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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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Watch: Reporting While BlackThe Journalism Sequence at Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications hosts a timely installment of the Reporting While Black series, convening key journalists of our time: Joy Reid, Michael Harriot, Jason Johnson, and Karen Attiah for a public conversation on the future of journalism, independence, and truth-telling in...Read more -
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 -
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
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Pretty & Peaceful AF! Cardi B Tells Fans Not To Bully Bia At Boston ‘Little Miss Drama’ Stop, Receives Proclamation From CityCardi B proved that she’s petty but not down with bullying as she urged fans at her Boston tour stop to give BIA a break from online criticism. Despite performing her diss track aimed...read more -
Jonathan Majors Falls From Unsecured Window On Daily Wire Film, Producers Refuse To ‘Negotiate With Communists’ As Crew Strikes Over SafetyJonathan Majors career resurgence has taken a dangerous turn after he fell out of a window while filming, escalating the IATSE crew strike over safety issues. Just as he began filming his first feature since his 2023 assault...read more -
We Ride For Dawn! Geno Auriemma Berates Dawn Staley Over South Carolina’s Upset Over UConn In Final FourDawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks came out of their sixth straight Final Four appearance with a victory over Geno Auriemma’s undefeated UConn team and a trip to the National Championship game. ...read more -
Chloe And Halle Bailey Delivered A Sister Style Moment At ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Screening You Need To SeeSource: Unique Nicole / Getty Chloe and Halle Bailey on a red carpet together will always get our attention. There is something...read more -
Heathens Gon’ Hate: White Non-Profit Anti-DEI Group Sues Congressional Black Caucus Over Scholarship InitiativeSource: Abu Hanifah / Getty If you thought that white supremacy was all about nooses, burning crosses, and pointy hoods, we would implore...read more -
Am I The Drama? Zendaya’s Most Gag-Worthy Fashion Moments From ‘The Drama’ Press TourSource: Getty When we heard Zendaya was in a new film called, ‘The Drama,’ we wondered if she thought, is this this play about me? Zendaya is more than a movie star, she’s a fashion icon. And when...read more -
#RHOA Exclusive: Shamea Morton Mwangi Talks Sophomore Season, Friendship Fallout & Her Unapologetic Era–‘I’m Only Loyal To Those That Deserve It’As the Real Housewives of Atlanta premiere draws near, sophomore Shamea Morton Mwangi is stepping into unapologetic and unabashed confidence. “I’m still a loyal friend. I’m still a ride-or-die,” she told BOSSIP. “But I’m only loyal to those...read more -
‘Who Said That’, Clapbacks & A ‘265’ Days Dilemma: Porsha Williams’ Most Memorable #RHOA MomentsDon’t make us call….Porsha! From quotable quips to signature shade, Porsha Williams has delivered iconic quotes and moments for dedicated devotees of The Real Housewives of Atlanta since season 5. Whether she was clashing with castmates, asking copiously curious questions, or simply...read more -
A Lil’ Positivity: Cardi B & NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Team Up To Launch Jingle Contest For Free Childcare ProgramCardi B is all in when it comes to backing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new 2-K program. On Friday, April 3, Cardi teamed up with the mayor to roll out a citywide contest to get families excited about the program....read more -
Sorry To This Man: Keke Palmer Addresses Awkward Moment When Fan Proposed To Her–‘The Ring Looked Expensive’Keke Palmer is reflecting on a viral moment when a man blindsided her with a public proposal that instantly went viral and put her on edge. In March, Keke went to SXSW to do what she does best: show up, promote her...read more
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Surveillance Images Show Key Moments From Gucci Mane Kidnapping As Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Speaks Out (PHOTOS)New details are surfacing, and this time it’s the surveillance footage that’s got everyone talking. With Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane at the center of a...Read more -
Issa Bae Watch! Ahna Mac Goes Viral While Cheering On Fiancé Jazz Chisholm Jr. At Yankees Opening Day (VIDEOS)The internet is loving how Ahna Mac showed up and showed out while supporting her fiancé, New York Yankees Player Jazz Chisolm Jr., during Opening Day. The...Read more -
Boston Woman Learns Fate After Killing Young Mom Following Social Media Feud (VIDEO)At first, Alyssa Partsch and Jazreanna Sheppard Gonzalez were only connected by hostile social media messages. That is, until an in-person encounter ended in...Read more -
Her Man, Her Man! Claressa Shields Sends STEAMY Message To Papoose After He Weighs In On Her New FlicksRoommates, y’all already know Claressa Shields does NOT play about Papoose. She dropped some new flicks on social media, and the comments went crazy — but once...Read more -
Hol’ Up! NLE Choppa Seemingly Claps Back At LeBron James’ Memphis Comments As The City’s Mayor Speaks OutIt looks like NLE Choppa isn’t letting anything slide when it comes to his city. The rapper seemingly fired back...Read more -
Brandy Opens Up About Ray J Missing Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Moment & Their Current RelationshipBrandy is opening up in a major way, and this time, it’s not just about the music. While promoting her new memoir ‘Phases,’ the singer...Read more -
Clocked It! GloRilla Addresses Pregnancy Rumors During Recent Basketball Game Appearance (VIDEO)The internet has been speculating for a minute that GloRilla might have a baby on the way. Well, Big Glo has responded to the rumors and she didn’t hold back one bit!RELATED:Read more -
Kim Zolciak Temporarily Loses Custody Of Children With Estranged Husband Kroy Biermann Amid Ongoing DivorceKim Zolciak has reportedly lost temporary custody of the four children she shares with her estranged ex-husband Kroy Biermann. TMZ reports...Read more
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