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The Tumultuous Love Life of RFK, Jr.
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The Tumultuous Love Life of RFK, Jr.

William Spivey Nov 27, 2025

Despite a deviant personal life, RFK Jr. navigates the political landscape with little friction, leaving many to wonder about the double standards at play.

The Legend of Teddy Pendergrass

The Legend of Teddy Pendergrass

Mark Anthony Neal Nov 27, 2025

In the wake of a devastating accident, Teddy Pendergrass redefined his life, becoming a beacon of hope for those with spinal injuries while continuing to inspire through music.

A Portrait Of Grief As An Elderly Black Man
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A Portrait Of Grief As An Elderly Black Man

Garrick McFadden Nov 26, 2025

My mother is dying and it's killing my father to watch his wife wither.

I Thought I Was Tired. Turns Out, I Was Burnt Out

I Thought I Was Tired. Turns Out, I Was Burnt Out

The Only Black Guy in the Office Nov 26, 2025

When your brain is cooked not even a vacation will get you right.

The Collateral Damage of Transparency: The Epstein Files Dilemma
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The Collateral Damage of Transparency: The Epstein Files Dilemma

William Spivey Nov 26, 2025

As the Epstein Files approach release, the tension between public accountability and the murky waters of classified information becomes palpable.

How Hosting Foster Dogs Is Teaching Me All I Need to Age and Die With Love
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How Hosting Foster Dogs Is Teaching Me All I Need to Age and Die With Love

Andrew Ricketts Nov 24, 2025

The tale of the young dog and old dog (in me).

On Being a Better Dad Than I Had
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On Being a Better Dad Than I Had

Chris L. Robinson Nov 24, 2025

I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.

Opinion: You didn't Listen When I Told You About the Epstein Files a While Ago
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Opinion: You didn't Listen When I Told You About the Epstein Files a While Ago

Ivy Locke Nov 23, 2025

Some of us screamed about the child trafficking rings involving high-level politicians and others. We were called crazy conspiracy theorists.

Is there a Path to Impeaching Pam Bondi?
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Is there a Path to Impeaching Pam Bondi?

William Spivey Nov 23, 2025

With the Epstein Files Transparency Act in play, Bondi's potential for redacting critical information raises major questions about accountability and transparency.

Remembering Jellybean Johnson: Musician, Producer, and Contributor to the Minneapolis Sound

Remembering Jellybean Johnson: Musician, Producer, and Contributor to the Minneapolis Sound

William Spivey Nov 23, 2025

A contributor to The Time, the drummer and guitarist also produced for Janet Jackson and New Edition.

To the Fathers Who Suddenly Lose Wrestling Matches to Their Sons
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To the Fathers Who Suddenly Lose Wrestling Matches to Their Sons

Chris L. Robinson Nov 23, 2025

Every father hopes to see his son surpass him. But did it have to happen so soon?

The Politics of 'One Piece': Morality over Ideology

The Politics of 'One Piece': Morality over Ideology

Joshua Adams Nov 22, 2025

Through Luffy's adventures, One Piece underscores a critical message: strength lies in moral clarity that transcends party lines and embraces universal values.

Karoline Leavitt Defends Donald Trump Calling a Female Reporter 'Piggy'
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Karoline Leavitt Defends Donald Trump Calling a Female Reporter 'Piggy'

William Spivey Nov 22, 2025

From ‘Piggy’ to ‘Nasty’: How Leavitt Normalizes Trump’s Attacks on Women Reporters.

Why Constant Correction Backfires — And What to Do Instead
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Why Constant Correction Backfires — And What to Do Instead

Teronie Donaldson Nov 21, 2025

There's a lesson on letting them struggle.

Code Red: The Black Job Crisis
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Code Red: The Black Job Crisis

Jeffrey Kass Nov 21, 2025

How the no-diversity economy has crushed Black Americans

Bisexual Fathers Can Undo the Damage We Inherit From Our Dads

Bisexual Fathers Can Undo the Damage We Inherit From Our Dads

Steven Underwood Nov 21, 2025

Owning your sexuality — and recognizing that fatherhood doesn’t need to be about hardness — presents a necessary alternative.

The Savvy Art of Winning Trump's Favor through Praise
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The Savvy Art of Winning Trump's Favor through Praise

Jeffrey Kass Nov 21, 2025

Politicians and leaders worldwide have learned that flattering Donald Trump can yield powerful results.

The Winners and Losers of the Epstein Saga
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The Winners and Losers of the Epstein Saga

William Spivey Nov 20, 2025

Accountability Is the only real victory.

What We Learned from the Epstein Survivors' Press Conference
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What We Learned from the Epstein Survivors' Press Conference

William Spivey Nov 18, 2025

With support building, one victim said the names of the guilty will be revealed regardless of Congress' decision.

The Power of Yet
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The Power of Yet

Teronie Donaldson Nov 18, 2025

Unlocking growth through one simple word.

All of Your Progress Begins When You Stop Lying to Yourslf
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All of Your Progress Begins When You Stop Lying to Yourslf

Teronie Donaldson Nov 18, 2025

The power of telling the truth to yourself.

The Strategy Behind Trump Referring to Minorites as 'Low IQ'
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The Strategy Behind Trump Referring to Minorites as 'Low IQ'

Dr. Allison Wiltz Nov 18, 2025

It’s an effort to justify racial disparities rather than confront them.

The Reason Trump Flip-Flopped on Releasing the Epstein Files

The Reason Trump Flip-Flopped on Releasing the Epstein Files

William Spivey Nov 18, 2025

And how he will try to block them later.

Why You Should Engage and Not Scroll in Silence
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Why You Should Engage and Not Scroll in Silence

Teronie Donaldson Nov 17, 2025

Because lurking online is the digital version of hiding in the bathroom at a party.

Where Will Epsteingate Fall in the Ranks of Sordid American Politics

Where Will Epsteingate Fall in the Ranks of Sordid American Politics

Adebayo Adeniran Nov 16, 2025

And what does this tell us about the elite in western polities?

How Black Men Can Get Screened and Join Clinical Trials

How Black Men Can Get Screened and Join Clinical Trials

Dr. Arthur L. Burnett Nov 16, 2025

Representation in research and early detection are key to closing disparities in prostate cancer outcomes.

Linguistic Racism Shapes Power and Trust
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Linguistic Racism Shapes Power and Trust

Jeffrey Kass Nov 15, 2025

How “sounding white” still confers privilege.

Will the Senate Refuse to Vote to Release the Epstein Files?

Will the Senate Refuse to Vote to Release the Epstein Files?

William Spivey Nov 15, 2025

By the time it gets to them, it will be a wave, not a whimper.

Why You Should Put the  Follower Metric Out to Pasture
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Why You Should Put the Follower Metric Out to Pasture

Teronie Donaldson Nov 14, 2025

I’m choosing connection over clout.

Where Does the Term 'the Dog that Didn't Bark' Come From?
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Where Does the Term 'the Dog that Didn't Bark' Come From?

William Spivey Nov 14, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein cribbed the term from one of America's finest fictional detectives.

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