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Throwback Thursday: The Woman Who Gave Us RhythmWhy did reggae explode in 1993? It is an unsolved mystery that has long dogged music aficionados and others. Some say it was the growing popularity of the Cops theme song, but that song dropped in 1987, and the show debuted in 1989. Others attribute the boom...Read more -
Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle and the Original Chickenshits of Comedy(Screenshot via The Breakfast Club)Between lobbing the words “retard” and “midget” around and chastising host Shane Gillis for...Read more -
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
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‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ Exclusive: Chloe Cooke & LaTorria Lemon Talk H-Town, Healing & The Second Season’s SisterhoodSource: Heart & Hustle: Houston/OWN The home of chopped-and-screwed beats, Beyoncé, and Megan Thee Stallion, is once again in the spotlight on OWN, and two boss babes balancing business, friendship,...read more -
‘Summer House’ Reunion: KJ Dillard Was Hospitalized After Season Wrapped For Mental Health Struggles, Reveals He’s Healing Through TherapyContent warning: This article contains mention of self-harm. Part 1 of the Summer House Season 10 reunion didn’t just feature Ciara effortlessly eviscerating Amanda over West; it also delivered an emotional and deeply vulnerable moment from starread more -
Game On! Atlanta Cultural Exchange To Amplify Southern City’s Culture, Creativity & Community During FIFA World Cup 2026™ [Exclusive]Atlanta isn’t just preparing to host the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s preparing to showcase the culture, creativity, and community that have long made the city a global force.read more
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‘Hot Ones’: Smooching Sweeties Keke Palmer & Sean Evans Spark Romance Rumors, Keke’s Mom Approves Of The Spicy Wing WooingYou know “your girrrrrrl”, Keke Palmer is a charmer, but some suspect she’s met her match and is being spicy wing wooed by a fellow host. The I Love Boosters star recently had Hot...read more -
An ‘Ultimatum’ From Khloé Kardashian Led To Triflin’ Tristan Thompson Getting A Vasectomy: ‘I Already Have Enough Baby Moms’It seems like Khloé Kardashian had a pretty big influence when it came to Tristan Thompson getting a vasectomy. During the Thursday, May 28 episode of her Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, Kardashian asked her ex whether he...read more -
Seen On The Scene: ‘Strung’ Stunners Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones & Lynn Whitfield Sizzle & Slay ABFF’s Opening NightBOSSIP is on the scene at the 30th annual American Black Film Festival, where your faves are sizzling and slaying, including the cast of Malcolm D. Lee’s new thriller, Strung.read more
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Cynthia Erivo Says Viral Ariana Grande ‘Bodyguard’ Memes Exposed Racist Stereotypes About Black Women–‘I Didn’t Feel Like I Deserved It’Cynthia Erivo is opening up about how discouraging it was to be compared to a bodyguard when protecting her friend and costar, Ariana Grande, likening the comparison to “the insidious nature of how we view Black women.” ...read more -
Hand To God: Cop Caught Falsely Accusing Woman With Missing Limb Of ‘Distracted Driving’ By Holding Cell PhoneIn case you’ve missed the latest ridiculousness happening on a wifi connection, take a moment and allow us to fill you in. A Florida sheriff’s deputy has officially entered the “doubling down even when you’re wrong as hell” Hall...read more -
Stephen Jackson Makes Clear What He Told Kevin Hart About Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd ‘Joke’ At Netflix RoastWhether he likes it, or not, Kevin Hart has some explaining to do. The miniature funnyman took to The Breakfast Club in an attempt to address the angry and aggrieved audience of Black folks who...read more -
Cardi B Says ‘Aht Aht’ To Alleged Asset Shuffle, Sues Tasha K’s Husband Over Reported $4M Hide-And-Seek SchemeThe years-long legal battle between Cardi B and controversial commentator Tasha K has taken another turn, with the rapper now reportedly dragging the blogger’s husband into the high-stakes financial fallout. According toread more
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Hit Or Miss?! Social Media Has A Lot To Say About The ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Cast Reveal (PHOTOS)Meet the Islanders! The cast for Season 8 of ‘Love Island USA’ has officially been revealed, and social media users already have plenty to say.Related: Read more -
College Grad Sues After Losing Both Legs In Bloody Boat Propeller Incident On Cruise Excursion (VIDEO)What started as a celebratory graduation getaway quickly turned into a nightmare that allegedly changed one young woman’s life forever. Now, Hannah Smith is speaking out through a...Read more -
Blueface Sparks Reactions After Seemingly Handing His Son $11K Following Viral Child Support Message (VIDEO)Blueface is raising eyebrows once again as a now-viral video showed him seemingly handing his son, Javaughn Porter $11K, while throwing shade at Jaidyn Alexis. The clip popped up shortly after...Read more -
Front Row Fam! Rihanna & Riot Make Sweet Appearance At A$AP Rocky’s Opening Tour Night (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)Y’all! Rihanna showed up in full support mode as cameras caught her vibing during one of the biggest nights of A$AP Rocky’s latest...Read more -
Pump The Brakes! Sexyy Red Reacts After Viral Clip Shows Moments From Katy Perry & Chief Keef’s Link-Up (WATCH)The internet has been waiting on Sexyy Red to enter the chat after Katy Perry dropped a video saying she was trying to reach Chief Keef. Well, Red has finally...Read more -
Damage Done! Gayle King Reacts To Ex-Husband’s Apology After Revealing He Cheated On Her With Her Friend (VIDEOS)Whew! Gayle King is opening up about a deeply personal chapter from her past, and it’s bringing her former marriage back into the spotlight in a very public way. While the moment...Read more -
Hookah CEO BLAKK TATTED Facing Lawsuits From Lala Milan & Bee Marie: “He Played Me” | TSR InvestigatesCardell Bradley, also known as “Blakk Tatted,” is the CEO of popular hookah brand Blakk Smoke. Furthermore,...Read more -
Mommy Era?! Fans Say Latto Is Giving Full “Big Mama” Energy With Baby Bottle Prep In Interview Teaser Clip (WATCH)Roommates, Latto’s ‘Big Mama’ album drops in a few hours, and fans are seated, scanning social media for clues. A new interview teaser clip has them dropping heart eyes...Read more
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