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All Roads Lead to the South: Why We're Calling You to Montgomery on SaturdayOn Saturday, I’ll be standing on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. I won’t be standing alone.Over 227 national, state, and local organizations have signed on. More than 100 buses are rolling in from across the South and the nation. What started as 15 satellite events...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Don't Fear the CoyoteI had a dog named Omar.Omar was stupid.A gangly, 165-pound, midnight-black sack of floppy ears, fur and drool, Omar was a spoiled-rotten Great Dane who required a steady supply of dog food, attention and hugs. And Omar was not just a black dog; he was a negro dog. He would...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: This Secret Form of Voter Suppression Might Be the Civil Rights Issue of Our TimeThis story was originally published on April 12, 2017.When federal judge Nelva Gonzales struck down Texas’ discriminatory voter-identification law on Monday, voting rights advocates applauded the ruling as if the minorities barred from casting ballots had won the Super Bowl.Amy Rudd, the attorney who represented the NAACP...Read more -
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Thinks Systemic Racism No Longer Exists. Facts Beg to Differ(Screenshot, WPLG Local 10 via YouTube)Florida Rep. Byron Donalds doesn’t see racism.Every few months, the Florida gubernatorial hopeful...Read more -
Damario Solomon-Simmons on Race, Reparations and Redeeming NationsOn the morning of May 31, 1921, Lessie Benningfield Randle was a little girl who lived in a community whose residents had done every single thing America claims “Black people need to do.” By that evening, Randle was no longer a little girl who led her choir and played basketball;...Read more
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Excerpt: A Fight for Justice in Tulsa and a Blueprint for Black Power“Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America” by Damario Solomon-Simmons arrives in bookstores on Tuesday and is available to order anywhere books are sold. We encourage you to buy from Black-owned and independent bookstores. Stay tuned for a video conversation on Tuesday between...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: My Grandmama's Fur CoatOn Tuesday, I was a guest on a radio show hosted by the Columbia, S.C., chapter of Links alongside celebrated historic preservationist Jannie Harriot (some relation).Read more -
Throwback Thursday: An Intervention Letter to AmericaThis article was published on October 15, 2016.Dear America,I know you’re wondering why we brought you here today. First, I want you to understand that this is not an ambush. We are here because we love you. I’m sure that the somber look on everyone’s faces makes you think...Read more -
How Tiffany Cross Survived a Toxic RelationshipThis is all Barbie’s fault.Halfway through her new book, Tiffany Cross explains how the path toward an abusive relationship began with Mattel’s signature doll. Aside from being the avatar of Caucasian beauty, Barbara Millicent Roberts managed to acquire a Dream House, a Dream Car, and a live-in boyfriend who...Read more
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A Wish List For White Supremacy: 7 Ways Trump's 2027 Budget Will Hurt Black America(Envato Elements/ContrabandCamp)In 1862, America broke dozens of formally recognized treaties to steal 10.7 million acres from 245...Read more -
When Life is Life-ing: The Struggle and Juggle of Black Women“Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, & Relationship” is available for order now everywhere books are sold. We encourage you to buy from Black-owned and independent bookstores. Michael Harriot will be in conversation with Tiffany on Saturday, May 9, in Atlanta and...Read more -
We Are the Architects Now(Photo by Envato)What Just Happened?On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: What If There Is No Solution?For Ben Ross, slavery was a choice.On Sept. 17, 1849, Ben, his sister, Minty, and his brother, Henry, escaped from the forced labor camp where they were enslaved. They were free for weeks, when Ben came to a stunning realization:He’d rather be a slave.Ben had left his wife and kids...Read more -
The GOP Is Working Hard to Diminish Black Voting Power(Envato)American history is rife with examples of Black people making gains, making progress and gaining power, and white...Read more
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The Caucasians' Guide to Surviving an AssassinationAuthorities in Washington, D.C., arrested a California man on Saturday evening during a desperate attempt to sneak into the club without his wristband.The Associated Press reports.A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: White Boys and 'Da Hood'Benjamin Green was different.Green was born to formerly enslaved parents in Mound Bayou, Miss., and his father was one of the founders of the all-Black town. At 17, Green left his hometown to enroll in Fisk University. In 1914, he graduated from Harvard Law School and enlisted in the Army....Read more -
...And He Was a Good ManIn three weeks, three Black women were shot—two of them fatally—in their own homes by the men who said they loved them. Nancy Metayer Bowen, vice mayor of Coral Springs, Fla., was killed just as she was about to announce a run for Congress; Dr. Cerina...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Robin & Tiffany, a Greek TragedyThis audio podcast was published on April 24, 2013. The accompanying article, “A Thing I Wrote About Guns and Loopholes,” was published on March 25, 2021.I should begin with the hole in my sister’s face.I should describe how surprisingly clean a hole a bullet bores into a skull—as if her...Read more
