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Conservatives (read: racists) have spent a considerable amount of energy working to take down the Fearless Fund over its simple premise: To raise capital for business run by Black women - one of the most underrepresented and marginalized demographics in corporate America.Read more...

They don't call her Big Latto" for no reason. This past weekend, Atlanta rapper Latto, made big history as the first woman to ever headline Birthday Bash in her hometown.Read more...

With the 2024 BET Awards just days away, The Root thought it would be a perfect time to look back at some of the iconic moments from the show that fans are still talking about to this day. We're talking jaw-dropping performances, emotional tributes, and incredible speeches. We have it all! So let's get things started...Read more...

As summer officially begins, we'll all be looking for fun, air conditioned ways to enjoy the season. That means it's time to head to the movie theater for new entries in popular franchises, highly anticipated video game adaptations, and compelling dramas. To help you get the most out of your moviegoing experience,...Read more...

Ryan Nichols, the 20-year-old white man who prosecutors accused of fatally shooting a Black man in Jacksonville near a dumpster in 2023, was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week. Daniel DeGuardia, 19, and Holden Dodson, 22, were charged with accessory after the fact.Read more...

Pharrell is back at it. After an incredible Louis Vuitton runway show in Paris last year that saw nearly all of Black Hollywood showing out in support, the legendary producer and designer did it again this year.Read more...

Vivica A. Fox is celebrating her 60th birthday, which seems impossible because she looks like she hasn't aged since Set It Off." Most people would feel some type of way about such a big milestone birthday, but the Two Can Play That Game" actress isn't worried about turning 60. She's in a really great place and is...Read more...

It's no secret that Tina Knowles loves her family. Her social media footprint is full of pictures and words of love and support for her children and grandchildren. Now, just in time for Father's Day, Knowles showed a little of that love to the man she calls, Daddy."

Who would've thought that a ring created by Tupac Shakur in 1996 would be the source of such deep contention nearly 30 years later? However, due to the parties involved and their outward dislike of each other, it's been one of the most talked about topics in music over the past two months.Read more...

Updated as of June 25, 2024 at 10a.m. PT: It seems like the messy divorce between Teyana Taylor and NBA star Iman Shumpert may finally be over.Read more...

Following the fatal shooting of a woman, a Florida mother is headed to prison on manslaughter charges. But police allege that her 10-year-old daughter is the one who pulled the trigger.

If you're not familiar with the inner workings of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, you may not know that it's actually quite an extensive process to get a star on the Los Angeles landmark. In addition to a successful career, nominees must be approved by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, agree to attend the ceremony and...Read more...

Three families are mourning the loss of young fathers who drowned Friday night while vacationing in Florida. The swimmers were caught up in a rip current tide in the Gulf of Mexico and even though they were individually rescued, they ultimately died at the hospitals they were transported to.Read more...

Mustard, the producer behind Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," is breaking down just how he produced one of the year's biggest hits.Read more...

Johnnie Davis' wedding day was supposed to be one of the happiest days of her life. The Omaha, Nebraska woman describes her husband, Toraze, as charming, funny and a hard worker," and she said he wanted to make the day they said, I do," a day they would always remember.

When Amara Harris was a junior at Naperville High School in 2019, she realized that she had lost her airpods. As a result, she went back to the table in the area where students get together before class.

A few days ago, The Root reported on Christina J. Peterson, an Atlanta-area judge who was arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting an officer while at a nightclub.

The evolution of hip-hop's relationship with Donald Trump has all the sinister plot twists of Get Out. Once upon a time, Trump was hip-hop's gold-plated mascot of wealth. But as his true colors started to run-much like Giuliani's hair dye in a heat wave-the Culture began to perceive Trump as a great instigator of...Read more...

Christopher Williams is setting the record straight about all this sex-with-Diddy mess. The singer recently appeared on Willie D Live," where he opened up about various rumors throughout his career - specifically addressing and denying allegations by singer Jaguar Wright that he engaged in sexual activities with Sean...Read more...

Though it's bee, fourscore and fifty-leven years since fans first got excited over the prospects of a fourth installment of the beloved Friday" franchise starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker-it looks like there may finally be some upward movement.Read more...

Hating on Drake and his entire persona is extremely popular right now and there is only one person to thank, Kendrick Lamar.

Have you heard of Terrance Shannon Jr.? Last college basketball season, he was one of the country's best players for the University of Illinois. But his incredible talent on the court was overshadowed by a rape case that was looming over him for half of the season.Read more...

A family is mourning the death of a couple from Maryland who died during a trip of a lifetime - and now they are pleading with the government of Saudi Arabia to help them find where their loved ones are buried.Read more...

William is a self taught chef who uses TikTok to post food recipes ranging from quesadillas to Japanese sponge cakes. The 12-year-old chef has almost 1 million followers on his TikTok page Cooking With William and even received praise from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.Read more...

