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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 -
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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Rep. LaMonica McIver Is Setting the Record StraightRep. McIver at a check presentation in Orange, N.J., in May 2026. (Courtesy of Rep. LaMonica McIver’s Office)For...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: The 6 Kinds of CoonsEverybody can’t be a coon.As much as I believe in Black excellence and our potential to achieve on the highest levels, there is a difference between a first-ballot hall-of-famer like Clarence Thomas and a Team Wypipo all-star like Candace Owens. Jason Whitlock might be one of this generation’s finest practitioners...Read more
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On Outkast’s ‘ATLiens’ 30 years laterSometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m nearly 50 years old. While I have a few more years to go before hitting that major life landmark, the reflection has already begun. Yes, a lot of that reflecting happens around life and my place in it, but if I’m being...Read more -
Why Black People Love DollyI remember the first time I saw her. I was a little girl, and there she was on Hee Haw, those dimples, those big clear eyes, that voice like sunlight through a screen door. My mama always had country music playing in our house, but the second a Dolly...Read more -
Stephen A. Smith Criticized NABJ for Not Calling Him. So Why Wouldn't He Grant the Same Courtesy to a Black Journalist Who Called Out the NFL?When NABJ awarded Smith its Thumbs Down Award, he defended himself by calling it a “smear job.” The popular ESPN host claimed his colleagues were “engaging in personal attacks.” Smith also insinuated that the organization violated one of the cardinal principles of his profession.But a series of texts between...Read more -
In Loving Memory of Eddie King Jr.(20th Century Fox, “The Five Heartbeats”)I don’t believe in dead people. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I...Read more -
How Blaxploitation Exposed the Reality of OligarchyBefore Occupy Wall Street, before the Bernie Sanders campaign, before all the heckling against “the one percent,” the op-eds on wealth inequality and the sold-out “Stop Oligarchy” tours, Chris Rock’s surreal 2001 comedy Pootie Tang brazenly—if bizarrely—foretold of an America in the thrall of a ruthless, racist plutocracy.Long before...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Gone ‘head NowIt is perhaps the most ominous phrase in African-American Southern English. As a warning, “gone ‘head now” ranks right up there alongside timeless pieces of verbal caution tape such as “I ain’t gonna tell you no more” and “I’m finna go to my car; don’t be here when I get...Read more
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Organized People, Organized Power: 3 Lessons We Learned From Angie Nixon’s Campaign(Screenshot CBS Miami via YouTube)Happy Black August, y’all.Tuesday night, state Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic nomination for...Read more
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Biggest Celebrity Tattoo Fails: The Ink Decisions That Still Have Us Asking WhyUPDATE — Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:45 p.m. EST: Celebrities like Lil Wayne, Jhené Aiko, Drake and more have some of the biggest tattoo fails in history. Many of their ink decisions have us raising our eyebrows. Check out...read more -
Michael B. Jordan Teases Break From Acting & A Possible Career Pivot: ‘I Might Just Quit It All And Make Anime The Rest Of My Life’Michael B. Jordan has accomplished a lot, and he wants to take some time off to soak it all in. For Vogue’s October 2026 issue, Jordan opened up about his whirlwind work life, personal success, and what keeps...read more -
Purposely Postponed: Carlos King Defends Bringing Martell’s Mistress Arionne Curry To #LAMH 2 Years After Melody Shari’s Exit—‘This Is The Reality’Love & Marriage: Huntsville fans were thrown for a loop when Arionne Curry, the former mistress-turned-girlfriend of Martell Holt, was revealed as a cast member for Season 12 of the hit OWN reality TV show. And, as expected, the internet had plenty to say, but Carlos King is...read more -
