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The Crown Act continues to gain momentum around the country. But that hasn't stopped people of color from having to fight for their right to wear their hair in natural, culturally significant styles. The latest comes from a New Jersey police officer suing the township where she works and its police captain, claiming...Read more...

Glad I have your attention now. Because we do have issues we care about.

Artificial intelligence has been marketed as a revolutionary technology that will improve almost every facet of our lives. But if you're feeling a bit wary of AI, you're certainly not alone.Read more...

Like a lot of famous women at her level, Nicki Minaj's appearance has been relentlessly scrutinized. One day she's too fat, and the next day she's too skinny. One day her nose is perfect, and the next it's awful. Now that she's older and wiser, the Fly" rapper admits that she made some regrettable decisions based on...Read more...

Forewarning: This is a primer on domestic abuse that many of you desperately need.

When it comes to election coverage, local school board races don't typically get the same kind of love as more high-profile contests. School boards haven't traditionally been seen as partisan. But as conservatives ramp up their attempts to ban books and control classroom content, these races to decide who makes...Read more...

The NAACP is demanding big changes following the dismissal of Mark McNamara, the former San Jose officer who was let go from his position last week for sending racist text messages.

Ten years ago, the idea of reparations for Black Americans felt like a pipe dream. But in recent years, cities and states nationwide have launched commissions to study reparations and, in one case, even made payments. Now, Atlanta is joining the ranks of places seriously considering reparations.Read more...

Keke Palmer began her career as a child actor on Nickelodeon and in films like Akeelah and the Bee and Madea's Family Reunion. She's been famous for most of her life and has marked several notable milestones in the public eye. She's very active on social media, which offers a special connection with her fans, but also...Read more...

Though it was widely reported that the city of Montgomery formally charged the Black co-captain of the commercial cruise riverboat Harriott II with third-degree assault, those claims have been proven to be false.Read more...

Filming at a recording studio in Malibu, Calif., Nicki Minaj participated in Vogue's famed 73 Questions series ahead of the release of her album, Pink Friday 2. If you want to take the time to watch 19 minutes of Minaj giving her answers in a low-energy, almost eerily calm fashion, be our guest. But we decided to give...Read more...

Conservative Republicans stay coming for White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Back in June, ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson hurled a series of insults her way, calling her the dumbest, nastiest, most dishonest" person that President Joe Biden could find for the job.

Shit is getting very messy in the YSL RICO trial. I know it's been pretty quiet as of late, but if you don't recall, Young Thug, Gunna,and many other members of Young Stoner Life were arrested and charged in a 56-count court indictment more than a year ago.Read more...

A$AP Rocky may be busy trying to enjoy family time with Rihanna and their sons, but his assault trial is putting a damper on that.Read more...

Will Michael Oher's showdown against the Tuohy's ever end? We all know the story at this point, right?Read more...

On Wednesday, The Washington Post finally removed a racist editorial cartoon that showed a Hamas leader using civilians as human shields. It shouldn't have been published in the first place considering how distasteful and downright inhumane it is to Palestinians.Read more...

For all that's crazy about Kanye West, he's apparently doing something right in the parenting department. The Stronger" rapper shares four children with ex-wife Kim Kardashian - North, 10, Saint, 7, Chicago, 5, and Psalm, 4. Although things didn't work out with their mom, Ye seems to be doing his best to maintain...Read more...

Senator Tim Scott's mystery girlfriend has been one of the better-kept secrets in politics. Seriously, even his friends were reportedly unaware that he was seeing someone. But on Wednesday night he made it debate stage official.Read more...

From All That, to Kenan & Kel, to Good Burger, Kel Mitchell has been a part of our lives for nearly 30 years. Considering how much joy he's brought us over the years, it's no surprise that the actor/comedian received a huge outpouring of support after TMZ reported he'd been hospitalized. The outlet stated on Tuesday,...Read more...

In an exclusive video obtained by news outlet KTVU, former San Jose police officer Mark McNamara said he regretted shooting K'aun Green earlier this year.

Netflix's Selling Sunset's Bre Tiesi claims she didn't know cameras were rolling when she dropped the bombshell that she's slept with Michael B. Jordan. But since she's not technically with Nick Cannon, why does it matter?

I'm sure we've all seen or heard of GIFs. Those short video clips are popular among social media users. There are infinite possibilities for how they can be used since they can convey almost any emotion, even a hateful one.Read more...

That sound you heard at 12:01 a.m. was the entire entertainment industry breathing a huge sigh of relief as the SAG-AFTRA strike officially came to an end. On Wednesday, the union announced that its negotiating committee voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the [Alliance of Motion Picture and...Read more...

