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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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According to Experts, Trump Can't Cancel An Election. According to History, They're Wrong.(Envato)Before April 24, 2017, tourists on New Orleans’ historic Canal Street could visit a monument to domestic...Read more -
Jack Harlow Said He Got ‘Blacker’ With 'Monica.' Did He? An InvestigationJack Harlow, a popular, million-selling rapper who recently released his fourth studio album, Monica, has found himself at the ass end of quite the discourse of online mockery. To be sure, it is a mockery entirely of his own making, but he received an alley-oop from...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Why 'Sinners' Didn't Win the Best Picture Oscar, ExplainedRemember when the Oscars were so white?In 2012, the 5,756 voters who voted for Hollywood’s highest honors were 94% white, 77% male and had a median age of 62, according to a study by the L.A. Times. Back then, Black members made up about 2% of the Academy, while...Read more
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The Wake-Up Call Live: Targets and BoycottsCan Donald Trump cancel an election? Can one man cancel a boycott? Can one corporation cancel your right to privacy?Unlike most Fridays, today’s episode of The Wake-Up Call didn’t begin with my youngest sibling, Comelita, demanding that I say: “Good morning, sister.”Comelita lives in Monck’s Corner, S.C., a small town...Read more
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One of the Oldest Black Museums Is Going Viral With a New Social Media SeriesMuseum digital strategy specialist Kyle Sammy, center, sets up the scene as museum educator Doug McCray, right, goes...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: This Woman's TwerkThis episode of “The Black One” originally aired on May 22, 2013.On Monday, the National Basketball Association made an earth-shattering announcement about the Atlanta Hawks’ plan to honor one of the city's most beloved institutions of arts, culture and entertainment.CBS News reports:The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta...Read more
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The Great White Grift: How SC Turned School Vouchers Into a White Welfare ScamHave you considered a career in stealing?Right now, the state of South Carolina is offering scholarships to 15,000 aspiring scammers who are committed to thieving money from Black taxpayers. If you have school-age children and belong to a poor, unfortunate, needy family that earns less than a measlyRead more -
The Wake-Up Call: How Jalen Rose's Hairline Fueled the Racial Wealth GapWhen Higher Learning hosts Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey recently discussed the rising cost of Black barbers, it was the perfect opportunity to interrogate the economic influences that fuel systemic inequality. But to approach this topic, one must first address an even more important social issue:Why are there so...Read more
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Chlöe Bailey Faces Copious Criticsm For Attending Kanye’s Comeback Concert, Brushes Off The Backlash With Easter PraiseFans of Chlöe Bailey are not happy with her decision to support Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, particularly in light of his past comments about the children of her Parkwood boss, Beyoncé. The singer, who...read more -
El Paso Cop Caught On Camera Punching Autistic Woman During Arrest As She Shouts ‘I Can‘t Breathe!’Police officers engaging in wanton violence against citizens has gotten beyond exhausting. The two reports from the El Paso Times and KTSM document yet another disturbing instance of police violence, one...read more -
‘I Will Beat Geno’s A**!’: On Dawn Staley, Black Women, And Disrespect In The WorkplaceThe backlash following UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s outburst at South Carolina coach Dawn Staley in the closing seconds of their national semifinal matchup on Friday night has drawn a considerable amount of media attention and support from fans of both teams. Coach...read more -
Canceled Or Comeback? Kanye West Brings Out Lauryn Hill & Travis Scott Onstage, Social Media Slams Celeb Supporters For HypocrisyThe resurrection of Ye’s career is currently in full swing, but it remains a deeply polarizing spectacle as several celebs jump back on his bandwagon. Following a rocky opening night characterized by technical frustrations and the rapper’s public criticism of his crew for “corny” lighting, the...read more -
