Ishmael Reed

Ishmael Reed is the publisher of Konch. He is the author of The Complete Muhammad Ali (2015). His new novel, The Terrible Fives, will be published in November.

Self-proclaimed pioneer of the Trumpist hip-hop genre MAGA rap US rapper Kurt Jantz, professionally known as Forgiato Blow, attends the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

17 Rappers Have Supported Trump 17 Rappers Have Supported Trump

Is this the biggest blunder in Black history?

Jun 25, 2026 / Ishmael Reed

Ishmael Reed Portrait Oakland

Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations

The origins of the Before Columbus Foundation.

Jan 30, 2026 / Ishmael Reed

Syringes

Why We’re Shocked by White Heroin Use Why We’re Shocked by White Heroin Use

Do white pundits, reporters and TV producers have a no-snitch policy on exposing crises in the white community?

Jun 4, 2014 / Ishmael Reed

The Black Pathology Biz The Black Pathology Biz

Black pathology is big business. Two-thirds of teenage mothers are white, two-thirds of welfare recipients are white and white youth commit most of the crime in this country.

Feb 12, 2002 / Feature / Ishmael Reed

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