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Our Fave Moments From A$AP Rocky’s Fashion Show During Paris Men’s Fashion Week
The rapper showed of the latest AWGE collection at a Paris Fashion Week show.Read more...
15 Sneaky Moves Pulled by Trump That’ll Have A Grave Impact You
From cutting the Job Corps to sneaking in scary artificial intelligence regulation, many fear Trump is trying to distract Americans with an onslaught of questionable moves.Read more...
This White Singer Sang This Chaka Khan Iconic Hit and Black Internet Lost Its Mind
Once Hayley Williams' clip began to make the rounds on social media, a lot of Black folks had a myriad of reactions! Let's get into it.Read more...
Will Smith Just Brought Up the Chris Rock Oscars Slap And He Doesn’t Seem Sorry …Anymore
It looks like the "Fresh Prince" star is feeling a bit differently about it than before and we've got the tea to prove it!Read more...
8 Black Actors Who Got Their Start in August Wilson Plays
Some of our greatest actors have appeared in the prolific playwright's shows on and Off Broadway.Read more...
Many Believe This Prophecy That Predicts the Return of Christ Is Coming True …Thanks Trump …
Whether you're religious or not, we know the stories of Sodom and Gomorrah and Noah's Ark, but how about the one predicting Jesus' return?Read more...
50 Cent is Being Dragged Over This Super-Shady Move Toward NYC Mayor Hopeful Zohran Mamdani
50 Cent doesn't shy away from the beef, so after Zohran Mamdani name-dropped him, the 49-year-old took to Instagram to get some things off his chest.Read more...
Why Nelly, Ashanti’s New Show Has the Internet Annoyed and Angry
While some fans were excited to get an up-close and personal look at the couple, others weren't too pleased at what they saw.Read more...
Amazing Story Behind Why Money Dropped From The Sky To a Black Detroit Neighborhood
The son of a local car wash owner helped his father share his final wish with the community he loved.Read more...
Enough! For The Sake of Her Kids, Here’s Why Beyoncé Needs to Stop Smiling, Riding That Dangerous Flying Car
The singer was almost seriously injured on Saturday night. Time to let the car go.Read more...
All the Black-led Movies To See This Summer
Summer is here, which means it's time to go to the movies. Hollywood has cooked up plenty of flicks for everyone this year, from thrilling sports dramas like "F1," the return of fan-favorite franchises like "Jurassic Park," and films for the whole family like "Smurfs." Oh, and Spike Lee is back with a brand new...Read more...
Black Internet Cheered ‘Pop The Balloon’ Contestant’s Clap back To A Male Panelist’s Remarks About Black, Female Hair
Black social media cheered the female panelist on for her bold clapback towards this male contestant's insensitive remarks.Read more...
Why Kountry Wayne’s Latest Episode is a Reminder That Black Women Never Get the Grace Black Men Do
The popular internet soap opera sees a Black woman get dragged in the comments...while her equally trashy Black male equivalent skates off.Read more...
Black Twitter Reacts to Trump Crushing on a Beautiful Black Woman In The Oval Office
The Black reporter was beautiful, but did President Trump have to make her looks front and center?Read more...
Best Black TV Shows, Films On Tubi
Yes, Tubi can be Ratchet but it can also be fun and interesting. From comedy to crime, we got some solid options for youRead more...
The Best Black TV Shows, Movies on Hulu to Stream
We rounded up a handful of the newest and best Black TV shows and movies currently streaming right now.Read more...
Steve Harvey’s Gorgeous $15 Million Once Owned by Tyler Perry
With a 70,000 gallon infinity pool to a home theater and wine cellar, Steve Harvey's mansion is one of the most expensive properties in Atlanta, Ga.Read more...
Joy Reid: Fascism is Coming, Whether You Voted For it or Not
EXCLUSIVE: The host of "The Joy Reid Show" gave us some real talk about the Trump agenda.Read more...
Trump’s Tariffs Might Stick Around. What Should We Buy Now?
Buying a car or a phone? Here's what to know about tariffs in 2025, according to Marketplace's Kimberly Adams.Read more...
Why Halle Berry’s Latest Post Is Sparking Hilarious Britney Spears Comparisons
The Oscar-winning star has never shied away from baring it all on social media, and her latest post certainly has people talking!Read more...
When A White Woman Was Told She Could Not Be Harriet Tubman In a Play, She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands
The longtime actress simply wanted to portray influential historical figures, but things unfortunately went South. Let's get into it!Read more...
Diddy’s Daughters’ Tearful Exit From Trial Ignites Black America’s Outcry
Video of Diddy's daughters circulated the internet, and just as folks continue to share their thoughts on the trial, the girls were also subjected to the public's court of opinions.Read more...
Trigger Warning… A Full Recap of All the Shocking Testimony From Diddy’s Federal Trial
From federal raids to gruesome details of Cassie's alleged abuse, witnesses at Diddy's trial paint a scary picture.Read more...
Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week
From the front row looks to causal street wear style, check out who turned heads at Paris Fashion Week.Read more...
3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis
From carpentry to consulting, Davis says real business thinking starts with self-awareness and strategy.Read more...
