Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone
Masculinity
How J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar Challenged Hip-Hop and Black Masculinity
We all wanted to see a battle for the ages. Instead, we got an example of accountability from which many of us can stand to learn.
How "As a Man" Became Twitter's Funniest Running Joke of 2023
An interview with Saevone Harris—curator of Twitter’s hilarious list of acceptable behaviors for men—about manhood, homophobia, and toxic masculinity
The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men
We can’t all have a Gabrielle Union, right?
A Meditation on Manhood and Male Rappers Wearing Dresses
If you believe Kid Cudi’s ‘SNL’ attire…
9 Out of 10 Men Have Body Image Issues, and Covid-19’s Making Them Worse
After a life of struggling…
The Unrelenting Quest to Protect My Son From Other Men’s Expectations
Are we raising boys who are free…
Enough
Most men don’t abuse women. The problem that we need to talk about, though, is the men who…
Black Men, Watch the Russell Simmons Documentary
After months of controversy, ‘On the Record’ delivers…
Masculinity in Jamaican Cinema Needs a Rewrite
Jamaican films often portray men caught between…
Jay-Z Is About to Redefine What a Man’s Fifties Look Like
Shawn Carter has rewritten the playbook and outgrown men twice his age. Does a billionaire have anything left to prove?
The LEVEL Man: An Introduction
The whole point of the come-up is to challenge yourself. We celebrate…