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Hoop earrings have been an accessory staple for centuries. Archeologists have found early versions worn by Sumerian women and girls around 2500 BCE. Whether you dress them up or down, hoops are a classic way to pull your look together.

The messiest (alleged) Black love story on the internet is making rounds once again.Read more...

Trump could lose his New York City Sky Scrapers any day now, but best believe this Black athlete has everything secured. Can you imagine living in a mansion not far from the Big Apple? For those in search of a waterfront castle an hour away from Manhattan, Derek Jeter's Orange County property might be the home for...Read more...

Earlier this week, we told you how Black TikTok doubted the authenticity of the TMZ video that appeared to capture Prince William and Princess Catherine shopping at a farmer's market near their home. The princess had not been seen publicly since undergoing abdominal surgery in January. And in the wake of the...Read more...

New York Attorney General Letitia James is not playing around when it comes to former President Donald Trump. The once powerful real estate mogul is now faced with $464 million judgment - which his attorneys say he is struggling to pay. Now, James is saying pay-up or your properties, including his prized golf course...Read more...

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As much as we love modern television, one of the elements we miss most from the classics is theme songs. New shows want to use that extra 90 seconds on stories, so you don't get a catchy intro. However, the best themes never go out of style, so we're flashing back to the good old days with a round up of our favorite...Read more...

Kansas may be taking a page out of Alabama's book after it shamefully became the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that forbids those programs in public colleges and offices.Read more...

Members of the original Black Panther Party showed up to an intense Virginia school board meeting to take part in the discussion over a picture of a white student with a racist threat written on her arm. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Whoopi Goldberg is speaking her truth when it comes to her physical health journey, admitting to using a weight loss drug to get a grip on her weight. But the reason why may surprise you. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

PBS' hit series Finding Your Roots" is must-see television for its more than 4.5 million weekly viewers who tune in to learn more about their favorite stars' family history. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Just in time for your spring home refresh, chef, host, and cookbook author Eric Adjepong just dropped a stunning kitchen collab with Crate & Barrel. The collection, which comes with 60 pieces of cookware, glassware, serveware and home decor items, is a cool combination of Adjepong's Ghanaian roots and the flavor of...Read more...

On Friday, Netflix released its new film about the late civil rights icon and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The trailblazing legislator was not only the first Black woman in Congress but also the first woman to run in the Democratic presidential primary race. However, for California Congresswoman Barbara Lee,...Read more...

As we enjoy March Madness, and watch some HBCU teams attempt to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, let's take the time to highlight some of the professional athletes who attended Historically Black Colleges.Read more...

Kyle Rittenhouse rushed off the stage on Thursday during a speaking event, after a crowd repeatedly booed the infamous conservative activist, who shot and killed two people during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's mother, is not struggling one bit when it comes to putting money in her pockets. At least that is what MJ's estate is claiming.Read more...

Social media provides a lot of amazing opportunities for people around the world to connect. It also allows celebrities to show their real personalities to fans. But the other side of that is learning how our favorite stars feel about politics and hot button issues like race, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion and...Read more...

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The frontrunner in the Maryland Democratic Senate primary race, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), is in the hot seat this week after using a racial slur during a congressional budget hearing. However, his camp told The Root that he intended to use a similar-sounding word unrelated to the offensive term.Read more...

On Friday, it was announced that obnoxious conservative commentator Candace Owens has seemingly been let go from the Daily Wire. Daily Wire and Candace Owens have ended their relationship," the company's CEO Jeremy Boreing stated in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).Read more...

A white Florida teen has just been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Black girl as she walked with her friends from a movie theater. A police spokesperson said the crime was not a random act of violence.

After all the hand-wringing and controversy, Hulu's new documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," finally premiered on March 21. It examines the creation, popularity and eventual cancellation of Atlanta's Black college spring break event.

They say Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth. But for Magnolia Jackson, Disney World took the title. Ms. Jackson recently made her very first trip to Walt Disney World for a special celebration of her 106th birthday, and she had the time of her life from the looks of these photos.

