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Is the Internet Making Us Dumb? Blacksplained By Dr. April Scott, Actual Psychology ExpertHave you ever used the results of a BuzzFeed quiz as a medical diagnosis? Did your therapist get her “doctorial” from the Kevin Samuel School for High Value Women?Is your life coach on TikTok explaining why wearing a bonnet to class is a form of self-care?Introducing the ContrabandCamp Clinic for...Read more -
Project 2025 Performance Review: How Trump Achieved Every Goal of the White Agenda(Envato)On Monday, the Trump administration quietly solved America’s systemic racism problem. The Associated Press reports: How many...Read more -
How Frederick Douglass’ Comedic Delivery Helped Deliver Us From SlaveryTouring across 19th-century Europe and the United States, the legendary author and orator Frederick Douglass drafted jokes to draft audiences into the roiling war against slavery. A revolutionary entertainer, Douglass made his audiences laugh until their sides hurt so that they would side with the moral crusade for abolitionism.In...Read more -
Why the National Association of Black Journalists 'Personally Attacked' Stephen A. Smith, ExplainedOn Saturday Night, the National Association of Black Journalists bestowed its annual Thumbs Down Award to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, Circle City Broadcasting/WISH-TV CEO DuJuan McCoy, the Washington Post and this guy: ...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Brains, Bigfoot and Black Journalists“I’m willing to bet you’ve never invited a Negro boy to your home and that there isn’t one Negro kid among all your friends…Wouldn’t it be something to cheer about if the paper hired Negro copyboys and gave them the same sort of chance you and your friends are getting...Read more -
Why You Can Stop Crying About the 'Literacy Crisis,' Blacksplained by Dr. Ahmad R. WashingtonExactly 270 years before Dr. Ahmad R. Washington began teaching students at South Carolina’s largest historically Black university how to develop the minds and ambition of Black children, the Palmetto State’s General Assembly addressed a problem that threatened the existence of a yet-to-be-born country called America."[T]he having of slaves taught...Read more
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CRT for HOTD: Rhaenyra Targaryen Wins Karen of the Year, Most Outstanding Fascist at WHITEFOLKS Awards(HBO)Kings Landing, Westeros, Aug. 9, 2026 – The Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men,...Read more -
Black August Is More Important Than Ever(Photo by Envato)With hints of Juneteenth, Kwanzaa and Black History Month, but also something very different, Black August...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: The Algorithm Industrial ComplexWhen I graduated from Auburn University, I was still hanging out with people I met on my first day of college. Some grew up in two-parent homes with health insurance, 401(K)s and two-car garages. Others were first-generation college students who carried razor blades in their mouths. But whether we were...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Yes, Donald Trump Is My PresidentThis story was first published on Jan. 24, 2017.I remember my first day as a Black boy. Before I earned enough years to express my opinions when grown folks were talking, I was just Mikey. A “youngin’.” A lactose-intolerant, still-wet-behind-the-ears kid with Similac on his breath and...Read more -
The Black Guy Who Tips Blacksplains How to Decolonize the InternetWhat’s the difference between a trailblazer and a colonizer? A pioneer and an invader? An integrator or gentrifier? If one white person moves onto Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., does that automatically mean they gentrified a Black neighborhood? If so, did Brown v. Board colonize white educational institutions? Is it...Read more
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CRT for HOTD: DNC Condemns Racist Far-Right Propaganda In 'House of the Dragon' S03 E7(Screenshot, HBO)Leaders of the reptile community are calling out one of television’s biggest shows for promoting racism, far-right...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Our Ancestors' Wildest DreamsLucas Vázquez de Ayllón had everything.Born to a family of Spanish aristocrats, Ayllón gained most of his wealth, status and political power while serving as head colonizer in charge of Spain’s Hispaniola colony. But Ayllón wanted more. Even though he had no experience as an explorer, in 1521, he...Read more -
