25 Times Presidents Stretched the Truth
How presidential wordplay has misled the American public.
Removing USAID Weakened Global Stability and Cost Lives in Africa
Cuts to U.S. development programs halted HIV, malaria, and nutrition services and left communities vulnerable.
The Quiet Power of the Harlem Philanthropist Who Professionalized the Numbers Game
How a Wall Street messenger became Harlem’s most unlikely patron.
The Demographics of MAGA Supporters
Mapping MAGA: education, veterans, minority shifts and the rural-urban divide that shape modern conservative politics.
The Black Church Versus a Straight Man Who Loves Gay People
It still isn’t okay for straight men to be an ally to gay people. That's not ok.
How Racist Beliefs About Black Families Could Shape New Policy
Suggesting removal of Black children with ADHD from their homes echoes long-standing stereotypes and policy harms.
Costco Employee Shot to Death After Pulling a Knife on a Customer With a Gun
Is It simply a case of Black versus white?
What America’s Next Voting Rights Act Should Look Like
History dictates there will be another.
A Guy's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring for Her Style
A thoughtful guide to choosing an engagement ring that reflects her real style, habits, and values, so the piece she wears forever feels truly personal, not just impressive on paper.
The Klay Thompson Conundrum
When "choosing better" goes wrong.
How 500,000 Black Women Helped Beat the Nazis
The untold story of the role of Black women in World War II.
How Deed Theft From Black New Yorkers Echoes Jim Crow
Tactics may appear legal, but target Black homeowners.
Young Michael Jackson Was Not Weird To Us
He said things that didn't match up, though.
Does Anyone Still Want to Grow Up to Be President?
Once upon a time, growing up to be president was the aspiration of every American child. Perhaps the job’s appeal has worn off.
Five Tips for Attending the Next White House Correspondents' Dinner
Sit next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Why South Africa's Inequality Fuels Black-on-Black Violence
Wealth hoarding by the elite leaves many Black South Africans fighting each other.
The Pitt Lulls You Into Accepting Toxic White Workplaces
Your boss is the Dr. Robby of your life and you'd accept worse if you had to.
Why Racists Love Crime Stats But Hate Exoneration Rates
Black people are often deprived of the presumption of innocence.
Elon Musk is Really Concerned About White Genocide
The richest man in the world has quite the imagination.
How Stereotypes Deny Black Women Protection
Misogynoir shapes who gets believed, who gets help, and who gets justice — this is why policy, culture, and empathy must change.
Who Was the Accuser Written Out of the 'Michael' Movie?
The clause that changed the script: Why a key figure cannot exist on screen.
Donald Trump and the DOJ to the Rescue of White Supremacist Groups
Trump seeks to crush the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Prince Told the Truth About America Through His Music
Five years after the icon’s death, a deep dive into his legacy.
Is Settling for Half Your Old Salary the New Normal?
After months unemployed, a trending Threads post offering $55K for a senior-level role is forcing me to reckon with shrinking expectations.
The Deeper Problem With Vogue Renaming the Afro 'Cloud Bob'
How fashion language can disown Black contribution while celebrating the aesthetic.
Teaching a New White History
Learning curated for comfort.
Where Trump's Black Tokens Stand Now
A cautionary update on Stacey Dash. Ben Carson, Herman Cain, Pastor Darrell Scott, and Diamond & Silk.
Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the First Successful Slave Revolt in America
Revisiting the 1526 uprising that predates Jamestown, St. Augustine, and every textbook timeline.
That Pig Scene in Euphoria, Explained
For sharpshooter Alamo Brown, it's worse than being called the N-Word, apparently.
What Does Re-Parenting of all Black Children in America Look Like?
It's policing Black families and deserves much scrutiny.