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The Wake-Up Call Live: Karmelo Anthony, Black Athletes and the Real American PastimeWilmeth Sidat-Singh got a full ride. When Syracuse offered Sidat-Singh a basketball scholarship in 1935, the sport was as popular as lacrosse. The NCAA didn’t even have a national tournament, so Sidat-Singh’s Indian heritage didn’t make headlines. But when a coach saw him shredding students during an intramural football...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: ‘Evilest White Woman on Earth’: The Criminal Injustice of Terra MoreheadThis story was originally published on June 8, 2018.Warning: This story is not about America’s criminal-justice system.In this story, America’s criminal-justice system is a parable. In this story, “criminal” is synonymous with “not white.” In this story, “justice” is a mythical concept. In this story, Terra Morehead is synonymous...Read more -
We Got Receipts: What Black People Are OwedEditor’s Note: When we talk about slavery, we tend to talk about stolen labor. But that is only the beginning of what was taken. This series, We Got Receipts, will lay out the fuller truth. Part one starts where the system began: with our bodies. In future stories, we...Read more -
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
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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
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So Sickening: Austin Metcalf’s Father Goes On Racist Rant Against ‘Watermelon Felon’ Karmelo Anthony Following Murder ConvictionJeff Metcalf, the father of slain Texas teenager Austin Metcalf, is facing criticism after making racist and inflammatory remarks about Karmelo Anthony during a recent podcast appearance. According to The Grio,...read more -
Champion Knick Karl-Anthony Towns Gushes Over Fiancée Jordyn Woods As He Reflects On Her Role Since His Mother’s Passing: ‘Her Presence Is Always Felt’Every single New York Knicks player and fan was emotional seeing their team win over the weekend, but Karl-Anthony Towns had an especially heart-warming reaction to their victory. On Saturday, June 13, the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in...read more -
‘The Streets Are Calling Me!’ Cardi B & Her Peek-A-Boo Cheeks Go Bing Bong Ballistic Over Knicks Win While Partying With Quavo & Travis ScottSomebody better get her ’cause she out here looking fine! The only person more hype than Spike Lee about the New York Knicks’ historic NBA Championship win might beread more -
Colman Domingo’s Style Evolution Is A Masterclass In Confidence, Elegance & IndividualitySource: Colman Domingo best style moments Over the past several years, Colman Domingo has transformed into one of the most exciting fashion figures in entertainment. The award-winning actor is a masterclass...read more -
Smize Surprise! Tyra Banks Slams Netflix With Defamation Lawsuit Over Shocking ANTM DocuseriesThe legacy of America’s Next Top Model has moved from the runway straight into a federal courtroom. Supermodel Tyra Banks has officially filed an explosive defamation lawsuit against streaming pioneer Netflix, alleging that producers maliciously displayed an edited narrative to destroy...read more -
Times The U.S. Justice System Failed The Black CommunitySource: Pacific Press / Getty Throughout American history, Black people have endured systemic injustices that continue to manifest in devastating ways. The criminal justice system, rather than serving...read more -
R&BeEeEeE Regrets! Deiondra Sanders Reflects On Love Triangle Trauma After Jacquees’ EXplosive Interview, Coach Prime Enters The ChatThe chaotic co-parenting relationship between Deiondra Sanders and Jacquees has hit another high note. Months after their highly publicized split, the former couple is back trending after the R&B singer’s latest interview agitated the mother of his child, causing her to reveal that she...read more -
The Pettys & Papa Bear Pop Out: Nicki Minaj Seemingly Shuts Down Split Speculation With Kenneth Petty At The World CupThe rumor mill has been temporarily silenced by a single family outing. For months, intense online speculation suggested that hip-hop powerhouse Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, had quietly called it quits. However, Nicki Minaj at the World Cup festivities...read more -
Get The Camera, Spike! The New York Knicks Are World Champions Again After A 53-Year Drought, Jalen Brunson Named Finals MVPStart spreading the news, The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA Champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. More...read more -
11 Best Black TV Dads Who Showed Us What Real Fatherhood Looks LikeSource: Courtesy / Netflix In honor of Father’s Day, we curated a list of Black TV dads who showed us what real fatherhood looks like. Check out our list inside. ...read more
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Spicy Date Night! Footage of Rihanna Dippin’ It Low For A$AP Rocky During Night At Magic City Is Turnin’ Heads (WATCH)Footage of Rihanna dippin’ it low for A$AP Rocky during their night at Magic City strip club is turnin’ heads online.RELATED: Read more -
Prayers Up! 12 People Reportedly Killed After Skydiving Plane Crashes In Missouri (PHOTOS)Brazil saw two fatal airborne incidents unfold on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend. And while the...Read more -
Prayers Up! Singer Oliver Tree & Five Others Reportedly Killed After Two Helicopters Collide In Brazil (PHOTOS)Just one day after a 21-year-old died during a bungee jump in Brazil, six others have...Read more -
Stickin’ Beside Him! Nicki Minaj Turns Heads With Shoutout For President Donald Trump’s 80th Birthday (PHOTOS)Just a day after going viral for a rare family pop-out, Nicki Minaj sparked conversation about her political views. She’s been taking heat for the past few months after publicly supporting President Donald...Read more -
Whew! Social Media Is Still In Disbelief After Viral Video Shows Woman Moments Before Bungee Jump Incident (REACTIONS)It’s been nearly two days since a disturbing accident in Brazil went viral. Video of the incident has been seen by millions and reported internationally, especially given the shocking footage that shows...Read more -
Just Friends Or More? Keke Palmer Sparks Frenzy After Being Spotted On Dinner Date With A Familiar Face (VIDEO)Whew, Roomies! It looks like two familiar faces might have the internet putting on its detective hats once again. After months of playful chemistry, viral moments, and interactions...Read more -
Zero Composure? Knicks Arrive Home As Locker Room Clips Leave The Timeline SHOOK (VIDEOS)Whew, Roomies! New York is still recovering because something very serious went down behind closed doors after the final buzzer, and let’s just say the cameras barely scratched the surface. While...Read more
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