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Despite internet rumors earlier this summer of Tyler Perry potentially buying BET, the historic deal never went down and now Perry is speaking out about it.Read more...

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York has opened a Black Dolls exhibit that provides children with the history of the Black community in the 1800s and 1900s using dolls as the vessel.

Being a parent is honestly one of the hardest jobs you'll ever have. You're forced to learn on the job, and there are are no days off, (unless you count a few extra hours of sleep on Mother's Day and Father's Day). Even on the best days, you can find yourself second guessing yourself, because after all, the stakes are...Read more...

It's happened again. Another white person was stupid and arrogant enough to spew racial slurs to a Black person on camera so the whole world could see it.Read more...

Artificial Intelligence is theoretically supposed to make our healthcare system better, i.e., more efficient and better integrated. But, a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine raises significant concerns about A.I.'s use in medicine.Read more...

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Overnight success is a commonly used term in the entertainment industry. But the truth is, very few acts are actually instant successes. However, in 1988, that's the only way to describe the crazy rise of pop duo Milli Vanilli. One day, we had no idea who they were, and the next, Girl You Know It's True" was everywher...Read more...

Louis Farrakhan's lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) might be the biggest one in recent history. The Nation of Islam leader is suing the Jewish civil rights group for $4.8 billion in Manhattan Federal Court, accusing them of falsely labeling him as an antisemite.Read more...

Picture this: Sicily 1922, You're out at a coffee shop one day, when a stranger dressed in all black taps you on your shoulder and asks, $500,000 or lunch with Jay-Z. Which would you choose?"Read more...

Whether you're a famous celeb or not, there's no denying that relationship break-ups are hard. Just ask Lupita Nyong'o, who recently revealed she was in a season of heartbreak" following her decision to split from ex Selema Masekala last week. But one person coming to her aid is none other than Air star and comedian M...Read more...

From the moment Rihanna was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, rumors have been swirling about her making her long-awaited music comeback. Now, The Daily Mail is reporting that the Grammy-winning superstar has signed a deal worth $38.9 million with entertainment giant Live Nation. The...Read more...

Do y'all remember Marsha Ervin? She's the Florida Black who was released from prison in 2018 and charged with voter fraud after she voted in the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 primary election.Read more...

It was announced by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office that Jeanne Terese Umana, 74, was charged with battery and trespassing for her racist behavior in September against a Latino construction worker. Both are misdemeanor offenses.Read more...

We love to treat heinous criminals and serial murderers like it's a white folks thing but I'm here to inform you, that is simply not true. Despite what the Netflix documentaries and spooky movies perpetuate, Black serial killers exist. They may not be as popular" or widely known as your typical Jeffrey Dahmer and...Read more...

Holiday movie season is here and despite what TV commercials may advertise, there are plenty of Black stars finding romance during Christmas. From adorable meet cutes, to mysterious strangers named Nick, to families reuniting and dealing with old hurts, the familiar stories you look forward to are here to help you...Read more...

On Truth Social, Donald Trump insisted that he will present irrefutable evidence in court that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and he was the true winner.Read more...

During the entirety of the trial against three cops accused of killing Manny Ellis during a traffic stop, the defense has stood on the claim that Ellis died from the methamphetamine in his system. However, a few expert testimonies this week cast plenty of doubt on that argument.

Gabby Petito. Natalee Hollaway. Elizabeth Smart. These are names most Americans recognize when you talk about missing young women.Read more...

Don't think you're getting the straight dope, people. Or at least not all of it.Read more...

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I love a full beat (especially a red lip that pops). But sometimes, the best makeup looks like you're wearing no makeup at all. This fall, everyone is talking about how get natural-looking skin that glows - AKA, the no makeup look.

When theme parks start overflowing with monsters and there's nothing on TV but scary movies, that means it's spooky season. Horror is a genre that hasn't always been the most welcoming for Black characters, but there are some movies that feature prominent Black stories and heroes. Prepare to get scared with our list...Read more...

Blue Ivy is spending her summer break on tour with her mother, Beyonce, and Bronny James is one step closer to playing in the NBA with his father, LeBron James. With so many Black celebrities raising superstars, we think it's time to show you other Black celebrity kids whose parents have allowed them to explore and...Read more...

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Updated on 10/20/2023 at 2:10p.m. PT: Though all hope may not be lost between the rapper Jeezy and his soon-t0-be ex-wife Jeannie Mai, the Put On" rapper issued an official statement reaffirming their decision to split.Read more...

