Racists Have Ruined "Woke" for the Rest of Us
Controversy around 'The Lord of the Rings' prequel series' Black castings makes me miss the OG definition of wokeness
H. Drew Blackburn
I Hereby Declare Today National “Knuck If You Buck” Day
An instantly iconic scene from ‘Honk For Jesus.’ celebrates one of hip-hop's most essential songs. And now, we do, too.
Do You Really Want an Edit Feature on Twitter?
Yes, it’ll fix your typos, but it could be dangerous
Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears Prove Some Jokes Can Go Too Far
Depicting pedophilia is a good indicator that you've reached that point
What Does West Point’s KKK Plaque Say About America?
According to the U.S. News & World Report, there were just under 3,982 degree-granting universities and colleges in the United States during the 2019-2020 school year. Those vary in prestige, location, enrollment, annual cost, and a host of other factors. Out of those nearly 4,000 schools, only
8 Thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s NSFW “We Cry Together” Music Video
How long did it take them to shoot this??
Jackson's Water Crisis Would Never Happen in a White City
Mississippi's capital city is (not) coincidentally 80 percent Black
Chris Rock Needs to Worry About His Dated Pop Culture References, Not Hosting the Oscars
A Nicole Brown Simpson joke in 2022?
Only One Man Could Hold His Own With Usher in a Verzuz
Plenty of women would put him in a blender, but there's only one true male challenger
New California Law Could Retroactively Remedy Racist Sentences
But we’re not holding our breath
Bad Bunny Gave Us a Reason to Watch the VMAs
The rapper put his sexuality on full display during this year’s telecast, kissing both a man and a woman
Stop Being Shocked Jay-Z Is an Elite Rapper in Middle Age
Great writers get better with age and wisdom, and after all, Hov is the G.O.A.T.
High School AP African-American Studies Courses Have Arrived. Here Are Some Lessons Students Probably Won't Learn (But Should!)
It’s time for some higher learning
Would You Let a Teacher Spank Your Child?
A Missouri school district is reintroducing spanking as a form of corporal punishment. I wish a teacher would...
Here's Every Gloriously Ridiculous DJ Khaled Album Cover, Ranked
Don't ever play yourself!
Dear Biden: Student Loan Forgiveness Is Only Foreplay
The issue of college debt could be a first step towards reparations
Biden Administration Declined Dennis Rodman’s Offer to Negotiate Brittney Griner's Release
Counterpoint: If anybody is a match for Putin, it’s gotta be a Bad Boy Piston
Capitol Records’ AI-Powered Rapper Is the Most Flagrant Virtual Blackface Ever
Meet: FN Meka. Or, better yet, don’t.
Anyone Who Has a Plantation Wedding Is Sus
Looking at you, Bennifer!
Missouri Pastor Allegedly Very Sorry for Calling Congregation “Broke” and “Busted”
Carlton Funderburke went viral for catching the greedy ghost and berating churchgoers for not buying him a luxury watch
The Dystopian Era of Housing Tied to Your Employer Is Knocking at Your Door
Employer-subsidized housing has a few perks, but they don’t outweigh its danger
In the Midst of a Recession, the Chicken Wing Offers Hope
That's a poetic way of saying drums and flats have dropped to pre-pandemic prices. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
The Problem With California's Reparations Plan
In the words of Riley Freeman: “Pay what you owe!”
Zoë Kravitz Is Right: Some of Y'all Were Truly Wildin' After Slapgate
We need Badu to come and make internet warriors put their phones down
This New Ice Cream Flavor No One Asked for Tastes Like a Dive Bar
I get it: Ice cream inspired by cigarettes and sticky floors might sound awful. Yet I'm intrigued?
Desus Nice’s Next Chapter Has Begun
The comedian subbed in as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in his first appearance since the Bodega Boys split
When's the Last Time You Actually Watched the VMAs?
Lizzo and Jack Harlow will perform at this year’s festivities; Nicki will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award. You tuning in?