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The Wake-Up Call Live: How Much Is ‘The Culture’ Worth?How much is it worth?Imagine putting everything you own of any value (the cash in your pocket, your credit, bank accounts, clothes, real estate, cars, stocks, investments, the money your cousin owes you, your name and even your reputation) in a pile. Now imagine another pile with all your outstanding debts (loans,...Read more -
Throwback Thursday: A Plantation Called AmericaIn 2020, amid the nationwide protests over the murder of George Floyd, American Airlines commissioned me to write a feature on Charleston, S.C.’s plantation tourism industry for the company’s now-defunct in-flight magazine. The magazine’s editors said they wanted “an honest account of a city reckoning with its...Read more -
Blacksplained: KJ Kearney Ranks the Blackest Dishes of All TimeAs a card-carrying member of the Black community, I have dedicated my life to answering the important questions that my people have often wondered about.I’ve memorized entire guest lists for cookouts, kickbacks and afterparties to inform reluctant event-goers of “who all gon’ be there.” I’ve studied census records and performed...Read more -
Don’t Blame the Democrats(Shutterstock)I’m a Democratic shill.Like most Black people, I have frequently criticized the Republican Party’s anti-Black, Christian...Read more -
Excerpt: In One Photo, Two Different Lessons About White SupremacyExcerpted from “Strung Up: How White America Learned to Lynch Black Children” by Stacey Patton (Beacon Press,...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: White PeopleIn HBO’s Succession, the ambitious, ultra-wealthy heirs to an international media empire battle to become their father’s heir apparent.The family patriarch, Logan Roy, essentially controls mainstream news. He is so powerful that he can literally handpick the president. They take helicopters to private jet ports where chauffeurs in luxury limos...Read more
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Throwback Thursday: Megan McArdle Can’t Tell Me Shit About White SupremacyOn Sunday, Sept. 27, the Washington Post published a piece by opinion columnist Megan...Read more -
The Art of Storytelling, Blacksplained by Ali SiddiqAside from serving as an award-winning journalist, writer, public historian and one of the greatest friers of whiting since Lt. Col. Demarcus Dawkins (Before he became a famous restaurateur, we called him Capt. D), I am considered, in some circles, to be one of the world’s greatest detectives.Seriously. I recently...Read more -
On ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,’ Los Angeles and the Romance of Hip-Hop in the ’90s(L-R) Gail Bean as Wanda, Peyton “Alex” Smith as James and Asante Blackk as Lamar in...Read more -
Media’s Little White Lie: There’s No Such Thing As an ‘Evangelical Christian’(Shutterstock)On July 30, 1967, an organized mob of conservative Christians gathered in Charleston, S.C., to hear...Read more -
‘A Different World’ Sequel Is Here for a New Generation, But I Just Want to Know What Happened to Dwayne and Whitley(L to R) Jasmine Guy as Whitley, Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne, Darryl M. Bell as Ron...Read more -
The Wake-Up Call: A Map of the Black WorldI don’t fuck with white girlsText within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedWhen I was 12 years old, my mother said: "Son, There's some things in this world that you should stay away from. If someone needs a gun when they're out in...Read more
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Why Angie Nixon’s Senate Race Is a Test Run for 2028(Screenshot)My family had a rule growing up: If somebody hit you, you hit back. Not because...Read more -
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 -
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
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10 Reasons Why A’ja Wilson Is Our MVP Of StyleSource: Getty // 8 Reasons Why A’ja Wilson Is Our MVP Of Styleread more -
‘I’m Supposed To Be Here’: Angel Reese and The Atlanta Dream Soar Into The WNBA Finals, Will Face Golden State ValkyriesAngel Reese is headed to the WNBA Finals in just her third season in the league and her first with the Atlanta Dream. ...read more -
Nolan Wells Has A Haunting Connection To MLK Family LegacyIt’s still hard to wrap our heads around the mysterious circumstances in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, even more so with it officially being ruled a drowning despite an autopsy that suggests otherwise. Even more surprising, his premature passing has now become linked to...read more -
