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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 -
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 -
The Wake-Up Call: How Jalen Rose's Hairline Fueled the Racial Wealth GapWhen Higher Learning hosts Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey recently discussed the rising cost of Black barbers, it was the perfect opportunity to interrogate the economic influences that fuel systemic inequality. But to approach this topic, one must first address an even more important social issue:Why are there so...Read more
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Did a White Anchor Deserve to Be Fired for Quoting Snoop Dogg? Fo’ ShizzleBarbie Bassett (Screenshot/Woman to Woman With Joanne via YouTube)Have you ever been at a party or gathering where...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Jasmine Crockett's Loss, ExplainedIt started after the Civil War. After the white Southern traitors got their asses beat like a Pentecostal church tambourine, the Republican Party was dominated by newly enfranchised Black voters. Across the South, Black and white factions clashed for control of the party, but nowhere more fiercely than in Texas....Read more
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How T.I. and 50 Cent’s Beef Unintentionally Unveiled the Full Spectrum of the Harris Family TalentBeef in hip-hop is a tale as old as time. As long as rappers have been rapping, other rappers have been rapping about those first rappers being trash at rapping. It’s a feature, not a bug of the genre, and every so often when the best of the lyrical...Read more -
We're the Villains Now(Screenshot PBS News)I am not “in danger,” Skyler. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: It’s ComplicatedThe son of enslaved parents in Goochland County, Va, John Berry Meachum was born in 1789, a few days after the inauguration of George Washington. When Meachum’s enslaver, Paul Meachum, moved him from Virginia to North Carolina to Kentucky, John used his carpentry, blacksmithing and coopering skills to save...Read more
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‘Murder Black Women’: Police Investigating Racist Vandalism Scrawled On Chicago TheatreThe racist vandalism targeting Definition Theatre in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood is as vile as it is revealing—a blunt, ugly reminder that anti-Black hatred, particularly directed at Black women, remains deeply embedded and dangerously alive. According to reporting...read more -
Papa Proof! Footage From Latto’s ‘Big Mama’ Baby Shower Finally Confirms 21 Savage CoupledomIssa dad! Latto has been teasing her relationship with 21 Savage for years, and thanks to their baby shower, we finally have some concrete coupledom confirmation. Since Latto announced her pregnancy...read more -
Congress Fails To Pass Latest DHS Funding Bill, Trump Signs Order To Pay TSA Workers After Weeks Of Withheld ChecksDonald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration workers after Congress failed to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as airport delays continue to escalate across the country.read more -
‘Beauty In Black’s’ Taylor Polidore Williams Dishes On Kimmie’s Glow Up & The Copious Chaos That Comes With It [Exclusive]As Beauty In Black continues to pull viewers deeper into its world, Taylor Polidore Williams is bringing new dimension to Kimmie’s journey. In a conversation with BOSSIP’s Liz Smith, the actress opened up about the character’s evolution this...read more -
The Feeling Is Not ‘Mutual’: Angela Simmons Recounts Blind Date With Cam Newton, Says He Gave Her The ‘Ick’Angela Simmons appeared on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast where the two took an interesting trip down memory lane about the “ick”-tastic blind date. ...read more -
‘No Kings’ Movement Floods Streets Nationwide As Millions Protest Trump Policies Across All 50 StatesThousands demonstrations from New York to California signal one of the largest protest days in U.S. history for “No Kings” protests. According to USA Today, millions of demonstrators took to the streets across the country on Saturday as part...read more -
Crazy, Sexy…Is You Cool? TLC’s Chilli Rebukes Rumored Red Hat Special, Says She Accidentally Reposted Michelle Obama DissTLC fans were starting to burn their Fanmail after it was revealed that group member Chilli may have been chasing MAGA waterfalls. However, the singer is now denying the claims despite having donated to pro-Trump organizations.read more -
Can Stop, Will Stop! J. Cole Talks Diddy Fight But Won’t ‘Kick Him’ While He’s ‘Down,’ Social Media Drags Him For Copping Puffy PleasJ. Cole is holding true to his position as hip-hop’s peacemaker but his latest positive vibes for disgraced Bad Boy founder, Sean “Diddy” Combs, left a bad taste in the mouth’s of some fans. ...read more -
‘Don’t Go Chasing Republicans!’ TLC’s Chilli Allegedly Donated To World’s Biggest Scrub, Donald Trump, Critics ‘Creep’ Castigate HerChilli from TLC, a proud Trump supporter, on the low? A new report alleges she is down with the MAGA movement. MeidasTouch exclusively reports that Chilli, of TLC fame and the inspiration for Usher’s classic Confessions, is a...read more -
Celebrity Stylist Law Roach Gives A Rare Look Inside His Fashion Archive—And It’s So GoodSource: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Luxury Law is giving fans what they’ve been waiting for. He opened up his personal closet, offering a rare look inside his fashion...read more
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Whew! Social Media Pops OFF As Boosie Doubles Down, Saying R. Kelly Would “Smoke” Michael Jackson In A Verzuz (VIDEO)Boosie has chosen a winner in a Verzuz battle that’ll never happen. His comments follow Tyrese and Tank going viral after a hit-for-hit live show....Read more -
Spill The Tea, Sis! Angela Simmons Shares What She Believes Ended Her Romance With Yo Gotti (WATCH)Angela Simmons is opening up and seemingly speaking on what ended her romance with Yo Gotti. RELATED: What’s Tea? Yo Gotti Sparks Breakup Rumors With Angela...Read more -
Video Shared By Latto’s Dad Appears To Give A Sneak Peek At Her Cheetah-Inspired Baby Celebration (WATCH)Latto is in her big mama era, FRFR this time! Over the weekend, footage surfaced of her enjoying this time with her loved ones. Her dad, Shayne Stephens, reportedly shared a sneak peek on social...Read more
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Internet Reacts After Erica Mena Reportedly Shares Clip Of Antonio Bibbs Interacting With Her Daughter Safire Following Passing Of Safaree’s MomInternet users are sharing reactions after Erica Mena reportedly shared a clip of her daughter, Safire, spending time with Antonio Bibbs following the passing...Read more -
It’s Poppin’! Lil Mama Crashes Bow Wow’s Brooklyn Show As They Hilariously Address Look-Alike Rumors (VIDEO)Roommates, you know when a moment just hits different and fans lose it immediately? That’s exactly what went down when Lil Mama unexpectedly joined Bow Wow on stage during his...Read more -
Prayers Up! Omar Gooding Updates Fans On His Status After Getting Into Bad Car Accident (VIDEOS)Fans are sending Omar Gooding well wishes after he revealed that he got into a bad car accident. The actor shared a video from a hospital bed, giving an update on his...Read more -
Fans Weigh In After Toie Roberts Reveals Lil Poppa’s Belongings Were Reported Missing Following His Passing (PHOTO)Roommates, y’all know when something just isn’t sitting right—and the people closest to the situation are still searching for answers. That’s exactly where things stand withRead more -
That’s How You Feel? Iman Shumpert Shares His Thoughts On Teyana Taylor’s Recent Award Wins (VIDEO)People have been wondering what Iman Shumpert is really thinking as Teyana Taylor keeps racking up wins and living her best life. Fans finally got a glimpse of...Read more
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