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When it comes to case of the killing of beloved rapper Young Dolph, things haven’t been as cut and dry as some folks would like and now, it looks like there’s yet another murky layer to be added onto it.Read more...

Updated as of 06/16/2023 at 3:45 p.m. ET:

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Two Oklahoma police officers charged with manslaughter may be back on the streets soon.Arbitrators ruled that the two former officers must be reinstated and receive back pay even though they fatally shot an unarmed Black man.Read more...

Right on the heels of the racially targeted attack of a Black Oregon city councilman, a fourth grader spoke up at a council meeting to share a speech about the hurtfulness of racist language. According to the New York Post, the child experienced his own share of enduring racial slurs.Read more...

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Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to put the UGGs away and break out the sandals. That’s right. You can’t put off that pedicure much longer. And even if the temps haven’t started heating up where you are, it’s never too early to start shopping.

Memorial Day weekend signals the official start of the summer TV season. This means you should get ready for an onslaught of reality TV. When it comes to these guilty pleasures, everyone has their favorites that they can’t miss, or the ones that you can’t stand, but also can’t stop hate-watching. To help you map out…Read more...

As the camera flashes over the youngest Roy son’s suddenly fidgety fingers, it’s clear something is wrong. The small pink index cards he’s reading off of all of a sudden feel too far too big for him. The moment Roman locks eyes with his father’s casket, we can tell it’s over.

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Every time a Black person dies as a result of a police interaction, their families demand justice be served: justice meaning a conviction for the cops. It’s hard to believe but many officers don’t go to trial. Why? Because a jury found their actions reasonable, even the spraying of 80 bullets toward Jayland Walker.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, making this weekend the perfect time to fire up the grill, put some drinks on ice and get grilling with your friends and family. But everyone knows you can’t have a good cookout without a banging playlist, so while you’re thinking about the menu, you’re also going to…Read more...

New York City fitness professional Röbynn Europe worked at an Equinox gym on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for less than a year. But she claims her time there was so stressful that it affected her health. And when she was ultimately fired, she argued it had nothing to do with her performance.Read more...

Celebrities are just like us. That is, unless you’re talking about the celebrities who are in amazing shape and have barely any body fat.Read more...

In Black families, there are some movies that are considered essential viewing. Like, “Don’t come to my house if you haven’t seen it” essential. One of those movies is The Color Purple.

After 20 years of amazing dunks, spectacular assists, and deserving accolades, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is considering retirement.Read more...

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has decided to give his opinion that nobody asked for. On May 21, 2023, Cruz tweeted that the NAACP’s travel advisory for Black people and other minority groups in Florida is “bizarre” and that if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive he would be “ashamed of how profoundly they’ve (the NAACP)…Read more...

Fans racially abusing Black players has been an ongoing problem in soccer. It doesn’t seem to matter how famous or successful the players are, there are some fans who will never accept them in the sport. From big governing bodies like FIFA and UEFA, to smaller local organizations, officials have tried to tackle the…Read more...

If the late Marvin Gaye could add climate change to his ecological masterpiece “Mercy, Mercy Me,” he might ask: Where did all the cool nights go? Heatwaves in the ‘hood, no shade from the sky, no AC to keep grandma from dying.

On Friday (May 19), the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights publicly released its findings in a letter concluding an investigation into Forsyth County Schools. In 2022, the Georgia district made the decision to remove almost a dozen books in response to parent complaints—and these books featured Black and…Read more...

Over the weekend, fans of Fast & Furious took to theaters in droves (ha!)to watch the 10th installment of the franchise, Fast X, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa Chris “Ludacris ”Bridges, Tyrese Gibson and more.Read more...

It’s been one thing after the other since those horrid, racist text messages from the Antioch Police Department got leaked. Now, according to KTVU, California Attorney General Rob Bonta wants in on the scandal but by launching a civil rights investigation into the mess.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump announced a fourth set of human remains were found just near the vicinity where those of Rasheem Carter was found months ago, according to WJTV News. Carter’s family have been applying pressure on the sheriff’s office for answers in what they allege was a lynching.Read more...

Ugh! Finally, something positive has come in this never-ending feud. The Mallerys, a Black ranch couple who claim they’ve been racially harassed by their neighbors, have had their charges dropped, per Colorado Public Radio. They ended up getting charged with stalking after trying to get their neighbors charged for the…Read more...

Before she became an international supermodel, Naomi Campbell was discovered at the mall. And Vogue cover girl Jourdan Dunn got the attention of scouts while shopping at a Primark store in London.Read more...

