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Why Stephen A. Smith Is Beefing With Stephen A. Smith, Explained(Illustration, YouTube/ContrabandCamp)Around 534 B.C., the Greeks invented Stephen A. Smith.Back then, warriors could attain glory on the...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Karmelo Anthony, Black Athletes and the Real American PastimeWilmeth Sidat-Singh got a full ride. When Syracuse offered Sidat-Singh a basketball scholarship in 1935, the sport was as popular as lacrosse. The NCAA didn’t even have a national tournament, so Sidat-Singh’s Indian heritage didn’t make headlines. But when a coach saw him shredding students during an intramural football...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: ‘Evilest White Woman on Earth’: The Criminal Injustice of Terra MoreheadThis story was originally published on June 8, 2018.Warning: This story is not about America’s criminal-justice system.In this story, America’s criminal-justice system is a parable. In this story, “criminal” is synonymous with “not white.” In this story, “justice” is a mythical concept. In this story, Terra Morehead is synonymous...Read more -
We Got Receipts: What Black People Are OwedEditor’s Note: When we talk about slavery, we tend to talk about stolen labor. But that is only the beginning of what was taken. This series, We Got Receipts, will lay out the fuller truth. Part one starts where the system began: with our bodies. In future stories, we...Read more -
The King of Crybabies(Screenshot, NBC News)And all the people standing by, and those at the windows, cried out, “Oh! How beautiful...Read more -
Love and the Enemy: An Exclusive Excerpt From Greg Tate's 'FLYBOY IN THE BUTTERMILK'On Tuesday, AUWA Books released a special edition of Greg Tate’s “FLYBOY IN THE BUTTERMILK: Essays on Contemporary America.”Perhaps no contemporary writer has shaped me as a writer more than Gregory Stephen Tate, and the following essay seems as prescient as ever. ...Read more -
The Verdict on ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’? The Culture Is GuiltyIn my second year of law school, I worked as a student attorney for the defense on a high-profile celebrity criminal case that never went to trial. While I thought the charges were unjust and was happy with the outcome of that case, I knew then that I would...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Earth, Wind and AmericaUncle Junior loved Earth, Wind & Fire.James Harriot Jr. was unquestionably the greatest male influence in my life. He talked in adages, told stories like a griot, and he “knew things.” And, when I was only 10 years old, he introduced me to “The Elements.” Twenty years ago, Uncle...Read more
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5 Alternative Acts That Might Save MAGApalooza 250(Illustration by ContrabandCamp)I was looking forward to Peckerwoodstock.Billed as “The Great American State Fair,” the Freedom 250...Read more -
All Roads Lead to AlabamaThere is a card game we play in the South called Spades. You partner up, you bid your hand, you play it out, and when you take the books, you bid, you win. Everybody at the table agrees to that before the first card is dealt. Now imagine you...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call Live: Whiteness Is Stranger Than FictionHere’s why they did it.According to the U.S. Census, in 2024, Alabama’s Black voter registration rate was 67.2%, while the white registration rate was 70.3%. Louisiana’s Black voter registration rate was 61.4 vs. 69.7% for whites. In Mississippi, 81.6% of Black people registered to vote, compared to 81.4% of...Read more -
Black Patients Have Valid Reasons to Seek Out Black Doctors. A Lawsuit Threatens That Access.(Photo by Envato)As efforts to undermine initiatives for equity and representation intensify, backlash against healthcare diversity, equity and...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: The Woman Who Gave Us RhythmWhy did reggae explode in 1993? It is an unsolved mystery that has long dogged music aficionados and others. Some say it was the growing popularity of the Cops theme song, but that song dropped in 1987, and the show debuted in 1989. Others attribute the boom...Read more -
Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle and the Original Chickenshits of Comedy(Screenshot via The Breakfast Club)Between lobbing the words “retard” and “midget” around and chastising host Shane Gillis for...Read more -
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
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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
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Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 149You know why we’re here! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during a buzzy week dominated by the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years, Keke Palmer asking...read more -
‘The View’ JD Vance Plays Dumb When Pressed About Trump’s Black History ErasureDoesn’t this guy have a couch to crack? Vice President JD Vance’s appearance on The View turned contentious Tuesday when he sparred...read more -
