12 lessons we learned in our first year of marriageThis piece was co-authored by Yvonne and Jonathan McFaddenNov 6, 202110Nov 6, 202110
Published inBootcampWhy former journalists should consider a career in UXI left newspapers five years ago with three goals in mind: I wanted to keep writing for a living, keep paying my bills and keep doing work…Jul 31, 20211Jul 31, 20211
How my wife and I (our guests, too) survived our pandemic weddingThe most beautiful day of my life also felt like the most selfish.May 6, 20212May 6, 20212
‘We can’t stop them’: The Atlanta shootings were just as misogynist as they were racistShe’s scared to go outside and she’s afraid for her children.Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
The Breonna Taylor injustice reminds us that America still overlooks Black womenOne of the greatest blessings of my life is that I’ve spent much of it surrounded by incredible Black women.Sep 24, 20201Sep 24, 20201
Why our grief is loud when Black heroes dieNo one’s saying Chadwick Boseman was a god.Aug 31, 20209Aug 31, 20209
Published inThe StartupYour Words Matter. So, Who Do You Exclude?I winced when I saw it. Alien.Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
Jonathan Isaac’s decision to stand doesn’t mean God winks at racismSome scoffed and others cheered when the NBA’s Jonathan Isaac decided to stand last week as his teammates kneeled in support of Black…Aug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2020
An ode to Queen Pearl, the grandmother who spanked me once & spoiled me alwaysIf memory serves, Queen Pearl only popped me with a switch once in my life. I can’t remember what I did, but I guess I deserved it.Aug 2, 2020Aug 2, 2020
Black lives matter, but Breonna’s killers are still free? How sway?One of the latest headlines to emerge about Breonna Taylor details Oprah Winfrey’s historic decision to give up the cover of her magazine…Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020