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During a speech Wednesday at City Hall, New York City Mayor Eric Adams discussed the killing of Jordan Neely. Neely died May 1 after being choked to death on a subway by passenger Daniel Penny. Instead of discussing his brutal death and the racial elements involved in the incident, Adams decided to focus on pushing…Read more...

The Chronic by Dr. Dre is undoubtedly one of the most important and influential albums in the history of hip-hop. It’s assuredly a classic album. But, not according to DJ Clark Kent.Read more...

Na’kya McCann and her mother were on their way to the Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, NY, on May 14, 2022. Na’kya’s grandfather wanted a watermelon, and the market was just three blocks from the gym where she and the other members of Buffalo All-Star Extreme (BASE), a cheerleading team for young girls, practiced. But a…Read more...

On Wednesday night, Newark, N.J., fans convened at the Prudential Center to see legendary singers Babyface and Anita Baker perform.Read more...

There’s a saying in Hollywood: “It all starts with an idea.” That means nothing gets made until someone comes up with the story and puts it on the page. As the Writers Guild of America continues its fight for a fair deal for film and TV writers, we know some fans are less concerned with negotiations and more…Read more...

Donald Trump’s New Hampshire town hall aired last night on CNN and was the debacle everyone assumed it would be. Even though the one-hour special was an obvious ratings grab (Trump hasn’t appeared on the network since 2016), the former president never should have had the opportunity to repeatedly lie on the news…Read more...

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old who shot and injured his first grade teacher, finally spoke out in an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Taylor was previously charged with felony child neglect as a result of her son obtaining her firearm, per The Associated Press.

After months of fans speculating what the name of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s baby son is, and Riri doing her best to keep it a secret, the tea is finally out there—and it’s the most hip-hop name ever.Read more...

As we all prepare for Halle Bailey’s Ariel to take over our lives, the OG Little Mermaid is including herself among the actress’ fans. On Monday, at the world premiere of the live-action remake The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the 1989 animated original, met up with Bailey on the red carpet and had…Read more...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness around mental health in an effort to erase the stigma and provide people with the information and support they need. This issue is particularly concerning in the Black community, where adults are 20 percent more likely to experience serious…Read more...

Though Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News last month, the fear-mongering host posted a video Tuesday sharing that his next endeavor will be starting up soon. On Twitter, Carlson stated that he will soon start “a new version” of his infamous television show on the social media app.Read more...

Some people have all the luck. Howard University’s Bison Swim & Diving Team hasn’t missed yet. They made headlines and history gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated back in February. Monday, they were invited to an exclusive event by Discover Boating to learn first-hand how to boat on the water, a recreational…Read more...

Melanated skin is already beautiful. But when the sun hits it, forget about it. You may not be able to take a Caribbean vacation this summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock a shimmery, sun-kissed complexion all season. We’ve rounded up our favorite beauty and makeup products that are guaranteed to leave your…Read more...

In response to Netflix’s upcoming docudrama African Queens, which sees a Black woman in the role of Cleopatra, Egypt (yes, the country) is attempting to bring some “correction” by releasing a documentary of its own.Read more...

For Gen X, in the 1990s, there was one crucial place to get the most important news of the day: MTV. If you’re only familiar with current day MTV, I know that sounds crazy. But once upon a time, MTV News was the place for unbiased, reasonable stories on issues that young people were genuinely concerned about. Kurt…Read more...

All parents believe that their babies are geniuses, but these kids really are! From toddlers to college students, these young Black people have cracked thousands of years old math equations, been accepted to prestigious schools, and have high IQs than the most respected people in our societies. Here are their stories!Read more...

It’s been one hell of a year for Angel Reese, Flau’jae Johnson and the women’s basketball team at LSU. Johnson, in particular, has been getting a lot of love off the court, since she’s not only one of the star players for the best team in the country but also a talented rapper with plans to collaborate with hip-hop…Read more...

It looks like Republican donor Harlan Crow remains adamant about keeping all of the gifts he gave to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to himself. In a letter addressed to the Senate Finance Committee, Crow stated that he will not submit a list of gifts he gave Thomas, who has dealt with renewed calls to step…Read more...

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It’s week two of the Hollywood writers’ strike and it shows no signs of ending anytime soon. It could be months before we see a resolution, after contract negotiations fell apart last week. On Wednesday, WGA members and their supporters picketed outside of HBO and Amazon’s studios demanding a fair contract.Read more...

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With the NBA Playoffs in full motion and Mother’s Day just a few days away, The Root decided to honor the moms of some of the most recognizable stars in the league.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Herriford denied a motion for a new trial from attorneys for Tory Lanez. In December, the rapper was convicted on three felonies for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in her feet.Read more...