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A proposed Tennessee law would forbid the study of reparations for the descendants of slaves. However, Reverend Earle Fisher is doing everything in power to prevent it from being passed.Read more...

Because of the myriad of issues Diddy and his family are going through currently, one might assume that the hip-hop mogul would be would be a bit down in the dumps and in despair.Read more...

After the Supreme Court decimated affirmative action in higher education last year - legal scholars warned that conservatives would continue to chip away at programs aimed at helping Black and other minority groups. Now, a conservative legal group is coming for the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship.Read more...

It's been one weird weekend in hip-hop. First J. Cole responded to Kendrick Lamar with a diss track and then apologized for it days later. Then, GloRilla and JT ignited a beef after the release of the Memphis rapper's song, Aite."Read more...

The University of South Carolina's women's basketball team is celebrating its third NCAA Championship after defeating Iowa 87-75 in the title game. The win is a perfect end to an undefeated season under the leadership of head coach Dawn Staley, who coached an entirely new starting five to a perfect season.Read more...

Thirty years ago the Rwandan genocide ripped through the African nation, killing hundreds of thousands of people. On Sunday, Rwandan President Paul Kagame commemorated the horrific tragedy, while also sharing a message pointed at the rest of the world.

Basketball fans shouldn't be surprised that South Carolina won the Women's basketball national championship against Iowa on Sunday. They were the best team in the country all season, often beating their opponents in dominating fashion.Read more...

Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons' daughter Aoki Lee Simmons has a new boo thing, and their seemingly steamy relationship has the internet split. The 21-year-old model has been stepping out with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf. And while some are wishing the couple well, their 44-year age gap is not sitting well...Read more...

On Monday, Jonathan Majors learned his legal fate with regard to the domestic dispute trial in which he was convicted of third degree reckless assault and harassment back in Dec. 2023.Read more...

Former President Donald Trump has never been shy about making grandiose comparisons. For reference, Trump previously compared the potential loss of some of his real estate assets to Jesus being betrayed at the Last Supper and nailed to the cross. But his decision to compare himself to late South African leader Nelson...Read more...

So, what's really going on Monday, April 8th? I'm sure by now you've seen every report possible detailing the science-y details of the total solar eclipse, the first we'll see since August 2017, according to NASA.Read more...

On Friday, The Duke of York Theatre in London shared a statement attributed to the Jamie Lloyd Company on X regarding their latest production, Romeo & Juliet."

We have to be honest: we've never seen anything like this short-lived Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole beef in the history of hip-hop. But should we be shocked?

The yeehaw agenda was in full effect at last night's 2024 Country Music Television Awards. The event, which took place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini for a fourth time and featured several country music stars belting out some fan-favorite tunes.Read more...

Nothing prepares you for an earthquake. One moment, things are fine. Then, the next moment, your walls are shaking, your things are toppling and your balance is thrown.Read more...

Wedding bells rang on Saturday (April 6) for Don Lemon and his beau.Read more...

It seemed like things couldn't get any more shocking after Tennessee Republicans kicked two Black State Representatives out of the State Legislature last year. But the latest move affecting Tennessee's only publicly-funded, Historically Black University still managed to send shock waves across the state.

As enduring as the Star Trek" franchise is, there are still countless timelines and ships left to explore. The universe was reinvigorated and rebooted a little in 2017 with the debut of its seventh series, Star Trek: Discovery." As the series enters its fifth and final season on Paramount+, we're showing it some...Read more...

Candace Owens made a dramatic exit from The Daily Wire earlier this month - announcing that she was finally free" from the conservative news outlet. The split came shortly after Owens went on a Black media tour, stopping at shows with popular Black male hosts, including the Breakfast Club" and The Joe Budden...Read more...

Prior to Bill Cosbybeing exposed during the #MeToo movement and subsequent trial and multiple sexual assault lawsuits lobbed against him-it seems he did a bit of good for fellow comic Jerrod Carmichael.Read more...

Unless you've been completely off the grid lately, you've probably heard a little something about the upcoming solar eclipse. In a rare event on Monday, April 8, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and appear to cover it completely, turning the sky dark and making the temperatures a little cooler. This time, the...Read more...

If you're a fan of professional wrestling, you know Black women are having a moment. Across the industry, badass Black women are stealing the show with unforgettable matches and captivating storylines. Someone who's been at the forefront of this movement for the past few years is WWE Superstar Bianca Belair. For Wrestl...Read more...

