The Root

If you're Black, you've been told by someone in your family about some haint, a reappearing phantom or a folktale that left you with chills. In honor of spooky season coming, it's only right for us to recount some of our Black favorites.

Serena Williams is giving her fans and followers their first glimpse of her most recent bundle of joy, her second child Adira Ohanian.Read more...

Another day, another case of police brutally beating a Black man on video. But in this case, the Arizona officers responsible did not even arrest the man they were called to the scene for.

Part 1 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.Read more...

Nowadays, we have more entertainment choices than ever. Between big budget movies, TV favorites and acclaimed streaming titles, there's always something new to check out. It can be overwhelming to decide what's worth our time. However, that's where a list of artists you'll watch in anything comes in handy.

North Carolina Lt. Governor (and apparent comments section aficionado) Mark Robinson announced on Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against CNN. Three guesses what his beef is with the network.

Shad Moss - or Bow Wow as he's more affectionately known - is finally speaking his peace about Diddy-but it didn't go over well with a whole bunch of people.Read more...

Yet another lawsuit has been filed against Kanye West by someone who used to work for him. And this one is a bit shocking...even for West.Read more...

Frank Ski, a staple of Atlanta radio, revealed the moment he discovered his former co-host, the legendary Wanda Smith, had passed.Read more...

It's a sad tale that's been repeated too many times before: a Black church becomes a target of racial violence. More than 200 years after the first recorded Black church was burned to the ground by white supremacists, another church community in Texas is picking up the crisp remnants of their spiritual home after it...Read more...

Amari and Javar Ruffin were born on September 29, 2023 conjoined at the lowest part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and liver. Their mom, Shaneka Ruffin, said she was 12 weeks pregnant when she learned she was carrying twins.Read more...

An Illinois school district is facing a federal lawsuit over alleged discrimination against two young Black students. ABC7 Chicago reported that Candace Ward, the mother of two daughters in the Oak Park School District, has accused the district of multiple racist incidents...though this latest one may be the most...Read more...

For years, Pharrell Williams and his youthful appearance have defied time. His smooth, radiant skin has launched entire internet discussions on how is it he just doesn't age. The rapper, producer, musician and designer who is now 51, has kept his little secret- until now.Read more...

For the 32% of Black voters who are still looking to learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris, they learned two things about her today: she listens, and she keeps her word. Demonstrating her commitment to earning our votes, she released a comprehensive agenda outlining the ways in which she will help Black men...Read more...

Black folks tried to tell Piers Morgan and other white people who suddenly believed they discovered Jaguar Wright to tread lightly. Read more...

There's something special about 90s R&B. We're not trying to sound like a bunch of old folks who can't appreciate the new stuff, but let's be honest, old school is just better. We especially love those groups that made harmonies cool again. Boyz II Men; Jodeci; Dru Hill; All-4-One; and Shai all had us in the palm of...Read more...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has become known for saying the most ignorant things known to man. So sadly it's no surprise that she made ridiculous remarks about the government and humans controlling" dangerous weather as Florida grapples with the devastation of Hurricane Milton.Read more...

Chicagoans were the first to smell Jussie Smollett's raw fish. As his tale of an unconscionable racist and homophobic attack in the city's Streeterville neighborhood had the world in a chokehold in 2019, us residents yelled shenanigans!" for one primary reason: The alleged attack happened during the polar vortex, a...Read more...

Vancouver police received a suspicious call from a local resident reporting two life-sized mannequins" abandoned in a rural area. Police later confirmed they were actually the bodies of a mother and her 7-year-old daughter. After months of an agonizing investigation, the family knows who was behind the crime.Read more...

Teyana Taylor had time this week. The singer and actress is clapping back, responding to Kayla Nicole's comments about her on Angel Reese's podcast.Read more...

For a long time, Bobby Caldwell was known as the blue-eyed soul singer. Beloved by Black people everywhere, we mourned with his passing in March 2023. Now, with it being nearly 46 years to the date since he released his debut album, What You Won't Do for Love," we thought it's the perfect time to look forward at some...Read more...

Rihanna's massive empire includes her discography, Fenty makeup line and her brand new haircare line. She has lived in some pretty impressive homes over the years, with one being her New York penthouse.Read more...

