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There’s a Reason They Call It ‘Back’ to Normal. But Normal Is Not Enough.(Screenshot via YouTube)Meeting with adversaries, in and of itself, is not my problem.I am a lawyer. Just this...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: In Defense of Capitalism“Conquering” is one of my favorite white words. Any examination of social injustice, economic disparities or racial discrimination eventually reaches the point where the examiner will blame inequality on one of three culprits:White supremacyCapitalismConqueringI’m sure you’ve heard of white supremacy. It’s been doing its thing for a while. The “career...Read more -
Are You Media Literate? Blacksplained by Tiffany D. CrossA few headlines you’ll never see:Candidate Opposes U.S.-Backed Genocide of Palestinians but Still Supports Jewish People and Israel’s Right to ExistOfficer Shoots Unarmed Man Who Attacked Him, According to Details of Uncorroborated Police Report We Didn’t Bother to VerifyDespite Claims of Pundits and People Who Struggle With Math, Election...Read more -
Woke 2.0 Is Crazy(Screenshot, ABC News)Walter 1.0 was crazyFour score and seven years before Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the official end to...Read more -
Strange Fruit | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!Thank you, , , , , , and many others for tuning in to my live video with ! Join me for my next live...Read more -
Rep. LaMonica McIver Is Setting the Record StraightRep. McIver at a check presentation in Orange, N.J., in May 2026. (Courtesy of Rep. LaMonica McIver’s Office)For...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: The 6 Kinds of CoonsEverybody can’t be a coon.As much as I believe in Black excellence and our potential to achieve on the highest levels, there is a difference between a first-ballot hall-of-famer like Clarence Thomas and a Team Wypipo all-star like Candace Owens. Jason Whitlock might be one of this generation’s finest practitioners...Read more
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On Outkast’s ‘ATLiens’ 30 years laterSometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m nearly 50 years old. While I have a few more years to go before hitting that major life landmark, the reflection has already begun. Yes, a lot of that reflecting happens around life and my place in it, but if I’m being...Read more -
Why Black People Love DollyI remember the first time I saw her. I was a little girl, and there she was on Hee Haw, those dimples, those big clear eyes, that voice like sunlight through a screen door. My mama always had country music playing in our house, but the second a Dolly...Read more -
Stephen A. Smith Criticized NABJ for Not Calling Him. So Why Wouldn't He Grant the Same Courtesy to a Black Journalist Who Called Out the NFL?When NABJ awarded Smith its Thumbs Down Award, he defended himself by calling it a “smear job.” The popular ESPN host claimed his colleagues were “engaging in personal attacks.” Smith also insinuated that the organization violated one of the cardinal principles of his profession.But a series of texts between...Read more -
In Loving Memory of Eddie King Jr.(20th Century Fox, “The Five Heartbeats”)I don’t believe in dead people. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I...Read more -
How Blaxploitation Exposed the Reality of OligarchyBefore Occupy Wall Street, before the Bernie Sanders campaign, before all the heckling against “the one percent,” the op-eds on wealth inequality and the sold-out “Stop Oligarchy” tours, Chris Rock’s surreal 2001 comedy Pootie Tang brazenly—if bizarrely—foretold of an America in the thrall of a ruthless, racist plutocracy.Long before...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Gone ‘head NowIt is perhaps the most ominous phrase in African-American Southern English. As a warning, “gone ‘head now” ranks right up there alongside timeless pieces of verbal caution tape such as “I ain’t gonna tell you no more” and “I’m finna go to my car; don’t be here when I get...Read more
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Organized People, Organized Power: 3 Lessons We Learned From Angie Nixon’s Campaign(Screenshot CBS Miami via YouTube)Happy Black August, y’all.Tuesday night, state Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic nomination for...Read more -
Is the Internet Making Us Dumb? Blacksplained By Dr. April Scott, Actual Psychology ExpertHave you ever used the results of a BuzzFeed quiz as a medical diagnosis? Did your therapist get her “doctorial” from the Kevin Samuel School for High Value Women?Is your life coach on TikTok explaining why wearing a bonnet to class is a form of self-care?Introducing the ContrabandCamp Clinic for...Read more -
Project 2025 Performance Review: How Trump Achieved Every Goal of the White Agenda(Envato)On Monday, the Trump administration quietly solved America’s systemic racism problem. The Associated Press reports: How many...Read more -
How Frederick Douglass’ Comedic Delivery Helped Deliver Us From SlaveryTouring across 19th-century Europe and the United States, the legendary author and orator Frederick Douglass drafted jokes to draft audiences into the roiling war against slavery. A revolutionary entertainer, Douglass made his audiences laugh until their sides hurt so that they would side with the moral crusade for abolitionism.In...Read more -
Why the National Association of Black Journalists 'Personally Attacked' Stephen A. Smith, ExplainedOn Saturday Night, the National Association of Black Journalists bestowed its annual Thumbs Down Award to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, Circle City Broadcasting/WISH-TV CEO DuJuan McCoy, the Washington Post and this guy: ...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Brains, Bigfoot and Black Journalists“I’m willing to bet you’ve never invited a Negro boy to your home and that there isn’t one Negro kid among all your friends…Wouldn’t it be something to cheer about if the paper hired Negro copyboys and gave them the same sort of chance you and your friends are getting...Read more
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Why You Can Stop Crying About the 'Literacy Crisis,' Blacksplained by Dr. Ahmad R. WashingtonExactly 270 years before Dr. Ahmad R. Washington began teaching students at South Carolina’s largest historically Black university how to develop the minds and ambition of Black children, the Palmetto State’s General Assembly addressed a problem that threatened the existence of a yet-to-be-born country called America."[T]he having of slaves taught...Read more