Where Is Stony Newsom? Reconstructing the Life of America’s Most Elusive Bank Robber 30 Years LaterBy all accounts, 1996 was a terrible year for Lida “Stony” Newsom. While the death of her parents in a car accident four years prior was no doubt the worst experience of her life to that point, the events of 1996, well, it’s the stuff Hollywood makes movies about.Ahem.In...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: All the Ways I Did Not DieDorothy HarriotThis story was originally published on Feb. 22, 2019When sitting in the passenger seat of...Read more -
How to Sound White: Sunn m'Cheaux and Dr. Rachel E. Weissler Blacksplain Code-SwitchingNine years ago, 17-year-old high school student Savanna Tomlinson broke the internet when she tweeted this picture of her yearbook photo:The hilarious quote not only garnered millions of chuckles, but it began a furious debate in comment sections when flabbergasted Caucasians began a debate about what it means...Read more -
Excerpt: Power Is Making (or Breaking) the RulesExcerpted from From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win, by Rashad Robinson, published by One World, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Available now where books are sold. We encourage you to buy from Black-owned and independent bookstores.The Heritage...Read more -
CRT For HOTD: The Definitive Auntie and Unc Power Rankings for 'House of the Dragon' S3,E6Nearly a decade ago, cultural critic Damon Young explored a question that had bedeviled the scientific community for centuries:Do white people have cousins?Young ultimately concluded that white people do, indeed, have cousins. Unfortunately, his groundbreaking research failed to explain why Caucasian cousin culture is so unde… ...Read more -
Nolan Wells: It Is Not the Conspiracy. It Is the Familiarity.I have not spoken to a single Black person who is not suspicious about what happened to Nolan Wells.Most of us felt the same thing at the same time, and we did not have to compare notes to arrive there.A conspiracy has to be constructed. Familiarity just arrives. It...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: A Field TripHow do white teachers learn how to teach Black students? Somebody has gotta teach them!Every summer, educators attend conferences, training sessions and workshops focused on the newest developments and research in their fields. Some teachers attend because they are genuinely interested in being better educators. Some only go because their...Read more
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K. Michelle Doubles Down On ‘Mean Girl’ Innocence After Kandi’s Claims, Sends Stern Warning To Shamea–‘Keep Playing With Me!’The drama between K. Michelle, Kandi Burruss and Shamea Morton is heating up off-camera. On Wednesday, K. Michelle took to social media to set the record straight after Kandi appeared on The Big Tigger Morning Show and threw some shade...read more -
Jaz & Nesha Navigate New Love, Health Hurdles & Friendship Friction In ‘1000-Lb. Roomies’ Trailer [Exclusive]They’re baaack! Jaz and Nesha are returning to TLC for another season of friendship, funny business, and major life changes when 1000-Lb. Roomies returns Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and BOSSIP’s got an exclusive look at the trailer. ...read more -
Bag Securing Baddie! ‘Love Island USA’ Star Trinity Tatum Lands Major Verizon Deal After Winning Season 8Trinity Tatum went from finding her king in the Love Island USA Villa to securing the bag in the real world.read more -
Trash Takes: Elon Musk Demands Derek Chauvin Be Freed From Prison Despite Unanimous Murder Conviction, Jason Whitlock Pitifully Piles OnElon Musk has officially decided that being a billionaire, tech CEO and professional internet nuisance qualifies him to rewrite the facts of one of the most consequential murder cases in modern American history. Musk(y) took to X...read more -
