
Why the Hanging Death of a Black Student Was Dismissed as Suicide
Local officials say there was “no foul play.” Families and activists say there was no real investigation, either.
Stephen Miller Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
It is not within presidential authority to act without consequence and some sort of recourse.
Why Has Edisto Beach's Black Population Dissapeared?
Tracing the displacement of Edisto’s first and freed people
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.
(Wo)Man ‘Splainin Nicki vs. Cardi Beef
Everything you need to know about the two MCs in seven minutes or less.
Why Sending Troops Won’t Fix Crime
The real get tough on crime solution involves investing in people.
The Real Story Behind the Confederate Flag’s Comeback
For decades after the Civil War, no one flew it. Then the Civil Rights Movement began, and the flag rose for all the wrong reasons.
Why Epstein’s Survivors Keep Getting Crushed by the Machine
What happens when women challenge the men who own the courts, the media, and the narrative? The answer lies in the wreckage Epstein left behind.
How Golf Lost Its Decorum
Once known for its quiet grace, golf has become louder, drunker, and more divisive.
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.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to 50 Months for Mann Act Violations
His time served will be credited to his sentencing. The disgraced mogul was also fined $500K.
TikTok’s Next Owner May Decide What Americans Can Say
The promise of free expression on TikTok faces a potential high-stakes test
What a Florida Teacher’s Racist Birthday Song Reveals About Polk County’s Past
From burning teenagers alive to fighting school integration, Polk County has long failed to protect Black children. A six-year-old mocked in class proves how that legacy still lingers.
If Epstein’s Plea Deal Didn’t Protect Maxwell, Why Does It Protect Everyone Else?
This saga shows how accountability bends to power. Maxwell’s conviction proves the law can act — but its silence on everyone else proves it picks and chooses.
Trump’s New War: America vs. Americans
In a speech equal parts stand-up routine and authoritarian audition, Trump recast dissenters as insurgents and dangled his new Quick Reaction Force as the weapon of choice.
Why We Celebrate The Revolutionary Freedom of Assata Shakur
The struggle for Black liberation continues.
Open Letter to Congressman Jamie Raskin
You can’t condemn political violence while celebrating the rhetoric that fuels it. But that’s exactly what Raskin did. A concerned father with a daughter wants answers