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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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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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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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Tory Lanez Puts Price On Pain, Files $100M Lawuit For Prison StabbingTory Lanez is back in headlines, and this time it is not about music or court drama, it is about a $100 million lawsuit tied to a brutal prison stabbing that nearly took him out. According to TMZ, the Toronto rapper has...read more -
End Of An ‘Errtime’ Era! Cardi B Closes ‘Little Miss Drama’ Tour In Atlanta With Missy Elliott, Continues Blasting Backstage BeefBardi was still big mad after beefing with arena staff in Atlanta, but Cardi B showed up and showed out for the last night of her tour with Missy Elliott as a surprise guest. She continued to drag the “disrespectful” staff, warning,...read more -
The EST Is Having A Baby! Bianca Belair Announces Pregnancy In Stunning WrestleMania 42 RevealWrestleMania is known for its major smackdowns, but WrestleMania 42 was a beautiful personal milestone that stole the headlines. In a night already packed with high-stakes drama—including a main event battle between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes—the WWE Universe was caught by surprise as one of...read more -
Fed Up & Stuck! Cardi B Says She’s Canceling Atlanta Concert, Drags ‘Disrespectful’ Arena Staff Before Demanding ApologyATL might make Cardi go M.I.A.! Cardi B let the chopper sing on State Farm Arena staff in a viral video for disrespecting her so badly that she stormed out and refused to take the stage for the final show of her Little Miss Drama tour....read more -
Lil Wayne Complains He’s ‘Uninvited & Uninvolved’ In Major Music Events Like CoachellaWhile other icons are back like they never left, Lil Wayne says it’s “humbling” that he’s snubbed from the world’s biggest stages like the Grammys and Coachella. Some fans agree with Weezy’s woes, while others claim he’s “whiny.” As...read more -
Taraji P. Henson Calls Out Hollywood Double Standards: ‘I Still Haven’t Booked A Franchise’ In 30 Years, But Co-Star Tyrese ‘Booked Two’For nearly 30 years, Taraji P. Henson has been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. From her Oscar-nominated turn in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to her culture-shifting performance as Cookie Lyon on Empire, her talent is undeniable. However, in a series of recent, deeply...read more -
D4vd’s Parents Speak Out To Defend His Innocence In Celeste Rivas’ Homicide As Prosecutors Plan To Charge Him MondayTo almost no one’s surprise, 21-year-old singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd, was taken into custody by a heavily armed police unit on Thursday, April 16. The artist is being held without bail in connection with the tragic death of...read more -
Ms. Lauryn Hill Gets The Family Together For DENIM TEARS SS26With three-and-a-half decades in the game and counting, Ms. Lauryn Hill has always found a way to reinvent herself to always stay fashionably fresh in the game. In 2026, not only has nothing changed but she’s now even bringing her offspring along for the style journey....read more -
Michelle Obama’s Latest Looks Are A Masterclass In Spring StyleMichelle Obama sets the tone with effortless, elevated Spring looks that feel both accessible and aspirational. The former First Lady gives everyone a masterclass in Spring fashion with her latest looks. Whether Michelle is stepping out for a...read more -
Hurtleneck Hilarity! Tyrese Wants Royalties From Tank’s ‘Turtleneck’ Tune, Claims Churchy Crooner Cheated At Verzuz: ‘They Jumped Jody’Tyrese’s friendly feud from Verzuz is far from finished because he’s still tight about that “Turtleneck” and claims Tank “cheated” with his celebrity cameos. “They jumped Jody!” the “Shame” singer said, rehashing the R&B battle. ...read more
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Not A Baby Anymore! The Internet Goes WILD As T.I. & Tiny Host Major Harris’ Senior Prom Send-Off (VIDEO)T.I. and Tiny Harris have fans feeling real old after videos surfaced showing some sweet moments from their youngest son Major Harris’ senior prom send-off. Videos show Major and his date...Read more -
Prayers Up! Louisiana Mass Shooting Reportedly Leaves Eight Children Dead & Two Individuals Injured (VIDEO)In the quiet hours of early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana, the day started off as ordinary day quickly turned into something the community would never forget. Authorities...Read more -
Fully Cooked? Mary J. Blige Reflects On Controversial 2012 Burger King Commercial As Some Fans Are Still Conflicted (VIDEOS)What was supposed to be a catchy fast-food jingle of “crispy chickennn, fresh lettuce, three cheeseeeesss” ended up having folks quickly tapping out with a...Read more -
Loyalty Check! Keyshia Ka’oir Drops Message About Gucci Mane After Pooh Shiesty’s Mugshot Surfaces (PHOTO)If sticking beside him was a person, it would definitely be Keyshia Ka’oir. She recently made it crystal clear where her loyalty lies as she dropped a message for her hubby Gucci Mane...Read more -
Father Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Breaks His Silence After D4vd Is Taken Into CustodyThe story had been building quietly for months—questions without answers, grief without closure, and a silence that seemed to stretch on longer than anyone expected. Now, that silence is...Read more -
No Pain, No Gain! Fans Show Chrisean Rock Love As She Shares Emotional Update Ahead Of Upcoming Boxing Match (VIDEO)Fans are showing Chrisean Rock love and cheering on her as she gears up for her boxing match against Zenith Zion on April 25. The rapper recently dropped an emotional video...Read more -
Say WHAT?! Florida Woman Allegedly Tried To Saw Off Boyfriend’s Hair During Heated Breakup Over TelevisionA Florida relationship dispute over a television reportedly escalated into a violent domestic incident involving Teariney Dixon and her boyfriend in Tallahassee. What began as a...Read more -
Double Trouble! Coi Leray & Olandria Have The Internet Drooling Over Their SPICY Link-Up (PHOTO)Whew! Coi Leray and Olandria have the internet in a chokehold after photos from their link-up started making rounds online. And let’s just say, the vibes are...Read more
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