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What MAGAmericans Can Learn From Trick Daddy and the AKAsMembers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. were seen clutching their signature neck adornments during a Trick Daddy performance at the South Atlantic Regional Conference’s Step and Stroll competition on Friday in Orlando, Fla. While the artist reportedly agreed to perform a pre-approved list of songs, his sexually suggestive...Read more -
Breaking News: 'Woke' Protest Leader Resurrects Message Days After Being Killed By FedsEnvatoThree days after his arrest, trial and public lynching, a well-known community activist has reportedly received a posthumous...Read more
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The Wake-Up Call Live: America Is DumbIf you ever want to know if a person is uneducated, uninformed or simply brainwashed by the myth of American exceptionalism, there’s a simple, six-word statement that will, without fail, expose a person’s intellectual curiosity (or lack thereof).“This is not who we are.”Even if you are patriotic and filled with...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Resistance, Uprisings and How to Fight A Thug(Ieshia Evans/Chicago Defender)This article was published on March 30, 2018.I was 9 years old the first time I...Read more -
ELI5: Why Druski Can Wear Whiteface, Explained(Screenshot, Druski/Turning Point USA via YouTube)Like the popular subreddit “Explain Like I’m Five” (ELI5), ContrabandCamp’s “Explain Like...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Investment Advice for Cultural CapitalistsWhy does rap music glorify misogyny, Black criminality and violence?Because that’s what Black people want to hear! We can only blame ourselves for the way hip-hop portrays Black people! It’s the biggest-selling music genre on the planet because Black people buy it. If Black people weren’t paying to hear songs...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: 20 Ways America Is F*cked(Envato)This article was originally published on Jan. 14, 2017.Because of our eternal optimism, we Black people have kept...Read more
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The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' of Charleston(Mustafah Greene/Scalawag Magazine)This story first appeared at Scalawag Magazine.I recently came across a viral video about...Read more -
The First Crackhead PresidentI have a cousin named “Slick.”I’m not quite sure whether my older cousin earned that title because of his charisma or the Dax pomade-stained durag that facilitated his dizzying waves. In any case, my cousin’s nickname might be the most appropriate street moniker of all time. He is objectively...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Pianos and ParrotsWilliam Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf could fight.Born in 1893 to a Black mother and a Jewish father, Willie studied Hebrew, spoke Yiddish and even had a bar mitzvah. He loved ragtime music and wanted to learn how to play the piano. Because of his boxing skills, he eventually became...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the HoodThis article originally appeared on May 27, 2016.Succubus – (n.) A demon who steals the souls of men by having sex with them while they are asleep.Every culture has a soul thief.Just as white folklore features stories of succubi, bloodsucking vampires and dealmaking devils (like the one who went...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)Was South Carolina’s 1880 election canceled or delayed? Technically, the residents in South Carolina’s majority-Black Fifth Congressional District had no troubles at the polls. Most of them cast ballots for certified war hero Robert Smalls (R-S.C.). When the votes were counted, Smalls won. However, when Smalls went to represent his...Read more
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According to Experts, Trump Can't Cancel An Election. According to History, They're Wrong.(Envato)Before April 24, 2017, tourists on New Orleans’ historic Canal Street could visit a monument to domestic...Read more -
Jack Harlow Said He Got ‘Blacker’ With 'Monica.' Did He? An InvestigationJack Harlow, a popular, million-selling rapper who recently released his fourth studio album, Monica, has found himself at the ass end of quite the discourse of online mockery. To be sure, it is a mockery entirely of his own making, but he received an alley-oop from...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Why 'Sinners' Didn't Win the Best Picture Oscar, ExplainedRemember when the Oscars were so white?In 2012, the 5,756 voters who voted for Hollywood’s highest honors were 94% white, 77% male and had a median age of 62, according to a study by the L.A. Times. Back then, Black members made up about 2% of the Academy, while...Read more
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The Wake-Up Call Live: Targets and BoycottsCan Donald Trump cancel an election? Can one man cancel a boycott? Can one corporation cancel your right to privacy?Unlike most Fridays, today’s episode of The Wake-Up Call didn’t begin with my youngest sibling, Comelita, demanding that I say: “Good morning, sister.”Comelita lives in Monck’s Corner, S.C., a small town...Read more
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One of the Oldest Black Museums Is Going Viral With a New Social Media SeriesMuseum digital strategy specialist Kyle Sammy, center, sets up the scene as museum educator Doug McCray, right, goes...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: This Woman's TwerkThis episode of “The Black One” originally aired on May 22, 2013.On Monday, the National Basketball Association made an earth-shattering announcement about the Atlanta Hawks’ plan to honor one of the city's most beloved institutions of arts, culture and entertainment.CBS News reports:The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta...Read more
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The Great White Grift: How SC Turned School Vouchers Into a White Welfare ScamHave you considered a career in stealing?Right now, the state of South Carolina is offering scholarships to 15,000 aspiring scammers who are committed to thieving money from Black taxpayers. If you have school-age children and belong to a poor, unfortunate, needy family that earns less than a measlyRead more