‘You Are The Blueprint’: Cardi B & Lil Kim Trade Loving Messages After ‘Little Miss Drama’ Tour AppearanceCardi B gave Lil Kim her well-deserved flowers for being the architect of mainstream female rap after the pair shared the stage during the former’s tour stop in NYC.read more -
Nann Regrets Ruckus! Trick Daddy Claps Back At Alpha Kappa Alpha Regional Director For Cutting Pearl-Clutching Concert After Pink & Green Grievances Go ViralTrick Daddy just wanted to “Take It To Da House” for an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority conference. Now, he’s taking it to hell after a Regional Director pulled the plug on his peen-popping performance. “Anybody in there that was saddity and sanctified...read more -
Plant-Based Powerhouse Pinky Cole Talks #RHOA Season 17, Sisterhood & Slutty Vegan [Exclusive]A plant-based powerhouse is ready to step into the Bravosphere and speak truth amid a wave of headlines. “I’m not just an entrepreneur, I’m a human being that has highs, that has lows, and people can see that and...read more -
Chill On Me: TLC’s Chilli Is Worried That MAGA Rumors Will Taint Her Legacy, Source Says It’s Taking A Toll On HerRozonda “Chilli” Thomas is worried that four letters—MAGA—may have tainted her legacy. Over the past week, Chilli has had to answer for her...read more -
Kid Fury Has ‘Furious Thoughts’ About Cinderella, Stomach Tats, Bell Biv DeVoe’s ‘Poison’, UNO At Game Nights & More On New Podcast, Debuts On Global ChartsUnfiltered comedian and cultural commentator Kid Fury is entering his emerging media mogul era with his newly launched Furious Thoughts podcast after years of dominating the space with BFF Crissle on their popular The Read podcast.read more -
Peach & Passion! Porsha Williams Talks #RHOA Season 17 And Finding Love With Her New GirlfriendAs the highly anticipated 17th season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta prepares to premiere this Sunday, April 6, 2026, longtime fan favorite Porsha Williams is opening up about a transformative year. Following a tumultuous Season 16 that saw her navigate a high-profile divorce from Simon...read more
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Victoria Woods Seemingly Shades GloRilla As She Explains Why She Refuses To Pay Her Father’s Light Bill (VIDEOS)It looks like GloRilla’s viral moment with her dad and boyfriend Brandon Ingram really ruffled some feathers for Victoria Woods. After speaking on her father’s alleged living situation, she clapped back at critics questioning...Read more -
Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Reportedly Granted $250K Bond & House Arrest As New Lawyer Rolls Out Rapper’s Apparent Defense In Kidnapping CasePooh Shiesty‘s dad, Lontrell Williams Sr., was reportedly granted a $250,000 bond and to be placed on house arrest as...Read more -
Father First, Rapper Second! DaBaby Sends STRONG Warnings Over Painting Of His Daughters—Artist Clears The Air (VIDEOS)DaBaby doesn’t play about his babies! Over the weekend, a video surfaced of the rapper approaching a Dallas nightclub during his ‘Be More Grateful’ tour. He stopped to...Read more -
Black Ice Cream Truck Owner Targeted In NC Neighborhood | TSR InvestigatesLeslie Hines, an Army veteran and business owner, says she was wrongly followed and accused while running herRead more -
Social Media Users Are Crackin’ Up At Rod Wave Singing His Heart Out At Ye’s Concert (WATCH)Chile! The internet is in tears after Rod Wave was caught fully in his feelings while singing along at Ye’s, formerly known as Kanye West, latest concert.Related: Yikes!...Read more -
Family Business? Tee Grizzley Reacts After His Mom Accuses Him Of Leaving Her To Struggle (PHOTOS)Y’all… it looks like some family tension might be brewing behind the scenes involving Tee Grizzley and his mom. What seemed like a regular social media post quickly...Read more -
Whew! Victoria Woods Spills Tea On Her Dad’s Living Situation After He Pops Out With GloRilla & Brandon Ingram (PHOTOS)Roomies, if y’all thought GloRilla’s sister Victoria Woods was done throwing shade — think AGAIN. Victoria wasted no time spilling tea about her dad’s alleged living situation after...Read more -
Holiday Mood! Mariah Carey And Her Twins Steal The Spotlight In Easter Flick & Fans Can’t Get Enough (PHOTO)Aww, Roomies! Mariah Carey just popped out with a family moment that has folks doing a double take—and it’s not hard to see why. The singer...Read more
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