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Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle and the Original Chickenshits of Comedy(Screenshot via The Breakfast Club)Between lobbing the words “retard” and “midget” around and chastising host Shane Gillis for...Read more -
They’ll Be BLACK Around(Photo by Envato)Let me tell you what I know for sure.They will be back. And when they come...Read more -
They Joined the Military to Escape Jim Crow. Then They Spent 5 Years As POWsOn March 11, 1968, two strangers sat atop a Vietnamese hillside discussing what they would do when they returned to America. Perhaps they’d join Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People's Campaign. Although King’s criticism of the war made him one of the most unpopular people in white America, Cpl. Isaiah...Read more
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Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters' Turns Shoplifting Into a Revolutionary Act(Courtesy of NEON)Twenty years ago this past April, filmmaker Boots Riley and his Oakland hip-hop band The Coup...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Earth Wind & Fire and Other Black MagicThere is an old Gullah Geechee tale about an incredible slave rebellion.According to the story, a group of kidnapped Igbo people screamed all the way from Africa to America. Every time the captain would send members of the crew down into the belly of the ship to quiet them,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: It's True. White People Built This Country.This article was originally published on July 19, 2018.America is angry.Conservatives are mad for the same reasons they wanted to oust Obama, Muslims, immigrants and anyone who doesn’t support the Russia-fellating, rust-colored dotard in chief: They want their country back.Progressives believe Trump is destro… ...Read more -
The Second Nadir: Yes, This Is Jim Crow.(Envato)What do you do after you change the world? In 1954, 13 years after he co-authored theRead more -
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 CallWe made the call, and the people came.In six days. Six days between the moment we decided this nation needed a sacred gathering and the morning thousands of us stood together on the soil of Selma and Montgomery. The people came not because th… ...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
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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
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Stephen Jackson Makes Clear What He Told Kevin Hart About Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd ‘Joke’ At Netflix RoastWhether he likes it, or not, Kevin Hart has some explaining to do. The miniature funnyman took to The Breakfast Club in an attempt to address the angry and aggrieved audience of Black folks who...read more -
Cardi B Says ‘Aht Aht’ To Alleged Asset Shuffle, Sues Tasha K’s Husband Over Reported $4M Hide-And-Seek SchemeThe years-long legal battle between Cardi B and controversial commentator Tasha K has taken another turn, with the rapper now reportedly dragging the blogger’s husband into the high-stakes financial fallout. According toread more -
Gayle King Says She Was Frustrated Oprah Winfrey Wouldn’t Shut Down Relationship Rumors: ‘It’s Hard Enough For Me To Get A Date’When speculation about their sexuality first began swirling publicly, Gayle King admits she desperately wanted Oprah to shut down the rumors surrounding their decades-long relationship once and for all, but her mega mogul bestie refused. ...read more -
‘Belle Collective: Birmingham’ Reunion Clip: Stormi & Tiffaney Revive Their ‘Mop’ Mess With Fiery FaceoffTwo members of OWN’s newest Southern sisterhood are discussing the lingering fallout from a “mop” joke, and BOSSIP’s got an exclusive clip. Part one of the Belle Collective: Birmingham reunion, titled “Power, Pressure & Betrayal,” revisits the fractures, feuds,...read more -
Tha Block Is Hot: The Internet Is Investigating Amid Reports Lil Wayne Is Engaged To Mystery Mrs. Carter“Tha Block Is Hot” for Lil Wayne once again, this time as the internet spirals over reports that the rap icon may have quietly found himself a Mystery Mrs. Carter. According to TMZ, Wayne is reportedly engaged to a woman...read more -
D’USSÉ Honors JAŸ-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Legacy With Limited Edition Release & Nationwide CelebrationJAŸ-Z is getting a major toast from D’USSÉ as the cognac brand launches a nationwide celebration marking 30 years since the release of his iconic debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The campaign, titled JAŸ-Z 30, commemorates three decades of the rapper’s influence on...read more -
Monica Mourns The Death Of Her Father, M.C. Arnold Jr., In Heartfelt Post: ‘I’m Happy You Are Free’Monica is mourning the death of her father, sharing the tragic news to social media in her own, heartfelt way. The Grammy-winning artist revealed the loss on Instagram, posting a collection of photos of herself and her father over the years. Alongside...read more -
#SummerHouse Reunion: Ciara Effortlessly Eviscerates Amanda As The ‘Weak Figure’ West Wilson Needs, Reveals When She Suspected Something Was UpThe moment Summer House fans have been waiting for finally arrived. On May 26, Part 1 of the highly anticipated Season 10 Summer House reunion aired, and tensions between former besties Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller escalated quickly as Amanda attempted (and...read more -
California Cop Bianca Camacho Investigated After Video Shows Her Punching & Pulling Black Teen Boy’s HairThis lady needs her badge and gun revoked immediately. A Fairfield, California, police officer named Bianca Camacho is facing renewed scrutiny after newly surfaced allegations of excessive force tied to the violent arrest of a 16-year-old student during...read more -
Ray J Remains Hospitalized After Being Knocked Out By Supa Hot Fire, Says His Heart Is ‘Down Bad’Ray J is in the hospital following his dramatic loss to Supa Hot Fire in a celebrity MMA fight. The singer, who has already been battling some health struggles recently, was hospitalized after being knocked out during Adin Ross‘ Brand Risk...read more
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All Good? Social Media Reacts After Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo Link Up Following Online Feud (PHOTO)Social media users are sharing reactions after Lil Yachty posted new photos alongside Karrahbooo following their highly publicized online feud.Related: Oh Wow! Mariah The Scientist Recalls How Her Ex-Boyfriend...Read more -
Kansas Father’s Fate Looms After 3-Year-Old Fatally Shoots 1-Year-Old Sister With His GunA Kansas father is now facing serious prison time after a heartbreaking incident involving his young children left one child dead and another at the center of a case that has deeply shaken...Read more -
Heart Eyes Everywhere! Tia Mowry Shares Glimpse Of Baecation With Her Boo & Fans Are Loving The Vibes (PHOTOS)Aww, Roomies! Fans are clapping it up and loving to see Tia Mowry fully in her lover girl era after she shared sweet photos from her recent baecation...Read more -
Royalty Brown Celebrates Her 12th Birthday With Coachella-Themed Party & Fans Can’t Get Enough (VIDEO)Birthday girl Royalty Brown has the internet in a frenzy after clips from her big day started circulating, with Chris Brown and Nia Guzman setting the tone...Read more -
Hey Fam! Queen Latifah Shocks Fans After Poppin’ Out On AMAs Red Carpet With Her Partner Eboni Nichols & Their Son (VIDEOS)The film screen isn’t the only place Queen Latifah has found love...Read more
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Paternity Denied! Blueface Continues To Speak On Chrisean Jr.’s Paternity In New Circulating Clip (VIDEO)Roomies, the internet is once again doing what it does best—zooming in, rewinding, and dissecting every frame of a new clip that’s now making its rounds online. This...Read more -
Streamer DeenTheGreat’s Arrested In Miami On Attempted Robbery Charge (MUGSHOT)Influencer boxer and streamer DeenTheGreat has been taking over the internet following his linked-up streams with boxer Adrien Broner. From matching fits to funny moments, many people have been tuning into Kick daily to see...Read more -
Kevin Hart Reacts To Backlash Over Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd Joke & Shares Where He Stands (VIDEOS)Kevin Hart is speaking out as Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke continues to go viral. During an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Levin shared his thoughts on the backlash...Read more
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