I have never read (then re-read) anything which captures why I deeply love this city and it’s people. I think this line sums it up nicely: “We are a place of black OPTIONS”

Truth. A black child and an irish child are born on American soil, the black child is a slave, the irish child is a U.S. citizen 

Is this the new "going postal?"

As a life-long knuckle cracker, I’ll say the frequency, volume, and prevalence only increases with age. Whereas, when I was young I might be able to pop some joints in my fingers and toes, now I get some really incredible pops from my hips, spine, and knees. Also, exercise seems to increase it too. Furthermore, it…

The truth you speak puts me in a shitty mood. You’re right. More minority representation across all levels of government is needed (local, state, federal, Democrat, 3rd party, *gasp* even Republican, judicial, executive, legislative, appointees, elected...all of it)

Bass Pro Shop.

Oh man, they better hope that kid turns out OK. If not, everyone will blame them.

Then again, they’re white and sober and probably go to church and all that...so everyone will assume that it was the kid’s fault or God’s will or whatever.

““Americans are dreamers, too” is the “All Lives Matter” of the immigration debate” - #truth 

...and if that Federal law happens to ban a particularly rewarding arrangement for your state? Would it be a good idea then too?

Also, she’s absolutely gorgeous!

I’d forgotten I’d forgotten that...Mom’s was in avocado. No stains!

“Urban” is the new “Savage”

I don’t worry about LaVar Ball, he’s the DaVinci of stirrin’ up shit.

Bet yo ass!

From the most cynical, most woke 6 year old soldier in the War on Christmas.

Don’t forget Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill! It’s expensive, but nice.

Blackbird Pizza is the Shiz!

Do this, no that:

I, for one, love hearing about my favorite TheRoot authors less boastable moments.

You sound like me, pissed that I didn’t buy Bitcoin last year.