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Throwback Thursday: Is Donald Trump a Cokehead?(White House)This article was originally published on Sept. 28, 2016.As we struggle to understand...Read more -
‘The Article’ Blacksplained by Nikole Hannah-JonesAccording to white people, white proximity-loving Black people and the current social media discourse, my mother was a terrible parent.A few years ago, while writing my second book, I interviewed my mother about a parenting decision that affected my entire life. Specifically, I wanted to know why she decided to...Read more
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Suckers, Simps and MAGA Marks: How Donald Trump Made America His Bitch(Envato)“Is ‘Mikenificent’ too long for a nickname?” I asked. “How about ‘Mikey the Maniac?’”“Too long,” Crunch...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: At the Congressional Black Caucus Convention With Rep. James ClyburnAmerica’s first true democracy did not end by a landslide vote. It was a coin flip.After the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, democracy began to spread through America like COVID-19 during Trump’s first term. In the former Confederate states, formerly enslaved people were outvoting their white counterparts. The American education...Read more
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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
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Mr. & Mrs. Moneybagg! Ari Fletcher and Moneybagg Yo Tie The Knot In Traditional Muslim Wedding CeremonyMoneybagg Yo are Ari Fletcher are officially man and wife! The influencer and the rapper have reportedly tied the knot, per The Shade Room. While it’s not exactly clear when the pair made their relationship official, the story of...read more -
Post-Kandi Candor: Todd Tucker Details ‘Dark’ Divorce Days, Addresses Threesome Talk & Mama Joyce ‘Weight’ Being LiftedTodd Tucker is getting candid about the complicated aftermath of his Kandi Burruss divorce, admitting things got “dark” and “lonely” while revealing there’s one part of his former family life he’s relieved to leave in the past. “I was trying to prove myself to somebody...read more -
Les Jolies Filles, Filles, Filles! A Gallery Of Beauté Bleuprints, Chic Chéries & Louvrer Girlies Who Looked Magnifique At Épique JAŸ-Z30 Show In ParisJe t’adore JAŸ-Z! It’s JAŸ-Z‘s world, we’re just livin’ in it as the Brooklyn behemoth continues his global takeover that stopped across the pond before touching down in Paris where Hov rocked a sold-out crowd at the iconic Stade...read more -
Hillman Hotties: The Finest Men To Ever Set Foot On ‘A Different World’s’ Fictional HBCU CampusLong before streaming made it possible to binge an entire college experience in a weekend, A Different World gave viewers Hillman College and, perhaps more importantly, an unforgettable lineup of men who made campus life a whole lot more interesting. ...read more -
George Floyd’s Family Demands Philonise Floyd Account For $19M GoFundMe CampaignNearly six years after George Floyd’s murder sparked a worldwide reckoning over police brutality, some members of his family are demanding answers about another issue that has been lingering in the background. What happened to the millions of dollars donated in...read more -
Pounded Yam Proclamation: John Boyega & Tae Heckard Seemingly Confirm Their Marriage With Flirty Comment ExchangeFans finally have confirmation that actress and model Tae Heckard is married to British bruv John Boyega. Rumors that the couple secretly tied the knot started back in May, when eagle-eyed social media...read more -
Michael B. Jordan Sparks Debate On Black Men Always Needing A Shape UpSource: Taylor Hill / Getty Michael B. Jordan stepped out for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening Night Gala on September 19, looking noticeably different from...read more -
The Bethune-Cookman Bombshells Have Entered The Villa! A Gallery Of B-CU Baddies Who Brought The Heat To Daytona Beach At Homecoming 2026Enter to learn, depart to slay! We’re kicking off our 2026 HBCU Homecoming series with thee Bethune-Cookman University known for its bustling campus, world-famous Marching Wildcat band, electric 14 Karat Gold Dance squad, and more as an academic...read more -
Where Are They Now? The Cast Of ‘You Got Served’Source: Vivien Killilea/Rodin Eckenroth/Gregg DeGuire/Getty. It has been 22 years since You Got Served hit U.S. theaters on January 30, 2004, and somehow, the movie’s dance battles still...read more -
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns Reveal The One Thing That Changed After Getting MarriedKarl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are loving married life–especially one specific aspect of their new normal. The New York Knicks star and the entrepreneur tied the knot in California last month, saying “I do” while surrounded by family and friends on...read more
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Antonio Brown Plans To Accept Plea Deal To Avoid Prison Time In Attempted Murder Case (UPDATE)Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal in an attempted murder case in Miami. The deal will have the former NFL star wide receiver avoid prison time...Read more
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Joh’Vonnie Jackson Explains Growing Up Away From Her Jackson Siblings As The Daughter Of Joe Jackson’s Mistress (VIDEO)Joh’Vonnie Jackson is speaking about her experiences growing up as the daughter of Joe Jackson. Her mother, Cheryle Ann Terrell, was Joe’s mistress for 25 years while he was married to Katherine Jackson. Joh’Vonnie...Read more -
Remy Ma Flexes “Soft Girl” Gifts From Millyz As Claressa Shields Shares Update On Her “Negativity Cleanse” (VIDEOS)Remy Ma flexed her “soft girl” gifts from Millyz as Claressa Shields shared an update on her “negativity cleanse.” RELATED: Bae Watch! Social Media Users Are...Read more -
Todd Tucker Opens Up About “Dark Times” Amid His Divorce From Kandi Burruss (VIDEO)Todd Tucker is sharing more details about his divorce from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss. Tucker revealed new details in an interview published on Wednesday, September 23.RELATED: Read more -
Social Media Has Thoughts After PlaqueBoyMax Shows Off New Cheetah Tattoo Months After Viral “DIVA” Ink (VIDEO)PlaqueBoyMax is back with another tattoo, and social media is once again weighing in on his latest ink. The streamer and content creator has sparked another round of reactions after showing off a...Read more -
Duke Dennis Sets The Record Straight After Nail Tech Calls Him Out For Missing His Appointment (VIDEO)Duke Dennis has been a trending topic over the past two weeks. Many have been giving him props after he made his runway debut in Kai...Read more -
Cut The Check! Karlissa Saffold Comes For Blueface’s Pockets & Says He Should Pay For Her Dental Work (VIDEOS)Roomies, Karlissa Saffold is back with another message for...Read more
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Claressa Shields Spills On How She Plans To Approach Being In A Blended Family With Papoose (VIDEO)Roomies, when it comes to keeping it a buck, y’all already know Claressa Shields doesn’t hold back. The GWOAT recently got candid about what blended family life with Papoose...Read more
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