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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 -
When Life is Life-ing: The Struggle and Juggle of Black Women“Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, & Relationship” is available for order now everywhere books are sold. We encourage you to buy from Black-owned and independent bookstores. Michael Harriot will be in conversation with Tiffany on Saturday, May 9, in Atlanta and...Read more -
We Are the Architects Now(Photo by Envato)What Just Happened?On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: What If There Is No Solution?For Ben Ross, slavery was a choice.On Sept. 17, 1849, Ben, his sister, Minty, and his brother, Henry, escaped from the forced labor camp where they were enslaved. They were free for weeks, when Ben came to a stunning realization:He’d rather be a slave.Ben had left his wife and kids...Read more -
The GOP Is Working Hard to Diminish Black Voting Power(Envato)American history is rife with examples of Black people making gains, making progress and gaining power, and white...Read more
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The Caucasians' Guide to Surviving an AssassinationAuthorities in Washington, D.C., arrested a California man on Saturday evening during a desperate attempt to sneak into the club without his wristband.The Associated Press reports.A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: White Boys and 'Da Hood'Benjamin Green was different.Green was born to formerly enslaved parents in Mound Bayou, Miss., and his father was one of the founders of the all-Black town. At 17, Green left his hometown to enroll in Fisk University. In 1914, he graduated from Harvard Law School and enlisted in the Army....Read more -
...And He Was a Good ManIn three weeks, three Black women were shot—two of them fatally—in their own homes by the men who said they loved them. Nancy Metayer Bowen, vice mayor of Coral Springs, Fla., was killed just as she was about to announce a run for Congress; Dr. Cerina...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Robin & Tiffany, a Greek TragedyThis audio podcast was published on April 24, 2013. The accompanying article, “A Thing I Wrote About Guns and Loopholes,” was published on March 25, 2021.I should begin with the hole in my sister’s face.I should describe how surprisingly clean a hole a bullet bores into a skull—as if her...Read more
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The 9 Kinds of (Black) CousinsAs one of the world’s foremost experts in cousinomics, my inbox exploded a few days ago, after Things I’ve Learned podcast host Steve Owens posted this Instagram reel:While everything in Owens said is technically correct, this social media dissertation is exactly I spent my life pioneering...Read more -
The Reports of MAGA Abandoning Trump Are Greatly ExaggeratedI knew I was wrong. When I saw the look on my mother’s face, I immediately concealed the cigarette lighter I was holding, bolted out of the kitchen and waited for my cousin to join me in my bedroom. My cousin Tyran was a year younger and had never...Read more -
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
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Great Gowns, Beautiful Gowns! Funniest, Wildest & Shadiest Tweets, Memes & More From The 2026 Met GalaGreat gowns, beautiful gowns! This year’s star-studded Met Gala was a mostly uneventful affair with a much-needed Beyoncé appearance along with its signature shenanigans that included Blue Ivy‘s viral diva moment, Bad Bunny showing up 50 years older,...read more -
Spa Bathroom Design Is the Celebrity-Inspired Upgrade Taking Over HomesSpa bathroom design is the upgrade taking over homes because it delivers something that never goes out of style: a room that feels like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. From Beyoncé’s rumored Bel Air soaking tub setup to the marble-and-brass moments constantly circulating on...read more -
UPDATE: Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty Of Assault, Strangulation, In Private Chef CaseUPDATED — 5:00 PM 05/05/2025 Stefon Diggs can breathe a sigh of relief. Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty The former New England Patriots wide receiver was found not guilty...read more -
