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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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The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' of Charleston(Mustafah Greene/Scalawag Magazine)This story first appeared at Scalawag Magazine.I recently came across a viral video about...Read more -
The First Crackhead PresidentI have a cousin named “Slick.”I’m not quite sure whether my older cousin earned that title because of his charisma or the Dax pomade-stained durag that facilitated his dizzying waves. In any case, my cousin’s nickname might be the most appropriate street moniker of all time. He is objectively...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Pianos and ParrotsWilliam Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf could fight.Born in 1893 to a Black mother and a Jewish father, Willie studied Hebrew, spoke Yiddish and even had a bar mitzvah. He loved ragtime music and wanted to learn how to play the piano. Because of his boxing skills, he eventually became...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the HoodThis article originally appeared on May 27, 2016.Succubus – (n.) A demon who steals the souls of men by having sex with them while they are asleep.Every culture has a soul thief.Just as white folklore features stories of succubi, bloodsucking vampires and dealmaking devils (like the one who went...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)Was South Carolina’s 1880 election canceled or delayed? Technically, the residents in South Carolina’s majority-Black Fifth Congressional District had no troubles at the polls. Most of them cast ballots for certified war hero Robert Smalls (R-S.C.). When the votes were counted, Smalls won. However, when Smalls went to represent his...Read more
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#HouseOfVillains: Legendary Mob Wife Drita D’Avanzo Secures Season Three Win, Becomes ‘America’s Ultimate Supervillain’House of Villains has crowned a new queen of calculated chaos, and despite being a former Mob Wife, her loyalty (not her hands) secured her top spot. In a decisive 7-1 vote, Drita D’Avanzo...read more -
Former ‘X Factor’ Contestant Charged With Attempted Murder After Running Over Influencer Klaudia Glam Outside UK NightclubThis story is incredibly sad, and the escalation to violence was incredibly unnecessary. Reporting by the Daily Mirror details a shocking incident in London’s...read more -
D4vd Charged With Murder In Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Death, Could Face Death PenaltyLos Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges against D4vd at a press conference on Monday, April 20. The music artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the...read more -
#RHOA Recap: K. Michelle ‘Bimbo’ Blasts Porsha Williams For Asking Her If She Suffered A MiscarriageOn Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, K. Michelle found herself seriously side-eyeing Porsha Williams, unsure if her cast mate was being “shady” or just flat-out “dumb” when she asked her if she had a miscarriage. ...read more -
Legendary Lineage: Eddie Murphy’s Son & Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Welcome Daughter, Ari SkyeCongratulations! Two iconic Hollywood families are now even more connected as Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence celebrate the arrival of their granddaughter, Ari Skye Murphy. According to E! News, their new baby girl was welcomed byread more -
Hi Haters: Junelle Lyles Defends Husband Noah Lyles’ Understated Reaction To Her Wedding Dress, Insists It Was ‘Exactly What She Needed’Junelle Lyles has made a point of setting the record straight after online criticism of her husband, Noah Lyles, and his reaction to her wedding dress. “I was in a princess dress. So he liked it,” she explained. The backlash...read more -
Sweetly Selfie’d Up: Karrueche & Deion Sanders Spark Heart-Eye Goo With Latest Loved-Up PhotoAfter initially raising eyebrows with their age-gap relationship, the Internet may have officially found its fave new couple in Deion Sanders and Karrueche based on reactions to their latest loved-up photo. On Saturday, April 18, the actress,...read more -
ONE Voyage Experience Continues ‘Party With A Purpose’ At Sea With UNCF Partnership, T.I. & Rick Ross Announced As PerformersGet ready to come on board with Tip, Rick Ross, and more on ONE Voyage! For a quarter of a century, Urban One has gathered on the open seas to celebrate our culture, connect with...read more -
Shreveport Shooting: Man Kills 8 Children, Shoots His Wife & Another Woman In Louisiana Domestic Violence IncidentIn a tragedy so grotesque it almost defies comprehension, a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, has left a community shattered and the country reeling in horror. According to reporting from The Washington Post (WaPo), eight children, some as young as toddlers and seven of...read more -
Happy HoliDAZE: This 420 Cannabis Gift Guide Features All The Elevated EssentialsHappy 420! The famed holiday is upon us, and this list features an array of options for your (safe) partaking pleasure. As I try to share with readers every year, I view cannabis usage as therapeutic, rather than something to do for leisure....read more
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UPDATE: Charging Documents Reportedly Reveal Disturbing Details About D4vd’s Relationship With Celeste Rivas HernandezCharging documents have reportedly revealed new, disturbing details about D4vd‘s relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez.RELATED: Read more -
D4vd’s Mugshot Released As He’s Reportedly Expected To Be Charged With First-Degree Murder In Celeste Rivas Hernandez CaseThe mugshot of singer D4vd has reportedly been released following his arrest in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case. This, as he is reportedly set to...Read more -
Police Reveal Details About Louisiana Man Who Shot Wife, His 7 Children, Another Woman & Child (UPDATE)Police have identified Shamar Elkins...Read more
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Whew! Junelle Lyles Speaks Out Amid Backlash To Noah Lyles’ Reaction To Her Wedding Dress “First Look” (VIDEOS)Junelle Lyles is speaking out amid the public backlash to Noah Lyles‘ reaction to her wedding dress “first look.”RELATED: Read more -
Prayers Up! Police Search For Suspect After 15-Year-Old Is Killed Following Water Ballon Fight On New York PlaygroundA picture-perfect spring evening in Queens, New York quickly took a tragic turn when a gunshot hit 15-year-old Jaden Pierre. Authorities say cameras reportedly captured the...Read more
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Not A Baby Anymore! The Internet Goes WILD As T.I. & Tiny Host Major Harris’ Senior Prom Send-Off (VIDEO)T.I. and Tiny Harris have fans feeling real old after videos surfaced showing some sweet moments from their youngest son Major Harris’ senior prom send-off. Videos show Major and his date...Read more -
Prayers Up! Louisiana Mass Shooting Reportedly Leaves Eight Children Dead & Two Individuals Injured (VIDEO)In the quiet hours of early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana, the day started off as ordinary day quickly turned into something the community would never forget. Authorities...Read more
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