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Why It's Imperative for Police Chiefs to Speak Out Agaist ICE
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Why It's Imperative for Police Chiefs to Speak Out Agaist ICE

Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross Nov 4, 2025

As federal ICE actions escalate, law enforcement's brass must choose: stay silent or protect relationships that ensure public safety.

We’re Sorry You’re Unwell. But That’s Not Our Problem
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We’re Sorry You’re Unwell. But That’s Not Our Problem

Jeremy Helligar Nov 4, 2025

Welcome to the legal pyramid scheme we call US healthcare

Surprise! Food Stamps Don't Help Only Black People
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Surprise! Food Stamps Don't Help Only Black People

Dr. Allison Wiltz Nov 3, 2025

Anti-black prejudice weakens the social safety net.

Why 'We Got McDonalds At Home' Was A Triggering Response For Gen Xers
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Why 'We Got McDonalds At Home' Was A Triggering Response For Gen Xers

Garrick McFadden Nov 2, 2025

We're trying to not have our kids hear the same thing but inflation at the house that Ronald built is making it difficult

Why Does Congress Continue to Get Paid During the Government Shutdown? Asking for a Friend
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Why Does Congress Continue to Get Paid During the Government Shutdown? Asking for a Friend

William Spivey Nov 2, 2025

Shouldn't they be subject to the fate of other government employees?

5 Signs The System Isn’t Broken, It’s Working as Intended
Does the system work, or is it time to jump ship? — Photo created using AI prompts

5 Signs The System Isn’t Broken, It’s Working as Intended

Ivy Locke Nov 2, 2025

And why we’re a part of the problem.

Everything You Need to Know About Poll Watchers
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Everything You Need to Know About Poll Watchers

William Spivey Nov 2, 2025

Don't let intimidation steal your vote

Why Men are Penis Policing Klay Thompson Dating Megan Thee Stallion
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Why Men are Penis Policing Klay Thompson Dating Megan Thee Stallion

Ivy Locke Nov 2, 2025

Klay Thompson dating Megan Thee Stallion has sparked anger in the manosphere, showing that old ideas about masculinity still make some men feel the need to control Black women’s choices.

I Had My First Colonoscopy and Lived to Joke About It
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I Had My First Colonoscopy and Lived to Joke About It

Omar L. Gallaga Nov 1, 2025

Wondering what to expect? Here's a cheeky first-hand account for the camera shy.

50 Years of Black Horror Characters Who Didn't See the End Credits
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50 Years of Black Horror Characters Who Didn't See the End Credits

Shane Paul Neil Oct 31, 2025

The vast history of Black horror cinema is paved with a who’s who of victims. Here are some of the most memorable casualties.

All 17 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
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All 17 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked

H. Drew Blackburn, LEVEL Editors Oct 31, 2025

Which artwork is the best he ever had?

How a Black Man Ended Up at a Charlie Kirk Vigil
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How a Black Man Ended Up at a Charlie Kirk Vigil

LG Ware Oct 31, 2025

This was definitely not on his bingo card.

What do Many Lynchings Have in Common?
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What do Many Lynchings Have in Common?

William Spivey Oct 30, 2025

Unknown victims, no explanation, limited press coverage, police custody, children, and white crowds.

A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis
A self-portrait of the author in the grasp of a mid-life crisis.

A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis

Garrick McFadden Oct 30, 2025

There are no how-to books and few examples for black men on how we are supposed to age gracefully in America, so we go at it alone.

Artificial Intelligence's Scary Blind Spots
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Artificial Intelligence's Scary Blind Spots

Dr. Allison Wiltz Oct 30, 2025

AI systems are not neutral. From wrongful arrests to unfair lending, the technology has a history of reinforcing racial injustice.

A Black Father’s Fight to Keep It Together — When Suicide Seems the Easiest Escape
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A Black Father’s Fight to Keep It Together — When Suicide Seems the Easiest Escape

Anonymous Oct 29, 2025

Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.

