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Culture

15 of America’s Worst April Fools’ Jokes Played on Black Folks

April Fools! Here are all the ways America tried to fool Black people, from stereotypical myths to unkept promises.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

April 1, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

5 Inconvenient, Ugly Truths About America’s ‘Founding Fathers’ And Slavery

A new documentary called "Thomas Jefferson" takes a look at the president's inhumane practices.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 18, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn in School

As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 6, 2025
Opinion, The Callout

Why Are Our Black Leaders So Damn Quiet in the Face of Trump’s Destruction?

From Raphael Warnock to Barack Obama, Black leaders have been mum. Better still, who exactly can we call on as Black leaders in 2025?

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 30, 2025
Politics

Resurfaced Video Shows Trump Outlining Plans to Give ‘Reparations’…But There’s a Big Catch

Is President-Elect Donald Trump is considering reparations for white people who are "victims" of racial discrimination.

By

Alyse Martin

Published

November 14, 2024
Politics

People Are Asking ‘Can Slavery Come Back Under Trump?’ One Popular Expert’s Answer Will Blow…Your… Mind

Dr. David Johns weighs in on how slavery would even be possible 160 years after its Constitutional abolishment.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

November 11, 2024
News

King Charles Admits Britain’s Role In Slavery but What Did He Say About Reparations?

Amid calls for reparations, his remarks were made at a summit of Commonwealth countries.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

October 25, 2024
Culture, Culture

Why The New Yorker Cover is Giving Black Folks The Willies

The image of two women of color caring for white children is for some, a painful reminder of the sacrifices we make – often at the expense of our own children.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 4, 2024
Culture, History

What?? Nearly 100 Graves of Black Slaves Discovered Near a Virginia Waterpark

The graves of over 100 enslaved people were found near a vacation destination that was once a plantation

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 15, 2024
News

Lawmakers Trying to Stop the Descendants of Slaves from Studying Reparations in Tenn, but Black Preacher Fighting This Nonsense

Reverend Earle Fisher's petition has amassed over 500 signatures.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

April 8, 2024