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The 9 Kinds of (Black) CousinsAs one of the world’s foremost experts in cousinomics, my inbox exploded a few days ago, after Things I’ve Learned podcast host Steve Owens posted this Instagram reel:While everything in Owens said is technically correct, this social media dissertation is exactly I spent my life pioneering...Read more
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Phrozen Philanthropy: The Alphas of Atlanta, Inc. Blend Style, Service & Southern Sophistication For 2026 Alpha Derby WeekendSource: Phrozen Memories An icy breeze blew through the Peach State as the ice-cold Alphas of Atlanta, Inc. hosted Alpha Derby Weekend, delivering Southern sophistication, stylish sounds, and phrozen philanthropy....read more
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Happy Birthday, Ms. Jackson! Janet Jackson Celebrates 60th With Star-Studded Birthday BashJanet Jackson is 60! Some call her the Icon. Some call her the Blueprint. The nasty ones call her “Ms. Jackson” and the old heads...read more -
We Know That Ain’t Who We Think It Is! T.I. Reunites With ‘ATL’ Cast For 20th Anniversary, Transforms Stadium Into Cascade Skating RinkFor the 20th anniversary of ATL, T.I. reunited with the film’s cast and celebrated with an epic bash like only the King could: turning the Mercedez-Benz Stadium into a massive version of Cascade Roller Rink. Can you believe it’s been 20...read more -
Double Or Nothing: Shaquille O’Neal Earns His Masters Degree From LSU, Flau’Jae Johnson Graduates On Same DayShaquille O’Neal and Flau’jae Johnson are the latest hoopers to walk across the stage to receive their degrees from their alma mater LSU. ...read more -
Bring The Heat To The Beach! 25 Summer 2026 Bikini Trends We’re Already Obsessed WithSource: Addictive Stock / Getty This year’s Summer 2026 bikini trends are serving everything: retro glamour, sporty surfer vibes, shimmering fabrics, romantic florals, and ultra-clean minimalist silhouettes. Swimwear...read more -
BLERD ALERT! 20 Coolest Animated Music MomentsIf done right, animation has a way of bringing a whole new aspect to life that’s colorful, unique and a fun escape from reality — and yes, adults can enjoy it too! Last summer we all witnessed the complete...read more -
‘Roots’ Removed: Knox County Bans Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Classic From Libraries Over One ParagraphPulitzer Prize winning author Alex Haley’s seminal novel Roots has been added to Knox County Schools’ growing list of books removed from library shelves. According to WATE 6, it is due to the Tennessee’s Age Appropriate Materials Act, which is causing discourse of its exclusion as...read more -
Case Closed: Final Suspect Sentenced To 20 Years In The Ambush Killing Of Young DolphThe years-long courtroom battles surrounding the shocking death of Memphis rapper and independent label owner Young Dolph have officially come to a close. On Friday, May 15th, the final suspect in the investigation, Cornelius Smith Jr., was sentenced to 20 years in prison after accepting a...read more -
Keke Palmer & Lizzo Gave Sisterhood And Style At The ‘I Love Boosters’ PremiereSource: Brianna Bryson / Getty Keke Palmer and Lizzo together on the I Love Boosters red carpet is the kind of carrying on we love to see. Not only did...read more -
Staying Alive: John Travolta Debuts New Look With Kangol Hat At Cannes, Social Media Erupts With Jon B. JokesNew face, who dis? John Travolta knows how to keep it funky and his latest look at Cannes had the internet gagging over the 72-year-old actor’s ever-changing appearance. ...read more
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Mini RiRi? Fans Go Off After NEW Flicks Show Baby Rocki Out With A$AP Rocky (PHOTOS)Aww, Roomies! Rocki Irish Mayers is quickly becoming one of the internet’s favorite celebrity kids. She recently popped out with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, and her new fans...Read more -
Awww! Stefon Diggs Celebrates His Daughter Peyton’s First Birthday With Epic Circus-Themed Bash (VIDEOS)Stefon Diggs was in full daddy-duty mode while celebrating his daughter Peyton’s first birthday, whom he shares with Cayy Benji. Videos hit the internet showing clips from the circus-themed bas...Read more -
IKTR! Yung Miami Turns Up With Her Dad In Viral Clip & Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Their Energy (VIDEO)Y’all know the internet loves a good family moment — especially when it unexpectedly turns into a whole vibe.Read more -
Prayers Up! Suspected Drunk Driver Reportedly Faces Charges After Fatal Sidewalk Crash Kills Two Men (VIDEO)Roommates, a deadly crash in Upper Manhattan has left a community shaken after what started as an ordinary Friday evening ended in tragedy, with police now...Read more -
You Go, Girl! Social Media Celebrates As Flau’jae Johnson Graduates From Louisiana State University (VIDEO)Flau’jae Johnson is continuing to prove she can do it all. Just weeks after making her WNBA debut, the LSU basketball star officially crossed the stage and graduated from Louisiana State University.Related: Flau’jae Johnson Receives...Read more
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