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Watch: Reporting While Black

Michael Harriot, Joy Reid, Jason Johnson and Karen Attiah live at Howard University

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ELI5: Why Druski Can Wear Whiteface, Explained

Racist Baby returns to find out the difference between dressing up like a white nationalist's widow and wearing someone's culture as a costume.

Mar 31 • Michael Harriot

Throwback Thursday: 20 Ways America Is F*cked

Nearly a decade ago, we predicted how America would look under Trump presidency. How'd we do?

Mar 26 • Michael Harriot

The First Crackhead President

American media is not equipped to cover a lying, thieving commander-in-chief.

Mar 24 • Michael Harriot

Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the Hood

A look back at "Black leaders."

Mar 19 • Michael Harriot

The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)

Here are five times America canceled, delayed or structurally undermined an election.

Mar 18 • Michael Harriot

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According to Experts, Trump Can't Cancel An Election. According to History, They're Wrong.

It's true that America hasn't canceled an election in its 250 year history...unless you're Black.

Mar 17 • Michael Harriot

Jack Harlow Said He Got ‘Blacker’ With 'Monica.' Did He? An Investigation

From the album title to the track list, we’re checking the receipts on "Monica."

Mar 17 • The Low End Theorist

The Wake-Up Call: Why 'Sinners' Didn't Win the Best Picture Oscar, Explained

If you're elated or outraged over Ryan Coogler's Oscar haul, you're probably right.

Mar 16 • Michael Harriot

10:55

One of the Oldest Black Museums Is Going Viral With a New Social Media Series

The staff at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is using clever videos to depict what it is like to work at the legendary…

Mar 12 • Phil Lewis

Throwback Thursday: This Woman's Twerk

Amid the debate over the NBA shutting down a tribute a Black-owned Atlanta business known for its customer service, we revisit an interview with a…

Mar 12 • Michael Harriot

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The Great White Grift: How SC Turned School Vouchers Into a White Welfare Scam

S.C.'s Education Scholarship Trust Fund is plagued by discrimination, theft and illegal activities...because it was designed that way.

Mar 11 • Michael Harriot

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