The Root

In school, children are taught that the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. But that's only half the story. The 13th Amendment bans slavery and involuntary servitude except as a punishment for a crime." That infamous loophole, which is the subject of Ava DuVernay's film 13th, has allowed for the...Read more...

WNBA fans have welcomed Brittney Griner back to the league with open arms. The Phoenix Mercury center has been celebrated and enthusiastically cheered at every arena. That love fest continued with All-Star voting, as the center has been named a nine-time All-Star and one of the 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game starters....Read more...

According to data gathered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Black veterans who apply for either mental health or physical benefits are more unlikely to get them compared to white veterans.

On Saturday, Lizzo headed across the pond to the United Kingdom to continue her world takeover while spreading her message of self-love and positivity. The Grammy winner was one of the major acts to hit the stage at Glastonbury, one of the biggest music festivals in Europe. And as usual, she stole the show and had...Read more...

On Sunday, the 2023 BET Awards went off without a hitch-mostly. In addition to the myriad of fire performances celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, the late rock 'n roll icon Tina Turner was also honored by another legend in her own right: Patti LaBelle.Read more...

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The 2023 BET Awards are here! The most beloved and revered Black celebrities in the world will show up on the red carpet in their best fits (whether we agree with them or not). Singers, actors, rappers, and directors. They're all here!

The BET Awards are happening Sunday at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The network's annual celebration of Black excellence is going to be one for the books. The show starts at 8 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on BET, BET HER, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. In addition, it will also livestream on BET.com

As much as award shows are about, winning hardware and putting on great live performances, it's also about what the celebrities are wearing on the red carpet.Read more...

As much as hip-hop is about bravado and the ability to put dope rhymes together, it's also about rapping in a visual and captivating way. Nothing else compares to a rapper who can put bars together while also telling a descriptive and interesting story.

Although Juneteenth has only been a federal holiday for a few years, the annual celebration held on June 19th has captured the hearts of Black Americans for decades. But don't worry if you're too embarrassed to ask what we're actually celebrating (been there). The Root has you covered with our deep dive into all...Read more...

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The 2023 BET Awards are here and we can't wait to see the looks! But first, let's take a journey down memory lane and reminiscence on some of the best fashion moments from the BET Awards red carpet since the first show in 2001! Who's your favorite?Read more...

Picnics and ice cream are cool and all, but when it comes to summer, there's nothing I love more than a good beach read. Fortunately, July is coming in hot with plenty of great titles we can't wait to get our hands on. From a thriller written by a Black ex-Navy SEAL to a graphic novel all about Black women's hair...Read more...

If you are anything like us, you watched the video over and over and over again. Not because Beyonce narrowly avoided a major wardrobe malfunction, but it was the cooler-than-cool rescue from one of her backup dancers that got the social media gushing.Read more...

California native Jaylen Barron, 25, is Trish in Starz's Blindspotting, a comedic drama series spin-off of the 2018 film of the same title.

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Celebrity divorces can often get ugly, especially when kids are involved. All you have to do is look at Brad and Angelina, Usher and Tameka Foster, and Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry to see what can happen when custody battles go off the rails. But actress Tia Mowry and her now ex-husband Cory Hardrict are showing the...Read more...

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After years of investigation for election fraud, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea ArShaye Moss, were cleared by Georgia authorities earlier this week. For more than two years, conspiracy theorists as well as former President Donald Trump stated that Freeman and Moss had carried out fraud in the 2020...Read more...

Another Republican has dropped their hat into the heated 2024 Republican Presidential primary race.On Thursday, Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced that he was running for President.Read more...

As we gear up for the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday and wait in anticipation to see who will act as the host for this year's show, we felt it fitting to look back at some of the best hosts from year's past to wet your whistle.Read more...

Some albums are so essential they aren't just lifelong favorites, they're actually the soundtrack to our lives. No matter how many times you listen to them, they always take you back to special moments. From vinyl, to cassette tapes, to CDs, to digital, those memories don't change with technology. They just become...Read more...

Ever since Young Thug, Gunna, and members of Young Stoner Life (YSL) were charged and arrested in a 56-count indictment, the trial has been filled with nothing but bizarre and shocking moments.

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Since 2009, Kickstarter has been on a mission to help people bring their creative projects to life. The crowdfunding site has helped launch successful video games, films, books and more.

The highly publicized domestic violence case against Ant-Man actor Jonathan Majors continues to play out in the court of public opinion. Majors' arrest in March on assault charges became a massive story overnight. And his lead attorney Priya Chaudry has not shied away from discussing her team's legal strategy with...Read more...

