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A Georgia man is looking at some serious legal trouble after a now-viral story of why he left his three children behind in a local McDonald's seems to have some holes in it. The internet rallied behind 24-year-old Chris Louis, who was arrested on March 22 at an Augusta McDonald's after police found he'd left his three...Read more...

Police say an Indianapolis man had a serious crash out over not being able to see his son and took his anger out on the child's mother outside the baby's daycare. The horrifying scene led him to meet his fate under the law.Read more...

Lizzo has added a stunning Hollywood Hills mansion to her real estate book! For $12.4 million, the Truth Hurts" singer bought a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom house, according to TMZ.Read more...

Shilo Sanders, son of Deion Coach Prime" Sanders may be on the NFL's radar when it comes to the upcoming 2025 Draft, but it appears Mercedes-Benz is also keeping its eyes on him. And it's not for a good reason. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

Da'ron Donta Jenkins was released from prison on Tuesday, March 25. Just six days later, he's accused of the unthinkable. Wilson, North Carolina, police responded to a home in the 1700 block of Snowden Drive around 5:23 p.m on March 31 after receiving an unknown type call." Upon their arrival, officers found...Read more...

It would appear no amount of money or attention can keep Kanye West's wife around after the Chicago rapper used his platform to go on wild social media rants supporting Hitler, and making anti-semitic comments. Now he's all alone.Read more...

Darrine Timpson's 2-year-old dog died while giving birth to her puppies on March 27. Timpson contacted Loving Care Pet Funeral Services in Catonsville, Maryland, to arrange the cremation of his beloved dog Jada. The following day, Timpson received what he thought were Jada's ashes, but about 30 minutes after he left,...Read more...

Depending on who you ask, TikTok is the place to go to discover the latest trends or watch heated exchanges between MAGA supporters and, well, everyone else. But there are also plenty of people who flock to the app to get lost in content that is just plain relaxing. Just ask Derrick Downey Jr., the Los Angeles-based...Read more...

We like to think children are safe from dealing with the realities of racism and systemic oppression, but a new study has found the stark opposite is true. While economic, educational, and political disparities remain issues in the Black community, now we have something else to add to our already hefty plate of...Read more...

Just last week we reported on Malik Yoba's viral social media post where he said that he's no longer identifying as a Black man but a non-white man." The post had folks talking with some either agreeing or disagreeing, but mainly people were scratching their heads, wondering what Yoba meant.Read more...

Ja Morant is being dragged on social media for yet another alleged offense involving gunplay. Though, this time, the incident was less of a potential threat but more of a display of poor sportsmanship.Read more...

It seems like everyday when we turn on the news, there's yet another trying, upsetting and arguably traumatizing thing going on. Whether it's some absurd policy enacted by President Donald Trump that aims to erase the history and contributions of Black folks from or another senseless police brutality encounter-what's...Read more...

Police say the latest high-profile individual to be targeted by a group of robbery suspects was Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman. What's even more horrifying was the video footage he retrieved from the incident.Read more...

It's been nearly a year since the lyrical war of words kicked off between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Although neither has released a proper diss track in a while, they are both taking subtle shots at each other in other ways.Read more...

Meghan Markle is remaining unbothered by the negativity when it comes to her rebrand as the newest queen of home and lifestyle. And she's finally silencing her critics once and for all.Read more...

Paula Sutton spent years in the fast-paced world of fashion publishing before leaving London behind to make a life with her family in a gorgeous Georgian estate in the English countryside. A self-described lover of traditional English interiors and vintage decor, Sutton put her personal touch on the home with...Read more...

Keke Palmer may be the Internet's Favorite Cousin" but it looks like there's about to be some familial in-fighting thanks to a rumored new interview with Jonathan Majors. And folks on social media are taking her to task about it!Read more...

While New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker was causing good trouble on the Senate floor, one of his staffers was getting in some real trouble outside the room. Capitol Police led him away in handcuffs over what he tried to bring in the building.Read more...

A video of a Black man's confrontation with employees at a Los Angeles-area Whole Foods has gone viral after thousands who have viewed the video accused the store manager of racial profiling. In the video, the man who was shopping at the Culver City store can be heard in a heated exchange with a Latino employee. The...Read more...

Even though it's been years since he's been in office, former president Barack Obama is still bringing a smile to the faces of American citizens. In this case, he was just minding his business while taking a walk.Read more...

After a routine traffic stop took a shocking turn, one Michigan police officer has been exposed for alleged use of excessive force on multiple occasions. Lt. Matthew Furman is now facing a civil lawsuit over a July incident, but this isn't the first time his policing has been called into question.Read more...

For 25 hours and five minutes, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor, delivering a speech that set a new record for the longest filibuster. Underneath the surface of his impeccable stamina and ability to yap endlessly, there's a much bigger meaning behind what this record-breaking moment...Read more...

Dennis Rodman has done a good job at staying out of the headlines lately. But that all changed on Tuesday thanks to a truly over-the-top joke that his fans are saying went way too far-and now Rodman is responding.Read more...

Ever since Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died, there have been questions surrounding his death from both fans and authorities. But after days of investigating his passing, we finally have answers.Read more...

The Lupus Foundation of America describes lupus as a chronic disease that attacks the immune system, the part of the body that fights off disease and infections. Some of the most common symptoms people living with lupus often experience include extreme fatigue, joint pain and swelling, headaches and skin irritation.Read more...

