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All Roads Lead to the South: Why I’m 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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The 9 Kinds of (Black) CousinsAs one of the world’s foremost experts in cousinomics, my inbox exploded a few days ago, after Things I’ve Learned podcast host Steve Owens posted this Instagram reel:While everything in Owens said is technically correct, this social media dissertation is exactly I spent my life pioneering...Read more
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‘The Black Watch’: BOSSIP & Cassius Fan The Flames Around Yahya Abdul-Mateen’s ‘Man On Fire’Yahya Abdul-Matteen has taken on Denzel Washington’s role of John Creasy in Netflix’s Man On Fire, and BOSSIP and Cassius are diving headfirst into the action-packed flames.read more -
Doctoral Decepticon? Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Gets DRAGGED Over Suspected Scholastic Scammery, Sparks Hilarious Tweets, Memes & More Across Social MediaBy now, you’ve probably seen Dr. Cheyenne Bryant getting dragged to Higher Ed Hell and back over her suspected scholastic scammery as a trending social media star who addressed the claims on a press run for her new book, Live Your Promise. ...read more -
Kandi Koated Konfirmation: Kandi Burruss Says She’s Not ‘Healed’ From Todd Tucker Divorce–‘I Try Not To Talk About It’Kandi Burruss is opening up about the emotional toll of her divorce from Todd Tucker, and kandidly konfirming that she hasn’t fully “healed” from the split. In an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 14, the...read more -
‘In The Grey’ BTS Clip: Jake Gyllenhaal Gets Bromantic With ‘Handsome’ Henry Cavill—’When I Stare At Him, I Can’t Stop’In The Grey is in theaters today, and BOSSIP has a BTS clip of Jake Gyllenhaal getting playfully bromantic over his “handsome” co-star Henry Cavill. The action thriller, written and directed by Guy Ritchie, follows...read more
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Drake’s 3 Albums ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ Arrive Along With Personal Family Confessions, Kendrick DissesDrake is back in a big way, dropping three new albums on Friday, May 15. Having teased his highly-anticipated project, Iceman, for years now, the Canadian rapper surprised fans by dropping a trilogy of albums. At midnight ET on May 15, Iceman was...read more -
‘Is God Is’ Stars Kara Young And Mallori Johnson Talk Intense Preparation, Finding Their Characters & The Importance Of FireRising stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson are bringing fierce sisterhood and a range of emotional depth to the revenge thriller Is God Is, the film adaptation of playwright-director Aleshea Harris’ acclaimed stage...read more -
Sportslandriaaaaa Sizzles & Slays ‘Sports Illustrated’ Debut, Godiva Goddess Graces The Red CarpetSource: TheStewartofNY / Getty A gorgeously glowing Godiva Goddess just made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut,...read more -
Isan Elba’s CARE PACKAGE Salon In Atlanta Blends Beauty, Maternal Advocacy & Direct Action For Black MothersBeauty Forward founder Isan Elba and humanitarian organization CARE transformed Atlanta’s Retreat at The Gathering Spot into a purpose-driven wellness space. Framed by warm weather and rooftop ambiance, the immersive CARE PACKAGE® Salon spotlighted maternal health, birth equity,...read more
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‘Foxy Brown’ Blessings: 76-Year-Old Pam Grier Says She Has ‘Coffy’ Climaxes That Last ‘3 Whole Days’Sheesh, Sheba Baby! Blaxploitation bombshell Pam Grier is enjoying some Foxy Brown blessings later in life. At 76 years old, the legendary actress recently revealed that she can Coffy climax for “3 whole days” at a time. ...read more -
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 144You know why we’re here! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during a buzzy week dominated by Cardi and Stefon Diggs reigniting reconciliation rumors, Jamie Foxx backsliding back to white women after saying he...read more
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Prayers Up! NBA YoungBoy Associate Ben10 Reportedly Shot Again In Baton Rouge Weeks After Houston IncidentBen10, a known associate of NBA YoungBoy, was reportedly injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge this...Read more -
Oop! The Internet Continues To Question Whether Cheyenne Bryant Is A “Real Doctor” After She Defends Her Credentials (VIDEO)Is she really a doctor or isn’t she? That’s the question social media has been debating ALL WEEK about Cheyenne Bryant, who’s built a large platform as Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. Amid promoting her...Read more -
Say WHAT?! Florida Man Stabbed Grandma 11 Times On Mother’s Day After Refusing To Bring In GroceriesA disturbing case out of West Palm Beach is drawing widespread attention after police say a 29-year-old Florida man turned a Mother’s Day family moment into a...Read more -
Wayment! Plies Hilariously Sparks Reactions After Fans Assume He’s Shooting His Shot At Stefon Diggs’ Former Chef (VIDEOS)Chile! Plies has never been shy about turning everyday moments into viral humor, and his latest post had social media cracking up once again. Let’s just...Read more -
Whew! Mother Of Robert Rushing’s Son Puts Him On Blast Over Alleged Unpaid Child Support (PHOTOS)Whew, Roomies! Angelica Torrez, the mother of Robert Rushing’s son hopped online to call him out over alleged unpaid child support. Torrez dropped...Read more -
Wayment! Suspect Gets Arrested AGAIN After Returning To Chris Brown’s Home Following Initial Trespassing IncidentChris Brown just can’t catch a break. A man accused of trying to break into his Tarzana home was arrested not once, but TWICE in less than 24 hours. Yes, Roomies,...Read more -
Funny To Who?! George Floyd’s Family & Celebs Blast Tony Hinchcliffe & Kevin Hart Over Jokes During Netflix Roast (WATCH)It’s been four days since Netflix released ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart‘ and the internet is still sounding off about it! Tony Hinchcliffe, in particular,...Read more
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