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Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters' Turns Shoplifting Into a Revolutionary Act(Courtesy of NEON)Twenty years ago this past April, filmmaker Boots Riley and his Oakland hip-hop band The Coup...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Earth Wind & Fire and Other Black MagicThere is an old Gullah Geechee tale about an incredible slave rebellion.According to the story, a group of kidnapped Igbo people screamed all the way from Africa to America. Every time the captain would send members of the crew down into the belly of the ship to quiet them,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: It's True. White People Built This Country.This article was originally published on July 19, 2018.America is angry.Conservatives are mad for the same reasons they wanted to oust Obama, Muslims, immigrants and anyone who doesn’t support the Russia-fellating, rust-colored dotard in chief: They want their country back.Progressives believe Trump is destro… ...Read more -
The Second Nadir: Yes, This Is Jim Crow.(Envato)What do you do after you change the world? In 1954, 13 years after he co-authored theRead more -
Excerpt: In Defense of Uncle TomExcerpted from “The Overseer Class: A Manifesto.” Reprinted with the permission of the publisher, Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins....Read more -
A New South Is Rising: The People Came Because They Heard the CallWe made the call, and the people came.In six days. Six days between the moment we decided this nation needed a sacred gathering and the morning thousands of us stood together on the soil of Selma and Montgomery. The people came not because th… ...Read more -
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
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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
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Girls Trip! Kandi Burruss Says Phuket On 50th Birthday Trip To Thailand With Other Reality TV Favs, Todd Tucker Sends Well WishesKandi Burruss is back outside and living fabulously for her 50th birthday. For her second 25th birthday, Kandi brought together her girls—including RHOA’s...read more -
Red Carpet Rundown: Lizzo, Ciara Miller & Leomie Anderson Ate Up The amfAR Gala Cannes CarpetSource: Three women. Three head-turning looks. One amfAR carpet we are still talking about. Lizzo, Ciara Miller, and Leomie Anderson ate up the May 21 gala in fashion moments that popped. Held at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc...read more -
Gotta Be The Shoes: Coolest Celebrity Sneaker CollaborationsWe’d be lying to ourselves if we said celebrity influence didn’t play a major part in the world of commerce. From food and drinks to the brand names we wear on our backs, many of those decisions were...read more -
And You Say, Chi-City! Creator Lena Waithe & Cast Of ‘The Chi’ Say Goodbye To The Series After 8 Seasons With Popping Premiere PartySource: Lenny Santiago / Paramount+ After quickly becoming a cult favorite, the hit Showtime series The Chi will officially end after its upcoming 8th season.read more -
Taylor Polidore Williams Says Indie Film ‘HPV: Her Pretty Vagina’ Is Bigger Than Entertainment: ‘I Knew It Was A Necessary Conversation’ [Exclusive]Some film titles are designed to spark curiosity, others are meant to challenge comfort zones. H.P.V. (Her Pretty Vagina) is ready to do both. Set to premiere at the 2026 American Black Film Festival, the independent short film stars cinema sizzlerread more -
Everything You Need For The Perfect CookoutSource: Unaihuiziphotography / Getty Summer season and summer holidays are quickly approaching, some would say it’s already here. This means it’s the season for backyard bar-b-ques, late summer nights, pool days with...read more -
‘The Black Watch’: BOSSIP & Cassius Celebrate The Wayans’ Horror-Hilarity & Parody Prowess Ahead Of ‘Scary Movie’Scary Movie is getting “crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious”, and BOSSIP and Cassius are weighing in on the Wayans’ parody prowess. Source: Paramount Pictures Today (May 22), the brands...read more -
Florida Karen: Hillsborough County Teacher Fired For ‘Lynching’ Black Doll And Throwing It In Trash In ClassThese teachers have gotten completely out of pocket! A Hillsborough County middle school teacher in Florida has been fired after a racist classroom incident involving a Black baby doll sparked outrage from students, parents, and the community at large. The controversy began when...read more -
#RHOA Ruckus: K. Michelle Doubles Down On THOSE Porsha ‘Plotting’ Claims, Calls Out Housewife For Not Being A ‘Girls Girl’“It was a scheme that Porsha set up to come to you with the bulls***” is what a certain country crooner still believes after the most recent episode of #RHOA. K. Michelle is...read more -
Big Mama & Big Papa? Latto & 21 Savage Share Joint IG Post, Sleuths Suspect They’re Ready To Reveal Their ClayCo ChildLatto and 21 Savage have fans buzzing after the two shared a mysterious joint Instagram post that many believe hints at the arrival of their precious progeny.read more
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Can’t Stop The Motion! GloRilla’s Sister’s Glow-Up Has the Timeline Double Tapping Her Latest Looks (PHOTOS)Ohkay! BroRilla is back, switching it up again, and this time she’s got everybody doing a double take! Glo’s sister popped out this week with a fresh new look,...Read more
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All Grown Up! The Game Shares Emotional Message As His Daughter Cali Heads To Prom (PHOTOS)Aww, Roomies! The Game is having a proud dad moment as his daughter, Cali Taylor, heads off to prom. The rapper shared photos and a heartfelt message to celebrate his baby girl’s...Read more -
Prayers Up! 1 Dead & At Least 36 Reportedly Injured After Massive NYC Explosions, Officials Speak Out (VIDEOS)Roommates, a terrifying situation rocked New York City on Friday afternoon at a Staten Island shipyard, and officials say it quickly turned deadly. Emergency crews rushed into...Read more -
Say, WHAT?! Man Allegedly Dragged Screaming Girlfriend Down Sidewalk & Shot Her And 2 Men After They Reportedly IntervenedRylynn Joshua Davis, an Indiana man, allegedly dragged his screaming girlfriend down a sidewalk and shot her and two men after they reportedly...Read more
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Watch Yourself! Claressa Shields Calls Out Jake Paul & MVP Amid Viral Drama As Fans Defend HerRoommates, Claressa Shields isn’t holding anything back! And now, both her name and Jake Paul’s are back in the mix as tension keeps spilling way...Read more -
Aht! Aht! Ari Fletcher Addresses Pregnancy Rumors After Fans Clock Her Glow (PHOTO + VIDEO)Fans have been eyeing Ari Fletcher heavy, accusing her of going MIA and then popping back out with a mysterious glow. Folks online immediately started speculating that she’s pregnant, while others still had their doubts....Read more -
Prayers Up! ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base Passes Away At Age 59Fans are reflecting on the life and legacy of rapper Rob Base after he passed away at age 59. Rob, who was from Harlem, made up one half of a hip-hop duo with DJ...Read more
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