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The Wake-Up Call: Investment Advice for Cultural CapitalistsWhy does rap music glorify misogyny, Black criminality and violence?Because that’s what Black people want to hear! We can only blame ourselves for the way hip-hop portrays Black people! It’s the biggest-selling music genre on the planet because Black people buy it. If Black people weren’t paying to hear songs...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: 20 Ways America Is F*cked(Envato)This article was originally published on Jan. 14, 2017.Because of our eternal optimism, we Black people have kept...Read more
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The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' of Charleston(Mustafah Greene/Scalawag Magazine)This story first appeared at Scalawag Magazine.I recently came across a viral video about...Read more -
The First Crackhead PresidentI have a cousin named “Slick.”I’m not quite sure whether my older cousin earned that title because of his charisma or the Dax pomade-stained durag that facilitated his dizzying waves. In any case, my cousin’s nickname might be the most appropriate street moniker of all time. He is objectively...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Pianos and ParrotsWilliam Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf could fight.Born in 1893 to a Black mother and a Jewish father, Willie studied Hebrew, spoke Yiddish and even had a bar mitzvah. He loved ragtime music and wanted to learn how to play the piano. Because of his boxing skills, he eventually became...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the HoodThis article originally appeared on May 27, 2016.Succubus – (n.) A demon who steals the souls of men by having sex with them while they are asleep.Every culture has a soul thief.Just as white folklore features stories of succubi, bloodsucking vampires and dealmaking devils (like the one who went...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)Was South Carolina’s 1880 election canceled or delayed? Technically, the residents in South Carolina’s majority-Black Fifth Congressional District had no troubles at the polls. Most of them cast ballots for certified war hero Robert Smalls (R-S.C.). When the votes were counted, Smalls won. However, when Smalls went to represent his...Read more
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According to Experts, Trump Can't Cancel An Election. According to History, They're Wrong.(Envato)Before April 24, 2017, tourists on New Orleans’ historic Canal Street could visit a monument to domestic...Read more -
Jack Harlow Said He Got ‘Blacker’ With 'Monica.' Did He? An InvestigationJack Harlow, a popular, million-selling rapper who recently released his fourth studio album, Monica, has found himself at the ass end of quite the discourse of online mockery. To be sure, it is a mockery entirely of his own making, but he received an alley-oop from...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Why 'Sinners' Didn't Win the Best Picture Oscar, ExplainedRemember when the Oscars were so white?In 2012, the 5,756 voters who voted for Hollywood’s highest honors were 94% white, 77% male and had a median age of 62, according to a study by the L.A. Times. Back then, Black members made up about 2% of the Academy, while...Read more
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The Wake-Up Call Live: Targets and BoycottsCan Donald Trump cancel an election? Can one man cancel a boycott? Can one corporation cancel your right to privacy?Unlike most Fridays, today’s episode of The Wake-Up Call didn’t begin with my youngest sibling, Comelita, demanding that I say: “Good morning, sister.”Comelita lives in Monck’s Corner, S.C., a small town...Read more -
One of the Oldest Black Museums Is Going Viral With a New Social Media SeriesMuseum digital strategy specialist Kyle Sammy, center, sets up the scene as museum educator Doug McCray, right, goes...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: This Woman's TwerkThis episode of “The Black One” originally aired on May 22, 2013.On Monday, the National Basketball Association made an earth-shattering announcement about the Atlanta Hawks’ plan to honor one of the city's most beloved institutions of arts, culture and entertainment.CBS News reports:The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta...Read more
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The Great White Grift: How SC Turned School Vouchers Into a White Welfare ScamHave you considered a career in stealing?Right now, the state of South Carolina is offering scholarships to 15,000 aspiring scammers who are committed to thieving money from Black taxpayers. If you have school-age children and belong to a poor, unfortunate, needy family that earns less than a measlyRead more -
The Wake-Up Call: How Jalen Rose's Hairline Fueled the Racial Wealth GapWhen Higher Learning hosts Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey recently discussed the rising cost of Black barbers, it was the perfect opportunity to interrogate the economic influences that fuel systemic inequality. But to approach this topic, one must first address an even more important social issue:Why are there so...Read more
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Did a White Anchor Deserve to Be Fired for Quoting Snoop Dogg? Fo’ ShizzleBarbie Bassett (Screenshot/Woman to Woman With Joanne via YouTube)Have you ever been at a party or gathering where...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Jasmine Crockett's Loss, ExplainedIt started after the Civil War. After the white Southern traitors got their asses beat like a Pentecostal church tambourine, the Republican Party was dominated by newly enfranchised Black voters. Across the South, Black and white factions clashed for control of the party, but nowhere more fiercely than in Texas....Read more
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How T.I. and 50 Cent’s Beef Unintentionally Unveiled the Full Spectrum of the Harris Family TalentBeef in hip-hop is a tale as old as time. As long as rappers have been rapping, other rappers have been rapping about those first rappers being trash at rapping. It’s a feature, not a bug of the genre, and every so often when the best of the lyrical...Read more -
