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Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, reminded us all on Feb. 9 exactly why Democrats are as soft as Charmin toilet tissue. Maybe even softer.Read more...

You can always count on the Philadelphia Eagles to stand on business! After their second Super Bowl win, the NFL team make it clear they have no plans to follow tradition and accept President Donald J. Trump's invitation to the White House. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

The small city of Bogalusa, La. made big headlines when its 25-year-old mayor was arrested and charged in connection to an alleged drug trafficking ring. Now, Mayor Tyrin Truong is speaking to the press for the first time since his arrest two months ago.

With Sean Diddy" Combs facing a slew of felonies, his lawyers are doing everything they can to take some weight off their already hefty load. In their newest attempt, Combs' attorneys are going after Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee with major allegations.Read more...

During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more.Read more...

The news of a Black man allegedly being slain by a white woman who turned out to be his girlfriend (during Black History Month btw) shocked many Black readers. However, when a few people did some digging into the victim's social media profile... they were traded in their remorse for disgust.Read more...

March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day, which is meant to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in young people, might sound like a great idea if you've been watching the news lately. Luckily, there are plenty of great new books by Black authors that have hit the shelves and are just perfect for curling up...Read more...

Friday'smalice at the White House - in which Donald Trump tried to browbeat Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - evokes thoughts of the recent Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World." Stay with me on this.Read more...

An attorney who worked for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of disturbing online behavior. James Rodden, who worked as the agency's assistant chief counsel, allegedly operated a racist, bigoted, xenophobic, hateful, harassing and dishonest" X account, according to a legal complaint...Read more...

While Black leaders have been seemingly mute when it comes to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has once again publicly condemned him. In an exclusive interview with The Root last week, Crockett pointed out how white women-not...Read more...

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One thing is absolutely for certain, President Donald Trump was NEVER going to get in the way of Black folks celebrating Black History Month. However, this February in particular just felt... eeeextra Black. You feel me?Read more...

As the 2025 Oscars prepares to honor the lateQuincy Jones with a tribute on Sunday, we decided to take a look back at his decades-long career in admiration and astonishment. In addition to being the force behind classic films and TV shows like The Color Purple," The Wiz," and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and...Read more...

After Don Lemon shared his blistering opinion of Megyn Kelly, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has seemingly followed suit with a few choice words for the conservative host. Earlier this month, Kelly reacted to a false report about the Philadelphia Eagles refusing to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl...Read more...

In the midst of federal job layoffs, and the increasing handwringing by Black female supporters of former presidential candidate Kamala Harris on whether to rest or help others fight during the next four years, an intriguing conference - dubbed The Opportunity Summit - gathered last week in both the U.S. Capitol and...Read more...

After being called out by the Atlanta Police Department (APD) for contributing to the death of two innocent teenage boys, Lil Baby is looking to clear his name of any wrongdoing. Especially the claim that he is cowardly" for his actions.Read more...

As Hollywood continues to mourn the recent passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, fans are drawing a sad parallel between her and the late Chadwick Boseman. What they're pointing out will no doubt upset you.Read more...

Another day, another Karen... A heated exchange between a white woman and a Black woman has gone viral. It's unclear what exactly started the altercation between the two, but all we know is things quickly heated up at an Iowa gas station after the unidentified white woman said the unthinkable.

Even though Donald Trump's second presidential term hasn't even reached the two-month mark, he has signed a slew of executive orders. His latest order, though, is one of the most baffling...and, of course, Black folks have a lot to say about it.Read more...

A horrifying video has emerged of a Maryland substitute teacher fighting with a 13-year-old student. Now, the teacher is under investigation by both the school and local police.Read more...

Southern University, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has officially suspended all fraternity and sorority activities after the sudden death of a student. Last week, Caleb Wilson - a 20-year-old junior studying mechanical engineering - died after an off-campus fraternity event.Read more...

With less than three months until his highly anticipated criminal trial, Sean Diddy" Combs is back in headlines after a fresh lawsuit has landed on his jail cell door step. This time, an unnamed, male accuser claims he was hired to participate in the notorious Freak Off" parties when things turn an even more serious...Read more...

Although Denzel Washington is more than 40 years into his decorated movie-making career, he still has a soft spot for acting on Broadway. His latest endeavor will feature fellow movie star Jake Gyllenhaal in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Othello."Read more...

When she's not shooting threes on the court, WNBA star Angel Reese is serving up some serious style. Whether she's out and about in the streets of New York city or stunning on the red carpet at the ESPYs, what's undeniable is that in addition to her skills on the court, she's just as talented when it comes to giving...Read more...

How many times do we have to tell y'all to stop using that facial recognition stuff on Black people?! The most recent allegations about how that technology doesn't work comes from the wrongful arrest of a Detroit mother who claims she was falsely identified as a shooting suspect.Read more...

The Economic Blackout, sponsored by The People's Union USA, takes place today, Feb. 28. The peaceful protest is an attempt to disrupt corporations that have dropped their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI), by holding back spending. Those participating in the boycott hope to make their frustrations felt, a...Read more...

