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Imagine you wake from your slumber in the wee hours of the morning, not to a boring paid programming infomercial, but to a group of deputies standing in your bedroom with their guns drawn. According to KTLA, this very thing happened to youth leader Derrick Cooper but he didn’t even have the chance to put clothes on…Read more...

Although Nike and Jordan are the kings of the sneaker game, Adidas has always given them a run for their money.Read more...

Keke Palmer is saying something every new mother should hear. I only wish she’d said it 13 years ago for my benefit. The actress, who gave birth to her first child in February, recently told PEOPLE she believes moms should give themselves some grace when it comes to their post-baby body, and I, for one, am here for…Read more...

On Tuesday singer and Fast and Furious actor Tyrese Gibson was ordered to pay nearly $650,000 as a result of a tumultuous child custody battle.Read more...

Every time Kendrick Lamar drops an album, hip-hop fans are expecting a masterpiece and more times than not, he delivers. But, each project comes with its own set of struggles and hurdles, and sometimes K. Dot needs assistance to help him create his best work.Read more...

In the court hearing for the five suspects arrested in connection to the Sweet 16 mass shooting in Dadeville, Al., graphic details of what led to the gunfire were revealed. According to AL.com, 89 rounds were fired over the crowd, leaving four dead and dozens injured.

The mother of Breonna Taylor, Tamika Palmer, shared her response to the news that her daughter’s shooter, ex-cop Myles Cosgrove, had moved on to work for another policing agency. Palmer told CNN she was worried for the county residents who will now know Cosgrove as their new sheriff’s deputy.

Over the years, Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton has been open about her health issues. On her reality show, Braxton Family Values, we’ve seen her publicly battle lupus. Now, the R&B star is discussing a recent “traumatic” and “scary” medical emergency. The “Breathe Again” artist revealed to People that in September…Read more...

May 1st is Met Gala Monday and we can’t wait to see the looks! The iconic stylist Law Roach will not be participating in this year’s festivities but there are other Black stylists who may be lucky enough to have their work grace the Gala! Here are the Black stylists you can keep an eye out for!

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Da Brat and her wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart are taking to Instagram to open up about their journey to fertility.

As the news of Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News continues to settle, some have said the controversial host didn’t actually believe the hateful rhetoric he spewed for the last 7 years. As part of the defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems against the network, Carlson’s text messages were leaked to the…Read more...

It’s nearly impossible to avoid hearing about the many, many scandals surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Last year, we were knee-deep in the news that his wife was a little too close to the people leading an insurrection against the United States government. In the several weeks, we’ve learned about…Read more...

On Tuesday, the world was saddened to learn of the passing of legendary entertainer and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte.Read more...

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If you love watching Denzel Washington get his brutal vigilante on, I’ve got some good news for you: The first trailer for The Equalizer 3 is out and Robert McCall looks like he’s gotten even more violent since the second film—and it’s awesomeRead more...

Today, the world is mourning Harry Belafonte, who passed away in New York City at age 96. Tributes have been pouring in from politicians and actors alike who have expressed their sadness on Twitter.Read more...

Every so often, a celebrity who has fallen out of the public eye does something to grab the audience’s attention again. That’s the case with Fugees member Pras Michél, who is currently on trial for federal conspiracy and faces up to two decades in prison.Read more...

Texas couple Amanda Arciniega and James Finley were finally able to take home their 6-month-old formerly conjoined twin girls and celebrate their recovery from a separation procedure, according to People Magazine.

Tucker Carlson’s stunning departure from Fox—which was announced in a short press release from the network Monday—has folks speculating on exactly what the final straw was. The Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox was settled last week for a record-breaking $787.5 million, which led many to believe…Read more...

Heels are necessary in the world of sports. They make the product on the floor more entertaining for fans and the game more intense for the players going against them. All sides win. Except, when that villain breaks character. That is what has happened to Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks in the last two games…Read more...

Harry Belafonte was a true giant in this world who left an impact that can’t be duplicated. As a singer and actor, he was a groundbreaking performer in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. He stood up for himself and other Black artists, paving the way for future generations. On Tuesday, the news of his passing at the age of 96…Read more...

The Root is sad to report that actor, EGOT winner and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. On Tuesday, a rep for Belafonte confirmed that the legendary singera pssed away due to congestive heart failure at his New York home.Read more...

