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Trump Saying He's Been the Best President for the 'Black Population' Since Abraham Lincoln is Weird
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Trump Saying He's Been the Best President for the 'Black Population' Since Abraham Lincoln is Weird

William Spivey Jul 31, 2024

His interview at the NABJ Convention went as poorly as you thought it would

A Woman's Take on Why Nice Guys Are Last on Her List
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A Woman's Take on Why Nice Guys Are Last on Her List

Ivy Locke Jul 31, 2024

It's not what you were expecting

Why This Olympic Podium Moment Remains the GOAT Protest
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Why This Olympic Podium Moment Remains the GOAT Protest

Mark Anthony Neal Jul 31, 2024

Ironically one of the most outspoken critics of Tommie Smith and John Carlos was Jesse Owens, who strongly discouraged Black athletes from engaging in any kind of protest.

Why We Shouldn't Throw Our Elders Away
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Why We Shouldn't Throw Our Elders Away

Charles White Jul 30, 2024

Your grandparents and parents will lose a step. Continue to treat them with dignity

Would You Sell Your Soul for $378,500 Base Pay?
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Would You Sell Your Soul for $378,500 Base Pay?

Paul Marsh Jul 29, 2024

I had a chance to sign a deal that would’ve changed my life and those of my loved ones. The cost? My identity

JD Vance and the Like Are Entitled to Their Bad Opinions. And We Reserve the Right Call Them Out
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JD Vance and the Like Are Entitled to Their Bad Opinions. And We Reserve the Right Call Them Out

Jeremy Helligar Jul 28, 2024

They have a right to their opinion; I have a right to mine. And I can choose to express it by shaming them for theirs

The Next X-Men Movie Should Have a Black Professor X
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The Next X-Men Movie Should Have a Black Professor X

LG Ware Jul 28, 2024

How race-swapping can be used to enhance a character

Analyzing Political Slogans 'We're Not Going Back' Vs. 'Make America Great Again'

Analyzing Political Slogans 'We're Not Going Back' Vs. 'Make America Great Again'

Allison Gaines Jul 28, 2024

On a surface level one inspires hope and the other despair but there's more when you go levels below

Kamala Harris Can Have Empathy for Israel and Palestine
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Kamala Harris Can Have Empathy for Israel and Palestine

Jeffrey Kass Jul 27, 2024

Kamala isn’t anti-Israel just because she attended a campaign event instead of listening to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

The Power of Circulating a Dollar
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The Power of Circulating a Dollar

Jeffrey Kass Jul 26, 2024

Why this is an economic key to uplifting Black communities

Filmmaker Malik K. Buie
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How Malik K. Buie Made a Definitive Documentary on Mixtape DJs

John Kennedy Jul 26, 2024

'Tale of the Tape: How the Mixtape Revolutionized Hip-Hop' is more than a decade in the making

Why the Stakes Are High With 'Deadpool & Wolverine' According to Pete Rock, Rob Markman, and Just Blaze

Why the Stakes Are High With 'Deadpool & Wolverine' According to Pete Rock, Rob Markman, and Just Blaze

LEVEL Editors Jul 26, 2024

These hip-hop heavyweights explore why this is a pivotal film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

A Teacher's Solution For Wearing Hoodies in School
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A Teacher's Solution For Wearing Hoodies in School

Charles White Jul 25, 2024

Years ago, schools weren't concerned with hoodies, but today in the era of school shootings, these are not allowed. Here's a solve

Kamala Harris Showed Up For a 'Colored' Sorority
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Kamala Harris Showed Up For a 'Colored' Sorority

William Spivey Jul 25, 2024

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade insists that his pronunciation was misinterpreted and he did not use the word 'colored'

How Brandon Victor Dixon Mastered Playing Alicia Keys’ Father
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How Brandon Victor Dixon Mastered Playing Alicia Keys’ Father

Sowmya Krishnamurthy Jul 25, 2024

He had no touchbase with her dad before Hell’s Kitchen opened so he let the power of the script and a reworked version of her signature song, "Fallin'" shape his version of the character

How Black Voters are Supporting and Protecting Kamala Harris
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How Black Voters are Supporting and Protecting Kamala Harris

Allison Gaines Jul 24, 2024

Black women and men are galvanizing to secure votes and keep her safe from attacks rooted in misogynoir

On LeBron, Bronny and the Narrowness of our Nepotism Debate
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On LeBron, Bronny and the Narrowness of our Nepotism Debate

Joshua Adams Jul 23, 2024

Rather than engage in discourse about whether LeBron’s influence on Bronny’s spot in the NBA is good or bad, conversations like these need to evolve past litigating any individual instance of nepotism

I Was In a Room of Black Men When President Biden Resigned and Endorsed Kamala Harris. Here Was Their Response
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I Was In a Room of Black Men When President Biden Resigned and Endorsed Kamala Harris. Here Was Their Response

William Spivey Jul 22, 2024

Their reactions were surprising to say the least but a majority agreed that Donald Trump was a non starter.

Who Should Be Kamala Harris' VP Pick?
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Who Should Be Kamala Harris' VP Pick?

William Spivey Jul 21, 2024

There's several options but only a few provide the necessary balance she'll need

Benjamin Crump Must Be Exhausted
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Benjamin Crump Must Be Exhausted

William Spivey Jul 21, 2024

He’s been involved in dozens of major cases, usually involving wrongful deaths or racial injustice. Wouldn't it be beautiful if America allowed him to rest?

Unpacking the Complicated History of the Black Cowboy
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Unpacking the Complicated History of the Black Cowboy

Joshua Adams Jul 21, 2024

Historians estimate that around 1 in 4 cowboys were Black

How The Fear of a Black Woman President is Stirring Discourse

How The Fear of a Black Woman President is Stirring Discourse

Allison Gaines Jul 20, 2024

Whether Kamala Harris lands this position or not, our country must confront the racist, sexist attitudes that block Black women’s access to this position of power.

Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation
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Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation

John DeVore Jul 17, 2024

If I were a billionaire, I’d like to think I’d quietly disappear into a castle on the beach and spend my days hosting elaborate costume parties

Why Some Believe Surviving Gunfire is an Appeal to Black Voters
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Why Some Believe Surviving Gunfire is an Appeal to Black Voters

Allison Gaines Jul 16, 2024

They endorse stereotypes about Black people rather than reality

A Curious Collection of Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories
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A Curious Collection of Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories

William Spivey Jul 15, 2024

Here are the top for your consideration

Plot Twist: Donald Trump's Disciples are Decrying Violence
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Plot Twist: Donald Trump's Disciples are Decrying Violence

Jeremy Helligar Jul 14, 2024

Where was the conservative outrage before the ex-president was shot at during a MAGA rally in Pennsylvania?

A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior
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A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior

Ivy Locke Jul 13, 2024

Your narcissistic ex will use any and every opening to get back into your life as a means of using you. Beware

Sorry, America is Not OK
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Sorry, America is Not OK

William Spivey Jul 12, 2024

The state of US politics and hope for the future

How LyfeShare Plans to Ease the Pain of Your Parents Passing
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How LyfeShare Plans to Ease the Pain of Your Parents Passing

Jermaine Hall Jul 12, 2024

The company, founded in 2021, is making estate management more manageable

After Careful Review, ‘Solo’ Is The Third Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie
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After Careful Review, ‘Solo’ Is The Third Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie

John DeVore Jul 11, 2024

Argue with the force, not me

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