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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 -
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 -
A New South Is Rising: The People Came Because They Heard the CallWe made the call, and the people came.In six days. Six days between the moment we decided this nation needed a sacred gathering and the morning thousands of us stood together on the soil of Selma and Montgomery. The people came not because th… ...Read more -
All Roads Lead to the South: Why We're Calling You to Montgomery on SaturdayOn Saturday, I’ll be standing on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. I won’t be standing alone.Over 227 national, state, and local organizations have signed on. More than 100 buses are rolling in from across the South and the nation. What started as 15 satellite events...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Don't Fear the CoyoteI had a dog named Omar.Omar was stupid.A gangly, 165-pound, midnight-black sack of floppy ears, fur and drool, Omar was a spoiled-rotten Great Dane who required a steady supply of dog food, attention and hugs. And Omar was not just a black dog; he was a negro dog. He would...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: This Secret Form of Voter Suppression Might Be the Civil Rights Issue of Our TimeThis story was originally published on April 12, 2017.When federal judge Nelva Gonzales struck down Texas’ discriminatory voter-identification law on Monday, voting rights advocates applauded the ruling as if the minorities barred from casting ballots had won the Super Bowl.Amy Rudd, the attorney who represented the NAACP...Read more -
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Thinks Systemic Racism No Longer Exists. Facts Beg to Differ(Screenshot, WPLG Local 10 via YouTube)Florida Rep. Byron Donalds doesn’t see racism.Every few months, the Florida gubernatorial hopeful...Read more -
Damario Solomon-Simmons on Race, Reparations and Redeeming NationsOn the morning of May 31, 1921, Lessie Benningfield Randle was a little girl who lived in a community whose residents had done every single thing America claims “Black people need to do.” By that evening, Randle was no longer a little girl who led her choir and played basketball;...Read more
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Excerpt: A Fight for Justice in Tulsa and a Blueprint for Black Power“Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America” by Damario Solomon-Simmons arrives in bookstores on Tuesday and is available to order anywhere books are sold. We encourage you to buy from Black-owned and independent bookstores. Stay tuned for a video conversation on Tuesday between...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: My Grandmama's Fur CoatOn Tuesday, I was a guest on a radio show hosted by the Columbia, S.C., chapter of Links alongside celebrated historic preservationist Jannie Harriot (some relation).Read more -
Throwback Thursday: An Intervention Letter to AmericaThis article was published on October 15, 2016.Dear America,I know you’re wondering why we brought you here today. First, I want you to understand that this is not an ambush. We are here because we love you. I’m sure that the somber look on everyone’s faces makes you think...Read more -
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
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California Cop Bianca Camacho Investigated After Video Shows Her Punching & Pulling Black Teen Boy’s HairThis lady needs her badge and gun revoked immediately. A Fairfield, California police officer named Bianca Camacho is facing renewed scrutiny after newly surfaced allegations of excessive force tied to the violent arrest of a 16-year-old student during...read more -
Ray J Remains Hospitalized After Being Knocked Out By Supa Hot Fire, Says His Heart Is ‘Down Bad’Ray J is in the hospital following his dramatic loss to Supa Hot Fire in a celebrity MMA fight. The singer, who has already been battling some health struggles recently, was hospitalized after being knocked out during Adin Ross‘ Brand Risk...read more -
Tuxedo’d Trap Titan Jeezy Brings A Blizzard Of Hits To’ Legend Of The Snowman’ Residency, Icy Elegance Ensues [Exclusive]Tuxedo’d trap titan Jeezy froze over the Las Vegas Strip for the second weekend of his residency alongside Usher, Fabolous, and Bun B, proving his ice-cold catalog can still send heat through a packed crowd. Over Memorial Day weekend,...read more -
