Michael's Articles
The Blackest Black Friday
Five tips on how to shop safely, cheaply and still get the best stuff the day after Thanksgiving.
To Love B. Scott
Gender-bending Internet personality B. Scott, with his lengthy eyelashes, high cheekbones and long hair (usually his own, sometimes not), is amassing fans in unlikely places: straight black men.
Confessions of a 'Tiny & Toya' Addict
Don't be so quick to judge. Weaves, tattoos and Southern twangs aside, BET's latest reality show isn't as one-dimensional as you may think.
When Bullying Leads to Suicide
Confining notions of how a black man should look and act can have dangerous consequences. I know firsthand.
No Such Thing as Too Much Information
The useless information you can learn on Twitter.
Do The Stanky Legg!
A dance move in which you shake your leg as if trying to wake it from a coma? Yeah, it sounds silly, but I don't care. In tough times we all need a laugh.
Is College Worth It?
People warned me about going away to a college I couldn't afford. Now that the student loans are due, I can't afford to pay them. Was breaking the bank for that private education even worth it?
Satire 101
If Obama is going to be president, some of us are going to have to learn to take a joke.
Dog Lovers for McCain
From pet-owner preferences to best beer buddy, each poll in this campaign season is more ridiculous than the last.
The Other Pride Parade
It's fine to celebrate heterosexuality, just be straight about your intentions.
