'E.g.' comes from the Latin 'exempli gratia,' which means "for example." Also, 'i.e.' comes from the Latin 'id est,' which means "that is." Way to remember e.g. = example given i.e. = in essence

A 6-year-old with Down syndrome who loves Elf gets to meet a real-life Buddy the Elf. Absolutely wholesome.

“I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight … Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct.” - Sharyn Alfonsi

“It’s hard for people to stomach ‘fuck the streets’ from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.” the latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed?

my final Rolling Stone profile: a talk with Slick Rick

Dad appears on jumbotron and tells the crowd to be quiet and not wake up his baby

The magic is always behind the scenes.

In 1963, the famous photographer Richard Avedon took a picture of a man named William Casby. William Casby, born in 1857, was 106 years old at the time. In his hands, he was holding his great-great-granddaughter, Cherri Stamps-McCray. The image amazes me because the elderly

I used to think our parents were so strict, but watching these kids today, I think our parents saved our lives.

A coffee shop employs people with Down syndrome to show the world that everyone deserves a chance.

the work & dedication it took to get that voicemail right 😭

Me as a baby being held by my great grandmother. Her dad, born a slave, fought for his freedom during the Civil War in the United Colored Troops. This isn’t ancient history.

The dab and griddy of that era.

Classic.

Recently, I was honored to moderate the "High Horse: The Black Cowboy" panel, a docuseries by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions on #Peacock. This 3-part doc highlights the extensive contributions of Black Americans to cowboy culture and American history. 📸: Roy Rochlin/NBC

“This whole thing is kind of ridiculous.” Isiah Whitlock Jr. was most known for his roles on series like “The Wire,” “Veep” and “Your Honor,” as well as his Spike Lee collaborations, but it was his famous catchphrase that always stole the scene.

Torii Hunter explained why he had a no-trade clause to Boston throughout his playing career.

“Rock With You” by Michael Jackson but it’s a rare ‘strings’ studio version. Unreal.

Forgot about this legendary internet moment

One of my favorite rap songs of all time. Tela doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his impact in southern rap.