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They’ll Be BLACK Around(Photo by Envato)Let me tell you what I know for sure.They will be back. And when they come...Read more -
They Joined the Military to Escape Jim Crow. Then They Spent 5 Years As POWsOn March 11, 1968, two strangers sat atop a Vietnamese hillside discussing what they would do when they returned to America. Perhaps they’d join Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People's Campaign. Although King’s criticism of the war made him one of the most unpopular people in white America, Cpl. Isaiah...Read more
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Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters' Turns Shoplifting Into a Revolutionary Act(Courtesy of NEON)Twenty years ago this past April, filmmaker Boots Riley and his Oakland hip-hop band The Coup...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Earth Wind & Fire and Other Black MagicThere is an old Gullah Geechee tale about an incredible slave rebellion.According to the story, a group of kidnapped Igbo people screamed all the way from Africa to America. Every time the captain would send members of the crew down into the belly of the ship to quiet them,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: It's True. White People Built This Country.This article was originally published on July 19, 2018.America is angry.Conservatives are mad for the same reasons they wanted to oust Obama, Muslims, immigrants and anyone who doesn’t support the Russia-fellating, rust-colored dotard in chief: They want their country back.Progressives believe Trump is destro… ...Read more -
The Second Nadir: Yes, This Is Jim Crow.(Envato)What do you do after you change the world? In 1954, 13 years after he co-authored theRead more -
Excerpt: In Defense of Uncle TomExcerpted from “The Overseer Class: A Manifesto.” Reprinted with the permission of the publisher, Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins....Read more -
A New South Is Rising: The People Came Because They Heard the CallWe made the call, and the people came.In six days. Six days between the moment we decided this nation needed a sacred gathering and the morning thousands of us stood together on the soil of Selma and Montgomery. The people came not because th… ...Read more -
All Roads Lead to the South: Why We're 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
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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
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#RHOA Rumor Control: Kelli Blasts Porsha’s Preacher Affair Allegations, Urges Fans To Stop Speculating Over Alleged Identity Of ‘Cheating’ ChristianKelli Ferrell knows the #RHOA rumor mill is in overdrive after Porsha Williams accused her of sleeping with a married preacher, and she’s speaking out. “Enough is enough, y’all,” she said on Monday. “Y’all got this whole list of pastors going around, y’all...read more -
Roast Regrets? Kevin Hart Finally Breaks Silence On George Floyd ‘Joke’ KKKontroversy, Floyd’s Brother Speaks Out–‘Y’all Have To Stop Playing With Us’Netflix might be a joke, but the gruesome death of George Floyd is only funny to white supremacists and obtuse negroes who have sold themselves to conservatism. Kevin Hart’s roast set...read more -
Family U.N.I.T.Y. Queen Latifah Makes Rare Appearance With Partner Eboni Nichols And Their Son Rebel On AMAs CarpetQueen Latifah showcased some strong family U.N.I.T.Y. Sunday as she hosted the 2026 American Music Awards. The actress and musician tends to keep her family life private, but on Monday, May 25, she stepped out with her partner,...read more -
Puddin’ Proclamation: K. Michelle Doubles Down Denial Of Skin Bleaching Rumors–‘I’ve Never Played With My Blackness’Puddin’ is making a proclamation. Amid years of speculation surrounding her complexion, K. Michelle is once again shutting down skin-bleaching rumors, calling the claims one of the most frustrating and offensive falsehoods she’s faced in the spotlight. “I told you everything,” said K. after listing the...read more -
Breast Cancer BaddieCon Reimagines Sisterhood & Survivorship Through Healing, Happiness & Hope [Exclusive]Breast Cancer BaddieCon’s second summit was a stunningly sisterly gathering, and BOSSIP bore witness to the powerful fusion of healing, hope, and heartfelt connection. The moment medical professionals, survivors, advocates, and thrivers like Guerdy Abraira stepped inside the Stone Mountain, GA, event’s...read more -
