fourth of july
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I’m Just Here for the Ribs
I love any excuse for a cookout. My father is from Texas, lives in St. Louis (two places famous for ribs), and was raised on barbecue. He probably has St. Louis’ own Maull’s BBQ sauce in his veins instead of blood. During the spring and summer, he typically hauls out the grill for a series…
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Why President Obama's Final 4th of July White House BBQ Will Be The Blackest Thing That Ever Happened
It’s been well-established that President Obama discarded the last one of his fucks many moons ago; letting it go the same way Kappas forsake dignity at coed kickball games. We don’t know exactly where he left that last fuck, but my guess would be in a bathroom sink in Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street,…
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The 6 Times This Year the US Gave African Americans Reasons Not to Celebrate Independence Day
The U.S. loves its holidays—from the patriotic red, white and blue Fourth to the fake ones (hint, hint: Columbus Day). Given this, it’s only fitting that black Americans acknowledge how “good ol’ America” has treated us so far this year. Let’s take a moment to commemorate and raise a glass to celebrate our status as…