How an Infamous ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Cameo Led to Real-Life Murder
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How an Infamous ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Cameo Led to Real-Life Murder

Thomas Golianopoulos Oct 29, 2025

After pulling the trigger in Hollywood’s most ominous drive-by, Lloyd Avery II began to mirror the lifestyle of the gangster he portrayed on-screen. But the late actor’s demise is much deeper than life imitating art.

In 'Boomerang' and Reality, Black Women Are Allowed Beauty But Not Power
Eddie Murphy as power player Marcus Graham

In 'Boomerang' and Reality, Black Women Are Allowed Beauty But Not Power

Ivy Locke Oct 29, 2025

Why Black women’s power is still misunderstood: a critique of romantic ideals rooted in Eddie Murphy's 90s comedy.

Are Trump Supporters Having Buyer’s Remorse?
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Are Trump Supporters Having Buyer’s Remorse?

Adebayo Adeniran Oct 28, 2025

As tariffs bite, farmers go under, and ICE raids hit Democratic strongholds, many Trump supporters are reconsidering their allegiance.

I Transformed My Body to Take Nudes — But Loss of Weight Was Never the Real Issue

I Transformed My Body to Take Nudes — But Loss of Weight Was Never the Real Issue

Andrew Ricketts Oct 28, 2025

A year of fitness, self-doubt, and discovering that body image is about more than numbers on a scale.

Why I Told the World I Was Living With Cancer
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Why I Told the World I Was Living With Cancer

Jeremy Helligar Oct 28, 2025

It was as scary as coming out as gay more than 30 years ago — and equally empowering.

Steve Bannon Thinks God Wants Trump Back for a Third Term
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Steve Bannon Thinks God Wants Trump Back for a Third Term

William Spivey Oct 27, 2025

Talk about blasphemy.

What a Month of Sobriety Taught Me about Drinking
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What a Month of Sobriety Taught Me about Drinking

Chris L. Robinson Oct 26, 2025

Alcohol was becoming an all-too accessible coping mechanism. Putting down the bottle brought about a newfound clarity.

Why Keke Palmer's 'Southern Fried Rice' Got Cooked Online
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Why Keke Palmer's 'Southern Fried Rice' Got Cooked Online

Dr. Allison Wiltz Oct 26, 2025

A show about an Asian American student at an HBCU wanted to celebrate culture. Instead, it turned representation into roleplay.

LeBron James Has a Sciatica Injury — Here’s What it Feels Like
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LeBron James Has a Sciatica Injury — Here’s What it Feels Like

Peter A. Berry Oct 25, 2025

When your lower back decides to go full supervillain.

The People’s House, Now With a Guest List: 99.85% of Americans Won’t Get In
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The People’s House, Now With a Guest List: 99.85% of Americans Won’t Get In

William Spivey Oct 24, 2025

From open house to closed circle: Trump’s ballroom is for the chosen few.

The Right’s War on To Kill a Mockingbird Proves They Fear Empathy More Than Wokeness
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The Right’s War on To Kill a Mockingbird Proves They Fear Empathy More Than Wokeness

LG Ware Oct 23, 2025

When a far-right provocateur calls To Kill a Mockingbird “propaganda,” he’s really admitting what scares him most: compassion.

Fit for a King: Trump’s $250 Million Ballroom, Brought to You by Billionaires
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Fit for a King: Trump’s $250 Million Ballroom, Brought to You by Billionaires

Laratee VanNieuwenhuyze Oct 23, 2025

It’s the new American fairy tale: a shuttered government, an unfed nation, and a $250 million ballroom for one very hungry ego.

Why Paul Ingrassia Should be Evicted from the White House
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Why Paul Ingrassia Should be Evicted from the White House

William Spivey Oct 23, 2025

The author of racist texts withdrew his name from consideration for a Senate-confirmed post, but still works for Trump

Finally, a Person Too Racist for the Republican Party
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Finally, a Person Too Racist for the Republican Party

William Spivey Oct 22, 2025

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia is rapidly losing support

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