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America’s Most Overlooked Civil‑Rights Tragedy Marks its 58th Anniversary
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America’s Most Overlooked Civil‑Rights Tragedy Marks its 58th Anniversary

William Spivey Feb 16, 2026

Almost six decades after the killings, the nation still refuses to teach the truth.

Yes, the Pitt Has to Be Corny and Melodramatic to Explain America's Healthcare Crisis
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Yes, the Pitt Has to Be Corny and Melodramatic to Explain America's Healthcare Crisis

Andrew Ricketts Feb 16, 2026

It exposes the large cracks in the healthcare system.

HGTV Host Nicole Curtis Loses Job Over Racial Slur
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HGTV Host Nicole Curtis Loses Job Over Racial Slur

William Spivey Feb 15, 2026

The strangest combination of words we've heard in quite some time.

The Five Stages of Grief After a Rejection Letter
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The Five Stages of Grief After a Rejection Letter

The Only Black Guy in the Office Feb 15, 2026

If I’m rejected for yet another job, I’m gonna crashout.

Donald Trump Is Going To Say The N-Word (Hard R) In Public
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Donald Trump Is Going To Say The N-Word (Hard R) In Public

Garrick McFadden Feb 14, 2026

And we are going to stay inside and not give him what he wants: The Ghorman Massacre.

Black College Barred from Using 'Black' in Black History Month Promo Materials
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Black College Barred from Using 'Black' in Black History Month Promo Materials

William Spivey Feb 14, 2026

The University also objected to “affirmative action and women.”

How Integration at My Middle School Made Me a Better Human

How Integration at My Middle School Made Me a Better Human

Jeffrey Kass Feb 13, 2026

A call to return to integrated schools.

I Think Most about Being a Father
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I Think Most about Being a Father

Andrew Ricketts Feb 12, 2026

Because I would be a capable leader for a child.

Why Some Deny America Was Built on Stolen Land Using Stolen Labor

Why Some Deny America Was Built on Stolen Land Using Stolen Labor

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 12, 2026

The history of Black people challenges whitewashed narratives.

Where is the Epstein Staff that Worked Within His Four Walls?

Where is the Epstein Staff that Worked Within His Four Walls?

William Spivey Feb 12, 2026

The missing witnesses inside Epstein’s homes.

Why Robert Kraft Was the Biggest Loser at the Super Bowl
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Why Robert Kraft Was the Biggest Loser at the Super Bowl

Jermaine Hall Feb 11, 2026

How sex crimes work in the real world for the rich and famous.

Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Exposed America’s Mass Schizophrenia
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Exposed America’s Mass Schizophrenia

Andrew Ricketts Feb 10, 2026

It's not a conspiracy; it's a corruption network effect.

12 Acts of Racism Tim Scott Should Also Have Found Disturbing
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12 Acts of Racism Tim Scott Should Also Have Found Disturbing

William Spivey Feb 10, 2026

A single rebuke doesn’t balance a career spent minimizing racism.

I'm Black, I'm Ugly, and I Don't Care

I'm Black, I'm Ugly, and I Don't Care

Andrew Ricketts Feb 9, 2026

From teenage shaming to complicated adult hookups, a candid reckoning with beauty, masculinity, and worth.

John Hope Franklin and the Hidden Roots of Duke Basketball
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John Hope Franklin and the Hidden Roots of Duke Basketball

Mark Anthony Neal Feb 8, 2026

Long before the Blue Devils became a national brand, Black Durham institutions, secret games, and uneasy philanthropy shaped the city and the team.

Donald Trump Has Mastered Sergeant Shultz's 'I Know Nothing'
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Donald Trump Has Mastered Sergeant Shultz's 'I Know Nothing'

William Spivey Feb 8, 2026

The tefrain that echoes through many controversies involving the commander in chief.

Why Some People Want to Return to 'Regular Police Brutality'
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Why Some People Want to Return to 'Regular Police Brutality'

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 7, 2026

Black people are more likely to endure state-sanctioned violence.

Racism, Antisemitism, and Hate: Is a Kanye Apology Enough?
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Racism, Antisemitism, and Hate: Is a Kanye Apology Enough?

LG Ware Feb 7, 2026

Kanye West’s apology and mental health.

Cameron J. Ross' ‘Be Happy’ Will Be Heralded by Middle-Aged Women

Cameron J. Ross' ‘Be Happy’ Will Be Heralded by Middle-Aged Women

Jermaine Hall Feb 7, 2026

The Lifetime film, executive-produced by Mary J. Blige, explores how a stuck-in-the-mud marriage moves forward.

A Love of Reading and Community: What a Book Club Can Do for You

A Love of Reading and Community: What a Book Club Can Do for You

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Feb 6, 2026

The Beta Theta Achievement Foundation centers connection and growth through a fierce devotion to literature.

My Job Tried to Pay Me to Quit. Did I Fumble the Bag?

My Job Tried to Pay Me to Quit. Did I Fumble the Bag?

The Only Black Guy in the Office Feb 6, 2026

Secure the generous severance bag or jettison up the corporate ladder? That was the question.

The Forgotten Terror of Black Kids Used as Alligator Bait in America
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The Forgotten Terror of Black Kids Used as Alligator Bait in America

William Spivey Feb 6, 2026

Alligator Alcatraz brings back a Florida tradition.

Why Men Can't Be Friends With Women
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Why Men Can't Be Friends With Women

Ivy Locke Feb 6, 2026

Featuring Cam Newton and the rebranded red pillers movement.

How Many Dark Women Should I Date to Cure My Colorism?
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How Many Dark Women Should I Date to Cure My Colorism?

Andrew Ricketts Feb 6, 2026

Do the math with me on skin color and complexion and how light you need to be to be loved

Should Melania Trump be Forced to Testify About Epstein?
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Should Melania Trump be Forced to Testify About Epstein?

William Spivey Feb 5, 2026

How Bad does Congress wants the truth.

Black History Moments and Movements That Didn’t Stand the Test of Time
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Black History Moments and Movements That Didn’t Stand the Test of Time

William Spivey Feb 4, 2026

For every step forward, there were steps back.

How to Step Up Your ‘Stranger at a Bar’ Role-Play
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How to Step Up Your ‘Stranger at a Bar’ Role-Play

Elisabeth Ovesen Feb 3, 2026

Ever imagine hooking up with a stranger?

Why Some People Want to Abolish Black History Month
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Why Some People Want to Abolish Black History Month

Dr. Allison Wiltz Feb 3, 2026

Even though we’re left with a fractured story of America.

How the Wives of Donald Trump Fared Financially and at What Cost?
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How the Wives of Donald Trump Fared Financially and at What Cost?

William Spivey Feb 3, 2026

The economics of being a Trump wife.

Risk, Chance, and Decision-Making Metaphors in Online Slots

Risk, Chance, and Decision-Making Metaphors in Online Slots

Anonymous Feb 2, 2026

From “hot streaks” to “due” wins, imagery reshapes how players interpret odds.

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