QUESTION: For those of you who claim, “it’s NOT about racism,” why is ICE not apprehending & deporting Caucasian illegal immigrants❓

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Let’s throw it back to that time when Francine Frensky & Muffy Crosswire stopped by to get ‘Elginized’‼️💈 Now it's your turn‼️❤️‍🔥 ElginCharles.com

First Angie Stone and now D’Angelo a mere 7️⃣ months later. Praying for their loved ones — their son, Michael, in particular. May they rest in eternal peace. 🕊️🙏🏽🕊️ #RIPDangelo

Legends & laughter, cake & celebration — honoring a queen, Glodean White, w/ longtime friends (legendary actor Glynn Turman, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, The ‘Original Bad Girl of Comedy’ Luenell & acclaimed songstress Cherrelle) who ALL know how to bring the party‼️ Happy birthday, Glodean‼️ ✨👑🎉💛🎁🥂✨

Happy 6th birthday to my precious granddaughter, Lyv‼️You light up my world with your infectious smile and fill my heart with joy. Watching you grow into a kind, smart & adventurous young girl has been an absolute delight. I am so grateful to be your Pop~Pop. ✨💛👑🎂🎁✨

ALL Americans outside of the MAGA cult MUST peacefully unite to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and to protect the First Amendment. The fate of free speech and democracy in America depends on our collective action — and the time to act is now‼️

Donald Trump is waging war on free speech, weaponizing the FCC to muzzle dissenting voices and silence media outlets that refuse to toe his line. This egregious attempt to suppress criticism and stifle free expression is a hallmark of authoritarianism; echoing the darkest chapters in history.

We have a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, bigot, grifter, pathological liar, narcissist, and wannabe dictator tearing our country apart, daily. Mango Mussolini’s relentless assault on the First Amendment speaks to his authoritarian ambitions. We cannot allow this to continue...

Supporting Donald Trump is counterintuitive for marginalized groups, as his policies have dismantled equitable programs & initiatives, rolled back more than 60 years of civil rights’ advances and exacerbated systemic racism and misogyny. It’s time to wake the f*ck up, America‼️

Donald Trump’s influence on media outlets and the FCC is stifling dissenting voices, creating an environment where only right-wing extremist views are tolerated. In this current climate, it is essential to recognize the importance of protecting diverse perspectives and promoting critical thinking.

EVERYONE join me in wishing my eldest grandson, Kydyn, the happiest of birthdays‼️ ✨🤴🏽🎉🎁✨ On your special day, I want you to know how much you are loved & cherished beyond measure. May this year bring endless laughter and new adventures. Continue to shine bright, my young prince. 💛 Pop~Pop

Trump and his cult of MAGA Morons will ALWAYS seek out scapegoats and justification for their deplorable actions & words. Racism/bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, mass shootings... there’s NOTHING too odious that they won’t attempt to justify.

So... when will Donald Trump start deploying the National Guard to ALL of these solid RED states across the nation that are [actually] the ones rife with murder & crime⁉️

A Caucasian man assassinated another Caucasian man at a university where nearly 80% of the student body is Caucasian — in a predominantly White city. So why are HBCUs receiving threats and Black people being swept up in any of this? MAGA = ignorant, unhinged racists.

A huge swath of elected officials continue to do NOTHING to combat mass shootings... even those involving innocent children. And yet, they want us to express empathy for someone who did NOT believe in empathy — and who stated, “Gun deaths are a cost worth it for the Second Amendment.” Unbelievable.

RIP, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice & Philando Castile. 🕊️🙏🏽🕊️

Based on the events of today and America’s overall crime/murder stats, Donald Trump should divert his attention away from Los Angeles, D.C., and Chicago. It would be apropos to send the National Guard to Orem, Utah and other solid RED cities instead.

Remember how Donald Trump took umbrage with flags being at half-staff during his inauguration, in acknowledgment of President Jimmy Carter’s recent passing at the time? Yet, he has ordered them to be at half-staff in acknowledgment of Charlie Kirk’s death. Interesting.

