Melissa Locker

Locker is a contributor for TIME.

Recent Articles

Stephen Colbert Addresses What 'Defund the Police' Really Means

No, it’s not a radio-friendly version of an NWA song

By Melissa Locker

Rihanna, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion Sign Open Letter for Police Reform

The open letter, signed by over 300 music artists, high-profile actors, athletes, and companies, argues for police reform

By Melissa Locker

The Simpsons Gave a Very Simpsons Commencement Speech to Honor the Class of 2020

D'oh! If you invite The Simpsons to give a commencement address, expect it to be very on-brand

By Melissa Locker

Teacher’s Reading List of Antiracist Books for Kids Goes Viral

People across the nation and around the world are turning to books right now

By Melissa Locker

'I Know There's a Person in That Uniform.' Keke Palmer Discusses Asking National Guard to 'March With Us' During Protests

The actress approached members of the National Guard during a protest in California

By Melissa Locker

Judge Gives Carole Baskin Control of Joe Exotic’s Former Zoo

Attention Tiger King fans

By Melissa Locker

'Blackout Tuesday' Posts Draw Criticism From Protesters

Supporters are asking people not to use the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag

By Melissa Locker

7-Year Old Steps Up to Throw a Socially Distant Senior Prom For His Nanny

When her prom was cancelled, the boy stepped up to help.

By Melissa Locker

Parents Keep Handing Toddlers Raw Eggs to Prove an Adorable Point

What could possibly go wrong?

By Melissa Locker

John Boyega Calls Out Racism on Social Media in the Wake of George Floyd's Death

The Star Wars actor had words for racists.

By Melissa Locker

Everyone Is Getting in on the 'Dear Men' Meme

A new meme asks the important questions, like why shouldn’t all men look like a tattooed Danny DeVito?

By Melissa Locker

Thousands Flock Online to Pretend They're Back In An Office Together

A Facebook group lets people go back to cubicle life from the comfort of their own home

By Melissa Locker

This Tearful Reaction Video Has Become a Meme for All the Momentous Occasions They Miss

A new reaction meme has people imagine tearing up the first time they ride the subway or order a pastry

By Melissa Locker

The Wipe It Down Challenge Makes Transforming Easy

The Wipe It Down Challenge is the latest trend taking over social media

By Melissa Locker

Everyone Has Jokes About Their Big Plans Going Up Against 2020

A new meme is helping people laugh through their tears in the middle of a pandemic

By Melissa Locker

Dad Entertains His Kids By Hosting Olympics Extravaganza Indoors

A creative father is hosting the Olympic Games at his home during the coronavirus outbreak.

By Melissa Locker

The Internet Is Taking This Spooky Midsommar Moment and Running With It

The 2019 film is enjoying a second life online

By Melissa Locker

Parents Use the Fruit Snack Challenge to Test the Willpower of Kids

Oscar Wilde famously wrote in Lady Windermere’s Fan, “I can resist everything except temptation,” and now some parents are putting that idea to the test with their kids with the Fruit Snack Challenge. The premise...

By Melissa Locker

Massive Herd of Goats Makes a Mad Dash for Freedom to Show the Town Who Is in Charge

A herd of some 200 goats broke out to wreak havoc on a San Jose, Ca., neighborhood

By Melissa Locker

Michael Jordan Gets the Last Laugh With the Versatile Laughing Jordan Reaction Meme

Michael Jordan gets the last laugh with this new meme

By Melissa Locker
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