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Black people everywhere were shocked when reality TV star Amber Rose announced she would be speaking at the Republican National Convention this month.

The internet is still buzzing about country music artist Ingrid Andress' performance of The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2024 Home Run Derby on July 15. And in case you haven't seen it, it's not good.

Everybody's still shook after seeing video of former President Donald Trump becoming the victim of what the FBI is calling an assassination attempt. While lots of details are still unclear, politicians on both sides of the aisle have been calling for cooler heads in the midst of years of volatile rhetoric.

Just weeks after Young Thug's wild YSL RICO trial was put on hold, it's almost ready to continue its tenure as the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history.Read more...

Flying is a hassle under the best circumstances. It feels like the rules around when you board and where you sit are constantly changing. Hip-hop legend Sandra Pepa" Denton recently found herself dealing with all these issues when she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight.

As billionaires traversed rural Idaho for this year's Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference, one attendee stood out in the crowd of navy pullovers and black t-shirts. - Madeline FitzgeraldRead more...

There's no question that Drake is the clear loser in his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and as a result people in the hip-hop community has used this opportunity to dump on the Canadian megastar.Read more...

It's Meagan Good's season! The actress has spent the last month promoting her latest film, Divorce In The Black" hitting red carpets and morning shows in celebration. Even beyond the film, from a hit TV show on Prime Video to a new high-profile relationship with Jonathan Majors, it feels like the actress is...Read more...

The corruption allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are only getting worse after a review discovered last week that the RV-loving, yacht-riding, jet-setting judge did not recuse himself from a 2004 health insurance case despite a clear conflict of interest.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Following public outcry, Forbes has taken down an article from its site entitled Will Surviving Gunfire Be Donald Trump's Next Appeal To Black Voters?"Read more...

When you get involved in making a universe as expansive as Starz's Power," you can't possibly please all the fans. Some characters and stories are going to be a hit, while others will fall flat. Actors tend to stay out of the fray while the show is on the air. But after it ends, all bets are off.Read more...

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The BET Awards are known as Culture's biggest night." The title is definitely earned on the red carpet, where the most prominent Black stars in entertainment and sports bring their best fashion. After an unconventional show in 2023, the event returns to full force in 2024 with Taraji P. Henson hosting, Usher...Read more...

There's a reason why Georgia jails and prisons are continuously the subject of federal investigations and lawsuits. Those reasons include suspicious spikes in inmate deaths and violence - some of which have rather shocking origins.Read more...

For Black movie fans, Tyler Perry's films are a controversial topic. But the actors who work with the director have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for the Atlanta-based mogul. The latest star to sing the praises of the Madea filmmaker is Meagan Good.

As the Republican National Convention kicks off today (July 15) in Milwaukee, it serves as a strong reminder to Black folks that all skinfolk ain't kinfolk. For years, Black conservatives have peddled white supremacist rhetoric as a way of gaining and maintaining power. Here is a list of them who are scheduled to...Read more...

We're well aware that former President Donald Trump isn't the most popular amongst Black Americans or Democrats, but some lines you just can't cross.

Lil Wayne, the man who is partly responsible for bringing Drake and many others into mainstream rap popularity, has seemingly chosen a side in the beef of the year.Read more...

Game of Thrones'' Seven Kingdoms is no place for rational, reasonable, honorable people. Following the devastating conclusion of House of the Dragon" Season 2 Episode 4,"The Red Dragon and the Gold," where we lost Rhaenys in a fierce dragon battle versus that creep Aemond, we spent a big chunk of Episode 5,...Read more...

Nowadays, Black princesses and superheroes still aren't a mainstream idea, but it doesn't feel as shocking as it did when R&B star Brandy was cast in the title role in ABC's 1997 TV movie special, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella."Read more...

Over the weekend, Amanda Seales took to social media to share her immediate thoughts on what the FBI has called an assassination attempt on the former President of the United States, Donald Trump.Read more...

This summer, lots of families will head to the Atlantis Waterpark at Bull Run in Centreville, Va. to take advantage of its massive waterslides and cool pools and beat the oppressive summer heat.

Leave it to 50 Cent to troll Donald Trump following the former president's assassination attempt-that's what Fif does. But did he take things too far this time...?Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs, the rap mogul at the center of several ongoing sexual assault lawsuits and a potential Federal trafficking probe, experienced an ever greater hardship just a few years ago before these legal battles began.