Ray J Suffers Savage Second-Round KO To Supa Hot Fire In MMA Match Months After Claiming He ‘Didn’t Have Long To Live’In one of the weekend’s wildest viral moments, Ray J suffered a savage second-round knockout loss to Supa Hot Fire during his MMA debut in Las Vegas, just months after alarmingly saying he doesn’t have “long to live.” The...read more -
Blazing Beauty Lupita Nyong’o Breezily Brushes Off ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics—‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking Of A Defense’Lupita Nyong’o is breezily brushing off backlash surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships,” in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. “I’m not spending my time thinking of a...read more -
Seen On The Scene: ‘Staying Alive’ John Travolta & The Other Best & Worst Dressed Men At CannesSource: Mondadori Portfolio / Getty Before we even get into who cleaned up and who got cooked, we have to start with John Travolta’s hat. The 72-year-old legend showed up at...read more -
Latto Links Up with 21 Savage’s ‘Wife’ & Baby Mama For Blended Family Fun, Proudly Says She’s ‘Big Mama, FIVE Kids’Issa blended family! That’s what Latto seems to be confirming after sharing social media moments with the mothers of 21 Savage’s children. The “Big Mama” rapper was recently spotted enjoying a girls’ night out alongside 21 Savage’s...read more -
Vivica (Still A. Stone Cold) Fox Opens Up About Body Scrutiny And Anti-Aging In Hollywood: ‘I Am Comfortable In The Skin I’m In’Vivica (Still A. Stone Cold) Fox is defiantly detailing the pressure celebrity women face to remain frozen in time physically while aging in reality. “Sometimes people don’t allow you the grace to age, to be normal, to live a little bit, to have children, to look a little bit...read more
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Oop! Yaya Mayweather Shuts Down Claims That She’s “Obsessed” With NBA YoungBoy Or Wants Him BackWant WHO back? That’s the energy Yaya Mayweather seemingly has when it comes to NBA Youngboy. She recently asked his fans and online users to let go of any narratives linking her to him. Her comments...Read more -
Blended Family Pros! Social Media Gagged After Photo Shows Tiny Is Not Domani Harris’ Biological MomOnce upon a time, T.I. and Tiny Harris shared their family with the world on the TV show, ‘The Family Hustle.’ Still, there are folks on the internet who may not be aware of how...Read more -
Blueface Sparks Reactions With Message About Child Support As Journey DROPS JAWS By Telling Jaidyn Alexis About Her “Baby Daddy”Blueface has sparked reactions with a message about child support, as his daughter, Journey, has dropped jaws by telling her mom, Jaidyn Alexis, about her...Read more -
Awww! Internet Users Are Talkin’ About Chris Brown’s Affection For Jada Wallace Following Clip Of Them At Ray J’s Boxing Match (WATCH)Internet users are talking about Chris Brown‘s affection for Jada Wallace following a clip showing them at Ray J‘s recent boxing match. RELATED: Read more -
Internet Is Crackin’ UP At Chris Brown Telling Ray J Not To Get “Whooped” Moments Ahead Of Him Getting Knocked Out In Boxing Match (WATCH)The internet is crackin’ UP at Chris Brown telling Ray J not to get “whooped” moments ahead of Ray J getting knocked out in a boxing match. RELATED: Whew!...Read more -
Victoria “BroRilla” Woods Checks Those Trying To Downplay GloRilla’s Looks & Credits Her For Putting Memphis On The Map (VIDEO)For the past few months, GloRilla and her sister Victoria “BroRilla” Woods have been at odds after BroRilla called the rapper out...Read more -
Mrs. Trendsetter?! Jayda Cheaves Sparks Reactions After Debuting New Hairstyle (VIDEO)Jayda Cheaves sparked major reactions online after popping up on TikTok with a new hairstyle, with some calling her a trendsetter once again while others debated the viral look.Related: Read more -
Mom & Dad Outside! Chris Brown & Jada Wallace Pop Out Together In Las Vegas For Tyga’s Performance (VIDEOS)It’s Memorial Day weekend, Roomies, so you already know everybody’s outside — including Chris Brown and Jada Wallace. The pair — who recently welcomed a baby boy together...Read more
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