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Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the ‘Apolitical’ White Ally“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”— Archbishop Desmond TutuI thought Nate was an ally. Nate was the only white guy on an all-Black team representing Atlanta in the 2017 National Poetry Slam. We wrote, practiced and...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: Why It’s OK for Black People, but Not White People, to Use the N-Word, Explained (Again)(“South Park,” screenshot)This article was originally published on May 13, 2018.What’s up, my nigga?...Read more -
What You Find Out When You Don’t FAFO? Blacksplained by Joy-Ann ReidWhat’s so bad about “finding out”?For generations of Black children, the consequence of “fucking around” was an existential threat that ranks somewhere between hooping and/or hollering during a thunderstorm and—perhaps the most dangerous childhood activity in all of African America—acting “grown.”While there are a few cases of Black people throwing...Read more -
The Joy Reid Show: Uniting the Diaspora, Part 1Can Afro-Latinos say the n-word? Is Caribbean cuisine the same as “soul food”? What is an “Akata”? Is Ghanaian jollof superior to Nigeria’s?These are just a few of the questions that define the “diaspora wars.” Subscribe nowWhile some of the intra-diasporic debates...Read more
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A Stable Genius, a Black Historian and a White Supremacist Theory of Everything(Smithsonian Foundation, BBC News)Albert Einstein was a failure.I know he’s one of the most important scientists...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: Cuss Words and Cancel CultureHow do you handle someone who’s musty? “Musty” is an African-American smell that ranks somewhere between “tart” and “stank” on the Black American Odor Scale. And no, “musty” is not the same as “musk.” Musk is a scent that ancient Egyptian incense scholars developed in 1303 B.C., while musty predates...Read more -
Is A.I. Going to Murder Us? Blacksplained By Professor Safiya Noble, Ph.D.One has to go: CapitalismAuthoritarianismWhite supremacyArtificial intelligenceIn a world that seems increasingly divided, we’ve finally found one area in which the smartest, wealthiest and most powerful people on the planet unanimously agree:Artificial intelligence is going to murder us. In the past 48 hours alone, some of the world's most esteemed...Read more -
For Black People, ‘Lanterns’ Is Based on a True StoryThey’re ruthless, Junior.They assimilate into communities by attaching to weak spots. It’s what they’re programmed to do. They find a path to power every time. And if they identify a threat to that power, they’ll manipulate that threat into believing anything they want them to. Remind...Read more -
There’s a Reason They Call It ‘Back’ to Normal. But Normal Is Not Enough.(Screenshot via YouTube)Meeting with adversaries, in and of itself, is not my problem.I am a lawyer. Just this...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: In Defense of Capitalism“Conquering” is one of my favorite white words. Any examination of social injustice, economic disparities or racial discrimination eventually reaches the point where the examiner will blame inequality on one of three culprits:White supremacyCapitalismConqueringI’m sure you’ve heard of white supremacy. It’s been doing its thing for a while. The “career...Read more -
Are You Media Literate? Blacksplained by Tiffany D. CrossA few headlines you’ll never see:Candidate Opposes U.S.-Backed Genocide of Palestinians but Still Supports Jewish People and Israel’s Right to ExistOfficer Shoots Unarmed Man Who Attacked Him, According to Details of Uncorroborated Police Report We Didn’t Bother to VerifyDespite Claims of Pundits and People Who Struggle With Math, Election...Read more -
Woke 2.0 Is Crazy(Screenshot, ABC News)Walter 1.0 was crazyFour score and seven years before Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the official end to...Read more -
Strange Fruit | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!Thank you, , , , , , and many others for tuning in to my live video with ! Join me for my next live...Read more
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Rep. LaMonica McIver Is Setting the Record StraightRep. McIver at a check presentation in Orange, N.J., in May 2026. (Courtesy of Rep. LaMonica McIver’s Office)For...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: The 6 Kinds of CoonsEverybody can’t be a coon.As much as I believe in Black excellence and our potential to achieve on the highest levels, there is a difference between a first-ballot hall-of-famer like Clarence Thomas and a Team Wypipo all-star like Candace Owens. Jason Whitlock might be one of this generation’s finest practitioners...Read more
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On Outkast’s ‘ATLiens’ 30 years laterSometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m nearly 50 years old. While I have a few more years to go before hitting that major life landmark, the reflection has already begun. Yes, a lot of that reflecting happens around life and my place in it, but if I’m being...Read more -
Why Black People Love DollyI remember the first time I saw her. I was a little girl, and there she was on Hee Haw, those dimples, those big clear eyes, that voice like sunlight through a screen door. My mama always had country music playing in our house, but the second a Dolly...Read more -
Stephen A. Smith Criticized NABJ for Not Calling Him. So Why Wouldn't He Grant the Same Courtesy to a Black Journalist Who Called Out the NFL?When NABJ awarded Smith its Thumbs Down Award, he defended himself by calling it a “smear job.” The popular ESPN host claimed his colleagues were “engaging in personal attacks.” Smith also insinuated that the organization violated one of the cardinal principles of his profession.But a series of texts between...Read more -
In Loving Memory of Eddie King Jr.(20th Century Fox, “The Five Heartbeats”)I don’t believe in dead people. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I...Read more -