There's no one way to be Black. In the case of many of our brothers and sisters, their Black roots are just one piece of their greater identity. From Carmelo Anthony to Mariah Carey, these celebrities have fully embraced their Latino heritage just as they do their Black heritage.Read more...

Bed Rotting" is the latest trendy term to come out of TikTok, and the trend has the app divided for good reason. While Black doctors on the app say that bed rotting can be healthy, a bunch of non-Black doctors are saying it WILL kill you. So, what's the tea? What is bed rotting and why is there such an extreme...Read more...

Wendy Williams' voice championing for freedom from her guardianship just got a whole lot louder thanks to her supporters. And now she's speaking out about itRead more...

When Malik Robinson graduated from high school, the decision to attend college was an easy one. The knowledge of self that you get from an HBCU [historically Black college or university] in terms of being Black is incomparable to other institutions," he told The Root. Now a senior at Alabama A&M University, Robinson...Read more...

A Black woman in California who was expecting to get a simple test from a local medical clinic experienced something much worse, causing outrage on social media.Read more...

Even before she told Sherri Shepherd about trading emails with Anna Wintour, we knew supermodel Anok Yai was the real deal. Now we're even more convinced after hearing her tell a badass story about the lengths legendary fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld went through to get her to one of his shoots.Read more...

Ain't nothing funny on this April Fools' Day considering the wrath of President Donald Trump coming from the Tesla White House on literally everything good and decent in this country. However, his attacks on DEI, education and more are quite strategic.Read more...

Y'all should already know any time Stephen A. Smith's name gets mentioned, a response from the sports personality is bound to follow. Smith, known for speaking his mind without consequences, has been facing criticism from democrats who say he isn't on their side. So now, he's setting the record straight.Read more...

Three years ago, Anthony Lowe lost his legs to amputation after a run in with police only to have another run in with the cops which cost him his life. Conflicting accounts dispute whether Lowe was truly a threat to the police. Now, the real decision makers must come to that conclusion.Read more...

A Connecticut dance mom is furious by how her biracial daughter was treated by a coach at a dance competition. And as she shares her frustration with the teacher and the studio on social media, a now-viral video of the exchange has thousands of other people just as heated.Read more...

Kanye West is continuing to make waves on social media thanks to his recent and wide-ranging interview with DJ Akademiks. But now it looks like his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has gotten caught up in the madness.Read more...

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If you know anything about Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), you know she always speaks her mind. So when she got a call from an angry Black business owner accusing her of causing him to lose a valuable grant because of her public statements, she had to stand up for herself.Read more...

Welp, welcome to the family, Tiger Woods! After the golf legend unveiled his new romance with President Donald Trump's ex-daughter-in-law, many have wondered if the president would ever approve of their relationship. Now, we got our answer.

Ever since influencer Ashton Hall posted his morning routine, the internet has been in shambles over the unique and deeply confusing steps he takes everyday. His now-viral post has sparked dozens of folks recreating their own versions of his ritual. But is any of it realistic? And more importantly... does it actually...Read more...

The viral video of Marvin Sapp infamously telling the church ushers to close the doors" until $40,000 was raised is still being shared across the internet. However, not everyone is joking about the clip.Read more...

They say everyone has a doppelganger, a person they're not related to but who looks like they could have been separated at birth. (Think: GloRilla and Lil Mama, Thandiwe Newton and Zoe Saldana, or Anthony Anderson and Michael Strahan). But while not everyone gets to come face to face with their look-alike, talk show...Read more...

Not so fast! When a trio of dine-and-dashers thought they'd simply pull a fast one on this Chicago soul food restaurant, they were met with the slick and savvy owner who tracked down the three suspects in true detective fashion. What was first a birthday celebration turned into an alleged heist, and now police are...Read more...

Kiyan Anthony is making a name for himself with flashes of greatness in his high school basketball career. And he doesn't even need the help of his famous parents, Carmelo and La La Anthony.Read more...

Mo'Nique is taking the time once again to air out her longstanding grievances with Tyler Perry leaving many to wonder if and when she'll give up on her quest for justice from the Hollywood mogul. But the longer we think about it, the more we realize that she actually shouldn't give up and there's a good reason why.Read more...

During his peak in the early 2000s, Allen Iverson was one of the most popular and influential athletes in American sports. Almost singlehandedly, he brought hip-hop culture to the NBA and made every sports fan want to rock tattoos and cornrows. He was one of the kings of the NBA.Read more...

This is why you can't take just anyone to the hood! Rapper Jim Jones might be far removed from the hardships of growing up in New York City, but recently, the Harlem rapper returned back to his stopping grounds to enjoy a nice stroll in his old neighborhood...that is, until things turn a serious turn.Read more...

You may have seen flyers of this boy, 5-year-old Indi Bullock, on your social media pages last week. Local Georgia police posted his picture, desperately asking for the public's help in locating him after he vanished. However, the cops finally came back with a development on the search... and it's a heartbreaking one.Read more...

Whether there were issues between Philadelphia couple Jordan and Danielle Baxter was unclear a few weeks ago. However, it was clear something went awfully wrong after Mr. Baxter was found dead outside their home. Police accuse his wife of the killing but the only information we know of an alleged motive was a cryptic...Read more...

Months after multiple Phoenix police officers assaulted a Black man during his arrest, they're facing disciplinary actions. But although the brutal attack on Tyron McAlpin was caught on video, their punishment as a result is more than shocking.Read more...