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The Art of Storytelling, Blacksplained by Ali SiddiqAside from serving as an award-winning journalist, writer, public historian and one of the greatest friers of whiting since Lt. Col. Demarcus Dawkins (Before he became a famous restaurateur, we called him Capt. D), I am considered, in some circles, to be one of the world’s greatest detectives.Seriously. I recently...Read more -
On ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,’ Los Angeles and the Romance of Hip-Hop in the ’90s(L-R) Gail Bean as Wanda, Peyton “Alex” Smith as James and Asante Blackk as Lamar in...Read more -
Media’s Little White Lie: There’s No Such Thing As an ‘Evangelical Christian’(Shutterstock)On July 30, 1967, an organized mob of conservative Christians gathered in Charleston, S.C., to hear...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 -
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 -
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
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Catwalks & Culture: Trinidad James, A Ma Maniére & More Sizzling & Slaying Atlanta Fashion WeekIt’s time for Atlanta Fashion Week, and some of your flyest faves are ready to stylishly step into the annual celebration of catwalks, culture, and creativity. Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) returns Sept. 30-Oct....read more -
‘I See Some Of Y’all Triggered’ Kendrick Sampson Addresses His Unconventional Romance Rules Amid ‘Kids With My Homegirls’ HysteriaBLD PWR activist/ actor Kendrick Sampson is giving fans a candid look into how he views love, romance, relationships, and fatherhood, and his unconventional approach has sparked plenty of conversation online. Sampson is going viral after opening...read more -
What Was Unsent? Forensic Review Uncovers ‘Unsent’ Snapchat Messages In Nolan Wells Case, Garrett Discovery Details FindingsThe Nolan Wells investigation just found another reason for everybody involved to start asking some very uncomfortable questions. According to USA Today reporting, a forensic examination of Nolan’s...read more -
Diddy Is Reportedly Living A Life Of Luxury Behind Bars, Complete With Premium Liquor And Chinese-Style MassagesPrison doesn’t sound all that bad for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Four men who have spent time in prison with Combs have revealed the details of his time at Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey. Their story is corroborated by...read more -
Higher Yearning! ‘A Different World’ Star Chibuikem Uche Drives Viewers Kojo Krazy As Smitten Hillman Heartthrob, Sets Off Thirst Typhoon Across Social MediaA Different World viewers are going Kojo krazy over Hillman heartthrob Chibuikem Uche who, like commotion-causing co-star Cornell Young IV, continues to fuel heart eye hysteria while shining on the hit sequel series currently reigning at #1 on the streaming platform. ...read more -
Connections That Count: ‘Master Connector’ Nichole Harmon-Pointdujour Talks Connecting Entrepreneurs With Power Players [Exclusive]We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” but Nichole Harmon-Pointdujour is taking that message a step further by making sure entrepreneurs actually have access to the people making the decisions.read more -
Still Funny, Still Fine & Still Booked! Kym Whitley Talks ‘The Varnell Hill Show,’ Being A Boss & The Secret To Hollywood Longevity [Exclusive]Kym Whitley is helping keep one of the ’90s most hilariously egotistical TV personalities in check, and bringing her signature comedy along for the ride.read more -
Tomi Adeyemi Doubles Down On Not Watching ‘Children Of Blood And Bone,’ Says Specifics Won’t Be SharedTomi Adeyemi is doubling down on her decision to not watch the upcoming film adaptation of her book, completely closing the door on book-to-film adaptations after what she experienced making Children of Blood and Bone. The bestselling author opened up...read more -
Hecho Por Amor: Tequila Don Julio Takes Guests Behind the Bottle With New Immersive Tasting ExperienceTequila lovers are getting a closer look at what goes into every bottle of Tequila Don Julio. Source: Don Julio / Don Julio The brand has unveiled La Experiencia...read more -
Cornell University: DA Doubles Down On Not Filing Criminal Charges In Sex Assault Case, Snapchat Messages RevealedThe Tompkins County District Attorney is now defending his office’s decision not to prosecute seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2024, and somehow, the explanation raises almost as many questions as the...read more
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Passengers On FlyDubai Flight Subdue Pilot Who Stabbed Another Pilot & Apparently Attempted To Crash Plane With Over 170 On BoardA pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying around 170 people, Israel’s prime minister said. Passengers and...Read more -
Oop! Melyssa Ford Claps Back After Folks Criticize Jasmine Guy For Aging Naturally Following ‘A Different World’ Premiere (VIDEO)Melyssa Ford is defending Jasmine Guy after the reboot of ‘A Different World’ premiered on Netflix. Guy reprises her role as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on the series, and Guy shared a statement earlier this...Read more -
Growin’ Up! Ashanti & Nelly Are All Smiles In Newly Shared Photos From Their Son’s 2nd Birthday PartyAshanti and Nelly are enjoying their baby boy! She recently shared additional photos from KK‘s second birthday party, held in July. And the parents had fans swooning...Read more -
Nevaeh Akira Gets Emotional While Reacting To Those Criticizing Her For Not Leaving Blueface & His Home SoonerNevaeh Akira got emotional while reacting to those criticizing her for not leaving Blueface and his home sooner.RELATED: Read more -
Footage Seemingly Shows Diddy Using Cellphone Amid Reports Of Alleged Day-To-Day Luxurious Lifestyle In Prison (VIDEO)Details of Diddy‘s alleged luxurious lifestyle at FCI Fort Dix were revealed amid reports that his prison release date was moved up. Video footage of the billionaire apparently using a cellphone made the...Read more -
Social Media Goes OFF After Savannah James’ Bestie Says She Flies Business Class While Savannah Flies First Class On Their TripsSocial media users are goin’ OFF with thoughts after Savannah James‘ bestie, April McDaniel, said that she usually flies business class while...Read more -
UPDATE: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Convicted Of Murdering His WifeFormer ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. The 40-year-old was convicted by a jury in Troy, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 29.RELATED: Read more -
Done For Good? Nevaeh Akira Shares Update On Her Living Situation & Reacts To Blueface Posting Outing With Chrisean RockFrom “Blue Girls Club” in Miami to issues involving the mothers of his children, it seems like it’s always something happening within...Read more
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