“I tried all those things you see on Shark Week,” says Paul de Gelder, describing his attempt to fight off a shark while diving. “But nothing worked.”
Fear & Courage
Playing Your Trump Card to Win
Three men discover the key to sustained weight loss and improved health. — The first time we met Tony, a successful entrepreneur, he looked fearful, sad and desperate. Tony, a handsome Italian in his early fifties, had recently buried his wife. “I want to get healthy and stay healthy.” Shortly after his wife’s death, Tony…
Supporters of Brandon Tate-Brown Issue Wide-Ranging Demands of Government
From re-opening a criminal investigation to resignation of government officials, supporters of Brandon Tate-Brown and his family vocalize demands.
The Mayor of Baltimore Thinks Arresting Looters, Not Violent Cops, Will Restore Law and Order
Baltimore’s Mayor willing to use the law to punish looters; no word on cop’s consequences for severing Mr. Freddie Gray’s spine.
Why Philly’s Mayoral Race is About Both Change and Continuity
Mayor Nutter has done a stellar job in certain areas, and in others he’s dropped the ball, creating an opportunity for his successor to continue the good and change the bad.
A Father of Five Whose Life Was Gone Too Soon
Dante Parker was 37 years old when his life ended. Brandon Greene reflects on how their their radically different lives could still have the same fate.
How the Death of Trayvon Martin Birthed Black History
His murder gave life to perhaps to most lively and sustained debate on racial profiling.
Understanding Manhood
Raoul Wieland reviews Michael Kimmel’s ‘Manhood in America’ and explores the evolving and expanding definition of masculinity.
The Shooting of Antonio Martin Isn’t About Police Brutality; It’s about Police Neglect
Why the officer (and his supervisor) who killed Antonio Martin could be charged with obstruction of justice.
Policy Changes the Anti-Police Violence Movement Should Embrace
The New Mandate: Necessary Policy Changes in the Wake of Police Slaying
A Hero Is Created in a Split-Second—But Only With the Wisdom of a Lifetime
Captain Chelsey Sullenberger is Breaking Barriers: From the United States Air Force to the Miracle on the Hudson to Making our Future Safer.
With Fitness, Half the Battle is Showing Up
James Fell didn’t want to run in the cold rain, but he forced himself out of his car and was glad he did.
How Black Men are Leading Communities to the Ballot
Inspired black men to help Philly “drum” up the vote!
A Mother of Black Boys Reflects on the Day She Heard Darrin Manning’s Story
Andrea Lawful-Trainer pleads with Philadelphians to not let Darrin Manning’s suffering be in vain.
6 Epic Men’s Room Fails
Pee for two.
What I Learned While Teaching Black Boys
Black boys matter. They care, and they have value.