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
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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
Interracial Marriage Is Hard
What I learned about the power of white privilege after getting hitched.
A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis
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.
Why 'We Got McDonalds At Home' Was A Triggering Response For Gen Xers
We're trying to not have our kids hear the same thing but inflation at the house that Ronald built is making it difficult
The Demise Of Sunday Clothes
Sunday clothes stood for elegance—garb that was worn at the most special occasions including church. Now comfort is king and I miss the days when getting dressed was an occasion.
Here Are 34 Tips For Surviving the Most Chaotic Era of Your Lifetime
It’s the end of the world as we know it. I have some advice on how to make it through the mess.
Making Friends As a Grown Man Can Feel Impossible—But It's Not
It likely requires intention, inventiveness, and perhaps some input from an artificially intelligent chatbot
A Dad's Guide to Curating a Man Cave You'll Never Want to Leave
A quiet space to reflect is more important than a place to get blitzed and watch the game
Making Friends As a Grown Man Can Feel Impossible—But It's Not
It likely requires intention, inventiveness, and perhaps some input from an artificially intelligent chatbot
Why BEVEL and Overtime Elite’s Partnership is One of the Best Collaborations of 2023
Girard Hardy, BEVEL’s director of brand marketing, spoke with LEVEL about why this partnership is so symbiotic
How to Get Ahead at Work When You're Stagnating
An AI robot offers advice on how to move up your company’s org chart
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator
Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys
"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."