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With nearly two months ago until the release of the live-action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey, the excitement from fans for this new take is getting more palpable with each passing day.Read more...

In our three-part women’s history month series, The Root sat down with the next generation of Black congresswomen shaking things up on Capitol Hill. You’ll hear from Representatives Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, and Summer Lee . Each of them will break down how it feels to be the first Black woman to represent their…Read more...

Of all the excuses for running late to work, “the cops took my car” likely won’t get you very far. But for Memphis, Tennessee, residents at the mercy of police who can legally seize their possessions without ever charging them with a crime, it wouldn’t always be without merit.Read more...

Black celebrities graced red carpets, were styled to perfection on press tours, and attended Paris Fashion Week this March. Tell us in the comments, what’s your favorite look?

It seems that the national conversation surrounding critical race theory won’t end until it’s banned from every school, or they silence everyone that thinks to bring it up.Read more...

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According to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, President Biden’s approval rating has reached its lowest point since last July at 38%. Last summer, his approval rating was at 36%. In February, 45% stated that they approved of the president which was an increase from January’s…Read more...

With Swarm—the latest psychological-horror, stan-centered satirical series from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover—finally out in the world, many are grappling with whether or not the events that transpire in the series are real or fake.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.On Wednesday, Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw told a Senate hearing he was “terribly sorry” for February’s fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was loaded with poisonous chemicals. The most notable was vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen. The resulting spills and plumes sickened many…Read more...

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The body of Austin Lyle, a teenager suspected of shooting two school administrators, has been found in a wooded area a county over from where the incident occurred, according to CNN. This was the second shooting on the high school’s grounds within just weeks.Read more...

I love big, splashy period pieces. They’re full of drama, romance, and hilarious shade disguised as polite conversation. However, for a long time, they haven’t included a lot of meaningful Black representation. We’re either not included, or we’re the servants standing in the background. Producers usually cite…Read more...

Back in 2018, precocious toddler Jayla Cummings went viral for giving her daycare teacher in Savannah, Georgia a piece of her mind. Though the video was originally filmed in 2015, it resurfaced three years later. The clip has now been discovered on TikTok, leaving many wondering where Jayla has been.

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From Dynasty, to Empire, to Succession, TV history is full of powerful, messy families. No matter how crazy your family dinners get, you still have nothing on the Roys. They stab each other in the back the way other people buy birthday presents. For the most part, this genre tends to revolve around white characters.…Read more...

The man hired to prosecute the officers charged in the fatal beating of Ronald Greene in 2019 has a controversial resume which raises questions of who he’s really fighting for. Despite the controversy surrounding Greene’s death and the call for police reform, the prosecutor told The Associated Press this isn’t another…Read more...

It’s official, The Weeknd is the most popular artist in the world. Sorry, BeyHive. Sorry, Drake fans. Sorry, Swifties.

Cam Newton is one of my favorite athletes of the 21st century. Despite being an Atlanta Falcons fan, I’ve found myself rooting for Cam in moments when the Falcons weren’t doing all too well. Particularly, during his 2015 MVP season, where he took the league by storm and made the “dab” a household dance for children…Read more...

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“White Fragility” author Robin DiAngelo has the internet in shambles after a clip from a panel she was on went viral. The webinar, called “Racial Justice: The Next Frontier,” happened on March 1. DiAngelo insisted that people of color should build community with each other—not white people—and the statement has…Read more...

Though it’s been over 15 years since we last saw actors Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan join forces for a Rush Hour franchise film, it looks like we may be in for a reunion soon.Read more...

A 21-year-old hairstylist poured her savings into buying land in North Carolina to place three school buses she would use to provide mobile hair services. However, according to The Guardian, her dream came to a hard stop after being racially harassed and having her property vandalized with obscenities.

If you’re a fan of comic book movies, you know DC’s film universe has been a hot mess for years. There have been very few hits and a lot of misses—like the recently released Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The Shazam! sequel, starring Zachary Levi, has been a box office disappointment while the reviews have been…Read more...

Whether he’s curating a star-studded hip hop tribute for the GRAMMYs or directing an Oscar-winning documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, Amir “Questlove” Thompson has his fingers on the pulse of what’s happening in the culture. Now, the DJ, producer, author and filmmaker is about to get into…Read more...

