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A New South Is Rising: The People Came Because They Heard the CallMarchers walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Saturday, May 16. (Courtesy of Black Voters Matter)We...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 -
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 -
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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Congrats, Big Mama! Latto Reveals She Gave Birth To Her First Child, Confirms The Baby Blessing Is 21 Savage’s SeedLatto just announced even bigger news than her final album: The arrival of her first child! And she confirmed that 21 Savage is the proud papa. Ahead of her highly anticipated final album before...read more -
‘My Shaylaaaa!’: Tyrese Celebrates Daughter’s Prom Night And Opens Up About Becoming An ‘Empty Nester’Source: Eric Charbonneau / Getty – LOS ANGELES – March 30, 2022: Shayla Somer Gibson (R), Tyrese Gibson and Soraya Lee Gibson (L) at the Screening of the Americas event for Columbia Pictures’ MORBIUS at Cinemark...read more -
Todd’s Scheming Sisters? K. Michelle Thinks These THREE Housewives Plotted Against Her, Porsha Williams Calls ‘Coward’ Cap On Confusing KerfuffleWas it a scheme that Todd’s “scheming” sisters set up?! That’s the question #RHOA fans are asking after an emotional K. Michelle alleged housewives took part in “scheme” and “plot” against her–but refused to address them directly. During Sunday’s episode ofread more -
WNBA Sneaker Culture Is On The Rise: Here Are All The Signature ShoesSource: Steph Chambers / Getty WNBA sneaker culture has always been there, but now the rest of the world is finally catching up. For years, fans knew...read more -
Nika King Laughs Off Her ‘Euphoria’ Comeback Being Cut Almost Entirely: ‘My Mom Is Over Here Clowning Me!’Nika King hyped up her long-awaited Euphoria comeback…only for her one scene to be cut down drastically. The third season of Euphoria has been getting mixed reviews, to say the least. The show’s creator and producer, Sam Levinson,...read more -
Congrats, Graduate! Caleb Wilson Awarded Honorary Posthumous Degree From Southern UniversityCaleb Wilson lost his life to fraternity bros who fatally hazed him in 2025. BOSSIP previously reported on the case that resulted in the arrest of multiple Omega Psi Phi members who...read more -
Jaguar Joy: Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Zahara Jolie Graduates From Spelman CollegeGraduation season continues, and a certain HBCU grad is burning up timelines with her special Spelman College milestone moment. Zahara Jolie, the 21-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie, is feeling some Jaguary joy after officially crossing the stage and...read more -
‘Love Is Blind’ Break Up: Social Media Sleuths Think THESE Clues Quietly Confirmed Chelsea & Kwame’s SplitLove Is Blind alums Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah announced that they’re ending their marriage, just one week after what would have been their fourth wedding anniversary–but some fans think THESE clues quietly confirmed their impending split. On May 15,read more -
‘IMO’ Openness: Michelle Obama & Serena Williams Speak Candidly On IVF, Miscarriage & MotherhoodThe conversation around Black motherhood is shifting, and two of the world’s most influential women are speaking on topics that can be considered taboo. On a recent episode of her podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, our forever First Lady sat down with tennis...read more -
Cardi B Jokes She’s ‘Such A Girls’ Mom’ While Complaining About The Heat At Son Wave’s Baseball GameCardi B can’t handle the heat! Over the weekend, the rapper was spotted at her son Wave’s baseball game, where she stood in the scorching sun to support her 4-year-old. On Sunday, May 17, she took to her Instagram Stories to open...read more
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Papoose Hypes Claressa Shields UP As Internet Users Go IN On Her Latest Dance Video (WATCH)Papoose made sure to hype his boo, Claressa Shields, UP as internet users went IN on her latest dance video.RELATED: Read more -
Not Feelin’ It? Internet Users Are Goin’ IN On Angel Reese’s Latest Game-Day ‘Fit Check (VIDEOS)Internet users are goin’ IN on Angel Reese‘s latest game-day ‘fit check. RELATED: Sister For Life! Angel Reese Shares Message For Megan Thee Stallion Following Breakup With...Read more -
Hol’ Up! Social Media Is Mentioning Jada Wallace After Video Shows Chris Brown & Son Aeko Celebrating Ammika Harris’ 33rd BirthdayAmmika Harris seemingly entered chapter 33 surrounded by loved ones, a yummy menu and even Chris Brown! The birthday lady and Breezy share a 6-year-old son, Aeko Catori Brown. A circulating video shows Breezy with...Read more -
Okay, Lil’ Grandma! Karrueche Tran Turns Heads In Polka-Dot Swimsuit As She Celebrates Her 38th Birthday (WATCH)Karrueche Tran turned heads in a polka-dot swimsuit as she celebrated her 38th birthday. RELATED: Another One! Social Media Users Can’t Stop Mentioning Karrueche Tran...Read more -
What’s Tea?! Social Media Users Are Asking Questions After Playboi Carti Pops Out With New Lady At Gucci Event (WATCH)Playboi Carti has social media users asking questions after stepping out at the GucciCore Fashion Show event in New York City. While Playboi Carti’s bold...Read more -
Mini RiRi? Fans Go Off After NEW Flicks Show Baby Rocki Out With A$AP Rocky (PHOTOS)Aww, Roomies! Rocki Irish Mayers is quickly becoming one of the internet’s favorite celebrity kids. She recently popped out with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, and her new fans...Read more
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