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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 -
The Wake-Up Call Live: What If There Is No Solution?For Ben Ross, slavery was a choice.On Sept. 17, 1849, Ben, his sister, Minty, and his brother, Henry, escaped from the forced labor camp where they were enslaved. They were free for weeks, when Ben came to a stunning realization:He’d rather be a slave.Ben had left his wife and kids...Read more -
The GOP Is Working Hard to Diminish Black Voting Power(Envato)American history is rife with examples of Black people making gains, making progress and gaining power, and white...Read more
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The Caucasians' Guide to Surviving an AssassinationAuthorities in Washington, D.C., arrested a California man on Saturday evening during a desperate attempt to sneak into the club without his wristband.The Associated Press reports.A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: White Boys and 'Da Hood'Benjamin Green was different.Green was born to formerly enslaved parents in Mound Bayou, Miss., and his father was one of the founders of the all-Black town. At 17, Green left his hometown to enroll in Fisk University. In 1914, he graduated from Harvard Law School and enlisted in the Army....Read more -
...And He Was a Good ManIn three weeks, three Black women were shot—two of them fatally—in their own homes by the men who said they loved them. Nancy Metayer Bowen, vice mayor of Coral Springs, Fla., was killed just as she was about to announce a run for Congress; Dr. Cerina...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Robin & Tiffany, a Greek TragedyThis audio podcast was published on April 24, 2013. The accompanying article, “A Thing I Wrote About Guns and Loopholes,” was published on March 25, 2021.I should begin with the hole in my sister’s face.I should describe how surprisingly clean a hole a bullet bores into a skull—as if her...Read more
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The 9 Kinds of (Black) CousinsAs one of the world’s foremost experts in cousinomics, my inbox exploded a few days ago, after Things I’ve Learned podcast host Steve Owens posted this Instagram reel:While everything in Owens said is technically correct, this social media dissertation is exactly I spent my life pioneering...Read more -
The Reports of MAGA Abandoning Trump Are Greatly ExaggeratedI knew I was wrong. When I saw the look on my mother’s face, I immediately concealed the cigarette lighter I was holding, bolted out of the kitchen and waited for my cousin to join me in my bedroom. My cousin Tyran was a year younger and had never...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: They Ain't That SmartHenry Soane invented white privilege. Born to a regular degular English family in 1622, Henry was never going to be a king or a duke. Fortunately (for Henry), in 1618, the Virginia Company of London began granting 50 acres of free land to the people who could pay...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Donald Trump, White JesusThis story was published on Feb. 12, 2018.The most dangerous madmen are those created by religion, and … people whose aim is to disrupt society always know how to make good use of them on occasion.— Denis DiderotAny day now, the Robert Mueller investigation will end, and everyone...Read more -
How the Trump Administration Is Quietly Defunding HBCUs(Photo by Envato)AT&T had a billion-dollar diversity problem. In 2019, the company’s WarnerMedia division created the...Read more -
The Democratic Party's Big Problem(Photo by Envato)As someone who is allergic to cheese, milk and other byproducts of cow titties, many options...Read more -
For Trump Voters Who Say 'We Didn't Vote For This' When MAGA Is Not Enough(Screenshots Joe Rogan via YouTube; Marjorie Taylor Greene, KVOA; Andrew Schulz” via YouTube; Tucker Carlson via YouTube)“Play stupid...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Culottes, Christians and Keeping That Same EnergySometimes, I will randomly text questions to my sibling group chat, such as:“Do you still wear culottes?”Culottes are a type of shorts. But they’re also pants. And they’re also a skirt. They’re basically what happens when a sundress goes to a day party and, after a few too many mimosas,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: An Open Letter to Memphis, Tenn.Clayborn Temple, Memphis, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Michael Harriot)This article was originally published on April 7, 2018.On April...Read more -
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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So Stunning: Diamond-Dripping Beyoncé & Blue Ivy Mother-Daughter Dazzle At The 2026 Met GalaBeyoncé made a dazzling, decade-later return to the Met Gala, stepping onto the carpet as a co-chair and commanding attention in a diamond-dripping dress.read more -
Seen On The Star-Studded Scene: Who Looked Like Living Art At The 2026 Met Gala?The Met Gala’s mint green carpet is brimming with star power, as style savants arrive in sculptural, statement-making looks worthy of a museum wall.read more -