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Aubrey O’Day Defends Her Decision To Attend Kanye Concert After Being A Vocal Diddy Detractor: ‘I Can Hold Two Truths At Once’Aubrey O’Day insists she can “hold two truths at once” when it comes to the artists she supports. The Danity Kane member was in attendance at not one, but two Ye–formerly known as Kanye West–concerts in Los Angeles this month. Though...read more -
Financial Injustice: Mizzou Students Rail Against School Following Budget Cuts To Black, Latino, And LGBTQ OrganizationsThe backlash from students at the University of Missouri is not just frustration; it’s raw, unmistakable outrage at what many see as yet another casualty of the nation’s escalating war on diversity, equity, and inclusion. KCUR reports that...read more -
Halle Bailey Highlights Hollywood’s Biased Benchmarks For Black Creators: ‘We Still Will Persevere’Halle Bailey has no problem calling out the entertainment industry for how much harder it is to get Black films made. Fans are waiting anxiously to see Bailey’s upcoming rom-com opposite Regé-Jean Page, You, Me & Tuscany, when it hits...read more -
They So ATL! A Gallery Of Pretty Peaches, Swoon-Worthy Shawties & Beltline Belles Who Put On For The A On 404 DayThey so ATL! Source: IG: @miasiasymone It’s often said that Atlanta is not a real place while also thriving as the epicenter of everything influential, which explains why this year’s star-studded 404...read more -
#RHOA Recap: K. Michelle & Pinky Make Their Debuts–But Who Is Porsha’s Pre-Patrice ‘Sway’ McKinney Boo?During Sunday’s #RHOA premiere, two fresh peaches made their debut, and someone’s “Black” boo Facetimed the group. Things got especially interesting, however, when the ladies gossiped and giggled over meeting Porsha’s fine “friend-friend.” Fans are still buzzing aboutread more -
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested & Charged With Disorderly Conduct, Attorney Denies Involvement In Offset ShootingLil Tjay has been arrested in Florida following a high-profile shooting outside a casino in Seminole. The 24-year-old rapper, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested and booked on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct-affray, according to reports from PEOPLE....read more -
Congratulations! Speedy Sweeties Noah Lyles & Junelle Bromfield’s ‘All-Shades Of Melanin’ Themed Wedding Was Black ExcellenceBlack love will always move people, but it hits a little different when it’s speedy sweeties Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield. The Olympic stars officially tied the knot on April 4 at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Georgia, and their ceremony was...read more -
Dasaun Williams: Attorney Ben Crump Says Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Promotes Culture Of Violent & Excessive ForceThe News4JAX report details a growing controversy surrounding the arrest of 24-year-old Dasaun Williams, whose violent encounter with officers from the Jacksonville (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of police use of force.read more -
Wireless Festival Canceled After Kanye Was Banned From Entering The United KingdomLondon’s Wireless Festival has been called off after their headliner, Ye, was blocked from entering the UK. Following days of controversy over their choice to have the artist formerly known as Kanye West headline all three days, the music festival has been completely...read more -
Blue Brutality: New York State Cops Break 80-Year-Old Black Woman’s Teeth During Wrongful Arrest, Lawsuit FiledWe can’t even begin to describe how much we hate this. The reporting by Atlanta Black Star lays out a story so disturbing it almost feels designed to test how much cruelty the public will tolerate before finally saying...read more
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Angel Reese Unveils New Look & Historic Victoria’s Secret Campaign After Atlanta Dream Trade (PHOTOS)Angel Reese is leaving Chicago behind and stepping into...Read more -
Social Media Users Are Goin’ IN After Hunxho Reacted To Viral “You The Birthday” Trend Sparked By His Song (EXCLUSIVE)Social media users are goin’ IN after Hunxho exclusively reacted to the viral “you the birthday” trend sparked by his ‘Birthday Girl’ song.RELATED: Read more -
Ari Fletcher Shows Off Massive New Ring & Some Internet Users Can’t Stop Mentioning G Herbo & Taina Williams (VIDEOS)Ari Fletcher has shown off a massive new ring, and some internet users can’t stop mentioning G Herbo and Taina Williams. RELATED: Disgusting!...Read more -
Jake Paul Faces Backlash After Saying He’s Considering Doing A Blackface Skit In Response To Druski’s Viral “Conservative Women” SkitThroughout his time on social media, Jake Paul has remained a controversial figure. Alongside his brother Logan Paul, the two have often...Read more -
Whew! Offset Responds To Lil Tjay’s STRONG Words As Authorities Report That Associate Of Bronx Rapper Shot HimOffset has responded to Lil Tjay‘s strong words as authorities report that an associate of the Bronx rapper shot the former Migos member.RELATED: Read more -
Just In Time? Trump Agrees To Pause Iran Bombing As Nation Presents “Workable” Peace Plan (UPDATE)U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants, and other civilian targets. His decision depends on Iran agreeing...Read more
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Whew! Lil Tjay Shares STRONG Words About Offset After Being Released From Jail In Florida (VIDEO)Lil Tjay has shared some STRONG words about Offset after being released following his arrest for disorderly conduct in Florida.RELATED: Read more -
Say, WHAT?! 20-Year-Old Florida Woman Reportedly Indicted After Allegedly Giving Birth In Toilet & Letting Her Newborn Baby DrownAnne Demegillo, a 20-year-old Florida woman, has reportedly been indicted after allegedly giving birth to her baby in a toilet and letting the newborn drown.RELATED: Read more
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