Hip-hop is getting interesting again.Read more...

Well, well, well. Looky here... Ol' Miss Carlee Russell, the Black woman who went viral for faking her kidnapping, has entered a guilty plea on charges in connection to the incident.

Roughly 15 years after the death of pop icon Michael Jackson, his estate remains a contentious issue for his surviving family members. And Jackson's 93-year-old mother, Katherine Jackson, is at the center of it all.

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On March 21, 1924, a group of Black and white artists and intellectuals got together at New York's Civic Club for a dinner party to celebrate author Jessie R. Fauset's debut novel, There is Confusion." Organizers Charles S. Johnson and Alain Locke thought bringing these brilliant minds together - while generally...Read more...

We hear about bank robberies occurring all the time in this country, but never about banks being robbed by little kids.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Nearly three years after Jim Rogers, 54, died after being repeatedly tased by the police, the NAACP is demanding answers and accountability.Read more...

DeVon Franklin is opening up about his split from ex-wife Meagan Good.Read more...

Whoopi Goldberg is speaking her truth when it comes to her physical health journey, admitting to using a weight loss drug to get a grip on her weight. But the reason why may surprise you.Read more...

Wendy Williams' son is reportedly facing ongoing financial trouble following his mother's guardianship that started nearly two years ago. According to damning court documents, Kevin Hunter Jr. owed nearly $4,400 in overdue rent for his luxurious Miami apartment.Read more...

As Andre 3000 famously announced, The South got something to say."

On a new episode of Funny Marco's popular web series Open Thoughts," the comedian and host welcomed renowned culture vulture and podcasting personality Bobbi Althoff. To the shock of many-including Marco himself-Althoff dumped a bag full of cash on his lap. Marco immediately asked if it was a setup or if the cash...Read more...

Authorities in Florida reportedly can't find Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton.Read more...

Erykah Badu is once again having trouble with the BeyHive.

An Atlanta man has been found guilty in the fatal shooting of his friend over a dispute stemming from a small sum of cash.

Lil Nas X was one of over 27,000 finishers in the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon on March 17.Read more...

Originally intended to treat people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy have become a cultural phenomenon as people in Hollywood and beyond have found them to be an effective weight loss tool. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tracy Morgan have admitted to using the drugs to help them drop a...Read more...

Ever since Beyonce showed up at the Grammys last month rocking a pristine cowboy hat and followed up a week later with a Beyhive-breaking album announcement and surprise two-piece release at Super Bowl LVIII, the internet has been alight with conjecture on why she took a very unexpected foray into Country music.Read more...

While there's no shortage of conspiracy theorists in the running to join former President Donald Trump's administration - his reported front-runner for Attorney General is a walking, talking, conspiracy-tweeting red flag.Read more...

Updated on Wednesday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m.PT: Less than 48 hours after disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly decided to sue the U.S. government in an an attempt to receive the funds from his label, the Ignition" singer is trying yet another legal move.Read more...

We all know that Black folks don't think alike. However, marginalized communities have it rougher than white folks so their political interests should lie in equality and leveling the playing field. But as we know, that's not always the case.

Less than a month ago, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of murdering RUN-DMC legend Jason Mizell, better known as DJ Jam Master Jay.Read more...

Though it may not seem like it if you lived through four years of Donald Trump's tweets, President Barack Obama is actually the country's first digital president.Read more...

Members of the original Black Panther Party showed up to an intense Virginia school board meeting to take part in the discussion over a picture of a white student with a racist threat written on her arm.Read more...

Florida isn't the only battleground in the war on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In Kentucky, lawmakers just moved one giant step closer to destroying DEI efforts on college campuses throughout the Bluegrass State.

Just one day after Jimmie Allen was dropped from one of the two sexual assault lawsuits lobbed against him, fans of the country music star have learned yet another surprising detail about him.Read more...