A White Waitress at a St. Louis Restaurant Calls a Black Woman Customer the B-Word on Video, and It Only Gets Worse From There…
After a viral TikTok paints one St. Louis restaurant in a bad light, the owner came back with a... questionable... response.Read more...
How Black Americans Are Raising a Generation of Kids Who Don’t Understand Blackness
We have failed one generation of Black kids, and we must ensure we don't drop the ball on another.Read more...
NBA Star Dillon Brooks Is Getting <i>Another</i> Restraining Order Against His White Baby Mama, Here’s the Tea
This new order appears to be a continuation of the one he received back in November 2024.Read more...
Mama Duke Just Dropped Another Banger and Fans Say It’s As Good As Her ‘America’s Got Talent’ Hit
Fans Say Mama Duke's Newest Track "Car Chronicles" Is The Summer Banger We NeedRead more...
Dwight Howard Breaks Down on Instagram Over This Heartbreaking Loss
He announced how he lost what he considered "my peace" and "my protector" in a heartfelt Instagram post.Read more...
Black Internet Furious After Usher Gets Wrapped Up in Trump’s Online Mess
The official White House Twitter page is known for cutting up, but Black folks online say this time, it's gone too far.Read more...
How the Prosecution Tied Up Its Case in Diddy Trial’s Closing Arguments
"Up until today, the defendant was able to get away with these crimes because of his money, his power, his influence," the attorney added. "That stops now."Read more...
Have You Heard of The Tragic Story of Phyllis Hyman, a Beautiful, Soulful Singer Derailed By Her Demons?
The soulful singer, known for hits like "Living All Alone and "You Know How to Love Me" died on June 30, 1995, just days before her 46th birthday.Read more...
Anna Wintour Exits Vogue While A Black Editor Awaits The Call
Black Editors Are Rising - Will Vogue Catch Up?Read more...
Porsha Williams, Ex-Husband Simon Guobadia Get <i>Super</i> Messy With Each Other in New Interviews
The former couple is now breaking their silence after their divorce and they're not mincing words!Read more...
Supermodel Anok Yai Looked Stunning and Different at Paris Fashion Week
All eyes were on the gorgeous supermodel at the Louis Vuitton SS26 menswear runway show.Read more...
Jasmine Crockett Says What We’ve All Been Thinking About Melania Trump’s U.S. Citizenship
If you let Rep. Crockett tell it, the Trump administration has a "lack of integrity" when it comes to favoritism-- as evident by Melania Trump's visa history.Read more...
Walter Davis On Building a Black-Owned Bank From Zero to $2 billion
From running a $75 billion portfolio to founding the largest Black-owned bank, Walter Davis shares hard-earned lessons on power, profit, and purpose.Read more...
What Police Claimed This Woman Did After Killing Toddler is Just Diabolic
Suad Ali will spend 12 years in prison after her horrid act against humanity.Read more...
Tina Knowles’ Instagram Tribute to Solange Will Have You Scrambling For Tissue
Mompreneur Tina Knowles shared a beautiful birthday tribute to her youngest daughter on Instagram.Read more...
Why Black Folks Were Never Truly ‘Woke,’ Explained
The idea of wokeness has been around since the early 1900s. History shows we were never truly there.Read more...
Tyler Perry Accuser Christian Keyes Breaks His Silence, But It’s Not What You Think
The popular Tyler Perry star is back on Instagram Live again and telling fans more unfortunate news.Read more...
Why Beyoncé’s Bag Placement Crossed a Southern American Superstition and Left Black Women in Shock
Beyonce showed up to Pharrell's Louis Vuitton menswear show in Paris looking like money. But when she placed her purse on the ground, the internet immediately stopped scrolling. The shocking placement sparked a wave of Black girl side-eyes, superstitious callouts, and recalling generational warnings. Put your purse on the ground, and you'll go broke. Mind...Read more...
This Jacksonville Deputy Tased His Partner in His Hindquarters on Camera, Here’s What Happened Next
"The incident is unfortunate, but in the heat of the moment is always a potential while we are taking combative subjects into custody," a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman said.Read more...
How A Black Woman Said This and Got 1 million Tiktok Followers And Started a Hilarious Movement
Melani Sanders is here to let the world know that women dealing with perimenopause and menopause have zero Fs left to give.Read more...
The Devastating Reason This MLB Player Broke Down in Tears Mid Game
Players and coaches rushed to console Arizona Diamondbacks player Ketel Marte after he was seen with tears rolling down his face mid game.Read more...
Republicans Spent Decades Laying the Groundwork for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ But You’ll Be Surprise Who It Hurts Most
Republicans have laid the groundwork for this bill for years before it had a name, but the hook is it doesn't just harm poor Black Americans...Read more...
How Diddy Could Win His Case
The Root has been following Diddy's case closely. Here's an analysis on whether he could walk free.Read more...
DDG Scores This Rare Win in Custody Battle With Halle Bailey
Bailey and DDG have been embroiled in a legal back and forth over their child for months.Read more...
Highlights From Pharrell Williams’ Star-Studded Louis Vuitton Menswear Show in Paris
All eyes were on Paris as the stars came out to check out Pharrell Williams and the Louis Vuitton SS26 menswear collection.Read more...
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