As part of our Start, Build, Grow series, The Root caught up with Rap Snacks Founder and CEO James Lindsay, who married his love of hip-hop with his passion for potato chips to create a viral sensation and become a major player in the snack game.

In news that can only be described as WTF, Dwayne?"- Dwayne The Rock" Johnson revealed that he won't be endorsing anyone for president this year and his reasoning why just might shock you.Read more...

As the legal fallout from the federal raid of Sean Diddy" Combs Los Angeles and Miami homes and the alleged mistreatment of his son Christian King" Combs by authorities during the ordeal (Christian and his brother were searched and handcuffed but not arrested during the raid) continues to play out in the court...Read more...

The day of an execution is always intense. The inmate is given a decadent last meal of their choosing, they are offered a prayer with a chaplain and finally, they are offered their last words before being executed - which is commonly an apology or declaration of innocence. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is going through the legal ringer right now, and social media is doing what it does and piling on with old videos and stories that paint him in an unflattering light. - Dustin J. Seibert Read MoreRead more...

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, beginning at various times depending on your state and time zone, with the moon completely blocking out the sun for around 4 minutes. Science attributes this phenomenon to our planet's orbit around the sun and rotation. However, in some ancient African...Read more...

Even though he's currently locked up, R.Kelly is sharing his thoughts about Diddy and the federal sex trafficking investigation.Read more...

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The who's who of wealthy MAGA Billionaires are reportedly heading to Palm Beach, Fla. this weekend for a massive fundraiser for former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, hosted by hedge fund founder John Paulson.Read more...

Mustering his inner Beyonce, J. Cole threw everyone for a loop Thursday evening and dropped a surprise mixtape, Might Delete Later," the appetizer leading up to his much anticipated The Fall Off" album.Read more...

Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, is one step closer to being a free man, and he has a new photo on California's Sex Offender registry to commend the occasion.

Subway riders in New York City might notice some heavily armed military forces standing around on platforms after the state's Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard into the subway system last month - along with hundreds more New York State and MTA police officers.Read more...

On Friday, Official Charts reported that Beyonce became the first Black artist to have a country album (Cowboy Carter") hit No. 1 in the UK.

From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit Jolene" to the Tina Turner-inspired Ya Ya," Beyonce fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter," since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for the culture, some may be...Read more...

Though we have become somewhat accustomed to Karens having outbursts in public being caught on camera, a Black woman has gone viral for having an alarming meltdown on a Spirit Airlines flight.Read more...

Radio host Charlamagne tha God tore into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, calling them mostly garbage" in a searing rant on the Daily Show on Wednesday.Read more...

A 62-year-old man is heading home to recover from a revolutionary medical procedure. Rick Slayman left Massachusetts General Hospital on April 3 after participating in the first successful transplant of a genetically edited pig kidney into a human being.

The day of an execution is always intense. The inmate is given a decadent last meal of their choosing, they are offered a prayer with a chaplain and finally, they are offered their last words before being executed - which is commonly an apology or declaration of innocence.

On Monday, April 8, Jonathan Majors will learn whether or not he'll have to serve jail time after being found guilty of third degree reckless assault and harassment stemming from his domestic dispute case involving ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.Read more...

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Growing up on television, Kim Fields has had much of her life play out in public, including the guys she's kissed - something she shared during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live."Read more...

In a recent episode of his show Brilliant Idiots alongside co-host Andrew Schulz, controversial media personality Charlamagne Tha God commented on the sadness that he felt over Sean Diddy" Combs' legacy being ruined in the face of never-ending legal troubles.Read more...

Imagine meeting a professional athlete, only to be ignored.Read more...

Women's college basketball is having a golden moment of record television ratings, thanks to the outer space shooting of Iowa's Caitlin Clark, the hustle of LSU's Angel Reese, the ageless durability of Geno Auriemma's UConn and the powerhouse that is South Carolina's Dawn Staley's .Read more...

Blue Ivy Carter stepped out with her parents at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on April 1 looking all grown up and leaving fans to wonder where the time has gone. The 12-year-old stunned in her own Cowboy Carter-inspired look - a denim tube top and jeans. But it was her hair that had social media buzzing.

A few Tallahassee cops were just exposed for their shiesty behavior during the DUI arrest of a Black man who says his life was nearly ruined because of their shoddy work.Read more...

It's been a couple-few weeks since Amanda Seales posted an Instagram video dropping dimes on the lack of support she receives from Black media and we're still blaming the victim. It's the [insert strong Black woman] celebrity version of but what were you wearing?" the accusation that keeps many sexual assault victims...Read more...