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That’s the sound of yet another glass ceiling cracking wide open for Black women in this country. Christale Spain was just elected to chair South Carolina’s Democratic Party, making her the first Black woman to lead the state’s Democratic party. And while that would be big enough news on its own, it’s even more…Read more...

On Monday night at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Diddy, 53, and Yung Miami, 29, attended the legendary benefit gala together as the question of “are they together” swirled around the pair. Diddy donned a black tuxedo with silver detail and a long black cape with black rose appliqué attachments.Read more...

Met Gala Monday has concluded and now it’s time for a moment of reflection. The fashion night of the year was filled with gorgeous gowns and perfectly tailored suits, but you know there are always some people who miss the mark, Black and white. Here are the worst outfits of the evening, sorry to these people.Read more...

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It’s Met Gala Monday! Ready for Black folk to shut down the event? Keep scrolling. This year’s theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” meaning you should expect to see plenty of gold chains and tweed. Ok, Ready: Here are the Black looks of the evening, enjoy!

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Republicans taking jabs at President Joe Biden’s age isn’t a new phenomenon. But, GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley took things way further when she predicted Biden would likely die within the next five years. Her poorly executed Miss Cleo impersonation aside, what Haley’s trying to do here seems pretty…Read more...

There’s a lot wrong with the music industry and the artists involved in it. But every once in a while, some good can come out of it.Read more...

In this episode of police department drama, the East Los Angeles sheriff’s station is under investigation after a memo obtained by The Los Angeles Times exposed a scheme from the captain to keep an “angry Black sergeant” from a job promotion.

WNBA star Brittney Griner is truly enjoying her freedom. On Saturday, she went to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is reportedly attending the 2023 Met Gala on Monday and most importantly had her first practice back with the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.

A Barstow police officer is under fire after residents witnessed him beat a Black man with a baton while trying to make an arrest, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles. Although the police department press release suggests the man was resisting arrest, a bystander’s video of the incident tells an entirely different story.

The White House Correspondents’ Association held their annual dinner on Saturday, with comedian Roy Wood Jr. taking the podium to deliver a biting speech. Wood is following in Trevor Noah’s footsteps, as Noah was the special guest to deliver comedic commentary at last year’s event.Read more...

It seems that even Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the parent company that owns Coachella, is doing all it can to forget and destroy all evidence of Frank Ocean’s disappointing show in the desert from a few weeks ago.Read more...

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The cancellation of Red Table Talk has led to a lot of opinions and jokes. Not all of them are wanted or necessary, but now you can count Nick Cannon among the many voices we absolutely did not need to hear from. On a recent episode of his radio show The Daily Cannon, the actor/comedian called it “Toxic Table” and…Read more...

Even though Jack Harlow will never have bars, the one thing he will always have is the audacity. On his third LP, Jackman (which was released Friday), he does his best to conjure up semblances of authenticity and realness. However, it sounds like Harlow is trying to justify his place in the rap world. And sadly, the…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.The Met Gala is here and lets just expect the Kardashians will pull up. But not too long ago, Met Gala gatekeeper-Vogue editor Anna Wintour had no time for Kim Kardashian or her kin, but the famous editor loved Kanye. This was a very different Kanye, one who was also known for his fashion talent. What people forget…Read more...

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If you thought Don Lemon was sitting at home crying into his ice cream, you would be wrong. Though the longtime anchor was fired from CNN on Monday, he hit the red carpet at the Time 100 gala on Wednesday. As he discussed his future with Extra, Lemon truly seemed in good spirits, making it clear that he’s going to…Read more...

At The Root, we’ve previously reported on the growing trend of book bans and how the act seems to be laser focused on works by writers of color. You can check out our list of banned and challenged books written by Black authors here. But if you haven’t been keeping up with what’s going on, you should know that the…Read more...

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May is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about the great books hitting the market this month. Our list includes a beautiful children’s book about Juneteenth and a close-up look at the Shakur family. No matter what you’re into, there is something for everyone. These are the books by Black authors we can’t wait to…Read more...

After dominating The Voice for 23 seasons, country superstar Blake Shelton is exiting the singing competition series. His popularity has led to wins for several of his singers, so he’s leaving behind big cowboy boots to fill. The good news is, his exit makes room for the show to add a new perspective to its regular…Read more...

Searching for a protective summer style? Or, maybe you are just in the mood to try out something new? Consider a wig. Wigs can be a great way to switch up your look without making a huge commitment. These days, there are so many beautiful wig choices that allow you to turn a straight head of hair into curly curls or…Read more...

At Hollywood’s annual trip to Las Vegas for its CinemaCon presentation to theater owners, the most anticipated films of the year showcased what’s in store for movie fans. Many of these films feature your favorite Black stars and characters, so we need to check in and see what unexpected surprises were dropped. Since…Read more...