Standing On Bible Business: Pope Leo Issues Apology For Vatican Validating Slavery, Calls It ‘Wound On Christian Memory’It’s a new era at the Vatican and history is being made in the name of social justice. In a highly symbolic move, Pope Leo XIV issued a formal apology for the Catholic Church’s direct role in legitimizing slavery...read more -
T.I., Gucci Mane, Angel Reese & The Atlanta Dream: Here’s What You Missed At BIRTHDAY BASH XXXBirthday Bash XXX turned into a full-scale love letter to the city, delivering the event’s first-ever All-Atlanta lineup and reminding everybody why Atlanta continues to shape the sound, style, and swagger of hip-hop. This wasn’t just another concert recap. It was a...read more -
Flex Excellence! The Most Extravagant Prom Flexes Of 2026Flex excellence! It’s that lavish time of year where drippy high schoolers flex on us lowly peasants with extravagant prom ‘fits, luxurious vehicles, glitzy accessories, and fairytale photoshoots that elevate the timeless event while fueling starry-eyed hysteria across social...read more -
Naomi Osaka Classily Clears Detractors Of Her Black Tennis Players Dinner During The French Open–‘It’s Important To Celebrate Them’Naomi Osaka is making headlines for an intentionally Black moment she curated that’s causing copious commotion. The four-time Grand Slam champion hosted an exclusive dinner for Black tennis pros during the French Open, and as you can imagine, some folks had LOTS to...read more -
They’re The Birthday! The Hottest Birthday Bash XXX Looks From Keyshia Ka’Oir & Our Other Fave Southern StunnersMemorial Day Weekend was one for the books in the ATL as Hot 107.9 hosted its 30th annual Birthday Bash ATL concert at State Farm Arena. With performances by T.I., Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy...read more -
Cardi B Wants To Tour Again This Year, But Only If The People In Charge ‘Come Correct’ After Her Recent SuccessCardi B is already prepping to go back on the road, just one month after wrapping up her first headlining tour. The Little Miss Drama Tour was such a smash hit, Cardi B could be hitting road again a lot sooner...read more -
Wildest Celebrity Party Requests That Allegedly Cost More Than Most HousesSome of the most extravagant celebrity party requests include state-of-the-art security, expensive menus, live performances, and private island venues. Being famous comes with extravagant work perks like dressing room requests for rose petals in the toilet, 100 white doves, or a separate dressing...read more
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Prayers Up! Ray J Speaks Out After Viral Boxing Knockout Lands Him In Hospital (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)Ray J has spoken out after his viral boxing knockout landed him in the hospital. RELATED: Whew! Shyne Reacts After Ray J Says He’ll “Slap” The “Daylights” Out Of...Read more -
Oop! Akbar V Sends A Message To 21 Savage After Throwing Shots At Latto In Diss TrackAkbar V had the timeline in a frenzy last week after shaking up the female rap game. Not only did she declare herself the “Princess of Rap,” but...Read more -
Parenting First! Summer Walker & London On Da Track Pose Together In RARE Photo At Daughter’s GraduationSummer Walker and London On Da Track recently had a rare reunion that had fans screaming “Aww.” And nope, it had nothing to do with romance, but everything to do with parenting! The...Read more -
Whew, Chile! Social Media Users Are Mentioning Jazlyn Mychelle After Mellow Rackz Shared Cozy Videos With NBA YoungBoySocial media users are mentioning Jazlyn Mychelle after Mellow Rackz shared a few cozy videos with NBA YoungBoy.RELATED: Read more -
Spend Dat! Social Media Mentions Diddy After Yung Miami Reveals $2.3 Million Was Spent On Her During One Date (VIDEO)Yung Miami has the gals and guys in a chokehold over her new song ‘Spend Dat!’ And while she’s encouraging folks to spend that bread,...Read more -
Come Thru, Then! Jazmine Sullivan STUNS After Showing Off Her Apparent Weight Loss (VIDEOS)Jazmine Sullivan stuns after showing off her apparent weight loss.RELATED: Read more -
Oop! Yaya Mayweather Shuts Down Claims That She’s “Obsessed” With NBA YoungBoy Or Wants Him BackWant WHO back? That’s the energy Yaya Mayweather seemingly has when it comes to NBA Youngboy. She recently asked his fans and online users to let go of any narratives linking her to him. Her comments...Read more -
Blended Family Pros! Social Media Gagged After Photo Shows Tiny Is Not Domani Harris’ Biological MomOnce upon a time, T.I. and Tiny Harris shared their family with the world on the TV show, ‘The Family Hustle.’ Still, there are folks on the internet who may not be aware of how...Read more
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