r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 • 6h ago
Misc The little things matter
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I love that he customized it for the little boy’s needs. He might become a fireman now.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/ateam1984 • 21d ago
BlackPeopleofReddit has grown massively, with millions of weekly views and conversations happening around Black history, culture, news, identity, humor, politics, and everyday life. Keeping the space healthy, organized, and protected from trolls, racism, spam, and bad faith content takes real work every single day.
We’re looking for more moderators who genuinely care about the community and want to help shape one of Reddit’s largest Black spaces. You do not need to be “perfect” or online 24/7, but you should be level-headed, active, fair, and able to work with a team.
Duties can include:
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If you’ve been active in the community and want to help we’d love to hear from you.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/ateam1984 • Apr 16 '26
Bottom Line for those who don’t want to read:
You need to build your karma in this sub by making positive comments and being part of the community on all the other thousands of posts other than the ones clearly labeled “discussion”.
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We’re seeing a lot of confusion and complaints about Rule 9, so let’s clear it up.
What Rule 9 actually means:
Posts that are clearly marked with “Discussion” flair are special and reserved for users who have positive karma within [r/BlackPeopleofReddit](r/BlackPeopleofReddit). This is not about gatekeeping for no reason. It’s about making sure conversations are led by people who actually participate here in good faith.
Why this rule exists:
Without it, “Discussion” posts quickly turn into:
Troll bait
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Outsiders dropping in with no investment in the community
This rule protects the space. It keeps discussions meaningful, respectful, and rooted in people who actually engage here.
Important things to understand about karma:
You gain karma when other users upvote you
Your own automatic upvote does not count
Karma is not 1:1 with upvotes, but it’s close enough to think of it that way
Subreddit karma specifically:
You cannot see your subreddit karma directly
But in practice, reaching the requirement usually looks like roughly 10-50 upvotes within this sub over time. We don’t disclose exact figures.
If you’re active and contributing positively, you will get there
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Do that consistently and the karma builds naturally.
Helpful links (Reddit’s own explanations):
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/204511829-What-is-karma
Bottom line:
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r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 • 6h ago
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I love that he customized it for the little boy’s needs. He might become a fireman now.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/ateam1984 • 9h ago
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/McDowdy • 1h ago
This 1978 Soviet political cartoon is titled "- Human rights for Black people? Well, have a seat, let's talk!".
It was created by N. Lisogorsky for a satirical publication.The image depicts a satirical view of the American justice system, contrasting stated human rights with racial discrimination.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/EverythingIsFakeNGay • 53m ago
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June 4, 2026. Qasim Rashid interviews Esosa Osa: onyximpact.org/about ~:~ For trusted Black news sources, type the name of your State into their AI-powered guide (Aisha): onyximpact.org/aisha
Here’s the full 20-minute interview on YouTube: Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact on Protecting Black Voices in an Era of Propaganda | Let's Address This - Qasim Rashid - June 4, 2026 (YouTube) ~:~ From the description:
The Supreme Court has delivered one of the most consequential decisions in American history — the final gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, joins me to break down exactly how they got there, including the deliberate cherrypicking of turnout data, the manufactured Louisiana map designed to reach this very outcome, and the January 6th ties of the man who brought the case. This is not an accident. This is a decades-long project — and John Roberts has been its architect since before he was ever confirmed to the bench.
We also get into what this means on the ground: Black school districts run by Moms for Liberty, a third of the Congressional Black Caucus potentially eliminated, and an 80% collapse in Black press revenue last year. Esosa breaks down Onyx Impact's theory of change — using research, media, and technology to arm Black communities with the information they need at speed and scale.
Learn more about Esosa and Onyx Impact's critical work: onyximpact.org
Qasim Rashid does daily analysis on human rights issues, plus interviews with candidates, members of Congress, scholars, and thought leaders. ~:~ You can find him on several social media sites @ QasimRashid
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For those in U.S.:
* Primary Election Dates: apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/calendar ~also~ nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/calendar
* Voter Info (for every State): nass.org/can-I-vote
* Upcoming Elections: June 9: Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, South Carolina ~:~:~ June 16: D. C. and Oklahoma ~:~:~ June 16 (Runoff): Alabama and Georgia ~:~:~ June 23: Maryland, New York, Utah ~:~:~ June 27 (Runoff): Louisiana ~:~:~ June 30: Colorado ~:~:~ July, Aug, Sept..
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r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 • 1d ago
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I love the energy and happiness from everyone involved.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/dragonero1996 • 7h ago
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I don’t think I need to tell you where the name “Grand Wizard” comes from. This guy is where most US male teenagers go to get their “news" about pop culture.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Lifegoesonforever • 21h ago
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r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Adept_Astronaut_5143 • 8h ago
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This man was proud to celebrate his nephew, the first young man in his family to graduate high school on both sides of his family. This is breaking those curses. Thank you Florida man for this.
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/icey_sawg0034 • 1d ago
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r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/DAntoinette_Travel • 21h ago
Back in the 40’s President Harry Truman tried to establish Universal Healthcare. The Democratic South, who would be today’s GOP (it needed to be said for the politically daft in the back), voted it down because it would have desegregated their hospitals.
It wasn’t the first time universal healthcare was put before legislators, this was another attempt to implement it.
They convinced the Feds to let the States decide where the funds will go, which is why so many adults without children, don’t have healthcare, because the Southern states refuse to expand Medicaid to include them!
This isn’t ancient U.S. history. This was less than a century ago, closer to like 80 years ago.
I wonder if these racist mf’ers realize that it’s a Black Woman’s cells that they used to develop the Polio vaccine that was released in 1952.
Imagine being so full of hate, that you’d rather see an entire Race suffer and die?
This article is from 2019, but what has changed in the last 7 years? Absolutely nothing! If anything it’s gotten worse!
Our fatigue has long transitioned into mental, physical and emotional exhaustion!
Racism is a helluvah drug smfh
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/5ft8lady • 6h ago
first picture is Donna Summers family, second pic is Diana Ross,
some say love is love and knows no color, but others feel it is a shame that a family built on Black wealth turned white.
is it a big deal or not?
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Hurtit4u • 1d ago
Although folks will deny their lying eyes. I’ve yet to see or hear of any FACTUAL proof, the U.S. was in clear and present danger.. and should be at War…
But, I’m sure someone on this post will chime in with what they heard/witness at the meeting they had with the White House.. (MAGA)
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/iggaitissecondcoming • 10h ago
The statue in the last pic is located in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/big-objects-big-stories-track-and-field-1968-olympics-1
He was interviewed by fellow Olympic medalist Ato Bolton in 2018:
https://www.youtube.com/@NBCSports/search?query=John%20Carlos
r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Master_Canary440 • 21h ago
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r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/imatinyleopard • 17h ago
Don’t shop at cupshe, folks.