A Middle-Aged Man's Fascination With Death
Don’t think I’m morbid — but I just can’t stop thinking about the end.
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
Weed Consumption May Reduce Drinking, But Can Lead to Screaming and Vomiting
It’s called scromiting.
Revisiting Issa Rae's Affection for Black Male Characters
Celebrating the richness of Black male experiences, Insecure reminded us that genuine connection and intimacy are crucial for both Black men and women.
The 4 Things You'll Miss Most When Your Kid's Nightmare Toddler Years Are Over
Yes, raising young children can be challenging. But here's why you should savor those times.
I Don’t Care That My Dad Is Homeless and Has Dementia
What happens when the parent-child relationship can’t be repaired but the elder is in need of a caretaker? For this writer the answer wasn’t handle with care.
Giving Kids Under 12 Smartphones is a Dumb Idea
Children may be at higher risk for numerous health issues than those without.
Are You One of Those 'Real' Men Running from Therapy?
On therapy and acting like a man.
Why Superheroes are So Lonely
Men love capes and the damage it enables.
You Don't Have to Go to the Gym
You can always opt for ice-cream curls, friend.
Ja Morant is Turning Me into Jason Whitlock
Escaping anti-Black thinking is a full-time job.
What the Donald Trump Administration Has Cost You
Policies for the few, costs for the many.
How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Black Men
When you know, you know.
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own.
The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men
We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?
Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
The years following have been the best of my life.
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen.
How to Parent Young Adults
Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work
Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys
"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."
The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless
Society doesn’t expect much from Black men, which makes showing up as fathers that much more crucial.
My Son Never Wants to Meet His Father, and I Celebrate That Life Choice
Sometimes, for fathers who abandon their children, there’s no coming back.
My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated
How do you grieve someone you barely knew?
Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders.
How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men
Forever never seems that long until you’re grown.
Teachers Are Quitting: Blame the Parents
With rising aggression in school and changes in parenting styles, the dynamics between teachers and students have become increasingly complex and concerning.
The One Promise Liar, Liar Trump Delivered to Americans
Trump is doing all he can to make America white again.
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition.
It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
There are no days off on this mission.