Forget about having a hot girl summer.In the newest Netflix original film The Perfect Find, it's all about having a romantic, certified lover girl summer.Read more...

After five years as CEO of her super sexy lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, Rihanna is stepping down.Read more...

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With the 2023 BET Awards just days away, The Root thought it would be a perfect time to look back at the iconic moments that fans of BET are still talking about. We're talking jaw-dropping performances, emotional tributes, and incredible speeches. We have it all.Read more...

In Boots Riley's newest mythical odyssey" series, I'm A Virgo, Emmy award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome stars as Cootie, a 13-foot tall Black man living In Oakland, Calif.Read more...

We know Barack Obama as an intelligent, charismatic leader who also happens to have a serious jump shot. And if you've ever checked out his annual list of favorite songs, you know our Forever President has pretty good taste in music too.Read more...

The BET Awards are known for delivering some of the most unexpected, unforgettable performances of the year. The network's influence on Black culture gives it a special place in the hearts of the biggest stars in entertainment, which means they're willing to show up for the event and give the audience something they...Read more...

Everyone wants to make a memorable first impression when they get to a new job. If you're a rookie at the NBA Draft, that means a spectacular suit and jewelry that can be seen from space. On Thursday, the new class of future basketball stars were drafted into the league and some of them were making the first of what...Read more...

Republicans went forward with their plans to slash $32 million from the University of Wisconsin school system budget, leaving the state's top universities in dire economic straits. On Thursday, the GOP-led budget-writing committee voted on party lines to cut money from the school's budget in retaliation for their...Read more...

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What do you get when you combine Jharrel Jerome, Carmen Ejogo, Olivia Washington, Kara Young, Brett Gray, Allius Barnes, and Mike Epps into a trippy, larger-than-life, Boots Riley-created production? You get the upcoming Prime Video series, I'm A Virgo.Read more...

Pharrell Williams is the new Men's Creative Director for Louis Vuitton and his debut show in Paris, France was lit and attended by all of the biggest names in the entertainment industry! Many, if not most, were wearing ...you guessed it, Louis Vuitton. Here are all of the Black actors, musicians, creatives, and more...Read more...

It seems everyone has an opinion on the Simmons family's very public drama.Read more...

It doesn't take much for Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis to do or say anything racist. His latest hateful remark comes courtesy of did an interview he did with the Christian Broadcasting Network. The interviewer prompted DeSantis by calling baseball a thinking man's game" during their...Read more...

I wish I could act surprised, but I can't. Police in Georgia just can't help themselves.

On Wednesday, the head of the U.S. Postal Service-alongside Houseleaders-finally revealed the stamp that honors the late Rep. John Lewis. The photograph of Lewis, D-Ga,, is from 2013 and was taken by Marco Grob for Time Magazine.Read more...

You'd be hard-pressed to find an actress more essential to Black culture in the 90s and 2000s than Nia Long. From Boyz in the Hood, to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to The Best Man franchise, she's been part of our lives for more than 30 years. As you can imagine, someone with that kind of career longevity has a lot...Read more...

If aversion to the phrase don't write a check with your mouth that your butt can't cash" was a person, it would be YouTuber Tasha K. Why? Because even after a long, litigious battle with Cardi B., that's resulted in her having to pay the rapper over $4 million, she still hasn't learned to keep her mouth shut. I'll...Read more...

If you've been paying attention to the hype ahead of Thursday's 2023 NBA Draft, then you know all the experts have already proclaimed 19-year-old French prospect, Victor Wembanyama, the future of basketball. He's the presumptive No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs. The 7-foot-5 center has the ball-handling and...Read more...

You're driving your supervisors crazy. I checked in with several of them from coast to coast who shared their gripes and advice. (What I discovered correlated with a real survey of more than 1300 managers this year who said Gen Zs are the most difficult to work with and they often have to fire them). They include...Read more...

I'll take my reparation payment in the form of Boone Hall Plantation, please.Read more...

On Tuesday (June 20), a lawsuit was filed in Fulton County Superior Court by opponents of an impending police and firefighter training center in Atlanta-better known as Cop City." They claim that the city clerk is hindering a petition drive that could force a voter referendum on stopping the project.Read more...

Yes, LeBron James; Patrick Mahomes; Aaron Judge and Jalen Hurts are all nominated for the 2023 ESPYS, but it's great to also see the Oklahoma Sooners softball team; the Las Vegas Aces; and LSU basketball star Angel Reese get recognized. Fans can vote on their favorite athletes and sports moments of the year at ...Read more...