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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 CallMarchers walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Saturday, May 16. (Courtesy of Black Voters Matter)We...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 -
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
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KKKontempt: White Attorney Sentenced To Jail For Using N-Word ‘Numerous Times’ Confronted By Black Activists Who Warn They’ll ‘Make Him Taste The Ancestors’A Texas courtroom turned into a masterclass in how to behave like a klan member after Brazoria County attorney Michael Phillips was held in contempt for repeatedly using a racist slur during a child custody trial. ...read more -
Still Sippin’, Still Stunnin’: ‘Pour Minds’ Hosts Lex P & Drea Nicole Turn Friendship Into Fortune With A Tour Everyone Wants A Ticket To [Exclusive]The ladies of Pour Minds are still sippin’ and still stunnin’ while making sure every city feels the love during their tour. Popular podcast hosts Drea Nicole and Lex P recently sat down with BOSSIP’s Liz Smith to talk touring, friendship,...read more -
Boo! & Baddies: Marlon & Shawn Wayans Bring Laughter & Lemon-Pepper P-Poppery To ATL For ‘Scary Movie’ Screening & Magic City CelebrationOn Monday, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans brought the “Boo!” and baddies to ATL ahead of the premiere of Scary Movie 6 for a night of laughs and lemon pepper p-poppery.read more -
No Kokaine Konnection! Kim Kardashian’s Brand SKIMS Denies Involvement In $10M Cocaine BustKim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, SKIMS, has shut down speculation that they’re involved in a major drug bust that was discovered among their products. The clothing brand, founded by the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, is making it clear that it was...read more -
#RHOA Revelations: Shamea Says ‘Messy’ Angela Oakley Is Partially To Blame For Fallout With Porsha WilliamsThe once unbreakable friendship between Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton has been unraveling in real time before the eyes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta fans, and judging by the drama spilling into season 17, the road back to sisterhood still...read more -
Copacetic Co-Parents Phaedra Parks & Apollo Nida Gush Over Son’s State Championship Win—’We Are So Proud Of Our Prince Ayden’Copacetic co-parents Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida have come a long way, and were recently spotted side by side at a track meet, cheering on their son, Ayden. The moment is especially iconic for #RHOA watchers who’ve literally watched the precious prince grow up from THAT...read more -
Look What You’ve Done: Donald Trump’s White House Uses Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Album To Promote The MAGA Agenda With New TikTok, ‘The Boy’ Blasted By CriticsWhen Drake first announced that his new album would be titled ICEMAN, it was easy to call that Donald Trump and his administration might use the music to do viral shenanigans on social media. Welp, here we are....read more -
Lauryn Hill Opens Up About Not Feeling ‘Safe’ Enough To Drop Another Album After ‘Miseducation’: ‘Creativity Is Most Potent When It’s Free’Lauryn Hill is opening up about why she never released another solo project following The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1998. On Instagram this week, Fraim World made a post dissecting the potential reasons why the Fugees rapper chose not to release...read more -
Stefon Diggs & Cayy Benji Throw Daughter Peyton 1st Birthday Bash, Social Media Side-Eyes His Stiff Stance At Circus-Themed Toddler PartyStefon Diggs was front and center for the first birthday of his daughter Peyton with Cayy Benji. The fertile footballer quickly went viral for his awkward appearance, sparking speculation that the recent Cardi B’s curbside cuss-out kept him from getting too comfortable....read more -
Congrats, Big Mama! Latto Reveals She Gave Birth To Her 1st Child, Confirms The Baby Blessing Is 21 Savage’s SeedLatto just announced even bigger news than her final album: the arrival of her first child! And she confirmed that 21 Savage is the proud papa. Ahead of her highly anticipated final album before...read more
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Oop! Claressa Shields Responds To MVP Ban & Possible Legal Action After Slapping Alycia Baumgardner (VIDEO)It looks like Claressa Shields has that “I’d do it again” energy after going viral for slapping Alycia Baumgardner. The boxers reportedly got into it on Saturday (May 16)...Read more -
Whew! White House Sparks Reactions After Using Song From Drake’s ‘Iceman’ In TikTok Showing Immigration Agents (VIDEO)The White House has sparked reactions after using a song from Drake‘s ‘Iceman’ album in a recent TikTok video showing immigration agents. RELATED: Hol’ Up!...Read more -
Congrats! ‘Love Island USA’ Star Jalen Brown Marries Influencer Joiya Lanae (VIDEOS)Jalen Brown won over many ‘Love Island USA’ viewers during Season 7 with his personality and southern charm. Many fans felt this sweet Georgia native entered...Read more -
Booked But Too Busy? Saweetie Reportedly Sued For $3 Million Over Alleged No-Show At 4 Japan ShowsSaweetie is reportedly being urged to cut a $3 million check over missed shows. She hasn’t spoken out about the situation yet. However,Read more -
Social Media Weighs In On King Trell Telling Heather Sanders He Wouldn’t Spin The Block On Her Despite Their 15-Year Relationship & 3 KidsSocial media users are weighing in on a viral clip of King Trell telling his fiancée, Heather Sanders,...Read more -
Congrats! Latto Shares Personal Footage Showing Her Pregnancy Journey As 21 Savage Makes Cameo (WATCH)Latto has shared personal footage showing off her pregnancy journey, with 21 Savage making a cameo. RELATED: New Mom Energy?! Social Media Thinks Latto Gave Birth After Mother’s...Read more -
Tyrese Gibson Speaks Out After Fans Joke About Video With His Daughter Shayla & Her Prom Date (WATCH)The next time we see Tyrese Gibson sobbing about his daughter, Shayla, could...Read more -
Akbar V Claims The “Princess Of Rap” Title While Seemingly Throwing Shade At Meg Thee Stallion, Latto & More (VIDEOS)When it comes to standing on business, Akbar V is always ready to step up to the plate. Whether it’s in her bars or on reality TV, she never shies away from speaking her mind....Read more
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