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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 -
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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Taraji P. Henson Calls Out Hollywood Double Standards: ‘I Still Haven’t Booked A Franchise’ In 30 Years, But Co-Star Tyrese ‘Booked 2’For nearly 30 years, Taraji P. Henson has been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. From her Oscar-nominated turn in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to her culture-shifting performance as Cookie Lyon on Empire, her talent is undeniable. However, in a series of recent, deeply...read more -
D4vd’s Parents Speak Out To Defend His Innocence In Celeste Rivas’ Homicide As Prosecutors Plan To Charge Him MondayTo almost no one’s surprise, 21-year-old singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd, was taken into custody by a heavily armed police unit on Thursday, April 16. The artist is being held without bail in connection with the tragic death of...read more -
Ms. Lauryn Hill Gets The Family Together For DENIM TEARS SS26With three-and-a-half decades in the game and counting, Ms. Lauryn Hill has always found a way to reinvent herself to always stay fashionably fresh in the game. In 2026, not only has nothing changed but she’s now even bringing her offspring along for the style journey....read more -
Michelle Obama’s Latest Looks Are A Masterclass In Spring StyleMichelle Obama sets the tone with effortless, elevated Spring looks that feel both accessible and aspirational. The former First Lady gives everyone a masterclass in Spring fashion with her latest looks. Whether Michelle is stepping out for a...read more -
Hurtleneck Hilarity! Tyrese Wants Royalties From Tank’s ‘Turtleneck’ Tune, Claims Churchy Crooner Cheated At Verzuz: ‘They Jumped Jody’Tyrese’s friendly feud from Verzuz is far from finished because he’s still tight about that “Turtleneck” and claims Tank “cheated” with his celebrity cameos. “They jumped Jody!” the “Shame” singer said, rehashing the R&B battle. ...read more -
Queens Of Spring! A Gallery Of Sun-Kissed Stunners Serving Elevated Exquisiteness At Sundresses & Seersuckers 2026Fabulous, Flourishing & FINE! Just a week after redefining citywide celebrations with this year’s epic 404 Day festivities, Atlanta continued its winning streak with Sundresses & Seersuckers–a spectacular Springtime affair that delivered elevated exquisiteness with philanthropic flair.read more -
Dave Chappelle Says Saudi Comedy Show Critics Are Mad A Black Man Can ‘Make Money Off The Plantation’Source: Variety / Getty Dave Chappelle is addressing criticism; this time over his decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. In a recent interview with...read more -
Here’s Why Bardi Gang Thinks The Ongoing Offset & Saweetie Smithereens Scandal Was Quietly ConfirmedA certain Drink Champ has the Bardi Gang up in arms. Some Cardi B fans are Bodak bothered following N.O.R.E.’s recent interview with Jason Lee, where he revealed that he cut footage from a 2022 sit-down with Quavo in which he...read more -
RIH-Laaaaax Y’all: Rihanna Gives Fans Some RIH-lief From Unrelenting Pregnancy RumorsFans have become accustomed to think Rihanna is almost always pregnant, but this time, she insists that’s not the case. The singer and Fenty founder has never shied away from talking about how much she loves being a mother. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky...read more -
Dwight Howard Drops Restraining Order Against Amy Luciani, Here’s A Timeline Of Their Tumultuous Time As Husband & WifeThe breakup between Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani has taken another turn this week, with the former NBA player officially dropping his restraining order against his estranged wife. Check out the relationship timeline between the two stars inside. As...read more
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No Pain, No Gain! Fans Show Chrisean Rock Love As She Shares Emotional Update Ahead Of Upcoming Boxing Match (VIDEO)Fans are showing Chrisean Rock love and cheering on her as she gears up for her boxing match against Zenith Zion on April 25. The rapper recently dropped an emotional video...Read more -
Say WHAT?! Florida Woman Allegedly Tried To Saw Off Boyfriend’s Hair During Heated Breakup Over TelevisionA Florida relationship dispute over a television reportedly escalated into a violent domestic incident involving Teariney Dixon and her boyfriend in Tallahassee. What began as a...Read more -
Double Trouble! Coi Leray & Olandria Have The Internet Drooling Over Their SPICY Link-Up (PHOTO)Whew! Coi Leray and Olandria have the internet in a chokehold after photos from their link-up started making rounds online. And let’s just say, the vibes are...Read more -
Daddy’s Twin! Swae Lee Has Fans Melting Over Sweet Coachella Moment With His Son (VIDEO)Swae Lee has fans flooding social media with heart-eye emojis after he dropped an adorable, rare video with his son. The rapper previously shocked folks when he brought out his son out to...Read more -
46, Where? Fans Praise Bernice Burgos For Gettin’ Finer With Age As She Celebrates Her Birthday (PHOTOS)Just before the weekend energy kicked in, Bernice Burgos had the timeline doing double takes with a birthday post that spoke volumes—without saying too much at first glance. The...Read more -
Tory Lanez Files $100M Lawsuit Against California Prison For 2025 Stabbing Attack & Seeks $1M Per WoundTory Lanez is putting a price on his pain after previously suffering from 14 stab wounds while locked up at a California Correctional Institution. The singer was stabbed...Read more -
Sweet Life! Karrueche Tran & Deion Sanders’ Cozy Selfie Has The Internet Screaming Relationship Goals (PHOTO)Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders have the internet smiling after a new moment between them started making its rounds. And let’s just say, folks are loving what they’re seeing....Read more -
Ice Spice Seemingly Shouts Out Wendy’s While Addressing Viral McDonald’s Incident (PHOTO + VIDEOS)Roommates, it looks like Ice Spice isn’t letting a lil’ fast food beef get in her in her feelings. The rapper came through with a jokey joke while addressing the viral McDonald’s assault incident...Read more
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