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Black Americans Praise Ketanji Brown Jackson For Questioning Trump’s Position On Birthright Citizenship
Ketanji Brown Jackson stood out from several justices appearing to be skeptical of the president's argument against the Citizenship Clause in the 14th Amendment.Read more...
In Resurfaced Video, Wanya Morris Speaks Relationship With 16-year-old Brandy
Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris is back in the hot seat on social media for some resurfaced comments he made about his past relationship with Brandy Norwood. Let's get into it!Read more...
Black America Reacts to Shocking Gucci Mane Kidnapping
Rapper Gucci Mane faced the unthinkable after he was allegedly kidnapped and robbed. And now folks online can't stop talking about it!Read more...
Black America Reacts to Trump Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi
Black Twitter is buzzing with comments about President Trump's decision to fire Attorney General Pam BondiRead more...
New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor analysis can help close the survival gap for Black women with aggressive breast cancer.Read more...
Why the Internet is Obsessed With This Black Woman’s Disability-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Require Stoves, Knives or Standing
No standing. No cutting. No problem! Meet the Black content creator who creates disability-friendly recipes that's taking the internet by storm.Read more...
The Heartbreaking Struggles of Tiger Woods From Billion Dollar Icon to the Disastrous Crashes That Nearly Stole His Life
From jaw-dropping scandals to headline-grabbing mishaps, we're unpacking the wild story of Tiger Woods' tumultuous superstardom in the public eye.Read more...
WATCH: The Wild Moment a Woman Tries to Ram 2 Chainz Off the Road
Rapper 2 Chainz's regular commute included a wild confrontation with a driver who tried ramming his car- and it was all caught on camera.Read more...
Meagan Good Finally Responds to Skin Bleaching Backlash
Meagan Good is finally clearing the air and addressing the criticisms she's received over past skin bleaching claims.Read more...
Florida Vice Mayor Found Dead Inside Home as Police Investigate Husband for the Crime
The city of Coral Springs celebrated the election of first Black and Haitian American female commissioner. Now, they're forced to mourn her shocking murder.Read more...
After Tyler Perry Attempts to Pay TSA Works Himself, DHS Finally Steps In
To help ease financial pain on TSA amid the government shutdown, billionaire Tyler Perry stepped in... and then, this happened.Read more...
The Tragedy and Triumphs of The Braxton Sisters Over the Years
In honor of what would've been Traci Braxton's 55th birthday, let's take a look at the Braxton sisters' interesting history of success and hardships!Read more...
As War in Iran Rages, How Much Higher Can Gas Prices Really Get?
Gasoline prices are up in every state since the Iran war begin and they're expected to rise.Read more...
The Shocking Reason Why Leslie Jones Says the ‘Tradwife’ Life is Not for Her
Leslie Jones may be single, but that doesn't mean she's rushing to walk down the aisle anytime soon. Now, she's sharing the surprising and hilarious reason why.Read more...
Chess, Not Checkers: The Calculated Brilliance of Cardi B’s Corporate Takeover
Cardi B admitted many folks assume she's an "airhead," however, she's using the misconception to her advantage. It's time we stop underestimating her.Read more...
10 Years After Tulsa Police Killed Unarmed Black Man, His Family Is 1 Step Closer to Justice
Nearly 10 years have passed since Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by Tulsa police. Now, his family is finally getting a taste of justice.Read more...
Son Steals from a Popular Food Truck and Then Black Mom Makes This Viral Gesture
Musa, a food truck vendor, was shocked when the mother of the young Black man who stole money from his tip jar later came to repay the stolen amount.Read more...
Who Is Victor Glover, the Black Astronaut NASA Is Sending to the Moon
Victor Glover will be the first Black American astronaut to reach the moon... And he's the pilot!Read more...
Regina Hall Explains Why She Almost Became A Nun In Her 40s
'Scary Movie' star Regina Hall is opening up about a particularly interesting time in her life and what led to her almost becoming a nun!Read more...
Why Black Folks Should Participant in the Black Census Project
With four years until the national census, leaders are urging Black folks to make their voices heard after the third launch of the Black Census Project.Read more...
Lamar Odom’s Fall: From NBA Champ to Khloé Kardashian’s Heartbreak
The complicated marriage between Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardshian is back in the spotlight thanks to a new documentary. Let's take a look at their rocky history.Read more...
Will We Ever See Another Black NBA MVP?
The shift isn't about skill. It's about how the game is being taught.Read more...
Brandy Says She Had a Relationship With a Boyz II Men Star When She was 16
Brandy Norwood is finally opening up about the relationship she shared with Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris. And the details are as eye-opening as you'd expect!Read more...
White Influencer’s Bizarre Defense After She Was Caught Editing Her Face on Black Model’s Photo
You'll never guess what Lauren Blake Boultier, a white influencer, blamed after she allegedly stole a Black model's photo in a bizarre Photoshop fail.Read more...
Inside the Unnecessary Renovations Trump Is Making to the White House
Here's all of the changes Trump's made to the White House in his second term, including his controversial ballroom construction.Read more...
Olandria’s New Sports Illustrated Feature & Red Carpet Slayings Prove She’s Here to Stay!
