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The Reports of MAGA Abandoning Trump Are Greatly ExaggeratedI knew I was wrong. When I saw the look on my mother’s face, I immediately concealed the cigarette lighter I was holding, bolted out of the kitchen and waited for my cousin to join me in my bedroom. My cousin Tyran was a year younger and had never...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: They Ain't That SmartHenry Soane invented white privilege. Born to a regular degular English family in 1622, Henry was never going to be a king or a duke. Fortunately (for Henry), in 1618, the Virginia Company of London began granting 50 acres of free land to the people who could pay...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Donald Trump, White JesusThis story was published on Feb. 12, 2018.The most dangerous madmen are those created by religion, and … people whose aim is to disrupt society always know how to make good use of them on occasion.— Denis DiderotAny day now, the Robert Mueller investigation will end, and everyone...Read more -
How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Defunding HBCUs(Photo by Envato)AT&T had a billion-dollar diversity problem. In 2019, the company’s WarnerMedia division created the...Read more -
The Democratic Party's Big Problem(Photo by Envato)As someone who is allergic to cheese, milk and other byproducts of cow titties, many options...Read more -
For Trump Voters Who Say 'We Didn't Vote For This' When MAGA Is Not Enough(Screenshots Joe Rogan via YouTube; Marjorie Taylor Greene, KVOA; Andrew Schulz” via YouTube; Tucker Carlson via YouTube)“Play stupid...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Culottes, Christians and Keeping That Same EnergySometimes, I will randomly text questions to my sibling group chat, such as:“Do you still wear culottes?”Culottes are a type of shorts. But they’re also pants. And they’re also a skirt. They’re basically what happens when a sundress goes to a day party and, after a few too many mimosas,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: An Open Letter to Memphis, Tenn.Clayborn Temple, Memphis, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Michael Harriot)This article was originally published on April 7, 2018.On April...Read more -
What MAGAmericans Can Learn From Trick Daddy and the AKAsMembers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. were seen clutching their signature neck adornments during a Trick Daddy performance at the South Atlantic Regional Conference’s Step and Stroll competition on Friday in Orlando, Fla. While the artist reportedly agreed to perform a pre-approved list of songs, his sexually suggestive...Read more -
Breaking News: 'Woke' Protest Leader Resurrects Message Days After Being Killed By FedsEnvatoThree days after his arrest, trial and public lynching, a well-known community activist has reportedly received a posthumous...Read more
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The Wake-Up Call Live: America Is DumbIf you ever want to know if a person is uneducated, uninformed or simply brainwashed by the myth of American exceptionalism, there’s a simple, six-word statement that will, without fail, expose a person’s intellectual curiosity (or lack thereof).“This is not who we are.”Even if you are patriotic and filled with...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Resistance, Uprisings and How to Fight A Thug(Ieshia Evans/Chicago Defender)This article was published on March 30, 2018.I was 9 years old the first time I...Read more -
ELI5: Why Druski Can Wear Whiteface, Explained(Screenshot, Druski/Turning Point USA via YouTube)Like the popular subreddit “Explain Like I’m Five” (ELI5), ContrabandCamp’s “Explain Like...Read more -
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
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Houston Cop Ashley Gonzalez ‘Relieved Of Duty’ After Viral Racist Rant Against Black PeopleA Houston police officer has been “relieved of duty” after a wildly racist video showing her making bigoted remarks about Black people has gone super viral on social media. The incident has prompted an internal investigation and public backlash. According to Click2Houston,...read more -
Teyana Taylor Pays Homage To Janet Jackson By Recreating One Of Her Most Iconic Looks: ‘I Don’t Play About Janet’Teyana Taylor is putting herself in Janet Jackson’s shoes, paying tribute to the singer by posing in one of her legendary looks. The Grammy Award winner recreates one of Janet Jackson’s most iconic looks, exclusive to People’s World’s Most Beautiful...read more -
This Is It! Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Larenz Tate & More ‘Michael’ Stars Shine On The Black CarpetSource: Lionsgate / Lionsgate This Is It! The stars of the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic moonwalked onto Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre red carpet on April 20, marking a night...read more
