The Root

Dewayne Johnson II, who says he "hates myself for what I did," learns his fate after his heinous crime.Read more...

We've just had a digital revelation. Let the church say, Amen.Read more...

Snoop received the Ultimate Icon Award, but many online felt like it was undeserved considering his support for Trump.Read more...

Fans are concerned about the former NFL and MLB player who is dealing with "unspecified health issues."Read more...

Finny Da Legend and his wife lost their lives to a senseless act of violence.Read more...

Jane was not afraid to say exactly what she thought of Diddy and his alleged kinks.Read more...

The popular trend has taken an already iconic show like the Real Housewives of Atlanta and breathed new life into it in a whole new way!Read more...

Trump sending Marines to LA will cost $134 million, and folks think he'll cut the check to ultimately get what he wants.Read more...

From the in-flight snack options to the Big Front Seat, Spirit Airlines may have just converted one high-class traveler.Read more...

The daytime talk show host finally cleared the air over the drama that took over the timeline earlier this year.Read more...

Since we can't see exactly what he looks like in court, artists are doing their best to convey his appearance.Read more...

Adriana Suazo is the latest of several people to die mysteriously in the wooded areas of the New England area.Read more...

It's been a hot week for Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre as their rumored romance was seemingly confirmed last weekend. But now that they've officially hard-launched their relationship, many online are trying to piece together just how the gorgeous couple even came to be in the first place. In fact, as evidenced by a handful...Read more...

While some celebrities dressed to the nines...others had us asking "did you even try?"Read more...

Jane said she reviewed a draft of Diddy's apology after the Cassie video leaked.Read more...

One of New Jack Swing's first recipients of the Teddy Riley-produced style of music that kept heads bobbing from the mid-1980s through the 1990s with the bouncy fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and dance music, was Harlem's own Keith Sweat. His first single, 1987's I Want Her," didn't just set the tone, it helped take over...Read more...

The annual awards show was a star-studded occasion and filled with one amazing moment after the other!!Read more...

From T.I. to Chante Moore, our favorite celebrities did not disappoint with their black tie looks.Read more...

Many Americans are awfully suspicious of the timing between Trump's spending bill and his feud with Musk.Read more...

Biles traded virtual blows with former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines after the latter sent out a spicy tweet.Read more...

Rihanna has been a certified billionaire since 2021, but even with a recent dip in her net worth, she proves that she's still a boss.Read more...

Bryana Bongolan's testimony is the center of Diddy's latest attempt for a mistrial.Read more...

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Touch," Amerie's performance had people feeling as shaky as the vocals.Read more...

Khaby Lame, who boasts over 162 million TikTok followers, came to the U.S. in April. Then, his visa expired.Read more...

The Black stars did not disappoint at the 2025 Tony Awards. Here are some of our favorite looks.Read more...

The interaction between Rep. Waters and armed federal agents was all caught on camera.Read more...

If you're going to stand ten toes on your racism, leave the Lord out of it!Read more...

While chaos unfolds, Black folks are steered from progress and fed confusion.Read more...

A newly resurfaced video has fans questioning why Taylor looks so different in the iconic magazine's social posts.Read more...

Tyler Perry's latest drama hit Netflix over the weekend. Some are saying it's his best work yet, while others think it's more of the same.Read more...

Maxwell Anderson was found guilty of dismembering her body after their first date last year.Read more...

Trump threatened to "BRING IN THE TROOPS" as the violence between the National Guard and anti-ICE protesters continues.Read more...

Samuels, a RHOP O.G., said she's in a better place to return to the show.Read more...

Even Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett ripped into Elon Musk after he announced he's done with DOGE.Read more...

Sabalenka, a Belarusian tennis player, had words for Gauff after the match that weren't exactly friendly.Read more...

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Touch," Amerie's performance had people feeling as shaky as the vocals.Read more...

Former First Daughters Malia and Sasha Obama are doing everything they can to become their own women, and now their mom is letting us know how she feels about it.Read more...

From a former WWE CEO to a right-wing podcaster, the folks President Donald Trump has tapped to lead the country have... questionable backgrounds.Read more...

Please add blowing bubbles" to the list of things you can't do while Black.Read more...

Eady is suing the network for harrassment and defamation claims.Read more...

Taraji P. Henson is finally clearing the air when it comes to "The Color Purple" drama and those rumors of a rift between her and Oprah Winfrey. In case you forgot, Henson stepped into the iconic role of Shug Avery in Warner Bros' flashy musical film reboot of "The Color Purple" in 2023. While promoting...Read more...

White folks like John Brown and Viola Liuzzo became martyrs for the abolitionist and Civil Rights MovementRead more...

Young girl impresses people with her runway strut, but some viewers a raising an eyebrowRead more...

Someone doesn't have to hang from a tree to be "lynched."Read more...

Were you entertained? Good. Now lets decode the message beyond the surface.Read more...

Before you get all in an uproar, believe us when we say, there's more to this new Black Panther than you know!Read more...

As the popular show celebrates its 25 year anniversary, we take a look back on some of the most iconic moments!Read more...

While Beyonce's youngest daughter is building a fan base of her own, some online think she is a handful at home.Read more...

Attorney Marc Brown said, "the floodgates have been let open" after the Supreme Court's ruling on reverse discrimination.Read more...