Best Of The Baddest: Black Horror Movie Villains We Love To HateYou never have to wait until Halloween to press play on a good horror movie marathon — it could be Hallow’s Eve, Friday the 13th or just another Thursday night if you ask us! From classic slasher franchises that never...read more -
Baddest On The Bluff! A Gallery Of Southern Sheauxstoppers Who Slayyyed The Jaguar Way At Homecoming 2026Baddest on the Bluff! You already know we had to showcase Southern University and A&M College known for its world-famous Human Jukebox Marching Band (featured in the Michael marketing campaign), student-focused learning environment, and fabulous Dancing Dolls squad...read more -
Daaaaaamn, Dara! Isaiah John Breaks Down The Drop’s Messy Love TriangleSource: Reach Media / other Isaiah John, best known as Leon on FX’s Snowfall, joined The Morning Hustle for a candid conversation. He covered viral moments, career setbacks and a life-changing trip to Ghana. The talk...read more -
Hillman Hot Takes: ‘The Black Watch’ Breaks Down ‘A Different World’ Revival’s Nostalgia, Newbies & Freshmen FrictionHillman College is back in session, but is A Different World‘s highly anticipated revival making the grade? That’s the question BOSSIP and Cassius are asking on the latest episode of The Black Watch.read more -
RIHlease The Music! Rihanna RIHveals She’s Sitting On 170 Unreleased Songs Amid Endless R9 AnticipationRIHlease the music, sis! That’s what we’re saying amid Rihanna RIHvealing that she’s sitting on over 100 unreleased songs that we’ve been waiting a decade to hear. The nine-time Grammy winner revealed during a Fenty Beauty TikTok livestream on...read more -
Caught Up In The Rapture: Romance-Riddled Lil Wayne Wants Anita Baker To Serenade Him & His 23-Year-Old Fiancée At Their WeddingLil Wayne is caught up in the rapture. The rapper has his sights set on Anita Baker to perform at his wedding, revealing the legendary singer as his top choice as speculation about his upcoming nuptials with 23-year-old fiancée Madison “Madi”...read more -
Melodic Memories: Iconic Black TV Theme Songs That Will Forever Be BopsSome TV theme songs do more than introduce a show; they become part of THE CULTURE. From unforgettable opening raps to soulful R&B anthems, these songs could have you singing along before the first scene even started and bracing your seat to find out what...read more
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The Price Went UP! Bambi Gets Real On The Only Type Of Men She Dates Now & Fans Got Her Back (PHOTO)Roomies! Bambi is making it clear that she’s moving a little differently these days, and when it comes to who gets access to her...Read more
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Hair Salon Disputes Are Getting Out Of Control | TSR InvestigatesFrom clashes over appointments, deposit fees, online bookings, and disputes over salon etiquette, salon violence is reportedly on the rise. Now, The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is taking a look several cases where disagreements...Read more -
She IS The Moment! Gabourey Sidibe Pops Out Looking GOODT & Fans Are Turning Heads (PHOTOS)Y’all! Gabourey Sidibe is reminding everybody that when it comes to showing up and showing out, she knows exactly what she’s doing! The actress recently had social media...Read more -
Chrisean Rock Shares Clip Of Blueface Sleeping In Bed & Internet Users Are Calling Her “Obsessed” (WATCH)Chrisean Rock shared a clip of Blueface sleeping in bed, and internet users are calling her “obsessed.” RELATED: Oop! Nevaeh Akira Shares Message For Blueface &...Read more -
Not The One! Claressa Shields Drops Fiery Message As Fans Think They Know Why & Share Mixed Reactions (PHOTO)Claressa Shields is making it clear that she’s not the one to play with, and she had a few things to get off her chest...Read more -
Go Sports! Tia Mowry’s Reaction To Watching Football With Javoné Williams Has The Girlies Saying, “SAME!” (VIDEO)It’s football season, and even though some girlies don’t understand the game, they’re still sitting with their men to watch some Sunday Funday sports. But chile, Tia Mowry has the ladies...Read more -
Chrisean Rock Drops Tears After Blueface Surprises Her With Jewelry & Fans Have A LOT To Say (VIDEO)Blueface made Chrisean Rock cry after giving her some jewelry during a live stream on Thursday, October 9. The rapper also gave Rock one specific piece that has their fans chattering!RELATED: Read more -
Bad Gal Rih! Rihanna Proves She Can Drop It LOW In New Clip (VIDEO)Rihanna has the skreetz talkin’ after she showed off her gymnastics and twerking skills during a Fenty Beauty event on Tuesday, October 6. The mother of three dropped it low in a video clip making the rounds online...Read more
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