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Roy Wood Jr. reveals how an arrest in college led him to comedy

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Roy Wood Jr. began doing standup because he got arrested — no really. He was 19 and in college at Florida A&M University when he stole some credit cards. He bought several hundreds of dollars of clothes.  […]

21 Essential Life Lessons I Wish I’d Learned at 21

Looking back on my 20s, I can’t help but reflect on the valuable life lessons I learned along the way. My experiences during that time—both triumphs and challenges—shaped who I am today. But I wish I was 21 again because knowing what I know now, there’s a lot I would have done differently.  Fortunately for […]