Big Tigger’s Estranged Wife Alicia Brown Sues Fulton County Sheriff, Alleges Wrongful ArrestAlicia Brown, the estranged wife of Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger, is suing Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, claiming a faulty warrant led to her arrest during a traffic stop on Interstate 85. Brown filed the lawsuit without an attorney in...read more -
DomiNque Perry & Bryan Terrell Clark Continue Bringing The ‘Tea’, Aja Energy & Copious Cackles To ‘Diarra From Detroit’Diarra Brickland may be the one asking the questions, but Aja and Mr. Tea’s copious cackle-causing antics are part of the must-watch reason to watch Diarra From Detroit.read more -
Security, Safety & Smarter WiFi: Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield With Built-In Home ProtectionIf you’ve ever had to stop your meemaw, mama, or another family member from clicking a suspicious link, Comcast is adding another line of defense that’s (much) more effective than a millennial finger wag. ...read more -
Diarra Kilpatrick & Jon Chaffin Detail ‘Diarra From Detroit’ Bringing More Mystery, More Motor City Mess & A Whoooole Lotta Detroit Energy [Exclusive]Diarra Brickland’s back on the case, and breaking up with Chris is clearly on the back burner amid Diarra From Detroit season two’s mystery and Motor City mess. If you...read more -
Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Four Menu Items From 2016–Including The Fan-Favorite Naked Chicken Chalupa2016 is soooo back…at least, as far as Taco Bell is concerned. A decade after the mid-2010s era gave us some of the internet’s most unforgettable moments, Taco Bell is bringing back a few of its own icons. ...read more -
UPDATE: Karmelo Anthony Secures New Judge As He Appeals Austin Metcalf Murder ConvictionThere has been a new development in the case of Karmelo Anthony. After a brief hearing on Wednesday morning, the defense team for Karmelo Anthony was granted a recusal, and a new judge will hear Anthony’s appeal.read more
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Oop! Big Lex Responds After Chrisean Rock Says She Wants That Fade Following Her Sister Tesehki’s Boxing Loss (WATCH)The ‘net is still buzzing after Big Lex scored a unanimous win over Tesehki during the fight event in Atlanta. Several ‘Baddies’ congratulated Lex on her...Read more -
Warriors 4 Life! Solange Knowles Posts Heartfelt Message About Hayden Panettiere As Fellow ‘Bring It On’ Stars Giovonnie Samuels, Gustavo Carr & More Share TributesHayden Panettiere’s sudden passing has left many Hollywood stars and fans mourning the loss of the actress at just 36 years old. An...Read more -
Spinnin’ The Block?! Nic Vansteenberghe Speaks As The ‘Net Questions His Relationship Status After He’s Spotted With OlandriaNic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen left Nicolandria fans shocked after People reported that the two had split last month. A source claimed...Read more -
Hi Bae! Jada Wallace & Chris Brown Have Fans Gushing And Cuttin’ Up After Sharing Selfie (PHOTO)Jada Wallace and Chris Brown have the internet on fire after sharing an adorable selfie with fans on Instagram. Wallace shared the post on Tuesday, August 18, and it...Read more -
Solange Knowles Pays Tribute To Late ‘Bring It On: All Or Nothing’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere Following Her Death (VIDEO)Solange Knowles shared a moving tribute to her late ‘Bring It On: All or Nothing’ co-star, Hayden Panettiere. The actressRead more -
New Baby On Board! Blueface & Nevaeh Akira Welcome Their Son & Surprise Fans With Name Switch-Up (VIDEOS)Blueface and Nevaeh Akira have a bouncing baby boy! Akira and the rapper, whose real name is Johnathan Michael Porter, welcomed their son on Tuesday, August 18. Fans are flooding the comment...Read more -
Probably Pregnant? Claressa Shields’ SPICY Tea About Her Quality Time With Papoose Has The Internet Popping OFF (PHOTO)Claressa Shields still has the internet popping OFF after her fight against Kaye Scott. But chile, this time it’s not because of any drama with Remy Ma — it’s actually...Read more -
Say, WHAT?! Florida Police Officer Accused Of Monitoring His Estranged Wife 717 Times With Flock CamerasA Florida police officer is accused of monitoring his estranged wife 717 times with Flock cameras. The officer, 31-year-old Christopher Anthony Goodson, is employed with the Haines City Police Department.RELATED: Read more
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