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The Wake-Up Call: A Map of the Black WorldI don’t fuck with white girlsText within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedWhen I was 12 years old, my mother said: "Son, There's some things in this world that you should stay away from. If someone needs a gun when they're out in...Read more -
‘A Different World’ Sequel Is Here for a New Generation, But I Just Want to Know What Happened to Dwayne and Whitley(L to R) Jasmine Guy as Whitley, Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne, Darryl M. Bell as Ron...Read more -
Why Angie Nixon’s Senate Race Is a Test Run for 2028(Screenshot)My family had a rule growing up: If somebody hit you, you hit back. Not because...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Is Donald Trump a Cokehead?(White House)This article was originally published on Sept. 28, 2016.As we struggle to understand...Read more -
‘The Article’ Blacksplained by Nikole Hannah-JonesAccording to white people, white proximity-loving Black people and the current social media discourse, my mother was a terrible parent.A few years ago, while writing my second book, I interviewed my mother about a parenting decision that affected my entire life. Specifically, I wanted to know why she decided to...Read more -
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
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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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Barbz Backlash? Nicki Minaj Campaings For Conservatives, Furious Fans Slam ‘Sellout’ MAGA Minaj’s Midterms Message & ‘Love’ For TrumpNicki Minaj and Trump’s ongoing alliance has taken on a new dimension, with the rapper now directly encouraging her fans to get involved in the upcoming midterm elections. In a new clip released by Fox News on September 25th, Minaj...read more -
Jodie Turner-Smith Sued By Brother’s Sexual Assault Accusers Over His Alleged Drug-Fueled PartiesSiblings, particularly within our community, are taught to stick together through thick and thin. However, we’re not exactly sure those same rules apply when one is breaking the law. Actress Jodie Turner-Smith has recently been hit with a lawsuit based...read more -
Weekend Watch List: Movies And Shows To Stream This WeekendSource: skynesher / Getty The weekend is here, which means the couch is calling and the streaming apps are ready to squeeze whatever little free time you had...read more -
#BOSSIPSounds: Tati Dior Turns Relationship ‘Regret’ Into R&B Resilience On New SingleIn #BOSSIPSounds news… Tati Dior is turning relationship regret into a resonant R&B release. The Houston-raised, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has released “Regret,” a new single that tackles the messy reality...read more -
South Central Saga: ‘The Black Watch’ Digs Into ‘The Drop,’ Wanda’s Redemption & Lamar’s Good Kid m.A.A.d City StrugglesSnowfall may have ended, but South Central’s saga is far from finished, and BOSSIP and Cassius are digging into a new decade of drama, gang culture, and West Coast beats by way of a good kid in a m.A.A.d city. ...read more -
90 Day Fiancé’ Tell-All Exclusive: Aisha’s Godbrother Questions Maxwell’s Motives–‘I Think He Love Bombed Her’Source: 90 Day Fiancé / TLC A 90 Day Fiancé star’s...read more -
20 Black Voice Actors Behind Your Favorite Cartoon CharactersSource: Carol Lee Rose / Getty Before we knew their faces, we knew their voices. Check out 20 Black voice actors behind some of your favorite cartoon characters. Some...read more -
#LAMH Exclusive Clip: Arionne Curry Claps Back At ‘Coleslaw’ Nickname, Dubs Destiny ‘Chicken Tender’ Over THIS Martell MomentA certain Love & Marriage: Huntsville newcomer is addressing past comments made about her, and BOSSIP’s got your exclusive first look at the “coleslaw” clapback that comes with a side of chicken tenders.read more -
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Enrolls Young, Gifted & Beautifully Black Cast At Hillman, Sparks Hoots, Hollers, Heart Eyes & Hysteria Across Social MediaSocial media is buzzing over Netflix’s highly anticipated A Different World sequel series currently trending at #2 on the streaming platform while fueling Hillman hysteria nearly 40 years after the culture-shifting original premiered on NBC. Years in the making,...read more -
Michael Jordan Backs New Morehouse College Multimedia CenterIf anyone knows how formidable the college years can be, legendary athlete Michael Jordan is definitely one with insight on the topic. His pre-NBA college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill proved to be a generational run, from his ACC Freshman of...read more
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La La Anthony & Kiyan’s Girlfriend Angel Bradley Have The Girlies In Their Feelings After Opening Up About Their Bond (WATCH)La La Anthony and Kiyan‘s girlfriend, Angel Bradley, have the girlies in their feelings after opening up about their bond. RELATED: Okay!...Read more -
Coming Different! Lil Uzi Vert Has Fans Doing Double Takes While Popping Out For Romantic Date Night With JT (PHOTO)JT and Lil Uzi Vert stepped out for a romantic date night, but chileeee, their quality time isn’t the only thing that has fans talking. A new photo...Read more -
Nevaeh Akira Reacts After Blueface Says She Has 3 Days To Leave His House Because She Turned Down ‘Baddies USA’ Alongside Jaidyn AlexisBlueface and Nevaeh Akira are back in the headlines after a series of posts and comments surrounding her decision not to join ‘Baddies...Read more -
Former Student Details Alleged Gang Rape In Lawsuit Against Cornell University & 7 Chi Phi Fraternity MembersA woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven Chi Phi Fraternity members. The lawsuit stems from gang rape allegations made by the former student in 2024. RELATED: Read more -
Chrisean Rock Threatens Legal Action Against Adam22 & Blueface As She Shuts Down Claims About Her Son (VIDEOS)Adam22 ruffled some feathers online following his latest sit-down interview with media personality Jason Lee. During their conversation, the two discussed Blueface’s relationships...Read more -
Missing Woman Shanteria Mosely’s Dismembered Remains Found By Family Members In GeorgiaThe body of a missing woman, who worked as a DoorDash driver, was located by her family in Smyrna, Georgia. Shanteria Tia Mosely‘s body was found dismembered by a family member tracking her...Read more -
‘Coulda Been Love’ Star Bambi Apologizes To Druski Following Her Comments About Not Being Paid Her Worth While Working With Him (VIDEO)Since the release of Druski’s first season of ‘Coulda Been Love,’ many supporters fell in love with his bond with Bambi. The...Read more -
Woman Who Accused Jay-Z Of Sexual Assault Formally Recants Allegations And Says She Never Met HimJay-Z‘s sexual assault accuser officially recanted her claim in a federal court in New York on Thursday, September 24. Subsequently, the music mogul voluntarily dropped the accuser, who is only...Read more
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