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Sean Diddy" Combs has a mountain of legal woes that have permanently derailed not only his career, but his legacy. The fallen star has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy with a trial date set for May of next year. However, PEOPLE reported that Combs has a more immediate concern in his...Read more...

For some people, the idea of running a marathon is a bucket list item they can't wait to check off. For others, it's a life changing accomplishment that they're extremely proud of. A lot of celebrities use the experience to raise money for charity, or promote their latest venture. With the 2024 Chicago Marathon taking...Read more...

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We're living in the Golden Age of television. There is no shortage of quality television series to choose from. Whether it's broadcast networks or streaming services, there's always something worth investing in. From comedy, to drama, to long-running hits, to acclaimed limited series, there's a bingeworthy series for...Read more...

If we've learned anything from the latest iteration in ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, it should be that silence is sometimes golden. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

North West is featured in the latest issue of Interview Magazine, going in-depth on her lifein the public eye, her favorite music acts, and one thing she seems to share in common with her father, Kanye West.

The case of two Black men acquitted of the sexual assault of a white Texas woman just took an interesting turn: in November 2023, Amanda Zawieruszynski accused John Marks and Freddie Douglas Jr. of sexually assaulting her in the pool at Marks' home in Manvel, Texas. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

On Friday, Pharrell Williams' new animated LEGO biopic Piece by Piece" hit theaters. And while the uniquely creative film left audiences at an recent early screening in Los Angeles feeling inspired, according the mega-producer, it almost didn't get made in the first place.Read more...

Celebrity insiders as well as the attorney of a plaintiff who plans to sue rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs have confirmed the bidding of an explicit tape of the mogul allegedly having sex with an unidentified high-profile male celebrity. Now, everyone is frantically trying to figure out who it is. - Kalyn Womack Read...Read more...

Fans of the hit PBS series Finding Your Roots" have seen the shocking episodes in which a little digging revealed that some white stars - including Carly Simon and Joe Manganiello - have African ancestry. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

The Hermes' Birkin bag has long been a symbol of status and wealth. Rapper Cardi B recently showed fans her insane collection during an IG live tour of her closet. But with a price tag that comes in at more than most people's monthly rent payment, owning one may be way out of reach for most of us.

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One of the most important stories ahead of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election is how Black men will vote. Polls show former President Donald Trump is gaining ground with the group, which led former President Barack Obama to call them out while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris this week in Pennsylvania.

In news that can only be described as bro, are you crazy," famed hip-hop exec Dame Dash revealed how he almost got caught up in Hurricane Milton's warpath.Read more...

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Vogue boss Anna Wintour made some noise by tapping some of the most stylish Black men in the game - Coleman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams - to co-chair the 2025 Met Gala, with LeBron James as honorary co-chair.Read more...

There are stark differences between 44 and 45, and although former President Barack Obama and former President Donald Trump seemingly have a cordial relationship, that doesn't stop them from taking jabs at each other when they see fit.Read more...

Joe Budden is always going to anger the hip-hop community, even if it's something he truly believes in.Read more...

An interaction between Sean Diddy" Combs and singer Justin Bieber from years ago is being called into question amid the former's latest legal troubles.Read more...

Dolton, Ill. Mayor Tiffany Henyard made headlines again for yet another set of shenanigans when she stormed into a board meeting earlier this week to put her foot down on decisions being passed by her trustees.Read more...

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Sean Diddy" Combs has a mountain of legal woes that have permanently derailed not only his career, but his legacy. The fallen star has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy with a trial date set for May of next year. However, PEOPLE reported that Combs has a more immediate concern in his...Read more...

Only Barack Obama could say what he said and not be waking up today to an online dragging. Only Obama could call BS on some Black men refusing to back Vice President Kamala Harris for reasons that aren't rooted in sexism.Read more...

A federal judge denied Sean Diddy" Combs' third attempt at requesting bond from federal detention as he awaits prosecution for sex crime charges. However, as the rap mogul is restricted from running his Bad Boy empire at full capacity, one might wonder, Is he still raking in millions?"

From sports to news to entertainment, Glamour Magazine honored women who made their mark on our world this year at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards on October 8.

As a young girl, Zoe Oli of Atlanta struggled with her self-esteem. At six, she questioned why her hair wasn't straight like her white classmates.