Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone
Self
‘Black Don’t Crack’ Isn’t Much of a Compliment
It’s more like a stereotype gift-wrapped with a bow
When a Teacher Fails
Some kids I’ve taught will stick with me forever. Some are for positive reasons, but some because I fell short in trying to help them.
Why Reading a Physical Map is Still an Important Life Skill
Has technology made map knowledge obsolete?
Shirley Caesar's Song on Raising Two Boys Should Be Studied
"Don’t Drive Your Mother Away," a tune that maps her "good" son's betrayal, is a songwriting masterpiece
Why You Should Be the Hero and the Villain
Reality-checking entertainment after reaching adulthood
When Food Stamps Were at the Head of My Neighborhood's Financial Crisis
Putting the most recent Wall Street crisis into perspective
What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
A Woman's Opinion On the Decline of BBLs
From junk in the trunk to trying too hard, beauty standards are, once again, shifting
That Time I Got A Pedicure, A True Adventure Story For Men
Sprinter Noah Lyles crossed the 100-meter finish line with a fresh manicure and Dywane Wade has painted his toes while announcing he's been thinking about starting a polish line for men. Here's my pedicure adventure
Never Cry in a Strip Club
This is simple advice for men—or anyone really—who struggles with intimacy
Why We Shouldn't Throw Our Elders Away
Your grandparents and parents will lose a step. Continue to treat them with dignity
Would You Sell Your Soul for $378,500 Base Pay?
I had a chance to sign a deal that would’ve changed my life and those of my loved ones. The cost? My identity
A Teacher's Solution For Wearing Hoodies in School
Years ago, schools weren't concerned with hoodies, but today in the era of school shootings, these are not allowed. Here's a solve
Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation
If I were a billionaire, I’d like to think I’d quietly disappear into a castle on the beach and spend my days hosting elaborate costume parties
A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior
Your narcissistic ex will use any and every opening to get back into your life as a means of using you. Beware
How Am I Going to Die?
When you're in your 20s death is a theory rather than a forgone conclusion. Now that I'm middle-aged, it's become an unhealthy obsession.
Aren't You Tired of the Gender War?
Short Answer: No.
How To Have Compassion For Bad Humans Who are Down on Their Luck
I can feel empathy for someone while accepting that they are flawed or lost, or corrupt.
I'll Always Wear My Hoodies
Let’s not limit what Black men can comfortably wear because of racial subtext assigned to an article of clothing.
Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism
There are long-held beliefs that Black men are absent in the lives of their children. This should not be a sweeping statement
Blocking Fearless Fund for Black Women Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Programs designed to mitigate disparities have a target on their back
We’re Sorry You’re Unwell. But That’s Not Our Problem
Welcome to the legal pyramid scheme we call US healthcare
On The Loss Of Friends And Strangers To Addiction
I have survived and I don’t deserve it. I am glad it wasn’t me because it could have been me, and it still could be
Why I Told the World I Was Living With Cancer
It was as scary as coming out as gay more than 30 years ago — and equally empowering.
You Should Embrace Being Cringe
I like being uncool too much to stop now
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
I Grew Up African — But America Makes It Hard to Be Black
Where I’m from, color means little. That made my transition to the United States a chilling one.
How to Deal With Not Finding a Partner
Stop trying. Really.
I Discovered My Own Biases When Writing About Rape
It’s no worse for a man being raped than a woman