A Decade Later, Floetry ‘Says Yes’ To A Sold Out ATL Crowd, Teedra Moses & Raheem DeVaughn Deliver Soul-Stirring Sets [Exclusive]All the R&B and neo-soul lovers were sat for the Floetry Presents: Say Yes The Tour with a line wrapped around the block before doors even opened. The sold-out stop at The Arena at Southlake made history as the first concert at the brand-new venue and put poetic,...read more -
You Better WERK! A Gallery Of Fabulous Dahlings, High-Fashion Hautties & Chic Stunners Who Slayyyed ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere WeekendEverybody wants this list! After ascending into the pop culture pantheon of quotable classics, it’s clear everybody wanted The Devil Wears Prada 2 which strutted to the #1 spot with an astounding $233 million global box office debut, marking the second-best worldwide...read more -
Fever Fighter Cardi B Battled Illness To Attend The Met Gala, Still Sizzled & Slayed Beyoncé’s After-PartyThere is doing the most, and then there is Cardi B showing up to fashion’s biggest night with a fever, a custom Marc Jacobs look that broke the internet, and enough energy to close out the evening atread more -
Watch Ya Mouth: Barack Obama Claps Back At Donald Trump Over AI-Generated Ape Video–‘You Can Feel Free To Pick On Me’Donald Trump really tried it when he posted that video depicting President Barack Obama and forever First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. While they maintained silence on the issue for some time, Barry is ready to speak on it. ...read more -
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Pack On PDA At 2026 Met Gala, Proud Partner A$AP Says She’s ‘Shining Like A Diamond’Met Gala 2026 turned into a full-on spectacle when Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made their highly anticipated arrival, delivering both high fashion and undeniable chemistry as they were cutely coupled up on the carpet. The couple served...read more -
SECRET SECOND FIIT: Beyoncé Changed Into Another Outfit Inside The Met GalaThe Met Gala is always the season’s most talked-about fashion event, but this year, there’s only one star people really wanted to see. Source: Kevin Mazur/MG26...read more -
No Little Secret: Xscape, K. Michelle & Donnell Jones ‘Just Kicking It’ For Mother’s Day At Atlanta’s Fox TheatreIt’s no “Little Secret,” a trio of hometown hitmakers is performing a showcase alongside a Memphis songstress and an R&B singer who knows where you “Wanna Be” for Mother’s Day. Xscape is headlining “The Mother’s Day Love Affair”...read more
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Whew! Social Media Users Are Goin’ IN After Claressa Shields Shared AI-Generated Photos Of Herself At The Met GalaSocial media users are goin’ IN after Claressa Shields shared AI-generated photos of her at the Met Gala.RELATED: Read more -
Okay! Beyoncé’s Wardrobe Change At The Met Gala Has Internet Users Talkin’ (PHOTOS)Beyoncé’s wardrobe change at the Met Gala has internet users talkin’.RELATED: Read more -
In Bliss! Jada Wallace Shares Photo Of Her & Chris Brown’s Newborn SonJada Wallace is giving fans a glimpse at the new bliss in her and Chris Brown‘s life, sharing a photo of their newborn son.RELATED: Read more -
See How Beyoncé Slayed Her First Met Gala In 2008 & Last Appearance In 2016 Ahead Of Expected 2026 Return (PHOTOS)Roommates, the first Monday of May is here! One celebrity who will definitely turn heads at the Met Gala 2026 is Beyoncé. Her appearance on the red carpet this year will mark her first time attending the...Read more -
Whew! Diamond Brown Reportedly Files Paternity Suit Seeking Custody & Legal Fees Against Chris BrownDiamond Brown has reportedly filed a paternity suit seeking custody and legal fees against Chris Brown.RELATED: Read more -
UPDATE: Stefon Diggs Accuser Speaks On Their Alleged Past Relationship As His Legal Team Continues To Deny Her Assault Claims (VIDEO)As new details emerge in the ongoing case involving Stefon Diggs, courtroom testimony is painting a more complex picture of the relationship at the...Read more
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Snatched & Serving! Kandi Burruss Sets Timelines Off After Popping Out With Fresh NEW Look (PHOTOS)Kandi Burruss just shook up timelines after popping out with a fresh NEW look. Folks online are handing her 10’s, while the girlies said they’re seated and taking notes because they want to...Read more
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