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Suckers, Simps and MAGA Marks: How Donald Trump Made America His Bitch(Envato)“Is ‘Mikenificent’ too long for a nickname?” I asked. “How about ‘Mikey the Maniac?’”“Too long,” Crunch...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: At the Congressional Black Caucus Convention With Rep. James ClyburnAmerica’s first true democracy did not end by a landslide vote. It was a coin flip.After the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, democracy began to spread through America like COVID-19 during Trump’s first term. In the former Confederate states, formerly enslaved people were outvoting their white counterparts. The American education...Read more
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Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the ‘Apolitical’ White Ally“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”— Archbishop Desmond TutuI thought Nate was an ally. Nate was the only white guy on an all-Black team representing Atlanta in the 2017 National Poetry Slam. We wrote, practiced and...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Why It’s OK for Black People, but Not White People, to Use the N-Word, Explained (Again)(“South Park,” screenshot)This article was originally published on May 13, 2018.What’s up, my nigga?...Read more -
What You Find Out When You Don’t FAFO? Blacksplained by Joy-Ann ReidWhat’s so bad about “finding out”?For generations of Black children, the consequence of “fucking around” was an existential threat that ranks somewhere between hooping and/or hollering during a thunderstorm and—perhaps the most dangerous childhood activity in all of African America—acting “grown.”While there are a few cases of Black people throwing...Read more -
The Joy Reid Show: Uniting the Diaspora, Part 1Can Afro-Latinos say the n-word? Is Caribbean cuisine the same as “soul food”? What is an “Akata”? Is Ghanaian jollof superior to Nigeria’s?These are just a few of the questions that define the “diaspora wars.” Subscribe nowWhile some of the intra-diasporic debates...Read more
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A Stable Genius, a Black Historian and a White Supremacist Theory of Everything(Smithsonian Foundation, BBC News)Albert Einstein was a failure.I know he’s one of the most important scientists...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Cuss Words and Cancel CultureHow do you handle someone who’s musty? “Musty” is an African-American smell that ranks somewhere between “tart” and “stank” on the Black American Odor Scale. And no, “musty” is not the same as “musk.” Musk is a scent that ancient Egyptian incense scholars developed in 1303 B.C., while musty predates...Read more -
Is A.I. Going to Murder Us? Blacksplained By Professor Safiya Noble, Ph.D.One has to go: CapitalismAuthoritarianismWhite supremacyArtificial intelligenceIn a world that seems increasingly divided, we’ve finally found one area in which the smartest, wealthiest and most powerful people on the planet unanimously agree:Artificial intelligence is going to murder us. In the past 48 hours alone, some of the world's most esteemed...Read more -
For Black People, ‘Lanterns’ Is Based on a True StoryThey’re ruthless, Junior.They assimilate into communities by attaching to weak spots. It’s what they’re programmed to do. They find a path to power every time. And if they identify a threat to that power, they’ll manipulate that threat into believing anything they want them to. Remind...Read more -
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
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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
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Tichina Arnold Surprises Tisha Campbell At NYC Book Signing, Reveals ‘Humiliating’ Way ‘Martin’ Producers Cut Half Of Pam’s EpisodesTisha Campbell went viral when her best friend on and off-screen Tichina Arnold pulled up to her book signing for a surprise reunion and social media is swooning at the bestie blessings. “Can I get 20 books? I need 20 books!”...read more -
Tone Def: Russell Simmons Disputes Kimora Lee’s 16-Year-Old Courtship Claim, Precisely Proclaims She Was 17 Years & Nine MonthsRussell Simmons has entered the chat with a very precise age-gap correction to Kimora Lee’s account of their relationship’s presumably problematic beginnings. While the model said Simmons pursued her when she was just 16, he’s pushing back on that timeline, alleging...read more -
Hillman Takes ATL: The Cast Of ‘A Different World’ Culminate Their College Tour With The Premiere At Morehouse CollegeThe next generation of Hillman College has officially arrived! Source: Netflix / Netflix The stars...read more -