How Blaxploitation Exposed the Reality of OligarchyBefore Occupy Wall Street, before the Bernie Sanders campaign, before all the heckling against “the one percent,” the op-eds on wealth inequality and the sold-out “Stop Oligarchy” tours, Chris Rock’s surreal 2001 comedy Pootie Tang brazenly—if bizarrely—foretold of an America in the thrall of a ruthless, racist plutocracy.Long before...Read more
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Nice Try, Trolls! Cardi B Slams Rumors She’s Rekindling Her Romance With Ex-Husband Offset: ‘Never In This Life’Cardi B is shutting down any rumors circulating about her rekindling her romance with Offset. The rapper never minces her words, and that was definitely the case when she recently addressed her relationship with Offset. The...read more -
Benevolent Blessers: The Top Celebrity Philanthropists Giving BackBeing famous comes with plenty of perks, but some celebrities are using their platforms and serious bank accounts to do more than buy another house. From feeding families and funding education to creating opportunities for young people, these 10 stars have made giving back part...read more -
Black In The Family: Famous Faces With Black Bloodlines That Might Surprise YouA key component of Black culture is that most of us quite literally wear it on our skin. The many beautiful shades of brown that make up our melanated identity are a feature most are proud of, with traditional sayings like “the blacker the berry,...read more -
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 161You know why we’re here! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps dropping during a buzzy week dominated by Tyler Perry’s viral spirit tunnel moment, Michael B. Jordan teasing a break from acting, Todd Tucker opening...read more -
A Scheme That Todd Truly Set Up: Kandi Burruss Blasts Todd Tucker For ‘Sensationalizing’ Their Sex Life After His Threesome TattlingKandi Burruss thinks Todd Tucker’s tattling about their threesome activity in his new docuseries is truly a “scheme that he set up,” and she’s making it clear that divorcing him was the right decision. Here’s what Kandi Burruss had to...read more -
Colin Kaepernick Calls Jay Z ‘Black Face’ NFL Used To End Boycott, Claims Van Jones Wanted Trump MeetingColin Kaepernick is reopening one of the most infamous chapters in the NFL’s recent history, and this time, Jay-Z is catching what some would call some very deserved heat. ...read more -
Give Him His Flowers! The-Dream Reveals The Stories Behind His Hits During Soho House’s Wax Tales [Exclusive]Atlanta recently got an intimate look inside the mind and musical journey of The-Dream as the Grammy-winning Radio Killa joined Soho House’s Wax Tales for a special evening celebrating the songs, stories, and memories that helped shape his career.read more
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Ooh Don’t Hurt ‘Em, TP! The Most Helllllurrrrrious Tyler Perry Spirit Tunnel Tweets, Memes, Videos, Remixes & MoreOne thing about Tyler Perry, he’s going to get the people buzzing, and made sure to bring his best two-step and cutesy clap to his viral spirit tunnel appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. In the trending video, Perry can...read more -
Fenty Family? Joseline Hernandez Says A$AP Rocky Called Her ‘Rihanna’s Evil Twin’: ‘I Think We Give Some Of The Same Vibes’Joseline Hernandez isn’t upset at allllll by the Rihanna comparisons, even if that means being the “evil” version. Hernandez was a guest on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast this week, where...read more -
Biggest Celebrity Tattoo Fails: The Ink Decisions That Still Have Us Asking WhyUPDATE — Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:45 p.m. EST: Celebrities like Lil Wayne, Jhené Aiko, Drake and more have some of the biggest tattoo fails in history. Many of their ink decisions have us raising our eyebrows. Check out...read more
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Oop! Remy Ma Begs Fan To Leave Dr. Umar OUT Of It After Dropping Flirty Post With Millyz (VIDEOS)Remy Ma has been in her bag with Millyz after they dropped their joint record, ‘Say Yea.’ But chile, their lil’ love fest might be extending way...Read more -
Todd Tucker Responds After Kandi Burruss Seemingly Calls Him Out For Sharing Details About Their Past Intimate Moments (VIDEOS)Whew, chile! Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss might be divorced, but it looks like a lil’ post-split drama is brewing between them. Kandi previously called Todd out...Read more -
Whew! Remy Ma & Millyz Have Fans In Their Feelings After Sharing A Steamy Clip (VIDEO)Remy Ma and Millyz are once again catching social media’s...Read more -
Coi Leray Opens Up About Repairing Her Relationship With Benzino & Shares How She REALLY Feels About Him (VIDEO)Coi Leray and Benzino have definitely had their ups and downs, but through it all, Coi has made it clear that she still has plenty of love...Read more -
Ari Fletcher Comes For Trolls Critiquing Her Parenting, Says G Herbo Has Yosohn For “Entertainment Purposes” (PHOTO)Ari Fletcher is making it clear she’s not here...Read more -
Diddy Reportedly Speaks Out After Attorneys Request To Withdraw From Representing Him In $100M Defamation CaseDiddy is speaking out after his lawyers reportedly filed a motion to withdraw from a civil lawsuit, citing unpaid legal fees. Three of Diddy’s attorneys claimed that the music mogul hasn’t paid legal fees for...Read more -
Okay, Mr. Actor! New York Knicks Player Jalen Brunson To Make An Appearance On ‘Law & Order: SVU’Roommates, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is beefing up his acting resume! Later this month, on Sept. 26, he’ll make his acting debut on the comedy sketch show, ‘Saturday Night...Read more -
Got ‘Em? Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Spraying Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar With Vinegar (UPDATE)The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday. 56-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak got 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors. The sentencing came nearly...Read more
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