In Swarm, Prime Video’s latest psychological horror series from Atlanta scribe Janine Nabers and creator Donald Glover, Dominique Fishback stars as Dre—a crazed fan—who’s obsessed with a Ni’jah, a Beyoncé-like figure.Read more...

Originally designed to handle the harsh elements of a New England winter, Timberland boots have become a staple of hip-hop fashion. As much a part of the culture as bamboo earrings and Kangol hats, the impact of the classic yellow boot is undeniable.Read more...

Once upon a time, when your favorite artist went on tour, all you had to do to get tickets was wait in line at the box office. Obviously, this didn’t guarantee you a seat, but at least you felt like you had a fair shot at seeing the concert. Then, the process moved to non-stop calls to the box office, before finally…Read more...

There’s a small group of professional athletes in world history who can define their career in one moment, especially NBA players. It’s normally reserved for the most legendary of players on the biggest stage. Examples of this include Michael Jordan with his “last shot” against the Utah Jazz; LeBron James with the “…Read more...

The Prime Video thriller Swarm, which was created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, has garnered a lot of controversy since its release. One of the most baffling critiques pertains to Chlöe Bailey’s first-ever on-screen sex scene in the pilot episode of the series. Swarm premiered last week at South by Southwest,”…Read more...

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The American public really can’t handle hearing about another plague situation. But our tenuous emotional stability isn’t really the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s problem.Read more...

From success behind the mic to success on the red carpet, hip-hop and acting have always gone hand in hand. I mean to be a hip hop star you need to believe in yourself and fake it until you make it. Acting is all about faking it until you make it. Some of the greatest movies of all time are centered around hip-hop…Read more...

Monday’s White House press briefing featuring the cast of “Ted Lasso” was interrupted by a reporter who insisted that he is never “called on.” Simon Ateba, a correspondent for Today News Africa, has clashed with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in the past. However, his latest outburst may have taken the cake.Read more...

For the first time publicly since the incident, Abigail Zwerner speaks about the incident on Jan 6. when her six-year-old student shot and nearly-fatally injured her in class. In an interview with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, she said the look on the student’s face behind the gun haunted her to this day.

Black folks aren’t the only ones tired from the racist attacks being aimed at Halle Bailey. The Little Mermaid star has been subjected to disgusting bigotry since it was announced back in 2019 that she would portray the princess. Now, her co-star from the film has spoken out about the unwarranted backlash.Read more...

If you’re a bargain hunter like me, you ferociously stalk the clothes and shoes you want, hoping your size will still be in stock when they eventually go on sale. It’s a strategy that can often end in disappointment. But the feeling you get when you can get your hands on a pair of designer shoes for a fraction of the…Read more...

We all love Saturdays, and now Disney Channel is giving us one more reason to be excited about the most fun day of the week. Its new comedy, Saturdays, focuses on 14-year-old Paris Johnson and her friends, who spend their time at Saturdays roller skating rink showing off their moves as the We-B-Girlz skate crew. In an…Read more...

The probability of former President Donald Trump getting arrested on Tuesday may be up in the air, but there is one person who doesn’t think it’ll be a good idea: Chris Rock.Read more...

Ron DeSantis has seemingly broken his silence about Donald Trump’s legal woes. This time, Trump is accused of giving hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Although he has managed to escape consequences for his actions, he could be arrested Tuesday (March 21).Read more...

With the NFL Draft approaching on April 27, top college players are looking to increase their chances of being drafted by showing off their skills at their school’s Pro Day. These events are important because there’s often so much going on and so many players to keep track of at the NFL Combine, it’s hard to really…Read more...

With the unfortunate passing of soul singer Bobby Caldwell at the age of 71, the Black community came together on social media to collectively mourn the death of a beloved and beautiful“Black voice.”

Whether it’s to cover up a not-so-great hair day or to add a pop of color to your outfit (or a little bit of both), a head wrap is an accessory that can work overtime. But if that wrap is made of the wrong material, it can do more harm than good, leaving your hair looking frizzy and flawed. So we’ve rounded up some of…Read more...

The family of Rasheem Carter, a 25-year-old who was allegedly murdered in the woods of Mississippi, have started trying to unlock the mystery his horrifying death. The family told Insider he was last seen on video “running for his life,” though the sheriff’s office debunked their claim.

After playing in our faces for months about a possible Good Burger sequel, the cat was finally let out the bag on Friday that yes, Good Burger 2 is officially happening.Read more...

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