Petunia’s Pre-Met Party: Teyana Taylor’s ‘The Dirty Rose’ Burlesque Show Brings Out Niecy Nash, Nia Long, Danielle Brooks & Other Sizzling StarsThere are pre–Met Gala parties, and then there’s Teyana Taylor’s The Dirty Rose. The recent Golden Globe winner has turned this into a Met Gala weekend staple, blending burlesque, fashion, and live performance into one FOMO-worthy night. The guest list stays small, the...read more -
Controller Clash: Ne-Yo & Howie Mandel Go Head-To-Head In 2026 Global Gaming League SZN ZERO ChampionshipThe Global Gaming League once again collided celebrity culture and competitive play for a culture-meets-controller crossover, this time with Howie Mandel and Ne-Yo. Source: Global Gaming...read more
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Kristy Sarah Is Trying To ‘Negotiate’ With Therapist After She Advised Her To Go ‘365 Days Without a Man’Kristy Sarah is thinking about taking a serious break from dating for at least a year, thanks to her therapist’s advice. The social media star is preparing to take a more strict approach to dating following her split from her ex-husband,read more -
Rihanna RIHacts To Angela & Pinky’s #RHOA Read-Off, Hints Charles Oakley’s Wife Won The Dallas Dinner Duel, Pinky Says She’s UnbotheredAngela Oakley and Pinky Cole delivered an old-school housewife read-off during Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Bravo fans are still gagging over the spicy shade trade. The Dallas dinner duel even caught the attention of big-time Bravo fan...read more -
Go, Granny! Karrueche & Deion Sanders Send Internet Into Heart-Eye Hysterics With Sweet Smooching VideoThe internet may not have predicted it, but Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders have quietly emerged as one of 2026’s most buzzed-about Prime pairings. The two have kept things relatively low-key, but their steady stream of sweet moments has...read more -
Colman Domingo Hosts Second Annual ‘Put That Sh*t On’ Pre-Met Gala Party, Gabrielle Union, Heidi Klum & More Stars AttendColman Domingo aaaalllways puts that sh*t on, and he’s encouraging his friends to do the same! Source: Craig Barritt / Getty Images Colman Domingo knows how to set the tone...read more -
Contract Clause Conflict: Nia Long Reportedly Challenging Lionsgate Over ‘Michael’ Pay Gap With Male CostarsAmid the Michael Jackson biopic hitting theaters and breaking records, some off-screen drama has followed, with Nia Long reportedly heading to mediation with Lionsgate over a major pay discrepancy. At the heart of the dispute is the portrayal...read more -
LeBron James Jokes About The Bronny James, Will Anderson Jr. Lookalike Chatter, Calls NFL Player His ‘Fourth Child’LeBron James is always one for a good little jokey joke, and this time it involves his oldest son, Bronny, and Houston Texans pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. who bears a striking resemblance to his progeny. ...read more
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See How Beyoncé Slayed Her First Met Gala In 2008 & Last Appearance In 2016 Ahead Of Expected 2026 Return (PHOTOS)Roommates, the first Monday of May is here! One celebrity who will definitely turn heads at the Met Gala 2026 is Beyoncé. Her appearance on the red carpet this year will mark her first time attending the...Read more -
Whew! Diamond Brown Reportedly Files Paternity Suit Seeking Custody & Legal Fees Against Chris BrownDiamond Brown has reportedly filed a paternity suit seeking custody and legal fees against Chris Brown.RELATED: Read more -
UPDATE: Stefon Diggs Accuser Speaks On Their Alleged Past Relationship As His Legal Team Continues To Deny Her Assault Claims (VIDEO)As new details emerge in the ongoing case involving Stefon Diggs, courtroom testimony is painting a more complex picture of the relationship at the...Read more
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Snatched & Serving! Kandi Burruss Sets Timelines Off After Popping Out With Fresh NEW Look (PHOTOS)Kandi Burruss just shook up timelines after popping out with a fresh NEW look. Folks online are handing her 10’s, while the girlies said they’re seated and taking notes because they want to...Read more -
The ‘Net Pulls Rod Wave Into The Mix After His Ex Dee Pops Out With NFL Player Ga’Quincy McKinstry (VIDEO)Love was in the air on Sunday as Tokyo Jetz and Shaquill Griffin officially tied the knot. The couple’s beautiful ceremony was livestreamed...Read more -
Yung Miami Issues Apology After Going Viral For Publicly Telling A DJ He Was Putting Her & Other Clubgoers To Sleep (VIDEOS)Yung Miami has issued an apology after going viral for publicly telling DJ Sean Mac he was putting her and other clubgoers to sleep....Read more -
Offset Hypes Fans After Teasing Studio Session With Quavo (PHOTO)Do Offset and Quavo have new music in the works? That’s the question fans want answers to after a new photo sparked speculation. Set posted the image just weeks after someone shot him outside of a casino...Read more -
Social Media Users Are Crackin’ UP At Karrueche Tran’s Facial Expressions While Shopping Overseas With Deion Sanders (WATCH)Social media users are crackin’ UP at Karrueche Tran‘s facial expressions while shopping overseas with Deion Sanders. RELATED: Another One! Social Media Users...Read more
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