Kerry Washington Was A Literal Walking WERK Of Art At The Lucas Museum OpeningSource: Taylor Hill / Getty Kerry Washington gave guests at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening something beautiful to look at well before the event officially started. ...read more -
Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Apple Cider Vinegar Receives 14 Month Prison SentenceA Minnesota man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a town hall will spend more than a year behind bars. According to The Hill, Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in...read more -
Black Alabama Man Challenges His Murder Conviction After His Trial Attorney’s KKK Ties SurfaceRobin “Rocky” Myers of Morgan County, Alabama, has spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he maintains he did not commit. Despite questions surrounding the physical evidence, shifting witness accounts, and his original attorney’s ties to the Ku Klux Klan, his latest attempt to clear his...read more -
B.A.P.S. Cast: Where Are They Now? What Happened To The Stars Of The 90s ClassicSource: Raymond Boyd / Getty Almost three decades later, we are still not over B.A.P.S. As we celebrate the 90s cult classic film, check out what the B.A.P.S. cast is doing today. ...read more -
No Limit Lessons: Master P Tells Rickey Smiley He ‘Lost Himself’ Taking Care Of Others, Gives Update On C-MurderHip-Hop icon Master P joined Rickey Smiley’s podcast to discuss his rise to fame, entrepreneurship, the reality of firing family members, and his brother, C-Murder’s life sentence.read more -
Trump Bans CNN, MS Now, And Politico From White House, Obama Says Backlash Would Be ‘Unimaginable’ If He Did ThatThe Trump administration’s ongoing war with the press just graduated from petty White House grumbling to an actual federal lawsuit. CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced Monday that they are suing the Trump administration after the White...read more -
Sun’s Out, Buns Out! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of Summer ’26Sun’s out, buns out! In celebration of the last days of Summer ’26, we’re showcasing the absolute hottest thirst traps of the summer from our Summatime FINE faves, including Latto, Saweetie, Olandria, Rihanna, Cardi B, Bernice Burgos,read more
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Social Media Is Still Asking “What Happened To Nolan Wells” After Grand Jury Declined To Bring Charges In His Death (UPDATE)It’s been less than 24 hours since we learned the grand jury findings in the case of Nolan Wells‘ death. Ultimately, the jury found insufficient...Read more -
Multiple Lawsuits Against GLP-1 Manufacturers Claim Drugs Carry Risk Of Sudden Vision LossSeveral lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the GLP-1 drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro claim that some patients experienced sudden vision loss after taking the medications. The...Read more -
UPDATE: Hayden Panettiere’s Cause Of Death Reportedly RevealedThe cause of death for Hayden Panettiere has reportedly been revealed a month after her passing.RELATED: Read more -
Now Sir! Shilo Sanders Jokes About Avoiding Eye Contact With Deion Sanders’ Foot Before His New Prosthetic Toes (VIDEO)Deion Sanders is ten toes back! Last week, the Colorado Buffaloes coach’s son, Deion Sanders Jr., uploaded footage of his dad trying on his new prosthetic toes. This comes several years after undergoing surgery...Read more -
Bae Watch! Keke Wyatt Shares Steamy Footage With Her Man & Fans Are Cuttin’ Up (VIDEO)Chile! Keke Wyatt has her fans talkin’ after she shared a steamy video with her man on Instagram. Wyatt shared the footage on Monday, September 21.RELATED: Read more -
Who’s That? Recent Clip Shared By Kristy Sarah Has Folks Wondering If She’s Got A “New Man” (WATCH)A recent clip shared by Kristy Sarah has folks wondering if she’s got a “new man.”RELATED: Read more -
UPDATE: Lawyers For Nolan Wells’ Family Respond After Grand Jury Finds Insufficient Evidence Of Criminal Wrongdoing In His DeathA grand jury has found there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells. As previously reported, Wells was a Black teen who was found...Read more
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Rajel Nelson Shares First Clip Alongside Boosie & Their Daughter Sevyn Following His Apparent Interaction With Woman In Kansas (VIDEOS)Rajel Nelson has shared the first clip showing her alongside Boosie and their daughter, Sevyn, following his apparent interaction with Icelyn, the woman he was...Read more
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