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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 -
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
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Don’t Forget About Us! Mariah Carey & Anderson .Paak Rekindle Romance Rumors After Movie DateMariah Carey and Anderson .Paak may be an item again despite the Silk Sonic singer’s alleged lip-locking session with Jeannie Mai. The iconic singer was spotted hand in hand leaving...read more -
Spinning The Bardi Block? Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Pack On PDA At Mother’s Day Event, Reignite Reconciliation Rumors After Leaving TogetherCardi B and Stefon Diggs looked cutely coupled up again in several smooching snaps at his Mother’s Day event, sparking more block-spinning speculation. Social media is buzzing about Bardi and the...read more -
MAGA Ministry: Gold Statue Of Trump Debuts At Doral Miami Golf Course As Black Pastor Calls Moment ‘One Of The Greatest Honors’ Of His LifeIn MAGA ministry news, a towering 22-foot gold statue of Donald Trump was recently unveiled at Trump National Doral Miami, with “honored” Black pastor Mark Burns leading the dedication ceremony. Positioned...read more -
Bye, Bye Big Mama? Latto Announces Retirement & Final Album Release—‘Thank You For Everything’Just when it seemed like Latto was entering the prime of her career, the Atlanta rapper dropped a bombshell that has social media reacting. On Friday, the “Sunday Service” artist took to X to announce that her Big Mama album will serve as her final release. ...read more -
Congratulations! T.I. & Tiny’s Baby Boy Major Harris Graduates From High School With HonorsThe Harris family has officially reached a sentimental new milestone. On Saturday, the youngest son of Atlanta hip-hop legend T.I. and Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Major Harris, officially closed the chapter on his high school years. Major received his diploma from...read more -
Sweet Mommy Moments: Celebrities Celebrating Their 1st Mother’s DayMother’s Day is HERE, and several celebrity moms are preparing to celebrate the special occasion for the very first time with some sweet mommy moments! These stars are embracing the joys of motherhood and entering a beautiful new chapter in their lives. Here’s a look...read more -
Billboard? Babies? Bet! Our Favorite Super Moms Of MusicMother’s Day is a time where we all find a special way to show just how much we appreciate the women in our lives who, well, gave us life — flowers, gifts, vacations and in many cases a simple notecard are just...read more -
Cooking With Receipts? Chef In Stefon Diggs Case Posts Alleged Text Messages Amid Not Guilty Verdict–‘Stop The Scorn Woman Narrative’Stefon Diggs may have won the legal battle, but his former chef seems committed to trying to win in the court of public opinion, insisting she’s not a scorned woman, but an actual victim. Despite a jury deciding that Diggs was...read more -
Just Kickin’ It: Xscape Promises Atlanta Mothers ‘The World’ With Intimate Fox Theatre HomecomingMother’s Day this year is about much more than flowers, brunch reservations, or routine celebrations, thanks to Atlanta Queens, Xscape. During an exclusive conversation with BOSSIP’s Lauryn Bass ahead of Xscape: The Mother’s Day Love...read more -
Empire Expanding Mychel ‘Snoop’ Dillard Reflects On Motherhood, Loss & Legacy With ‘Grieve. Grow. Go.’ [Exclusive]They say trials transform us, but for Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, grief became the ground where growth took root. The Atlanta-based businesswoman, who co-owns several restaurants with Grammy-nominated rapper 2 Chainz, is gaining national momentum...read more
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Proud Dad Moment! 2 Chainz Shares Heartfelt Message After His Daughter Graduates High School With 4.0 GPA (PHOTO + VIDEO)Aww, Roomies! 2 Chainz had a proud dad moment as his daughter Heaven Epps graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA. The rapper shared sweet moments from the ceremony on...Read more -
Oh Baby! Chris Brown & Jada Wallace Reveal The Name Of Their Newborn Son In Adorable NEW Flick (PHOTO)Looks like there’s a new little heart-stealer quietly making his debut online — and fans immediately started connecting the dots once the sweet Mother’s Day post went...Read more -
UPDATE: Cruise Ship Evacuations Begin After Hantavirus Outbreak Reportedly Leaves Multiple Dead (VIDEO)What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime cruise quickly turned into an international health scare after concerns surrounding the Hantavirus. All we know is that...Read more -
Clapback Season! Bhad Bhabie Responds After Trolls Accuse Her Of Changing Her Appearance To Look Black (PHOTOS)Whew, Roomies! Bhad Bhabie wasted no time clapping back after trolls accused her of changing her appearance over the years to look Black. She dropped a series of messages on social...Read more -
Say, WHAT?! Wisconsin Parents Reportedly Arrested After Mom Allegedly Gave 1-Year-Old Whiskey & Found Baby Dead In CribWisconsin parents, Kevin McCall and Christina Davis, have reportedly been arrested after the mom allegedly gave their 1-year-old whiskey and found their baby...Read more -
Not Too Much! Lala Baptiste Responds After Receiving Backlash For Taking Her Newborn Daughter On A Walk (VIDEO)Lala Baptiste is addressing the internet after receiving unsolicited parenting advice online. The influencer, who recently welcomed her baby girl, Raine Willow-Dominique Parker, with Jay Cinco, spoke...Read more
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