Real love often means telling the truth. But a friend named Danza showed me a different side of love shortly before her passing. It was a March Friday, filled with the aroma of cherry blossoms. I sat on the deck, waiting for our friend Elsie to arrive. We wanted to recapture our high school days,...
In the heart of Nashville, Carter Stevens sifts through a dumpster located behind a luxury condominium. This scene is part of his routine as he looks for items discarded by the residents of the high-rise. Draped over the edge of the dumpster are dresses hanging on plastic hangers. Nearby, a 65-inch flat-screen television protrudes through...
Pavadairayan, 60, works as a ‘basket man’ at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour in Chennai, India. He carries fish from boats to the auction house, working from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Navigating through dark and slippery paths, he makes the journey, each way a third of a mile, up to 50 times per shift. Each...
An Alaskan moose hunter had a narrow escape from a brown bear attack, emerging with no more than a shredded jacket and minor injuries. Gavin Haakenson was out scouting for moose with his friend Ethan Yeager near the Killey River in Alaska on September 2. Suddenly, a brown bear charged at Haakenson from a mere...
Colin Kaepernick and Jemele Hill spoke at the National Black Footwear Forum in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday night. Their conversation revolved around issues of racism and Kaepernick’s life, including his forthcoming memoir, “The Perilous Fight.” The event, attended by OutKick reporters, did not allow questions from the audience. A notable part of the discussion was...
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and CEO Frank Siller, along with his nephew Stephen Siller Jr., honored September 11 heroes by bringing a World Trade Center steel beam back to Ground Zero. This tribute retraced firefighter Stephen Siller’s final journey through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. The Foundation commemorated Stephen Siller, who was a committed firefighter and...
In 2017, I first encountered Charlie Kirk in a Los Angeles hotel lobby. After persistent attempts to connect, he finally agreed to meet. My initial impression was of his towering height at 6’5″ — a presence that seemed even greater. Charlie’s eyes were constantly scanning the room, juggling focus on his conversation with perceptions of...
A congregant recently encountered an unusual situation when she matched with her single pastor on a dating app. This event raised intriguing questions and presented a unique set of circumstances. Single and without any known vow of chastity, the pastor openly mentioned his role as a faith leader in his dating profile. The congregant, recognizing...
In 1962, Zafar Nomani, a visiting teacher from India at Kansas State University, encountered a moment that would forever shape his life perspective. He saw his professor washing cars alongside students at a campus event. That image epitomized the dignity of labor for him. Decades later, as his family mourns his passing at 93 in...
Gloria Steinem, a pioneering journalist and women’s rights activist, has passed away at the age of 92. Throughout her life, Steinem was an outspoken critic of gender stereotypes. She was a leading advocate for women’s equality. Steinem was instrumental in founding several feminist organizations. Her efforts have made a lasting impact on the fight for...