We're the Villains Now(Screenshot PBS News)I am not “in danger,” Skyler. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: It’s ComplicatedThe son of enslaved parents in Goochland County, Va, John Berry Meachum was born in 1789, a few days after the inauguration of George Washington. When Meachum’s enslaver, Paul Meachum, moved him from Virginia to North Carolina to Kentucky, John used his carpentry, blacksmithing and coopering skills to save...Read more
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‘I Need Cheese For My Egg’: Cardi B Says Live Nation Will Have To Cut The Check For Her Next Album & TourCardi B is putting her label on notice as she plans to release her next project and tour the world for five months. During a rare break from her Little Miss Drama tour, Cardi took to Instagram Live to...read more -
Culture, Concerts, & Community Collide At Atlanta’s HBCU Awarefest CelebrationAtlanta showed up and showed out, and BOSSIP was in the building for a moment that felt bigger than music as the first-ever HBCU Awarefest took over the city. Source: PLP Studios/HBCU Aware Fest ...read more -
White Conservative Women Are Druski’s Latest Target In New Skit, Social Media Is In StitchesDruski’s makeup team got to work to turn the Black comedian into a conservative white woman for his latest skit, and social media is in stitches once again. The internet comedian is once again donning white face to accurately...read more -
White Man Is White Manning: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Requests NFL End Rooney RuleThe Trump-era war against Blackness, DEI, and the bigoted status quo is being fought on multiple fields and sports is one of white supremacy’s most beloved battlegrounds. ESPN details a striking escalation in the...read more -
Seen On The Scene: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jenifer Lewis, Durand Bernarr & More Stars Sizzle The 12th Annual Truth AwardsSource: Jeremiah Richardson / Truth Awards Black excellence, bold style, and community impact took center stage as the 12th Annual Truth Awards brought out a powerful mix of culture shifters and tastemakers. ...read more
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Tiger Woods Involved In Rollover Car Crash In Florida, No Serious Injuries Immediately ConfirmedTiger Woods was involved in another alarming car crash on March 27, 2026, according to reporting from ABC News and the Orlando Sentinel. ...read more -
Verzuz Returns With Tank & Tyrese! The Clash Of The TGT Titans Serves Soulful Shade, ‘Headliner’ Hijinks & Celebrity CameosThe latest Verzuz between Tank and Tyrese brought out the soul, shade, and stars as the TGT bandmates went hit for hit. The head-to-head started off with Tank performing “Coldest”...read more -
Name-Check Nightmare: Cardi Can’t Help But Cringe After Accidentally Mentioning Offset In ‘Cartier Bardi’ BlunderCardi B just had a full-circle moment in New York City, shutting down Madison Square Garden with two completely sold-out shows on her Little Miss Drama Tour. Source: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images ...read more -
Megan Thee Milestone Maker Celebrates ‘Moulin Rouge,’ Says Her Late Mom Manifested Broadway DebutSource: Theo Wargo / Getty Megan Thee Stallion has added another major milestone to her already stacked resume after taking her talents from the stage toread more -
Black Women Film Network Blends Hollywood Heavy-Hitters, Brilliant Bosses & Compelling Creatives At Annual Summit, Sisterly Excellence Ensues [Exclusive]The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) beautifully blended Hollywood heavy-hitters, brilliant bosses, and compelling creatives in Atlanta for its 2026 Annual Summit, where celebration, strategy, and sisterhood synced seamlessly. Source:...read more
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He Said, WHAT?! Donald Trump Invites Summit Crowd To “Talk Sex” And Folks Aren’t Letting It Go (VIDEO)Leave it to Donald Trump to turn a serious investor forum into…well, something a little more NSFW. While most leaders...Read more -
Social Media Has Questions After Footage Is Shared Of Tristan Thompson Speaking At The White House (WATCH)Social media users are droppin’ questions after footage is shared of Tristan Thompson speaking at the White House. RELATED: Daddy Duties! Tristan Thompson Shares Rare Photos...Read more -
Halle Bailey Has Fans Screaming “Bawdy Tea” After Giving Peek Into Her 26th Birthday Tropical Turn-Up (VIDEOS + PHOTOS)Halle Bailey was in full mermaid mode for her 26th birthday. She gave fans a peek into her tropical trip, and fans were living for the vibes, saying she’s...Read more -
Never Again? Angela Simmons Reflects On Why She Didn’t Make It Past One Date With Cam Newton (VIDEO)Roommates, y’all know how sometimes a casual convo turns into a “wait…WHAT?” moment real quick? Well, that’s exactly what happened whenRead more -
Congrats! Toosii Joins LSU Football Team As Freshman Wide Receiver After Stepping Away From Syracuse University (PHOTOS)Toosii is making a major career pivot, trading studio sessions for the football field. After months of navigating multiple college opportunities, the Syracuse native has officially landed with theRead more -
Tyrese Declares Verzuz Win Then Claps Back At Singing Criticism While Calling Tank “One Of The Greats” (VIDEOS)Thursday night, Tyrese and Tank brought the ultimate R&B showdown to ‘Verzuz.’ From Tyrese hitting every note of ‘Sweet Lady,’ to Tank pouring his soul...Read more
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Brenay Kennard Must Pay $40,000 As She Appeals $1.75M Judgment Awarded To Husband’s Ex-Wife Akira Montague (UPDATE)Roommates, things are getting messy in North Carolina. TikTok star Brenay Kennard is now on the hook for $40,000 while appealing a whopping $1.75...Read more -
Tiger Woods Arrested At Rollover Crash Scene In Florida After Police Suspect DUI (MUGSHOT)Tiger Woods was arrested Friday (March 27) at the scene of...Read more
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