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‘Cinco’ Congratulations! Ciara Reveals She’s Pregnant & Expecting Baby #5 With Russell WilsonCongratulations are in order after Ciara announced she’s pregnant with her and Russell Wilson’s fifth child. The highly anticipated Baby Cinco, as Russ has been hinting, is finally on the way! The “Lose Control” singer shared...read more -
Kiddie Party Bardi! Cardi B Throws Over-The-Top Joint Birthday Bash For Her Son Wave & Daughter BlossomCardi B‘s kids are getting double the love this week, as the rapper marked both her son Wave’s 5th birthday and daughter Blossom’s 2nd birthday with a series of heartwarming family videos. Since the two Virgo babies have birthdays just three days apart, Wave’s falling...read more -
Get Well Soon, T-Boz! TLC Star Recovering After Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Tour AbsencePrayers are up for TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins as the legendary singer recovers from a sickle cell crisis that forced her to miss several stops on the It’s Iconic Tour. TLC is currently on the road alongside fellow...read more -
Now, Check That! ‘Traitors’ Trysting Phaedra Parks & CT Tamburello Confirm Castle Coupledom, Attorney Adoringly Applauds Her ‘Prize’Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello have taken their castle chemistry to confirmed coupledom. After the Real Housewives of Atlanta star confirmed they’re dating, Phaedra proudly posted a series of coupled-up photos with CT, putting their Traitors tryst on full display....read more -
Rollout or ‘Palepoose’ Pop Out? Remy Ma & Rapper Millyz Send Tongues Wagging In Sexy ‘Say Yea’ VideoRemy Ma knows how to get the streets talking whether she’s behind the mic or not and her latest collaboration with rapper Millyz is sending the internet into a sexy PDA-inspired frenzy.read more -
Family Feud: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mom Says His Widow Turned Down $4M Settlement As Their Legal Battle ContinuesPamela Warner, the mother of late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, is pushing back against claims made by his widow Tenisha, alleging that she offered the woman a settlement worth $4 million from her son’s estate.read more -
10s For Tennis! Ayan Broomfield Brought A ‘Court Full Of Baddies’ To The U.S. Open And Our Timelines Have Never Looked BetterSource: Shea Kastriner / Getty Ayan Broomfield brought the girls outside again at the U.S. Open to celebrate everything we love about Black women, Black excellence and sports. And because...read more -
Culprit Fired In Racist Text Sent To WNBA Star Dearica HambyRacism in any form should never be accepted, and exposing it at the core is the best way to stop the spread of hate. Last week when Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby received a disgusting text sent directly to her phone, we think she did the right...read more -
Classroom Cuties Vol. 3! LeBron James, Shamea Morton, Nick Cannon & More Send Their Celebrity Seeds Back To SchoolThe academic adorableness continues with even more back to school celebrity seeds! From HBCU students flexing their first day of class fashions to our faves in mommy mode and daddy duty, we’ve got you covered for the start of fall...read more -
Rocky Road: A Timeline Of Tiger Woods’ Checkered Driving HistorySource: Saul Martinez / Getty Tiger Woods has spent most of his life making history on the golf course, but unfortunately, some of the biggest moments away from it have involved...read more
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Congrats! Ciara & Russell Wilson Announce They’re Expecting Their Fourth Child Together (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)Fans are cheering because Russell Wilson finally got his wish! Ciara came through with the ultimate surprise, revealing that she and her hubby are expecting their fourth child together, which means Russell is officially...Read more -
Grandma’s Baby! Nevaeh Akira’s Mom Melts Hearts After Sharing Adorable Flicks With Johnathan Jr. (PHOTOS)Aww, Roommates! Nevaeh Akira’s mother has fans catching baby fever after sharing some sweet photos with her grandson, Jonathan Porter Jr. Nevaeh’s mom dropped the adorable flicks on social media, and...Read more -
Feeling It? Ice Spice Has Fans Zooming In After Flexing Her Spicy NEW Tattoos (VIDEO)Whew! Ice Spice had the timeline talking after giving fans a look at her latest tattoos. The Bronx rapper recently shared a video showing off two large pieces of...Read more -
Go Best Friend! Coi Leray & Miyoco Are Serving Twin Energy In Fresh Flick & Fans Can’t Get Enough (PHOTO)Okayyy, we see where the cuteness is coming from! Coi Leray had the timeline pausing for a sweet mother-daughter moment with her baby girl Miyoco, and...Read more
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Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Charged With First-Degree Murder Following 4-Year-Old Nephew’s Drowning DeathA former ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant is facing serious charges following a heartbreaking incident involving...Read more -
Too Smooth! Teyana Taylor & Her Daughters’ Double-Dutch Skills Have Fans Asking For Lessons (VIDEOS)If there’s one thing about Teyana Taylor, she’s going to keep that same energy! The singer, dancer, and all-around entertainer had folks watching closely as she stepped...Read more -
Can’t Handle It? Usher Leaves Taraji P. Henson SHOOK After Bringing Her Onstage For Steamy ‘R&B’ Tour Performance (WATCH)Usher gave Taraji P. Henson the full VIP experience during the Las Vegas stop of his and Chris Brown’s ‘R&B’ tour, and chile, it looks like Taraji could barely handle...Read more -
Family First! Joseline Hernandez Shares Heartfelt Message While Reuniting With Her Mom After Nine Years (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)Joseline Hernandez’s recent family reunion has the internet feeling ALL the feels! The Puerto Rican Princess gave fans a peek at the special moment she reunited with her mom after nine years...Read more
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