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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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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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President Trump Evacuated After Shots Fired At White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Suspect In CustodyPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from their tables at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Reports are still developing, but three loud bangs were said to be heard, and a suspect is reportedly in custody. POLITICO read more -
Lover Girl Gone: Megan Thee Stallion Savagely Outs ‘Cheating’ Klay Thompson, Says Sinister Splash Brother Was ‘Unsure He Could Be Monogamous’Come outside, Klay… The hotties just want to talk! Klay Thompson doesn’t play football but fans say he fumbled after Megan Thee Stallion exposed him for cheating on her. The baller and baddie’s fairytale...read more -
Black Women Matter: It’s Time To Address The Femicide Crisis Happening In America [OP-ED]Black women deserve safety, protection, and the fundamental right to live. Yet for far too long, the national conversation around violence in the Black community has ignored that painful truth. We rally, we protest, we organize around the systemic dangers facing our men and the heartbreak...read more -
Mumbai Billionaire: Rihanna Brings Fenty Beauty Pop-Up To India, Fans Go RiRi CrazyRihanna returned to India for the first time since her 2024 performance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar and gave her fans an exclusive Fenty Beauty experience.read more -
See You In Court! Lori Harvey Will ‘Have So Much Fun Suing’ Over ‘False Narratives’ Amid Damson Idris Split SpeculationThe landscape of Black love and romance is shifting once again, and at the center of the storm are Lori Harvey and Damson Idris. The internet is buzzing with speculation that the couple’s high-profile rekindled romance has hit a definitive end. What...read more -
Biggest Moments From The 2026 NFL DraftSource: Lauren Leigh Bacho / Getty The 2026 NFL Draft got underway on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, and the city treated it like a full-blown football holiday. With Round 1 taking place on April 23...read more -
Kandi Koated Klapback: Kandi Burruss Seemingly Reveals Reason For Divorce, Tells ‘Cheat-ee Pablo’ Todd Tucker To ‘Stop Playing Victim’Kandi Burruss has been keeping it cute when it comes to the details surrounding her divorce from Todd Tucker, but now she’s calling out her “Cheat-ee Pablo” ex via a petty IG comment.read more -
Don’t Stop ’Til You Slay Enough! A Gallery Of Really BAD Baddies, Shamonin’ Stunners & P.Y.T.’s Who Brought The Hee-Heat To ‘Michael’ Premiere WeekDon’t stop ’til you slay enough! Source: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Everybody and their mama showed up and showed out at star-studded Michael premieres which honored the King of Pop’s untouchable legacy while...read more -
The Black Watch’: BOSSIP & Cassius Travel To Hillman To Talk ‘A Different World’ On Netflix–‘It’s Needed’From the yard to your screen, Hillman’s homecoming is on the way to Netflix and we’re weighing in. Source: Nykieria Chaney / Getty ...read more -
Sherrone Moore: Ex-Assistant Paige Shiver Talks Alleged Emotional Manipulation, Reveals Ex-Coach’s Reaction To Her PregnancyIf ol’ boy thought that this story was over and he wouldn’t have to hear about it anymore, he’s got another thing coming. A former University of Michigan...read more
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Whew! Internet Reacts After Biggie Stops Show & Shares She’s Done Performing With Tesehki Following ‘Baddies USA’ Reunion DramaOop! The tension between Biggie and Tesehki is no longer just reality TV tea; it’s playing out onstage and across social media.Related: Tesehki Addresses Drug Abuse...Read more -
Oh, Nah! Woman Sues Trader Joe’s After Allegedly Finding “Finger” In Orange Juice As Her Past Cases Reportedly ResurfaceA routine grocery run at Trader Joe’s has now turned into a headline-making lawsuit involving shopper Julee O’Neil, who says an unexpected and disturbing discovery inside a bottle of juice left her shaken....Read more -
Yikes! Fans Flood Klay Thompson’s Comments As Megan Thee Stallion CONFIRMS Their Breakup (PHOTOS)Whew, Roomies! The internet is popping off with reactions after Megan Thee Stallion seemingly implied that she and Klay Thompson have parted ways. Meg sparked breakup speculation after sharing an emotional post on Instagram...Read more -
It’s Over? Social Media Users Think Megan Thee Stallion’s Emotional Post Has Exposed Klay Thompson For Cheating On Her & MoreA cryptic message shared online has fans speculating about a breakup and ongoing relationship issues, with Megan Thee Stallion...Read more -
Social Media Sounds OFF After Resurfaced Clip Shows D4vd’s Reaction Shift While Meeting Female Fan (VIDEO)As D4vd remains in custody in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, videos of him continue to resurface on social media. A now-viral video has folks online sounding...Read more -
Lil’ Grandma! Karrueche Tran Spends Quality Time With Deion Sanders And Baby Snow & Fans Are Living For It (PHOTOS)A sweet family moment has the internet in its feelings as Baby Snow steps out for some quality time with two familiar faces —Read more
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Oop! Todd Tucker & Kandi Burruss Trade Words After She Uses Old Clip Of Him & Mama Joyce To Promote Her One-Woman Show (VIDEO)Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker might be divorced, but that’s not stopping them from clapping back at each other on social media. Kandi dropped...Read more
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