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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 -
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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Why We Can't Stop Loving Jay-ZThere are very few miseries I have not suffered.I have spooned cereal and water into my mouth while sitting in a home without power. I have been unjustly arrested while a Black police officer I considered a friend pretended I f a stranger. I have stood over the still-warm...Read more -
Will the Internet Kill the Black Press? Blacksplained by Roland S. MartinWhen one pauses to examine the internal forces that have developed the Negro’s conscienceness and dignity, when one thinks of the forces that have cemented the Negro community, one immediately thinks of the Negro Press...It is one major voice of the conscience of our nation. The 205 journals of Negro...Read more
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ESPN Did Ryan Clark Dirty. But It Got Me Thinking About the Most Disrespectful Ways to Get FiredESPN recently announced several layoffs of prominent analysts and commentators in what is being sold as some sort of restructuring. Among the layoffs are folks of note like Cam Newton, Bart Scott and Ryan Clark. While I’m not sure where Scott will go, Newton will be fine; he’s got...Read more -
CRT for HOTD: We Used AI to Solve Every Problem on 'House of the Dragon' S03, E5Each week, ContrabandCamp’s CRT for HOTD will recap HBO’s “House of the Dragon” from the perspective of marginalized groups in the HOTD cinematic universe.Today, we asked BlackGPT to solve the problems presented in the fifth episode of season three. Why are Black people automatically programmed to clap...Read more -
CRT for HOTD: Ranking the Primary Candidates in the 'House of the Dragon' Midterms(Envato Labs)As the Seven Kingdoms gears up for what the Westeros Post calls “the most consequential primaries since...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Sympathy For a Devil“What he is in American politics is what, in the aquatic world, would be a pilot fish: a smaller fish that hovers around a larger predator, like a shark, living off of its detritus. That’s Lindsey. And when he swam around the McCain shark, broadly viewed as a virtuous and...Read more
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Match Made In Heaven: Taco Bell & Tajín Collide For A Collab That’s Bound To Be An Instant Fan-FavoriteTaco Bell knows a thing or two about innovating, and their latest release embodies exactly why fans remain so enamored with the brand. The fast food chain is teaming up with Tajín for a limited time only, launching three new menu...read more -
Rihanna Posts Rare Fenty Family Photos With All 3 Kids As They Visit The Barbados Street Named After HerRihanna is showing her kids exactly where she grew up, but her former street has gotten a few upgrades from back in the day. The Fenty founder has been spending the last couple weeks in Barbados, soaking up the sun...read more -
The Business Bombshells Have Entered The Villa! A Gallery Of Bag-Securing Baddies, Mogul-Minded Mavens & Dynamic Divas Who Stunned At Invest Fest 2026Invest Vest 2026 was another star-studded spectacle that brought out over 31,000 people for insightful panels, exclusive networking opportunities, and a bustling vendor marketplace in the heart of Atlanta. Created by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the co-founders ofread more
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Beyoncé Caught In Copyright Clash Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample: Here’s What We KnowBeyoncé is facing legal drama again over one of the standout tracks from her Grammy award-winning Renaissance album. Here’s how her latest legal drama is getting sticky. This time, Beyoncé’s legal dispute centers on the spoken-word introduction to “Alien...read more -
Nice Try, Trolls! Chloe Bailey ‘Bullies Back’ Messy Miserables Making Super Shady Social Media Comments—’Gloves Are Off’Chloe Bailey has had enough of messy miserables serially shading her on social media, so much so that she’s admittedly bullying them back. “It turns me on when y’all talk s*** about me,” said the songstress after annihilating several commenters with...read more -
OnlyFelons: Courtney Clenny Pleads To Manslaughter For Killing Black Boyfriend Christian ObumseliCourtney Clenney’s OnlyFans days are officially behind her, but the fallout from the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, is far from over.read more -
K. Michelle Calmly Claps Back At ‘Sad’ Fan Questioning Why She Wouldn’t Leave Her Hubby For Cheating—‘We’re Happy’K. Michelle doesn’t care what you think of her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Dr. Kastan Sims. During The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 reunion on Aug. 9, the country crooner reiterated that she wouldn’t...read more -
Brandy Vocal Bible Blesses The ‘A Different World’ Theme Song With Fresh Sound For Sequel SeriesBrandy is taking fans back to Hillman College, one iconic note at a time. The Grammy-winning singer is putting her own spin on the beloved A Different World theme song for Netflix’s upcoming sequel series, bringing a fresh sound to the...read more -
Mo’ Money: Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Black Actors & Their Blockbuster BillionsSource: Alessandro Levati / Getty Black actors in Hollywood have been collecting coins for a while now. Check out the highest-grossing Black actors and how much their movies have made inside. ...read more -
#LAMH Returns With Tisha & Marsau Losing A Property, Destiny Defending Her Son & Arionne Curry Confronting Her CriticsThey’re baaack! After landing an African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) win for Outstanding Unscripted Series, OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville is returning for twisty-turny 12th season on Saturday, September 12 at 8 pm, and BOSSIP‘s got your first look! ...read more
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Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo & Morgan Seymour Address “Enhanced” Dispatch Audio & Claims They Were Screaming About Nolan Wells Being Dead (VIDEO)Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo & Morgan Seymour are addressing the “enhanced” audio of them calling for Sea Tow assistance from Horn Island on...Read more -
Tasia Fortune’s Mom Doesn’t Believe She Died By Suicide After Body Found Hanging From Miss. Tree As Person Of Interest Reportedly InterviewedTasia Fortune‘s mother doesn’t believe that her daughter died by suicide. The 29-year-old was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, earlier...Read more -
NBA YoungBoy & Mom Sherhonda Get Into A Heated Exchange After He Reveals Why He Decided To Love Her “From A Distance” (VIDEOS)Funny Marco recently sat down with NBA YoungBoy as the two discussed his struggles with fame, settling...Read more -
Prayers For YB! Rakai And Fans Offer Prayers For NBA YoungBoy As He Opens Up About Swelling In His Heart (VIDEOS)NBA YoungBoy recently sat down with Funny Marco in Korea for the latest episode of his popular ‘Open Thoughts’ interview series.During the interview,...Read more -
Okay?! Brandy Sings The Theme Song For ‘A Different World’ Reboot And Fans Are Shook (VIDEO)Brandy is the new singer of the reboot theme song of ‘A Different World,’ and fans are excited after seeing her stellar performance.RELATED: Read more -
Ice Cube’s Son O’Shea Jackson Jr. Jokes About Dad’s Dance Moves At BIG3 Game, Then Defends Him (VIDEO)Ice Cube has fans rolling after he was captured dancing to Sean P at the BIG3 Game in Atlanta on Sunday, August 2. Not only that, but...Read more -
Baewatch, Again? Lil’ Kim Gags Fans With Videos Of Rekindled Romance With Tayy Brown & His Tattoo Honoring Her (WATCH)Is Lil’ Kim in love? That appears to be the energy of a recent video montage she shared, which teases new music from Tayy Brown. Aside from having previously worked together, Kim and Tayy...Read more -
Chrisean Rock Sheds Tears Before Blueface Heads Home To Apparent Tension With Nevaeh Akira Over His Cheating (VIDEOS)In one weekend, Chrisean Rock and Blueface set the internet on fire with their apparent rekindled romance! The on-and-off-again pair went viral for moments with Chrisean Jesus, a controversial comparison of their bond and...Read more
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