A former NBA head coach is ready to return to the league and start over from the bottom. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Ime Udoka is signing on as the new coach of the Houston Rockets. In September 2022, one season after leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals, Udoka was suspended, then ultimately fired…Read more...

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Not to promote bullying or anything, but it turns out that dogging something for months can be effective. After facing a ton of backlash from notable Black scholars, the College Board said they’d be revising their AP Black studies course again.Read more...

Former CNN News Anchor Don Lemon isn’t taking his ousting lying down. The longtime host, who became embroiled in scandal last month, took to Twitter immediately after CNN announced he was being let go from the network to share that no one in management had the “decency” to tell him the next directly after 17-years at…Read more...

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The internet went wild over the recent announcement that Emmy-winning Pose star Billy Porter would star in and co-write a biopic of iconic author/activist James Baldwin. While the writer is known as one of the most influential figures in history, there are some people who are wondering why Baldwin’s life warrants the…Read more...

If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid, you probably already know what it’s like to spend an exorbitant amount of money on an ugly dress that ends up in the back of your closet or in the Goodwill pile after the wedding is over.

Former Louisville officer Myles Cosgrove, who was part of the botched raid of Breonna Taylor’s home in 2020, has found a new job in law enforcement an hour away from his previous department, according to The Associated Press. Cosgrove was fired from the Louisville PD after being accused of fatally shooting Taylor.

Fox News posterboy and renowned white supremacist Tucker Carlson has finally been booted from the network. In an explosive statement released from Fox on Monday, it was revealed that Tucker Carlson Tonight was finished. It was one of their highest rated television shows. The statement also said that Carlson’s final…Read more...

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Longtime host Don Lemon is officially out at CNN News. The network announced that they were parting ways with Lemon, one of the recognizable faces on the network. The news comes in the wake of sexist comments made by Lemon and allegations of inappropriate behavior at work.Read more...

Keke Palmer has been famous for a long time, entertaining audiences since she was a child star. When a celebrity is in the public eye for that long, we think we know almost everything about them. However, the Nope actress recently revealed a very personal part of herself and in the process, may have helped others…Read more...

The GOP has always been the party of white supremacy and will remind you of their gross agenda at every turn. Case in point: Republican Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno says white folks—not Black people—are the ones who should be receiving reparations. Moreno, who is supported by Donald Trump, made the asinine…Read more...

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was released from prison after 16 months serving time after fatally shooting 20-year-old Daunte Wright, per ABC News. Her sentence was already below the state guidelines for her charges. But her release doesn’t exactly mean she’s free.

Gun violence is everywhere in the news. It seems like we can’t glance at our phones without an alert of another horrific mass shooting. But what happens once the cameras go away and the victims begin their long road to recovery? Especially in cases where the survivor is Black, it seems like we rarely get a full look…Read more...

At a time where pivotal moments in history are at risk of being banned and erased all together, it’s refreshing and undeniably important to see efforts made to make sure that significant figures in our society aren’t forgotten. Such is the case with Searchlight Pictures newly released film, Chevalier.Read more...

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John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are not the first wrestlers to become movie stars, but they have made the most successful transition from the squared circle to the big screen. Since the professional wrestling world has no shortage of performers with unmatched athleticism and huge personalities, it’s time to…Read more...

Last week, we told you the heartbreaking story of an infant girl in Texas, removed from her family home when they ignored their pediatrician’s recommendation to admit her to the hospital for jaundice. Now, after spending three weeks in foster care, baby Mila is going home.Read more...

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I know the sun is out so you can’t wait to go outdoors and have all kinds of fun. But, just in case you want to spend a little time inside binging all the TV series that will become your new favorites, we’ve got an awesome 2023 TV preview for you. From Marvel, to Star Wars, to Star Trek, there are new entries from…Read more...

Black people are naturally resourceful and that’s what Earth Day is about, really. This weekend, we prepare to celebrate Earth Day. And while you may know that it has something to do with recycling stuff, you may be wondering what the heck it’s really all about.Read more...

A pregnant woman was fatally shot after being mistaken for someone else, according to ABC News. The incident is the latest shooting immediately following two other shooting incidents that have America debating about gun control.

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