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Mike Jordan

Mike Jordan is an Atlanta-based writer who covers entertainment, food, travel and culture. He is currently Atlanta radio station V-103's digital program director, and was Thrillist's founding Atlanta editor. He is also the co-author of former NFL linebacker Takeo Spikes' book, Behind the Mask, and has contributed stories to The Outline, Eater, High Times, HipHopDX, Creative Loafing, The Huntsville Times, News One and other publications.

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Sports & Gaming

Black NFL Coaches and the Unequal American Playing Field

No black head coaches have yet been hired in 2019 as the Super Bowl approaches

By Mike Jordan
Opinion

Kanye West Is Gone

Why Trump's playbook isn't working for the newly christened "Ye"

By Mike Jordan
Opinion

Serena Williams' No-Fair Game

The tennis great's controversial US Open final against Naomi Osaka is still causing a stir

By Mike Jordan
Music

Taylor Swift's Delicate Crossroads

A year after 'Reputation,' the music superstar has a life-altering decision to make

By Mike Jordan
Opinion

It's Bigger Than Madonna

Why the Material Girl’s tribute to the Queen of Soul was classic VMAs

By Mike Jordan
Music

Aretha Franklin Was the Ultimate Sound of Soul

Long live the Queen

By Mike Jordan
Opinion

How Cardi B Became the Truth and Stole the Show

Cardi B, the first female female rapper with two No. 1 hits, is making all the right moves

By Mike Jordan
Sports & Gaming

America Last: How Our World Cup Absence Might Save U.S. Soccer

As the 2018 World Cup kicks off, will the U.S. team learn anything from sitting on the sidelines?

By Mike Jordan
Music

Making Peace With Kanye West's 'Ye'

Kanye West's new album, 'Ye,' brings up complicated feelings

By Mike Jordan
Pop Culture

Welcome to Donald Glover's America

The unforgettable Childish Gambino video for "This Is America" puts Donald Glover firmly in control

By Mike Jordan