Despite detractors and naysayers, Will Smith is having a moment-again. Unlike a couple years ago when that moment was mired in controversy thanks to the slap heard around the world," this time around Smith is back in the spotlight for more positive things.Read more...

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, fashion and sports collided at Vogue World. The star-studded runway show featured actors, musicians and athletes celebrating the history of French fashion. With such an eclectic mix of famous faces in the house, you know we had to check out all the Black Excellence on display. With...Read more...

A video has resurfaced of a violent arrest involving a Black woman and a Manchester, Ga. police officer. Upon the investigation into the incident, it seems this is just the latest bit of trouble this cop has been involved in.

Quincy Wilson, in, in many ways, just like other 16-year-olds. He is still getting straight As and doesn't exactly know when he'll get his driver's license though it's on his list of things to do. Unlike his peers, however, Wilson is out here crushing records on his way to becoming an Olympian.Read more...

As if getting 17,000 people at The Pop Out" to repeatedly dance on Drake's grave while performing Not Like Us" five times in a row wasn't enough, Kendrick Lamar revealed what it would take for him to respect" the Toronto superstar.

In news that can only be described as I'm sorry, say what?"- Deion Coach Prime" Sanders has found himself back under scrutiny.

Philadelphia is known as a time-tested stomping ground for the Democratic Party - along with having the highest concentration of Black folks in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump held a rally at Philly's Temple University Saturday night in an attempt to change the former.Read more...

On Thursday, Donald Trump encouraged the Georgia Court of Appeals to deny Fulton County DA Fani Willis' effort to dismiss his appeal of the judge's decision not to disqualify her from Trump's election interference case. The filing from Trump's legal team serves as a response to Willis' motion last week that requested...Read more...

Judge Christina J. Peterson is facing a felony charge after being arrested at a north Atlanta nightclub. According to a report obtained by Fox 5, the Douglas County judge allegedly hit an officer on the head early Thursday morning at Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge.Read more...

Brian Michael Gaherty, 61, of Houston, was sentenced earlier this week for making racist threats to kill Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. through numerous phone calls. In addition to receiving 33 months in federal prison, Gaherty was fined $10,000 according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of...Read more...

Updated as of 6/22/2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET

House Of The Dragon, the spinoff to Game of Thrones, serves as a prequel (200 years before Daenerys Targaryen), but it also changed the game by adding Black characters in the main cast.Read more...

Black men are more likely to have kidney failure than any other demographic group in the United States.Read more...

Not all stars are created equal. Look no further than the recent confusion around The Four Tops singer Alexander Morris' identity to see how this works out for certain celebs. Let's face it, some artists are instantly recognizable to Black folks, while other communities may not have the same connection to their work....Read more...

Queen Latifah is a rapper, actress, entrepreneur and a serious (hair) style star. Whether she's on the set of a film, walking a red carpet, or taking the stage to perform one of her many hit records, the Ladies First" artist always brings her best.Read more...

Remy Ma is breaking her silence when it comes to the recent arrest of her eldest son, Jayson Scott.Read more...

We know celebrities know how to dress to impress at movie premieres and award shows. But the stars with the best style also know how to put a great look together when they shop for groceries, have dinner with friends or cheer on their favorite sports teams.

Brian Michael Gaherty, 61, of Houston, was sentenced earlier this week for making racist threats to kill Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. through numerous phone calls. In addition to receiving 33 months in federal prison, Gaherty was fined $10,000 according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of...Read more...

Despite Will Smith becoming a controversial figure because of the infamous Oscars slap, the Bad Boys" star is still a beloved actor to Black folks. Bad Boys: Ride or Die" is a summer hit and Smith is promoting the movie like the movie star he always has been.

An otherwise normal night turned tragic when a North Carolina mother of six was killed in a drive-by shooting that could've ended much worse.Read more...

Soap opera fans suspend disbelief about a lot of crazy things. Amnesia; long lost twins; questionable paternity; people coming back from the dead; and multiple personalities are just a few of the wild stories that are commonplace on daytime dramas. For some so-called fans" of General Hospital," these are all...Read more...

Whether you're partying in Los Angeles or getting down in New York City this awards season, we'd thought it'd be best to highlight some of the beauty and makeup influencers you meed to know as you gear up to get glam for all your parties and events.

Even though he's one of (if not) the biggest trolls in hip-hop today, 50 Cent is a helluva businessman, who is always looking for new business ventures.

After decades apart in the public eye, Brandy and Monica are together again. The R&B legends reunited for Ariana Grande's latest single, a remix of her new song The Boy is Mine," which already has the internet going up and is sure to be one of the songs of the summer.

The success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die" is a sign that the public is ready to move on from Will Smith's 2022 Oscars slap. Yes, there will always be a portion of the audience who can't get past the shocking moment. Most notably, comedians.

Though it's taken years for Diddy to accumulate enough wealth to qualify him as a billionaire, it only taken one moment in time-and a myriad of lawsuits-to see it potentially all fade away.Read more...