Salute to Kamala Harris for providing an empathetic, measured expression of condolence. I wish calls for UNITY were coming from BOTH ends of the political spectrum. #CharlieKirk

So he’s an alleged “FBI informant” for something he claims to be a “Democratic hoax.” How does that work exactly❓ And the fact that his followers continue to believe & parrot his 🐂💩 is mystifying on a level previously unknown. #MAGAmorons

Mango Mussolini was found civilly liable for sexual assault, over two dozen women have accused him of sexual impropriety, he claimed that it was perfectly okay for him to grab women by their genitalia, and he has documented ties to Epstein; yet, we are supposed to believe he was an “FBI informant.”🫩

I was [just] driving through downtown Los Angeles on this extremely windy evening, when I glanced over and spotted my Elgin Charles’ Hair Camp billboard‼️Hair Camp is my exciting NEW competition TV series that has me in search of the next superstar hairstylist — coming to Blacktivity in 2026‼️

During those quiet moments alone, do you think about us❓💗

THROWBACK THURSDAY TRIVIA: In addition to being touted a star athlete in high school, I was also prom king.👑⛹🏽‍♂️

It’s NOT your job to wake up anybody who’s sleeping on you. Keep ascending‼️🚀❤️‍🔥

🎬 ...en route to set... Time to make magic‼️🖤 And S/O to my industry daughter, Nicki Minaj, who supplied the early morning vibes. 🎶

Happy [belated] birthday to my broski, NBA legend & mogul, Magic Johnson‼️ Hopefully this revolution around the sun is the absolute BEST one yet. Continue being a shining example of greatness. ✨🥳🤘🏽🍻✨ #ElginCharles #BeverlyHills #HappyBirthday #MagicJohnson #fyp

Just the mention of your name, turns a flicker to a flame. Time to heat things up‼️ 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥 STAY TUNED.

Stay tuned for ALL of the exciting details‼️🖤 #ElginCharlesHairCamp

He was NOT shot. He did NOT win the election legitimately. Grocery prices are NOT down. He did NOT end any wars. The USA’s global standing is NOT at an all-time high. Literally NOTHING Mango Mussolini says is based in fact.

My buddy, the legendary Eddie Murphy, revealed earlier this week that he will be taking on the role of Inspector Clouseau in a forthcoming “Pink Panther” film. Sounds like a MUST SEE‼️🎥

A million ‘likes’ doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t LIKE yourself.

You can NOT expect to see personal growth when you surround yourself with people who are NOT growing. Broaden your horizons — and your circle‼️

“I didn’t create Trump — your hate towards me did!” — President Barack Obama to Republicans

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SUNDAY FUNDAY‼️ Great people. Great music. Great vibes. Great day. 🕺🏽🪩🤍 How have you been spending your day❓

EVERYBODY join me in wishing my best friend, the legendary Verdine White, the happiest of birthdays‼️His iconic bass grooves have kept Earth, Wind & Fire fans dancing for decades — and his timeless rhythms continue to energize dance floors around the 🌎. #HappyBirthday #VerdineWhite #EarthWindAndFire

Solace & profound peace can oftentimes be discovered in the stillness of the early morning. ☮️💜

I am shattered by the news of Malcolm Jamal Warner’s passing. He was one of the REAL ones in this industry. My deepest condolences to his mother, Pam, and his wife & daughter. May he rest in power. 🕊️🙏🏽🕊️

S/O to my Governor, Gavin Newsom, who says that California will add 5-7 Democratic Congressional seats to the map by redistricting before 2026 IF Texas does the same for Republicans. He asserts, “If Texas goes, we are going.”

Find your bliss. 😊 Protect your peace. ☮️

A Happy Heavenly Birthday to my industry mother, Diahann Carroll. ✨👑💛✨ Ms. Carroll insisted on assuming the role of ‘bonus mom’ when my actual mother passed away [tragically] while I was on my honeymoon in Paris. A bonafide legend with a heart of gold. I miss her deeply. Rest easy, Queen.🕊️🙏🏽🕊️

Here I am autographing the last few copies on hand of my award-winning memoir, By The Way, at the Los Angeles Times Book Festival. Available at Barnes & Noble and other major retailers — or, head over to my website (ElginCharles.com) and request it be autographed via the notes section at checkout.📗

If you have a pulse, you have a purpose‼️ 🩶🤘🏽🩶

Few people know that I am a sports enthusiast and former athlete. From boxing & golf to aquatics & basketball... I’ve played it ALL. Here I am with my Southside High School basketball team in my hometown of San Antonio, Texas. It should be fairly easy to spot me. Fast — which number am I❓⛹🏽‍♂️

Libations with wifey, Jackée. 🍹 And yes, she loves for us to coordinate. 🤍

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your present-day challenges are preparing you for future success, so STOP dwelling on past failures! And be sure to help others along the way as you climb to the top. #Humanity 🖤🤍💛

There is NEVER a dull moment whenever I link-up with the Countess of Comedy, Luenell, who happens to be one of my absolute favorite people on the planet. We are FOREVER locked-in. And last night was a movie‼️❤️‍🔥

Don’t allow anyone to turn your sky into a ceiling. NO limits & NO boundaries. #Limitless 🚀❤️‍🔥

NEVER FORGET: Black people were STILL enslaved on July 4, 1776.