Todd Tucker Talks ‘Tolerating Disrespect’ Before Kandi Divorce, Shamea’s Steamy Smithereens Scene & ‘Til Divorce Do Us Part’–‘This Isn’t Messy’Todd Tucker isn’t shying away from the tough topics. During a candid conversation on Ryan Cameron Uncensored, the longtime Real Housewives of Atlanta figure opened up about the end of his marriage to Kandi Burruss, the “scheme...read more -
Was It Worth It? Chris Brown Rejects Honor From Venton Jones & Jasmine Crockett After Accusing Texas Rep Of ‘Tap Dancing’ With Apology To Abuse SurvivorsChris Brown is firing back after one of the Texas lawmakers who helped recognize him during his Dallas concert later apologized for participating in the honor. The singer took to Instagram on Tuesday night to respond after Texas State Rep....read more -
Black Kansas Man Has N-Word Printed On Oil Change Sticker, Dealership Fires EmployeeApparently, getting an oil change now comes with a complimentary reminder that racism is still alive and embarrassingly employed. According to Yahoo! News reporting,...read more -
‘What You Don’t Admit, You Won’t Quit’ Dr. Jolander Headley Has A Wake-Up Call For Entrepreneurs Entering 2027 [Exclusive]For the business baddies… As entrepreneurs prepare to close out 2026, many set their sights on bigger goals for the new year. Leadership strategist Dr. Jolander Headley wants them to consider something beyond revenue, expansion, and their...read more -
NeNe Leakes Brings Back Her Signature Folded-Free Bob To NYFW, Sizzles & Slays Sergio Hudson And Luar ShowsNeNe Leakes is outside, booked, busy, and looking good while doing it–even bringing back her signature blonde bob. What’s wrong with it? NOTHING, especially since it’s not completely folded under. ...read more -
Black Florida Family Accuses Fernandina Beach High School Students Of Racist Taunting During Volleyball GameApparently, some folks still haven’t gotten the memo that a high school volleyball game is supposed to be about volleyball, not a field trip back to Jim Crow. A Thursday night matchup at Fernandina Beach High...read more -
‘Ready To Love: Chicago’ Cast: Meet The Windy City Singles Seeking Love, Including THIS Familiar FaceReady To Love is bringing the dating drama to the Windy City and including a familiar face for watchers of another dating franchise. OWN’s long-running dating series is switching up the scenery for Ready To Love: Chicago, premiering Friday, Oct.2...read more
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mother Claims Her Relationship With Her Granddaughter Ended After His DeathMalcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, is making new claims about his widow, Tenisha Warner, as their ongoing feud continues to heat up. Pamela recently shared that...Read more -
Travis Kelce Named As Victim In Ponzi Scheme As Investment Firm Leader Is Sentenced To 11 Years In PrisonThe creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say...Read more
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Sheesh! Social Media Users Are Crackin’ Up After Daphne Joy Reacts To Brittany Renner’s Jabs At Her (VIDEO)Roommates, Daphne Joy has a message for Brittany Renner. And it’s giving “at least look good while talking about me” energy! Joy took to social media to call out the jabs that PJ Washington and...Read more -
Todd Tucker Gets Real About Life After Divorce From Kandi Burruss & Reveals The One Thing Riley Wants From Him (VIDEOS)It’s been a few months since Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss finalized their divorce....Read more -
Okay, Twin! Halle Berry Reacts To Zendaya Rocking Her Iconic Haircut During Appearance At 2026 Emmy Awards (PHOTOS)Halle Berry had something to say after Zendaya paid homage to the ‘Die Another Day’ star’s look. The 30-year-old actress attended the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14,...Read more -
Angela White Dons Her Iconic Bangs After North West Goes Viral For Rocking The Same Look (VIDEOS)Angela White has donned her iconic bangs after North West went viral for rocking the same look! RELATED: What’s Tea, Sis? Angela White Opens Up About...Read more -
Whew! Resurfaced Video Appears To Show Latto & Brooklyn Nikole Laughing About Fight Coi Leray Recently Recalled (WATCH)Coi Leray recently gagged her fans when she revealed how the song ‘Put It On Da Floor’ led to a physical fight with Brooklyn Nikole, who is Latto‘s sister. Soon after,...Read more
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