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Pure Preciousness: Rihanna RIHveals Her Daughter, Rocki Irish, To The World On The Cover Of W MagazineAt just 7 months old, Rocki Irish Meyers is already gracing the cover of a magazine! Source: Tim Walker / W Magazine Rihanna decided to give fans their first look at...read more -
Barbara Deer: Widow of Cook County Commissioner Fatally Shot by Son Before He Dies By SuicideThere are an inordinate number of stories about Black women being killed by family members and intimate partners in the new cycle lately, and each and every one of them is appalling, galling, and grief-inducing.read more -
Seen On The Scene: The Wilsons, Winnie Harlow & June Ambrose Sizzle & Slay The ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ PremiereThe Devil Wears Prada 2 red carpet featured some of your faves sizzling and slaying in ….. ahead of the buzzy film’s May 1 premiere. First up, Ciara was seen on the scene, stunning in an avant-garde denim number....read more -
#HouseOfVillains: Legendary Mob Wife Drita D’Avanzo Secures Season Three Win, Becomes ‘America’s Ultimate Supervillain’House of Villains has crowned a new queen of calculated chaos, and despite being a former Mob Wife, her loyalty (not her hands) secured her top spot. In a decisive 7-1 vote, Drita D’Avanzo...read more -
Former ‘X Factor’ Contestant Charged With Attempted Murder After Running Over Influencer Klaudia Glam Outside UK NightclubThis story is incredibly sad, and the escalation to violence was incredibly unnecessary. Reporting by the Daily Mirror details a shocking incident in London’s...read more -
D4vd Charged With Murder In Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Death, Could Face Death PenaltyLos Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges against D4vd at a press conference on Monday, April 20. The music artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the...read more -
#RHOA Recap: K. Michelle ‘Bimbo’ Blasts Porsha Williams For Asking Her If She Suffered A MiscarriageOn Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, K. Michelle found herself seriously side-eyeing Porsha Williams, unsure if her cast mate was being “shady” or just flat-out “dumb” when she asked her if she had a miscarriage. ...read more
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Officially Bae? Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Spotted Kissing During Beachside Date (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)Roomies, it seems like Kim Kardashian has a new man in her life! And everyone from her Kimmy’s fans to the media is speculating that Lewis Hamilton holds...Read more -
Internet Users Are Sharing Thoughts After Pic Appears To Suggest Gucci Mane’s Artist Foogiano Was Released From Behind Bars (PHOTO)Social media users are sharing a variety of reactions after a photo suggested that Gucci Mane‘s artist, Foogiano, has been released from behind bars. RELATED: Read more -
Yes Chef! Draya Michele Says “It’s Never Too Late To Change” While Revealing She’s In Culinary School (WATCH)Draya Michele is on her way to becoming a chef. And she’s finally sharing the life update with her fans, encouraging them to never be afraid to pivot!RELATED: Read more -
Footage Shows D4vd At Arraignment As He Reportedly Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez (VIDEO)Footage has surfaced showing D4vd at his arraignment as he reportedly pleads not guilty to the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. RELATED: D4vd’s Mugshot Released...Read more -
Rihanna Or A$AP Rocky’s Twin? Baby Rocki’s First Magazine Cover With Mom Hypes Fans (PHOTO)Weeks after paparazzi cameras gave a first glimpse, Baby Rocki has made her official public debut. Now, the internet is lovingly debating whether Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s third child favors...Read more -
You Okay?! Woman Falls OUT After Tyrese Kissed Her Forehead While Singing To Her (WATCH)A woman fell out and went viral after Tyrese kissed her forehead while singing to her. RELATED: Awww! Tyrese Treats Daughter Shayla Gibson To Surprise Girls’ Day...Read more -
Oop! GloRilla Seemingly Continues To Clap Back At Pregnancy Rumors With Latest Social Media Post (PHOTOS + VIDEO)GloRilla is seemingly continuing to clap back at pregnancy rumors with her latest social media post.RELATED: Read more -
Trippie Redd Goes OFF After Ryan Garcia Claims He Felt “Dark Energy” During Their Recent Stream Together (VIDEOS)Streaming has really taken over in recent years, and many fans love seeing their favorite celebs link up for content. However, these viral link-ups can either go...Read more
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