Not everyone loves the challenge of making an entire Thanksgiving dinner. Sometimes you just want to pop everything in the oven, relax and watch football. For those of you who aren't interested in spending the day in the kitchen, there are several restaurants and grocery stores that offer full pre-cooked dinners. It's...Read more...

I braced for it on Sunday.

Black candidates celebrated historic victories in elections across the country last night, including a few notable firsts. In Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker became the first woman and first Black woman to win the mayoral election. In Rhode Island, Gabe Amo became the first Black person to represent the state in...Read more...

Black hair is beautiful. But let's face it...sometimes it takes a lot to get our locks to behave the way we want them to. We're always looking for anything we can find to make the styling process easier. From blow dryers to straightening brushes to an automatic split end shredder, these are the styling tools you need...Read more...

The gall of some people is just crazy. I understand some people getting mad because someone spoke to you demeaningly or disrespectfully. But going off on someone because you did something wrong is just ridiculous.Read more...

If you woke up this morning needing a deep, emotional exploration of Black relationships and self love, look no further than the fascinating conversation between rapper Jeezy and actress Nia Long. Both stars have recently been involved in very public splits and they spent around an hour discussing how they've dealt...Read more...

New York City hosted the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards this week! It's the show that lets the world know about the who's who of the fashion world every year.Read more...

During the Oct. 29 Sound Architects: A Producer Conversation with Timbaland" event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the legendary producermade a joke about the Justin Timberlake/Britney Spears drama.Read more...

In a recent interview with Billboard to promote the City Girl's newly released album R.A.W., Yung Miami let people know what they need to do to get a man like Diddy.

Oh wow. It seems one Alpha Male" podcaster has taken things to a new, criminal low. Christopher Au-Young, the host of an interracial dating podcast, was just sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to stalking a Black woman who rejected him...and she wasn't his only victim.Read more...

The season of breakups continues with the latest celebrity split making us question romance and relationships. On Tuesday, Lori Harvey and Damson Idris confirmed that they've broken up after dating for a year.

Following Boston University's revelation that its audit of Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Antiracist Research revealed no money mismanagement, Kendi shared his candid thoughts on why the inquiry was launched in September.Read more...

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Zion Carr was only seven years old when his aunt, Atatiana Jefferson, was shot and killed by a Fort Worth, Tex. police officer while he was in the house. Four years later, the city reached an agreement to pay him more than $3 million.

Snoop Dogg has made an artform out of expanding his brand in the entertainment industry. He's a rapper, actor, TV host, Martha Stewart's best friend, Death Row Records boss and gaming entrepreneur. That last one is particularly important because he's using his considerable influence to open more doors for gamers of...Read more...

Bronny James suffering a cardiac arrest in the middle of a USC practice was one of the most shocking sports stories of the year. The most popular amateur athlete in recent sports history who just so happens to be the son of the greatest NBA player this century almost died during practice. Like what the hell.Read more...

Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 after taking the top prize on Jennifer Lopez's international dance competition show, World of Dance, French dance duo Les Twins have been riding high. You'd be feeling yourself too if you were dancing on an international tour with Beyonce.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed critics who constantly complain about President Joe Biden's age. In an interview with SiriusXM's Joe Madison The Black Eagle that aired this morning, Harris had something to say for those who believe Biden's leadership has been impeded by his age (he will turn 81 later this...Read more...

Amy Cooper, also known as the infamous Central Park Karen, published an opinion piece giving insight into what she was thinking the moment she came across Christian Cooper in the viral 2020 interaction. Does her POV make the situation any less bizarre? Doubtful.

I know what you're thinking: What in the world had to have happened for these threetotally different MCs to get involved in a situation together? Let me explain.Read more...

Thanks to her holiday hit All I Want for Christmas Is You," Mariah Carey has been crowned the Queen of Christmas. Every year, she lets us know when It's time" to put the track on repeat play through Dec. 26. As she prepares to embark on her new Merry Christmas One and All Tour, the superstar discussed the holiday...Read more...

If you're keeping up with the headlines, you know that book bans are on the rise across the country. According to advocacy group PEN America, book bans in public schools increased 33 percent last school year. And if you follow our coverage on The Root, you know books written by authors of color and authors who...Read more...

Finally, the grotesque Confederate statue of Robert E. Lee that was removed from downtown Charlottesville in 2021 has been melted down. Now, its remnants will be used to create new public art.Read more...

Over the weekend,Tiger Woods, 47, acted as a caddy for his 14-year-old son Charlie as he competed in the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship in Louisiana. Although Woods was not using his own golf clubs this trip, fans felt a spark of hope as news came out that he was seen walking without a limp.

Republican Presidential hopefuls are back on the debate stage this week for the third debate. With only five candidates on stage, everyone will be vying to prove that they still deserve to be in the race.Read more...