A year ago, LeBron James became the first active NBA player to become a billionaire. Now, his long-time rival Kevin Durant is trying to catch up to him, announcing that he’s signed a lifetime deal with Nike.Read more...

The Minneapolis branch of the NAACP filed a lawsuit accusing the Minneapolis Police Department of discriminatory practices against Black leaders by targeting them with undercover social media accounts, per CBS News.

Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman whose lies directly resulted in the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, died on Tuesday. According to the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office, the 88-year-old white woman died in hospice care in Westlake, La after a long battle with cancer.

The internet is a wild place. Sometimes you wake up in the morning, see a headline, and think, “I could have lived my entire life without knowing that.” To that end, I did not have “Smokey Robinson reveals he had an affair with Diana Ross in the early Motown days” on my 2023 Bingo card. That is just not something I…Read more...

As if we didn’t have enough in-person racism to deal with, it turns out the chatbots might be racist too. Troubling reporting from the Washington Post revealed that one of the most widely-used data sets used to train AI chatbots contains a on of right-wing content.Read more...

After first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner came out of the hospital, she and her attorneys filed a lawsuit against the Newport News school board and several officials who she claimed failed to prevent her 6-year-old student from shooting and injuring her. According to WRIC, attorneys for the school board are seeking to…Read more...

Black quarterbacks are taking over the NFL. During the 2022 season, a record number of Black gunslingers started in Week 1, and during the 2023 Super Bowl, both teams featured Black signal callers. Not to mention, the two highest-paid players in the NFL are Black QBs. And now, before they even take a single snap in…Read more...

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Monday, May 1, may end up being another monumental day in Hollywood if negotiations aren’t agreed upon between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—the labor union most working writers in the industry belong to.Read more...

As massive layoffs continue to hit the media, entertainment and tech industries, Meta—the company behind Facebook—is making a major budget decision about its original content. According to Variety, Meta is closing up shop on Facebook Watch original programming, which means Red Table Talk is canceled. Hosted by Jada…Read more...

Get your popcorn ready. Rapper Da Brat and her wife Jesseca “Judy” Dupart are gearing up for an all-new season of their reality show Brat Loves Judy premiering today on WE tv. And as the ladies prepare to let us into their lives for Season 3, The Root caught up with Brat and Judy to talk about the show and their…Read more...

Brittney Griner is officially declaring herself ready to get back on the court. During a press conference on Thursday, the Phoenix Mercury center discussed her recovery from her 10-month wrongful detainment in Russia, her decision to return to the WNBA this season and reuniting with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi.

We can’t believe that Living Single premiered 30 years ago! We laughed, cried, and fell in love with these characters and miss them dearly. Many of the cast members thrived in the entertainment industry after the show wrapped in 1998 while others stepped away from the spotlight. Here’s what the cast has been up to…Read more...

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been fighting for rap supremacy going on a decade. For the most part, the majority of rap fans would contend that Drizzy is at the top of the mountain. But, Kendrick has always nipped at his heels and his latest accomplishment is something the Toronto rapper can never take away from him.Read more...

For Miami Heat fans, NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is a legend. During his Hall of Fame career with the team, he led them to three championships. However, as much as he loves the state of Florida, he no longer calls it home. During an interview on Headliners with Rachel Nichols, the Olympic gold medalist explained that…Read more...

As high school students across the country prepare to make their college decisions, one student in New Orleans has racked up a record-setting amount of scholarship money.

Jimmy Butler is the best player in this year’s NBA Playoffs. I can’t believe I’m saying it, but it’s simply an indisputable fact after two weeks of postseason basketball. Will it stay that way for three more rounds of the playoffs? I doubt it. But for now, it’s unfathomable to think about what he just did to the…Read more...

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Just about everyone thinks they have a book in them. You know, an inspiring rags-to-riches story or a juicy novel based on a long-buried family secret. But trying to convert an idea in your head into something that captures a publisher’s attention can prove to be a lot harder than most aspiring writers think. Not to…Read more...

It’s been a long fall from grace since Grammy-nominated rapper burst onto the rap scene in 2016 with Kanye West’s uber-popular record, “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1.” After a few hit records, it’s been a steady decline for the Brooklyn-born MC, and this latest incident feels like the last straw.Read more...

As the career fallout for Jonathan Majors continues stemming from what authorities have described as a domestic dispute between him and a 30-year-old woman, new footage has been made public that shows the alleged victim out at a club with friends after the incident took place.Read more...

When you think about Ed Sheeran, Marvin Gaye probably isn’t the first person who comes to mind. But maybe he should be. This week, Sheeran is defending himself in court against allegations that he ripped off Gaye’s classic song “Let’s Get it On” in his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud.”Read more...

With 13 championships, Phil Jackson has certainly earned the right to say what he wants about basketball. However, we also get to call him out when he says complete nonsense. While appearing on a podcast with Rick Rubin, the former Chicago Bulls’ head coach explained why he stopped watching the NBA during its 2020…Read more...