Seen On The Scene: The Inaugural ‘Influential Women Of Staten Island’ Awards Celebrates Community Leaders & ChangemakersHelloooooo, beautiful! One of our fave boss babes was seen on the (Staten Island) scene making an impact by shining a spotlight on her borough’s boldest and brightest. HelloBeautiful Editorial Director Shamika Sanders recently spotlighted a...read more -
Cutely Coupled Up: Chase Infiniti & Tyriq Withers’ Romance Is ‘Still Going Strong’ Despite Their Busy Schedules“Olivia Pope’s progeny,” Tyriq Withers and Chase Infiniti, are making time for their romance despite both having packed schedules. According to new reports, the young couple is still going strong and continues to date following the confirmation...read more -
#RHOA: Shamea Says Angela’s ATL Athlete Affair Allegations Put Her Job In Jeopardy, Talks Fractured Friendship With Porsha—’I’ve Tried To Be A Loyal Friend’Amid a tumultuous second season on the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Shamea Morton Mwangi is setting the record straight and airing out her grievances over some possible #RHOA repercussions. The #RHOA star recently sat down with...read more -
#KohenWiley: Mississippi Police Shoot And Kill 1-Year-Old After Accusing Aunt & Mother Of ShopliftingPlease be warned, this story is going to absolutely infuriate you and if today isn’t the day to read about it, don’t. A Mississippi community is demanding answers after a police...read more -
Keke Palmer Asks Ciara & Russell Wilson To Work Their Matchmaking Magic On Her: ‘Who Y’all See For Me?’Keke Palmer had her eye on the prize when she welcomed Ciara and Russell Wilson onto her podcast. Ciara and Russell Wilson are known for their strong, loving relationship, but they’ve never...read more -
Give Spike A Ring! Funniest Tweets, Memes, Videos, Celebrations & More From The New York Knicks’ Championship WinSocial media is wildin’ out over the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the most dramatic fashion ever to close out the series, 4-1, and bring long-awaited hoops glory...read more -
Karmelo Anthony: Judge John Roach Admits That He Angered The Public With Camera BanKarmelo Anthony’s trial has sparked intense backlash from the commmunity and today we get more insight into the inner workings of the court proceedings.read more -
Sascha Penn, MeKai Curtis & Patina Miller Talk Family, Fate & The Bloodline Betrayal In ‘Raising Kanan’s’ Final Farewell [Exclusive]Power Book III: Raising Kanan is preparing to take its final bow, and we’ve got exclusive intel from the show’s STARZ and its mastermind creator on the twists, turns, and turmoil to come. As the hit...read more
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Prayers Up! 18-Year-Old Tourist Dies After Freak Horse Carriage Incident In Central Park (VIDEO)A family vacation takes a devastating turn in New York City this week after a sightseeing trip ended in tragedy. Eighteen-year-old Romanch Mahajan visits Central Park with family members when a...Read more -
Game Over?! Toosii Reportedly Walks Away From LSU Football To Refocus On Music CareerIt looks like Toosii‘s football chapter has come to an end. According to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, the rapper has stepped away from the university’s football program and returned his...Read more -
Been That Girl! Eve’s NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Has Fans Saying She’s Aging Backwards (VIDEO)Eve took fans on a full nostalgic trip during NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ as she ran through a few hits from her catalog. While some folks locked in on her iconic era, others...Read more -
Lil Nas X Shares Mental Health Update After Spending Months In Rehab Following His Arrest (VIDEO)Lil Nas X has been largely absent from social media since early 2025. During his time away, the rapper also made headlines following his August 2025...Read more -
Whew! Jaidyn Alexis Responds To Pregnancy Speculation & Seemingly Throws Shade At Chrisean RockWhew! Jaidyn Alexis is once again finding herself at the center of online chatter after a recent livestream moment sparked new conversation across social media. The influencer and entrepreneur, known...Read more -
Fans Are Wondering If Jhené Aiko & Larry June Are Dating After New Instagram Clues (PHOTOS)The internet has clocked into detective mode AGAIN, Roomies! Fans have started connecting the dots and think Jhené Aiko and Larry June low-key soft launched a lil’ something. Y’all...Read more -
Whew! Remember When Bunnie XO Said She & Jelly Roll Aren’t “Couple Goals”? (VIDEO)Remember when Bunnie XO had the internet calling her and Jelly Roll “couple goals”? Just a few months ago, the podcast host made it...Read more -
Holdin’ Her Down! Fans Flood Bunnie XO’s Comments With Reactions Following Jelly Roll’s Divorce Filing (VIDEO)Fans are still in shock after news broke that Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO. Even though reports claim the split was a mutual decision, folks online immediately flooded...Read more
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