Olandria Carthen may have gained fame from 'Love Island,' but she's clearly here to stay for a long time. Let's talk about it!Read more...
NAACP LDF Head: Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge Is a Danger to Black Americans
The Root spoke with the president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on what Black Americans should brace for ahead of the Supreme Court's case on birthright citizenship.Read more...
The Highs and Messy Lows of R&B Group En Vogue
As En Vogue prepares to tour with TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, we're looking at the ups and downs of the soulful R&B divas who dominated the 1990s.Read more...
New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births
In a study covering more than 200 countries, researchers traced two plastic-based chemicals to approximately 2 million early births and 74,000 infant deaths in 2018 alone.Read more...
Black NJ Congresswoman Speaks On Facing 17 Years in Prison for Visiting ICE Detainees
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is facing up to 17 years behind bars stemming from a legally protected visit to an ICE detention facility", speaks to The Root.Read more...
Inside FKA Twigs, Shia LaBeouf’s Relationship Drama
From the beginning of their relationship in 2018 to now, FKA twigs and Shia LaBeouf have been embroiled in a legal and public back and forth. Let's dig into the latest!Read more...
Why It Is So Hard to Believe These 15 Public Figures Face Accusations of Racism
While the typical face of supremacy is well-known, there is a growing, complex wave of leaders, commentators, and politicians who have been accused of racism-even though they look just like us.Read more...
Amber Rose Wants White People to Be Able to Say the N-Word Without Consequence…Here’s Why
Amber Rose says she allows her kids to curse because they have free speech, AND that white people should say the N-word...and the backlash was swift.Read more...
Why ‘Paradise’ Season Two Finale Has Fans So Shook!
The season two finale of Sterling K. Brown's 'Paradise' has folks all over social media talking-and for good reason. Let's get into it!Read more...
The Ultimate Nipsey Hussle Playlist
Seven years after his passing, we're commemorating the life and legacy of "Neighborhood Nip" with the essential tracks every self-made hustler needs to have on rotation.Read more...
NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate
In a heated debate over religion vs. policy, the Chicago Bulls just waived Jaden Ivey for speaking out about the NBA's pride nights.Read more...
Why Every Black American Must Watch the Birthright Citizenship Fight This Week
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on President Trump's attempt to axe the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing citizenship for the descendants of slavery.Read more...
Tisha Campbell Explains Why She’ll Always ‘Protect’ Martin Lawrence, But the Internet Has Questions
Tisha Campbell may have more positive feelings for her former costar Martin Lawrence now, but some folks online aren't buying it. Let's get into why!Read more...
House Democrat Seeks Reparations for Immigrants Impacted By Trump’s Policies
Rep.Pramila Jayapal calls for reparations for immigrant families tramatized by Trump's mass deportation policy.Read more...
Black Virginia Family Finds Army Discharge Papers That Unlock a Mother’s Secret WWII Legacy
Stacy Brown and her family had no idea that her mother was one of more than 800 women assigned to the only all-Black female battalion during World War II.Read more...
What it Cost My Family to Find My Cousin in a Country That Often Forgets Black Women
For Black people, uncertainty in America is a frequent state of existence because we are categorically less safe.Read more...
Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Did This Wild Thing Just Months Before Allegedly Committing Crime
More information about the woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home have been released and it's truly disturbing!Read more...
Florida’s Rooney Rule Challenge is Rooted in White Supremacy – and Legal Fiction
OPINION: The ongoing legal challenge to Florida's Rooney Rule, a policy designed to promote diversity in the hiring of state college coaches and athletic directors, must be understood not as a legitimate legal argument, but as an act of legal fiction rooted in white supremacy.Read more...
Top 5 Black Disney TV Shows, Movies That Deserve Anniversary Specials
While many fans are happy about the recent 'Hannah Montana' anniversary special, let's take a look at some Black Disney shows that are deserving of one, too!Read more...
A Running List of Everything President Trump Is Planning to Name After Himself
From $100 bills with Trump's signature on it to renaming buildings in his honor, here's everything President Trump has named or renamed after himself.Read more...
The Four Black Women Coaches Who Took Their Teams to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Women’s Tournament
By the time there were 16 teams left in the Women's NCAA Tournament, four of them were coached by Black women. How did they do?Read more...
Black Celebs Who Have Stars On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brandy Norwood is one of the latest Black celebrities who's finally received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Discover who else has been honored!Read more...
This Black Woman Is The Most Gorgeous Barber on TikTok
Folks on TikTok are loving this Black barber, who's not only great at her job, but looks like a model too.Read more...
How Carlos Boozer’s Twin Sons, Duke Basketball Stars Cameron and Cayden, Saved Their Big Brother’s Life
Conceived to save their brother's life, ex-NBA star Carlos Boozer's twins Cameron and Cayden are living proof that some wins don't show up on a scoreboard.Read more...
Kerry Washington Shares the Marriage Move That Has Made Her Relationship Last
Kerry Washington is usually private about her marriage to former NFL-star and actor Nnamdu Asomugha. But now she's opening up like never before!Read more...
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