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A man and a woman's hands grasping at a $100 bill, symbolizing a couple splitting bills and expenses
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The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men

Anslem Samuel Rocque Dec 1, 2025

We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?

Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
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Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide

William Spivey Dec 1, 2025

The years following have been the best of my life.

How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
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How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man

Andrew Ricketts Dec 1, 2025

I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.

New dad working from home while holding his daughter in his lap, thinking, "Preparing for fatherhood is impossible."
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Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 1, 2025

Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.

A dad ponders good first cars for his daughter, who is a new driver
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Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You

Omar L. Gallaga Dec 1, 2025

The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen.

How to Parent Young Adults
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How to Parent Young Adults

Jeffrey Kass Dec 1, 2025

Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work

Photo of two Black men, with one resting his head on the other's shoulder
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Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys

Anslem Samuel Rocque Nov 30, 2025

"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."

The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless
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The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless

David Kaufman Nov 30, 2025

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
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My Son Never Wants to Meet His Father, and I Celebrate That Life Choice

Elisabeth Ovesen Nov 30, 2025

Sometimes, for fathers who abandon their children, there’s no coming back.

My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated
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My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated

Anslem Samuel Rocque Nov 30, 2025

How do you grieve someone you barely knew?

Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor

Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor

William Spivey Nov 30, 2025

From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders.

How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men
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How Divorce Changed Me, According to Seven Black Men

Anslem Samuel Rocque Nov 29, 2025

Forever never seems that long until you’re grown.

Teachers Are Quitting: Blame the Parents
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Teachers Are Quitting: Blame the Parents

LG Ware Nov 29, 2025

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
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The One Promise Liar, Liar Trump Delivered to Americans

William Spivey Nov 29, 2025

Trump is doing all he can to make America white again.

Black man in superhero costume looks out window
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You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad

Omar L. Gallaga Nov 28, 2025

Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition.

It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
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It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself

Teronie Donaldson Nov 28, 2025

There are no days off on this mission.

Cornbread in a cast-iron pan
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Thanksgiving Sides, Ranked

H. Drew Blackburn Nov 27, 2025

Please enjoy this list conceived specifically to start fights. You’re welcome, and bon appetit!

A man sitting at a dinner table looking annoyed
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The 6 Most Annoying People You'll Encounter on Thanksgiving, Ranked

John Kennedy Nov 27, 2025

We know they're your family, but they sho' do work your nerves!

Thanksgiving turkey
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The 11 Most Edible Thanksgiving Meats, Ranked

H. Drew Blackburn Nov 27, 2025

Another year, another dry turkey.

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?

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