If you listened to Black radio in Dallas or Chicago in the late 1980s and early 90s, you knew Tom Joyner as The Hardest Working Man in Radio." He earned his nickname, The Fly Jock," not just because he always dressed to impress, but because he made a daily 800-air mile commute between his morning radio show in...Read more...

In true rich white woman fashion, J.K. Rowling continues to use her privilege to shamelessly attack vulnerable groups. For some reason, the author thought it was appropriate to say that she's willing to serve prison time over her opinion on transgender women.

They say in marriage, you split everything. For music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z, that apparently also includes beats. Turns out, Queen Bey's ass-shaking track Church Girl" originally belonged to the Dirt Off Your Shoulder" rapper. Producer No I.D. explained that he created the beat for Jay, but it wasn't long...Read more...

In the wee hours of July 8, 2020, 37-year-old Freddie Lee McKee was found dead in Columbia, Mo. Authorities say two 911 calls went out before his body was found. Earlier, around 2:45 a.m., a neighbor called reporting a shirtless man in her trash who told her he was looking for his phone, per the police report. Then,...Read more...

I thought that I'd seen it all, but starting a podcast from prison is a new one.Read more...

Spoiler Alert: If you haven't watched Loki Season 2 Episode 3 1893," stop reading now!

Ahead of her new show at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama apologized for racist comments she made about Black folks over the course of her career.Read more...

Judges have been accused of doing some wild things in court, but this is by far the craziest.Read more...

It wouldn't be 2023 if I didn't share the news of yet another celebrity breakup. The couple unfortunately severing ties this time? Lupita Nyong'o and ex Selema Masekala.Read more...

A white man is facing prison time in the racist attack of Black historian, Marvin Dunn. The irony is that the racist attack occurred in Rosewood, the very grounds of a tragic race massacre that claimed an entire town of Black people.

Cardi B shocked fans on Wednesday when she posted a troubling message on X f.k.a. Twitter. A tense back and forth with a troll eventually led the Bodak Yellow" rapper to write about wanting to kill herself. This caused immediate concern among her legions of fans. Thankfully, Cardi took to her Instagram Stories on...Read more...

Chris Rock is apparently tired of being dragged into the Jada and Will Smith drama and I think I can speak for many people when I say WE ARE ALL TIRED.Read more...

Are things between tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend and rapper Cordae over?Read more...

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Gun violence has claimed yet another life but this time, at a baby shower. Though, the mother-to-be wasn't injured, another guest in attendance was fatally shot in the midst of the celebration.

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After nearly four long years of litigious back and forth between Megan Thee Stallion and her former label 1501 Entertainment, it looks as if the end has finally come.Read more...

The 2023 WNBA season came to a thrilling end on Wednesday with the Las Vegas Aces 70-69 victory over the New York Liberty, clinching the team's second straight WNBA Championship. With a 3-1 series win, the Aces became the first team since 2002 to repeat. In the tightest game of the finals, New York came out...Read more...

Oftentimes, when we read about a racial discrimination lawsuit, it involves a Black employee suing his white bosses. But rarely do we see a white employee claiming the same thing against their Black bosses.Read more...

As The Real Housewives of Atlanta and New York City recently ended their seasons, there have been many talks on the internet from Bravo fans about their desire for a cast reboot on several franchises! Of course, many celebrities wouldn't dare allow cameras to follow their everyday life, but it's fun to dream of who we...Read more...

The fallout from Funny Marco's cringey ass interview with Southside and G Herbo has been an online talking point for days. The comedian hosted the two artists on his series Open Thoughts."

Congress is in shambles right now, but that hasn't stopped Senator Cory Booker and Representative Ayanna Pressley from working on big changes to our health care system. The lawmakers exclusively shared with The Root that they plan to re-introduce the MOMMIES Act, a bill aimed at helping parents during one of the most...Read more...

Anyone who's ever been in an interracial relationship can tell you that at some point the differences become an issue. Unfortunately, the culture gap can become so wide, it's difficult to get past it. Add in the pressures of being famous actors and it all comes to a head. For Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs, their...Read more...

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden made a highly anticipated trip to Israel. The result was Biden vocalizing support for Israel, getting finite humanitarian aid to Gaza from Egypt and requesting for Israelis to not be overcome by their deadly agenda against Hamas.Read more...