For every kid who has had to fight for just a few more minutes on the iPad, a six-year-old boy just proved to his parents that not all screen time is bad. A now-viral TikTok post shows a young Jailani dropping some serious science on his dad (literally), that leaves him nearly speechless. In the clip, an excited...Read more...

On Feb. 7, a Uhaul van full of neo-Nazis gathered in the predominantly Black Cincinnati suburb of Lincoln Heights. They wore masks and carried guns as they called residents racist slurs. The group of white supremacists also waved flags with red swastikas on a highway overpass.Read more...

The right protest has the potential to bring a nation to its knees, change laws and policies forever; and cement a spot in our history books. This one-day economic boycott on Friday (Feb. 28) won't be one of those protests. Let me tell you why.Read more...

In the most unexpected mashup ever, reality TV star Angela Blac Chyna" White joined British journalist Piers Morgan for an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored." Covering topics like her recent engagement all the way to offering Kanye West advice after his outrageous X rants, White spilled all the tea....Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only one dealing with legal issues. The hip-hop mogul's mother, Janice Combs, is also having to fight serious allegations after one of the co-founders of Bad Boy Entertainment is accusing the 84-year-old of fraud.Read more...

Even if you don't love fashion, you're going to want to tune into this year's Met Gala red carpet on TK. The dress code, Tailored For You," is nod to the Costume Institute's exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The interpretation of the theme is intended to be a nod to...Read more...

After Don Lemon shared his blistering opinion of Megyn Kelly, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has seemingly followed suit with a few choice words for the conservative host. Earlier this month, Kelly reacted to a false report about the Philadelphia Eagles refusing to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl...Read more...

Finally, the footage from a fatal San Diego police shooting has been released to the public. The video appears to show a critical piece of information that was left out of the cops' report: the suspect" wasn't a suspect.Read more...

Gabrielle Union is opening up about her husband Dwyane Wade's scary cancer diagnosis and how it took a toll on their relationship. And she's not holding back.Read more...

Far-right Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has made an entire political career full of incendiary comments. From saying federal workers need to get real jobs to spreading QAnon conspiracies to insisting that 9/11 was a hoax, Greene's rhetoric is not only untrue but dangerous. Due to her falsehoods, she is often...Read more...

A Michigan man has accepted a plea deal after police say an exchange with a Black man turned racist and violent. It all started when the alleged attacker, Wilfred Francis Hutson IV, spotted a Black man sitting in his own car.

Lil Baby is facing the heat from the Atlanta Police Department (APD) after the death of two teenagers. Officers went as far as to call the WHAM" rapper cowardly" for his actions.Read more...

These days, TikTok is a one-stop shop for everything from the latest celebrity tea to a lesson in Black history. Now, millions of people are also turning to the platform to help them learn a little more about their favorite songs, thanks to Jarred Jermaine. The 37-year-old Bay Area native, who calls himself the CEO of...Read more...

Cardi B. may not have any new music out right now but she's still grabbing folks' attention thanks to a new TikTok video. And once we tell you what she reveals in it, you'll understand why.Read more...

Over the years, Floyd Mayweather has been quite the polarizing celebrity. From infamous beefs to disturbing claims about his personal life, the famous boxer has become known for being controversial-and Mayweather's latest statement about Donald Trump is seemingly the latest example of this.Read more...

Black History Month isn't just about highlighting the rich history of our community in the United States of America. The month is also dedicated to embracing our culture and the fact that some things Black people relate to in a unique, niche way.Read more...

A video of a baby crawling competition is going viral as thousands of people are falling in love with a baby Usain Bolt who blew his competition out of their diapers. The tiny racers, competing during halftime at a basketball game in Louisiana, were vying for a shot at a prize package valued at 700 dollars along with...Read more...

Video of a white woman being dragged from a public meeting in northern Idaho after she and others jeered a speaker during a public meeting should send a chill down the spine of every Black American.Read more...

What began as a simple welfare check turned into a nightmare when police officers arrived at an Indiana home to find a husband, wife and their three children dead. Upon their investigation, they discovered the killer was among the deceased but family members revealed the disturbing motive behind the killing.Read more...

While we spend way too much of our bag on products used to slick down our natural kinks or hide it, young Asians, Japanese in particular, are doing the opposite. What are they doing say you? They're getting special perms to imitate our beautiful textured hair, 4C (the tightest of curls) to be precise. No joke! It...Read more...

The story of Trayvon Martin sends chills up Black Americans' spines, especially on the 13th anniversary of his death (Feb. 26, 2012). And when George Zimmerman was acquitted of killing the then-17 year old, no one would have known the verdict would give birth to the Black Lives Matter movement, an international...Read more...

Drake has seemingly been minding his business and not been paying too much attention to Kendrick Lamar's moves. However, his legal team appears to be speaking for him. They recently mentioned Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance in response to a claim made by Universal Music Group (UMG).Read more...

With the 2025 Oscars just days and awards season nearing its end, we'd be remiss not to share how excited we are about all the beautiful fashions we've seen thus far. And trust us, there are a lot!Read more...

Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac" is a series known for bringing drama to its viewers. Now, it seems like some of those problems have translated off-screen for one of the cast members.Read more...