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The King of Crybabies(Screenshot, NBC News)And all the people standing by, and those at the windows, cried out, “Oh! How beautiful...Read more -
Love and the Enemy: An Exclusive Excerpt From Greg Tate's 'FLYBOY IN THE BUTTERMILK'On Tuesday, AUWA Books released a special edition of Greg Tate’s “FLYBOY IN THE BUTTERMILK: Essays on Contemporary America.”Perhaps no contemporary writer has shaped me as a writer more than Gregory Stephen Tate, and the following essay seems as prescient as ever.Read more -
The Verdict on ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’? The Culture Is GuiltyIn my second year of law school, I worked as a student attorney for the defense on a high-profile celebrity criminal case that never went to trial. While I thought the charges were unjust and was happy with the outcome of that case, I knew then that I would...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Earth, Wind and AmericaUncle Junior loved Earth, Wind & Fire.James Harriot Jr. was unquestionably the greatest male influence in my life. He talked in adages, told stories like a griot, and he “knew things.” And, when I was only 10 years old, he introduced me to “The Elements.” Twenty years ago, Uncle...Read more -
5 Alternative Acts That Might Save MAGApalooza 250(Illustration by ContrabandCamp)I was looking forward to Peckerwoodstock.Billed as “The Great American State Fair,” the Freedom 250...Read more -
All Roads Lead to AlabamaThere is a card game we play in the South called Spades. You partner up, you bid your hand, you play it out, and when you take the books, you bid, you win. Everybody at the table agrees to that before the first card is dealt. Now imagine you...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Whiteness Is Stranger Than FictionHere’s why they did it.According to the U.S. Census, in 2024, Alabama’s Black voter registration rate was 67.2%, while the white registration rate was 70.3%. Louisiana’s Black voter registration rate was 61.4 vs. 69.7% for whites. In Mississippi, 81.6% of Black people registered to vote, compared to 81.4% of...Read more -
Black Patients Have Valid Reasons to Seek Out Black Doctors. A Lawsuit Threatens That Access.(Photo by Envato)As efforts to undermine initiatives for equity and representation intensify, backlash against healthcare diversity, equity and...Read more
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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
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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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ZAMN, Zaddy! Hottest Hunks, Heartthrobs & Very HIMportant Thirst Traps Of The WeekWith summer 2026 just around the corner, the baddies aren’t the only ones bringing the heat with the thirst traps! The men are showing up and showing out with breezy beach drip, sweaty selfies to flex those gym gains, and mouthwatering magazine...read more -
Just Jolie: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara Files Legal Petition To Drop Her Father’s Last NameAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara is on track to legally drop her father’s last name. The 21-year-old is making moves in court to officially drop Pitt from her name, amid her estrangement from the actor. According to reports fromread more -
Wear Pink, Spend Green, Buy Black: The PEARL Foundation, Inc.’s Small Business Showcase Celebrates Black Entrepreneurship [Exclusive]While we prepare to collectively celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of economic freedom, The PEARL Foundation, Inc. is turning celebration into shoppable action. The nonprofit organization, in collaboration...read more -
Karmelo Anthony Trial: Teen Sentenced To 35 Years For The Murder Of Austin MetcalfUPDATE — Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 09:03 p.m. EST Karmleo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. CBS News reports that under the direction of Judge John Roach, the court formally sentenced Karmelo to 35 years behind...read more -
Savages & Sore Losers: 21 Knicks Fans Arrested Following Game 3 Loss, Cops And Spurs Fans AttackedSource: Anadolu / Getty Surprise, surprise, New York Knicks fans are behaving like maniacs.read more -
‘Stop! That! Train!’ Exclusive: ‘Drag Race’ Royalty Symone Talks Her Villain Era, Comedy Chops & RuPaul Protégé Praise—‘It’s A Dream Come True’Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty You can Stop! That! Train!, but you can’t stop Symone! After becoming one of the most beloved winners inread more -
It’s A No, Bruv: Idris Elba Lays The Black James Bond Talk To Rest With THIS ‘Woke’ QuoteWait a minute now, Bruv… The idea of a Black James Bond is still high on people’s minds, and one actor, Idris Elba, whose name is always seemingly attached to the fictional spy, got very...read more -
Villa Vixens: Meet The Too Tea Black Baddies Of ‘Love Island’ Season 8 Causing Copious CommotionLove Island USA Season 8 kicked off on Tuesday, June 2, and the new cast is already the talk of the town for OG fans of the show and newcomers alike who are pining to pull these sultry stunners for a chat....read more -
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan Cast’ Celebrates Final Season at Starz-Studded New York PremiereThe end of an era is officially on the horizon. Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty Images for STARZ On Monday, June 8, STARZ hosted a red carpet premiere...read more -
30 Year Of Black Excellence & Bold Storytelling: Inside The 2026 American Black Film FestivalSource: Aaron Davidson / Getty MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — From Regina King to T.I., the stars came out for the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) 30th anniversary. But the real story was the enduring...read more
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Soulja Boy Announces ‘Rapper University’ After Calling Out Kai Cenat Over ‘Streamer University 2’ & His Ties To DDG (VIDEO)Soulja Boy is heating up the timeline following Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2...Read more -
Oop! Diamond Brown Calls Chris Brown An “IG Dad” While Airing OUT Their Alleged Text Messages (PHOTOS)Diamond Brown is calling Chris Brown an “IG Dad” while airing out their alleged text messages.RELATED: Read more -
Whew! Claressa Shields Responds To Critic Who Says She’s “Pressed” After Remy Ma’s Latest Rap VerseClaressa Shields has responded to a critic who told her she was “pressed” after Remy Ma‘s latest rap verse.RELATED: Read more -
Standing On Business? Diamond Brown’s Recent Social Media Message Has Internet Users Strongly Divided & Mentioning Chris BrownDiamond Brown‘s recent social media message has internet users strongly divided.RELATED: Read more -
One Band, One Sound! Social Media Users Are Crackin’ Up At Crowd’s Reaction To Donald Trump Attending Game 3 Of NBA Finals (VIDEOS)Social media users are crackin’ UP at the crowd’s reaction to Donald Trump attending game 3 of the NBA finals. RELATED: Read more -
He’s Backkkk! Kai Cenat Teases His Return To Streaming With Official Trailer For Streamer University 2 (VIDEO)Kai Cenat’s return to streaming has been highly anticipated since he took a break following Mafiathon 3 about eight months ago. Since then, supporters have spent weeks...Read more -
Who’s That? Fans Are Droppin’ Questions After Bianca Censori Posted An Interesting Photo For Ye’s Birthday (PHOTOS)Fans are droppin’ questions after Bianca Censori posted an interesting photo for Ye‘s birthday.RELATED: Read more -
Hol’ On! Blueface Stepped Out Wearing A Suit & Social Media Users Can’t Stop Talkin’ About One Thing (PHOTOS)Blueface recently stepped out wearing a suit, and social media users can’t stop talkin’ about one thing.RELATED: Read more
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