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are the heart of Black education. There are 107 HBCUs across the country, and though they only make up three percent of colleges nationwide, HBCUs graduate nearly 50 percent of Black teachers, 70 percent of Black doctors and dentists; and 80 percent of Black...Read more...

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When you've been in the business as long as Eddie Murphy, there's going to be a lot of ups and downs on your resume. Sometimes you're the toast of the town, and other times they're saying you're done. Though the SNL" vet is known for his comedic work, he's had several acclaimed dramatic roles over the years and...Read more...

Last week, Philadelphia's WURD radio host Andrea Lawful-Sanders quit after the CEO said she violate[d] our practice of remaining an independent media outlet" by interviewing the President using questions that were pre-approved by the Biden campaign.Read more...

The shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pa. had news outlets and social media scrambling for answers Saturday afternoon, but after a night of memes and reporting, some details behind the incident have begun to materialize. Here's what we know so far.

As the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania continues to be investigated as an assassination attempt on the former president, political leaders around the world are speaking out to condemn political violence of all kinds. Black leaders mostly called for a thorough investigation into the shooting and...Read more...

It was the hug seen around the internet! Busy promoting her new film Divorce In The Black," Meagan Good was center stage as she reunited with Michael Ealy at a Los Angeles event this week. The viral reunion moment was a little too close for comfort for some, especially in front of Good's boyfriend Jonathan Majors.Read more...

It's OK. You can admit it because we are all discussing it. Right after you heard those pops, not long after you saw the former president helped to his feet with blood running down his face and seconds after you saw the fist pump and the mouthed exhortation to fight,' it slipped into your mind: This ain't real. This...Read more...

Black Twitter is calling foul after a reported shooting that had former President Donald J. Trump rushed off stage from a campaign rally.Read more...

July 20, 2002, was a day that changed Sabrina Greenlee's life forever. It was the day she endured a terrifying acid attack that left her fighting for her life and ultimately took her sight. And it was a day that sent her on a journey that tested her strength and her faith.Read more...

The mother of Taylor Casey, the Black Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas, says though she couldn't withhold her daughter's racial identity, there was another detail about her she hid from the public in fear it would throw a wrench in the search for her.

As we gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it's also important to remember that several athletes who attended HBCUs also won gold at the Summer Games, such as Edwin Moses and Wilma Rudolph.

Updated as of 7/13/2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET

After months of speculation and guessing by fans, we're finally getting our first look at Gladiator II" with the release of the trailer. The movie stars Paul Mescal (Aftersun") as Lucius, an adult version of the young heir from the original film. When the Roman army attacks his home, he's taken prisoner and becomes...Read more...

Both Democrats and Republicans are holding their breath, patiently waiting for GOP nominee Donald Trump to reveal who he wants to be his running mate come November. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Disgraced boxer Ryan Garcia has a history of problematic behavior. However, the trouble he's found himself in recently could be career-ending - and social media has big thoughts about it. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

Teacher Alex Nguyen at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. is under fire for including what's perceived as inappropriate and racist questions on a biology final exam given last month. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Despite numerous articles, studies and his own tweets suggesting otherwise, Donald Trump continues to deny any correlation between his presidency and a rise in race-based crime.Read more...

Last night at the ESPY Awards, host and tennis legend Serena Williams looked stunning as she changed into eight different outfits throughout the evening. Not only was she beautiful, but Williams also managed to throw shade at Drake by dancing to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us" and make fun of Harrison Butker-the Kansas...Read more...

On Wednesday, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson manage to avoid reporters who asked him about his past comments and called their line of questioning pure shameful." Instead of addressing their concerns, his security detail rushed Robinson into an elevator.Read more...

Much of the public is trying to give President Joe Biden grace regarding his age and ability to serve if reelected. But ever since last month's presidential debate, it seems he can't help but to show his age.

Anthony Mackie's Captain America is finally hitting the big screen! Disney just dropped the first trailer for the upcoming flick, which sees Mackie again holding the iconic shield after taking over the role in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." The new films marks the first Black Captain America...Read more...

The family of a Black man who died following a detainment by hotel security guards have spoken out against the claim from authorities that the man showed aggression toward the guard. Evidence may prove he wasn't a threat at all.Read more...

From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's The Message" to Public Enemy's Fight The Power," hip hop has always been a powerful platform for young people of color to express themselves and speak out against the injustice around them.

It's no secret that at The Root ...we've made it our responsibility to call out Former President Donald Trump for his racially-insensitive remarks and often divisive politics. We speak directly to our viewers but recently gave South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott the opportunity to be open and honest with those in the Black...Read more...