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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 -
Why Black People Love DollyI remember the first time I saw her. I was a little girl, and there she was on Hee Haw, those dimples, those big clear eyes, that voice like sunlight through a screen door. My mama always had country music playing in our house, but the second a Dolly...Read more -
Stephen A. Smith Criticized NABJ for Not Calling Him. So Why Wouldn't He Grant the Same Courtesy to a Black Journalist Who Called Out the NFL?When NABJ awarded Smith its Thumbs Down Award, he defended himself by calling it a “smear job.” The popular ESPN host claimed his colleagues were “engaging in personal attacks.” Smith also insinuated that the organization violated one of the cardinal principles of his profession.But a series of texts between...Read more -
In Loving Memory of Eddie King Jr.(20th Century Fox, “The Five Heartbeats”)I don’t believe in dead people. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I...Read more
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Romance Ruses & Suspicious Sweethearts? A Gallery Of Celebrities Whose Coupledom Sparked Stunt RumorsUPDATE — Friday, September 18, 2026, 2:30 PM EST There are a lot of fake things in Hollyweird. Fake cakes. Fake bodies. Fake friends. Fake apologies. And sometimes, fake boo...read more -
Matrimony, Mess & Mike’s Mane: ‘The Black Watch’ Unpacks Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’Tyler Perry is asking Why Did I Get Married Again?, and BOSSIP and Cassius are unpacking the matrimonial mess featuring a wayward wiglette and Lake Como confessions. On the latest episode...read more
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Kandi Koated Kerfuffle: Kandi Burruss Blasts Threesome Tattling ‘D*CKtim’ Todd Tucker, Producer Defends Dishing Deets On Them Smashing Women To Scheme Set Up SmithereensIf you thought Kandi Burruss was officially done calling out her ex-husband Todd Tucker over “sensationalizing” their sex life with his threesome tattling, think again. On Sept. 17, the former #RHOA star hopped back onto social media...read more -
Far From Finished: Joseline Hernandez Reignites Amber Rose Feud, Says Cher ‘Took Her Last’ Good ManJoseline Hernandez isn’t pulling punches when it comes to her ongoing feud with Amber Rose. Hernandez was a guest on the Club Shay Shay podcast this week, and a lot of her comments about her fellow celebs during the episode...read more -
‘Don’t Make Me Get Rowdy!’ The Cast Of ‘A Low Down Dirty Shame’—Where Are They Now?Source: Vinnie Zuffante/Leon Bennett/Amy Sussman/Getty. Thirty-plus years later, A Low Down Dirty Shame still has fans falling to the floor with laughter and bracing their seats...read more -
Nice Try, Trolls! Cardi B Slams Rumors She’s Rekindling Her Romance With Ex-Husband Offset: ‘Never In This Life’Cardi B is shutting down any rumors circulating about her rekindling her romance with Offset. The rapper never minces her words, and that was definitely the case when she recently addressed her relationship with Offset. The...read more -
Benevolent Blessers: The Top Celebrity Philanthropists Giving BackBeing famous comes with plenty of perks, but some celebrities are using their platforms and serious bank accounts to do more than buy another house. From feeding families and funding education to creating opportunities for young people, these 10 stars have made giving back part...read more -
Black In The Family: Famous Faces With Black Bloodlines That Might Surprise YouA key component of Black culture is that most of us quite literally wear it on our skin. The many beautiful shades of brown that make up our melanated identity are a feature most are proud of, with traditional sayings like “the blacker the berry,...read more -
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 161You know why we’re here! Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps dropping during a buzzy week dominated by Tyler Perry’s viral spirit tunnel moment, Michael B. Jordan teasing a break from acting, Todd Tucker opening...read more -
A Scheme That Todd Truly Set Up: Kandi Burruss Blasts Todd Tucker For ‘Sensationalizing’ Their Sex Life After His Threesome TattlingKandi Burruss thinks Todd Tucker’s tattling about their threesome activity in his new docuseries is truly a “scheme that he set up,” and she’s making it clear that divorcing him was the right decision. Here’s what Kandi Burruss had to...read more
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Spinning The Block? Blueface Sparks Reactions After Seemingly Reuniting With Nevaeh Akira & Jonathan Jr. (VIDEOS)Blueface is back at it again and has the internet asking a bunch of questions! The rapper seemingly popped back out with Nevaeh Akira and their son, Jonathan Jr., leaving fans to wonder...Read more -
Pass The Mic! Baby Riot Brings Main Character Energy While Popping Out With Rihanna At A$AP Rocky’s Concert (VIDEO)Rihanna clearly doesn’t play about her man! The superstar stepped...Read more -
Porsha Williams Gets Real About Unexpected Health Scare That Led To Emergency Surgery (VIDEO)Porsha Williams is getting candid about a health scare that...Read more -
Oop! Blueface Drops A Spicy Message & The Internet Immediately Mentions Nevaeh Akira (PHOTO + VIDEO)Whew, Roomies! Blueface has the internet popping off as per usual! The rapper dropped a message on social media and fans didn’t waste NO time throwing Nevaeh Akira into the mix.RELATED:Read more -
UPDATE: New Details Emerge From Police Report Around Raz-B’s Infant Son’s PassingRaz-B and his wife Mona Li are continuing to navigate the heartbreaking loss...Read more -
Birthday Baddie! Angela Simmons’ SPICY Flicks Have Fans Saying She’s Always Been THAT Girl (PHOTOS)Virgo season is in full effect, and Angela Simmons is making it clear that it’s HER time to shine! The entrepreneur is celebrating her 39th birthday and came through applying pressure with some...Read more
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What Y’all Think? Bahja Rodriguez Says OMG Girlz Gave The World The Word “Baddie” & Fans Are SplitBahja Rodriguez prompted online chatter after she claimed the OMG Girlz gave the word “Baddie” to the world. Rodriguez shared the statement on Thursday, September 17, and fan reactions are pouring in.RELATED: Read more -
All Grown Up! Chris Brown Has Internet Users In Tears After Sharing Updated School Photo Of Royalty Brown (PHOTO)Chris Brown has internet users in tears after sharing an updated school photo of Royalty Brown. RELATED: Awww! Chris Brown Poses Alongside His Dad...Read more
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