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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 -
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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Isan Elba’s CARE PACKAGE® Salon In Atlanta Blends Beauty, Maternal Advocacy & Direct Action For Black MothersBeauty Forward founder Isan Elba and humanitarian organization CARE transformed Atlanta’s Retreat at The Gathering Spot into a purpose-driven wellness space. Framed by warm weather and rooftop ambiance, the immersive CARE PACKAGE® Salon spotlighted maternal health, birth equity,...read more
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‘Foxy Brown’ Blessings: 76-Year-Old Pam Grier Says She Has ‘Coffy’ Climaxes That Last ‘3 Whole Days’Sheesh, Sheba Baby! Blaxploitation bombshell Pam Grier is enjoying some Foxy Brown blessings later in life. At 76 years old, the legendary actress recently revealed that she can Coffy climax for “3 whole days” at a time. ...read more -
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 144You know why we’re here! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during a buzzy week dominated by Cardi and Stefon Diggs reigniting reconciliation rumors, Jamie Foxx backsliding back to white women after saying he...read more -
Florida Police Fatally Shoot Murder Suspect Fugitive, Ex-Officer Questions Deadly ForceBefore you jump to a conclusion, read this article… A deadly deputy-involved shooting in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida is drawing intense scrutiny after newly surfaced video footage raised questions about whether...read more -
Nicki Minaj Insists ‘Lots Of Rappers Don’t Like Jay-Z’ While Explaining The Incidents That Made Her Go MAGANicki Minaj opened up about her political affiliations in a new interview, revealing the reason she decided to go so public with her support for Donald Trump and his affiliates. The rapper sat down for an interview with Eric Cortellessa for...read more -
LaKeith Stanfield Strangely Seduces Snazzy Shoplifter Keke Palmer In ‘I Love Boosters’ Exclusive ClipBoots Riley’s brilliantly bonkers comedy I Love Boosters is coming to theaters on May 22, and we’ve got an exclusive clip of LaKeith Stanfield’s character (Pinky Ring Guy) strangely seducing snazzy shoplifter Corvette (Keke Palmer). ...read more -
Cardi B Responds To Viral Video Of Her ‘Cussing Out’ Stefon Diggs Amid Reconciliation Reports: ‘Sometimes I Forget I’m A Celebrity’Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be rekindling their romance–but it looks like things are already getting rocky. The rapper and the NFL player have been making headlines for their healthy co-parenting relationship in recent weeks. While insiders suggest their relationship is...read more -
GYATTY GYAL: Copiously Caked Up Chlöe Bailey Causes Commotion With Sun-Kissed Vacay Yams In St. Lucia, Sets Social Media AblazeGYATTY GYAL After setting St. Lucia Carnival ablaze the past few years, Queen of Vacays contender Chlöe Bailey made her return to the gorgeous island where she flaunted her sun-kissed vacay yams in multiple photo carousels posted online. ...read more -
Roasted: Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘Joke’ About George Floyd Garners More Reactions, Lil Rel Howrey, Tamika Mallory, And MoreSome might say that this white man has no idea how disrespectful and insensitive his “comedy” is to the Black community, we would argue that he’s knows exactly how disrespectful and insensitive it is and that’s why...read more -
Bobbin’ & Weavin’: Anderson .Paak Side-Steps Questions About His Relationships With Mariah Carey & Jeannie MaiAnderson .Paak is finally giving us some insight into his relationship with Mariah Carey, giving her credit for introducing him to the finer things in life. The Silk Sonic singer first spark romance rumors with Carey back in 2024, when they were spotted...read more
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Whew! Mother Of Robert Rushing’s Son Puts Him On Blast Over Alleged Unpaid Child Support (PHOTOS)Whew, Roomies! Angelica Torrez, the mother of Robert Rushing’s son hopped online to call him out over alleged unpaid child support. Torrez dropped...Read more -
Wayment! Suspect Gets Arrested AGAIN After Returning To Chris Brown’s Home Following Initial Trespassing IncidentChris Brown just can’t catch a break. A man accused of trying to break into his Tarzana home was arrested not once, but TWICE in less than 24 hours. Yes, Roomies,...Read more -
Funny To Who?! George Floyd’s Family & Celebs Blast Tony Hinchcliffe & Kevin Hart Over Jokes During Netflix Roast (WATCH)It’s been four days since Netflix released ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart‘ and the internet is still sounding off about it! Tony Hinchcliffe, in particular,...Read more -
Drake Seemingly Blasts Kendrick Lamar, LeBron James, J. Cole & More On Leaked Track (PHOTOS + VIDEO)The clock is ticking, and the internet is already in detective mode. While fans count down the hours until Drake officially drops ‘ICEMAN,’ social...Read more -
Been About Him! Nicki Minaj Reveals What Led Her To Publicly Support Trump & Embrace The MAGA MovementNicki Minaj is finally spilling the tea on why she decided to publicly support Donald Trump and fully embrace the MAGA movement. In a new interview, Nicki made it clear...Read more -
Whew! G Herbo & Taina Williams Disagree After He Gifted Their Son Essex A Toy Firearm (VIDEO)G Herbo and Taina Williams are back in the spotlight just days after their daughter gagged social media on Mother’s Day. This time, the internet is chattin’ about what’s appropriate for their son,...Read more -
Back On? NoCap & Summyah Marie Spark Reunion Rumors After Cozy Rolling Loud Moment (WATCH)It looks like NoCap and Summyah Marie are back on good terms. After constant online chatter surrounding their rocky relationship, the couple had the internet talking again following a surprise...Read more
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