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Media coverage has been intense regarding the missing Titanic Submersible, which is believed to be somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. Numerous ships and vessels have been employed to locate the Submersible, which went missing Sunday on its way to view the wreck of the Titanic. OceanGate Expeditions was in charge of the...Read more...

Beauty retail giant Sephora just announced their newest class of the Sephora Squad influencer and ambassador program. And this year's group is among the most diverse yet.

Just one day after Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in court to get the August 3 trial date for his assault case, new evidence appears to suggest a different version of events than previously believed.Read more...

If you're looking for the comedy of the summer then look no further because Anthony Anderson and his mother, Mama Doris, have a new show on E!, Trippin' With Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris, that will have you cracking up.

On Tuesday, the much anticipated Madam Tussaud's wax figure of the Broadway legend and fashion icon -Billy Porter -was revealed!

On February 21, Dashawn Walker suffered 10 gunshot wounds after leaving Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia. Nine of those broke the bones in his legs and one bullet ripped his intestines. Even though the student is a survivor of gun violence, police deemed him the target of a shooting in...Read more...

I love a good healthy rap beef. When two artists don't like each other for whatever reason and share their transgressions on a track, it's always good for hip-hop (as long as it stays on wax).Read more...

California's massive budget deficit has been a hot topic for the last few months, but one of the proposed solutions" has some Californians up in arms. As a part of California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget, he pushed for an end to public disclosure of investigations into police misconduct by the state c...Read more...

Did everybody except us get invited to Paris?

Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre is having one helluva year when it comes to special awards and recognition. And with this latest news, it appears that streak won;t be stopping anytime soon.Read more...

Nearly two weeks ago, after it was shared that Zion Williamson would be a father, Instagram model, and former pornstar Moriah Mills has been on a nonstop 24/7 scorched-earth rant against the New Orleans Pelicans star.Read more...

We're halfway through 2023 and it's been a great summer for Black blockbusters. As fun as it was to see The Little Mermaid and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse dominate the box office, there are still plenty of interesting titles set to hit the big screen. From the history of Black hockey players, to Jamie Foxx's...Read more...

Our collective hearts broke a little when Trevor Noah left his post as host of The Daily Show in December after making us laugh about the latest headlines for seven years. But fans recently got news that might lessen the pain of his absence (at least a little bit).

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New documents have come to light revealing that Shawn Holley, the lawyer who initially represented Tory Lanez, completely disagreed with the strategy to blame Kelsey Harris for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

It's the remix to medical tension: R. Kelly was reportedly fearful of his life due to alleged medical maltreatment while serving time in Chicago prison.Read more...

Things are moving faster in the federal case against Former President Donald Trump than almost anyone predicted. Despite concerns that Trump-appointed Judge Aileen M. Cannon planned to slow-walk the case, on Tuesday, she set the trial for August 14th.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.CBS Mornings' Gayle King noticed a certain co-host being absent on Monday's episode, which coincided with Juneteenth. Tony Dukoupil was sarcastically called out by the legendary media personality for having the day off, which is about Black folks finally being freed from slavery.Read more...

One would think that Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting superstar rapper Megan Thee Stallion, would just sit quietly in his jail cell as he awaits sentencing. But not only is he not being silent, but he's been busy making music.Read more...

Jonathan Majors has officially received a trial date in his assault case. On Tuesday, the Marvel star appeared in person in a Manhattan court, the judge set the trial to start Aug. 3. He was accompanied by rumored girlfriend Meagan Good and wore a brown suit and sunglasses for the short hearing, according to Variety....Read more...

Renowned civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II delivered his last sermon as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church on Sunday. Barber has preached at the Goldsboro, North Carolina church for the last 30 years. As he left his decades-long position, Barber handed over the reins of the church to the next...Read more...

Even during Juneteenth weekend Black families can't enjoy their holiday in peace.Read more...

Kimora Lee Simmons is fed up with the lies.

A new exhibit in Boston is garnering a ton of buzz, just not the good kind. On Friday, Boston's Faneuil Hall opened an exhibit walking visitors through the history of slavery in the city. But, protestors who showed up last week to the opening say the decision to host the exhibit at Faneuil Hall is highly...Read more...

As Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx continues to recover in rehab following an unspecified medical complication," two of his co-stars in an upcoming film is speaking out in support of him: John Boyega and Teyona Parris.

Although Beyonce was not in the United States for Juneteenth, she did not let the holiday pass on her Renaissance Tour without finding a way to honor the Black community, deciding to exclusively wear outfits by Black designers in Amsterdam on June 18th.

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As Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury finally takes center stage in the new Disney+ series, Secret Invasion, the actor is looking back on his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Turns out, he's been asking himself the same question we've all been wondering about since 2018. Why hasn't Nick Fury been to Wakanda?

Over the weekend, viral footage of rapper YK Osiris forcing Sukihana to kiss him enraged the internet. The disturbing incident took place at an event thrown by The Crew League in Atlanta. In the video, Osiris can be seen massaging the the Love & Hip Hop: Miami star before grabbing her by her face and kissing her on...Read more...

In a shocking high court ruling Thursday, a Black Muslim man who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges had his conviction vacated. According to AP News, the man's attorney had a nasty record of posting racist and anti-Muslim content on social media. So much for adequate counsel.

Back in 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill that was signed commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. Even though it's about centering Black folks, that hasn't stopped companies from getting it wrong. From white people on flyers to questionable desserts, here are a few times...Read more...

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Hip-hop has always been considered a young man's game. Who's the new hot artist? Who's creating a unique sound? Who's bringing something different to the genre? These are questions rap fans are constantly asking themselves.

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I have snatches, too-brief glimpses of what it might have been like to have my father as an in-home parent during the course of my childhood.

Friends, fans and family are mourning the sudden passing of Jacky Oh at age 32. But her loss has likely had a particularly devastating impact on her father, Keith Smith.

A lot of things can remind us of our parents. It could be the watch you got for your birthday or the pair of shoes you got for Christmas.Read more...

Flyers allegedly from the Ku Klux Klan have reportedly been popping-up around Kentucky. Last week, residents in Mt. Sterling, Ky., awoke to a disturbing message on their car windows. According to social media posts from locals and the police department, several residents found flyers addressed from the local Ku Klux…Read more...

The latest stories regarding an encounter between the police and a Black child have ended in a tragedy. However, a 7-year-old aspiring police officer from Virginia will brighten your day with his encounter with local cops that resulted in a happy ending.

Happy Father’s Day weekend! We here at The Root want to start by sending well wishes and good vibes to those of you who are honoring the father and father figures in your life. In the same breath, we also want to go against the grain for a second and highlight 10 TV/film Dads who arguably shouldn’t be getting a new…Read more...

Listen up, guys. If you don’t already have a skin care routine, it’s time to get one. Daily cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sunscreen are important to making sure your complexion is as clear as possible.

This weekend, the country prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day residents of Texas found out that slavery had been abolished in the United States – two years after most of the country had already learned of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Michael Jordan’s time as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets is over. As a result, the NBA (and the other major sports leagues) no longer have a Black owner.Read more...

Karens are unavoidable. Wherever they spawn, they are most likely exercising the highest level of entitlement and white privilege with a sprinkle of villainy on top. Unfortunately, these places could be your driveway, a park - hell, maybe even outside the church house Sunday morning. They are the community watchmen no…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.Summer is right around the corner. That means it’s a great time to think about ways to give your wardrobe a fresh seasonal vibe. This Father’s Day, we wanted to give guys a few tips on how to look their best as the weather gets warm.

Patti Labelle once asked: “where my background singers?” Well, reader, I’m pleased to inform you that NPR’s Black Music Month Tiny Desk Concert Series holds the answer.Read more...

As its brand gains in popularity, All Elite Wrestling had fans buzzing with the announcement of a new weekly live TV show. Premiering June 17, AEW Collision will feature some of the promotion’s biggest names, including CM Punk. When the first poster for the series was released, fans immediately took notice of how…Read more...

On Wednesday night, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas became the first Black woman to play for the Democrats in the yearly Congressional Baseball Game. This marks the first time this has ever happened in the event’s history after being around for over a century.Read more...

The fight for reparations for formerly enslaved people in the United States has been brewing for centuries. But in recent years, the push to provide reparations to Black Americans has been heating up. In California, lawmakers are moving ahead with the most comprehensive reparations plan yet. And on Capitol Hill,…Read more...