The Root

[Updated 10/14/2023 at 8:00 am E.T.]

Everybody is mad at Jada Pinkett Smith-everyone, it seems, except her husband, Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith.Read more...

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The Kardashians are known for being famous for doing nothing, but that can't be the case if you are Black. The young women spotlighted here have made strides in their respective fields as athletes, influencers, musicians, models, and more. These ladies are not only drop-dead gorgeous, but they're also intelligent,...Read more...

There is nothing simple about Raphael Saadiq. The prolific music savant has furiously dedicated his life to crafting tunes that serve as the soundtrack to ours. Saadiq boasts the kind of music catalogue that can best be described as storied.Read more...

Tory Lanez may be behind bars but he sure is trying his damndest to get out.Read more...

The Black teen who had been disciplined multiple times over his natural hair is now facing an even more dramatic form of punishment: disciplinary school.

As the co-author of New York Times bestselling books, including Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" and Straight Talk, No Chaser," Taraji P. Henson's Around the Way Girl" and Cookie Johnson's Believing in Magic," writer and editor Denene Millner has a knack for helping celebrities bring their stories...Read more...

Most of the political class has already shifted their attention to 2024. But this November, key races are being fought nationwide- most notably in Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear is fighting to keep his position as one of the only Democratic Governors in the Deep...Read more...

Harrison Floyd, former Director of Black Voices for Trump, appears to be in tune with his idol, Donald Trump, in more ways than one. In a series of tweets right out of the Trump playbook, Floyd mocked Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, calling her a clout chaser."Read more...

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released the body camera footage from the viral arrest of Le'Keian Woods, arguing the brutal beating was justified. However, Woods' family is demanding a probe from the DOJ into what they see as another injustice.

Depending on where you live, it may not feel like fall. But according to the calendar, we've officially closed the books on summer, making it a perfect time to add some bold new basics to your makeup routine. From bold berry lips to pumpkin-spiced inspired blush, the category is rich color this fall. So say goodbye to...Read more...

As the world still reels over the recent revelation that Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith have been separated since 2016, Jada is revealing yet another surprising tidbit about their marriage.Read more...

Rapper Cardi B celebrated her 31st birthday on October 11th. Her famous husband Offset made sure to make it a day she would never forget.

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Megan Thee Stallion is ringing in Hottie-Ween" for her followers and previewing some some new music to go along with it.Read more...

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A family in Massachusetts is demanding justice from local public schools as well as law enforcement officials after their 13-year-old Black son was subjected to racism and physical violence at Concord Middle School.Read more...

A suspect has been placed in custody in connection to the shooting on Morgan State's campus last week. Police are still on the hunt for another shooter.

If you always have trouble finding the perfect pair of shoes to wear with your outfit, the pantaboot could be the answer to your prayers. Stop laughing. They do exist, and people are wearing them. Kim Kardashian and Kanye's ex-bae Julia Fox are among the stars who have been spotted embracing the pant-shoe crossbreed.Read more...

We've all been there: You think you have the perfect quip on some viral topic, or a withering comeback to a troll, but then you realize way too late that there's a typo. That's when you scream to the heavens, Where's my edit button?!" Apparently, the people behind social media app Threads finally heard you, because...Read more...

On yesterday's episode of Sherri Shepherd's talk show, she cracked jokes about her recent flop on Celebrity Jeopardy and how she's gratefully accepting the defeat.

The exonerations keep adding up. While it's unfortunate that many of these Black men were sent to prison in the first place, it's good to see that the justice system has a way to correct its wrongs.Read more...

The Grammys have had a long, complicated history with hip-hop. The first award for Best Rap Performance wasn't handed out until 1989, with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince winning for Parents Just Don't Understand." They boycotted the show because the category wasn't televised. Over the years, the Recording Academy...Read more...

Oh, cry him a river.

Four years after the death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain, one of the officers involved has been convicted, but his former colleague was found not guilty, leaving his family disappointed and confused.

Jada Pinkett-Smith is opening up once again about her friendship with Tupac Shakur, revealing in a new interview that the late rapper asked for her hand in marriage back in 1995.Read more...

Well, look what we have here. First, former Councilman Gil Cedillo had the balls to speak up about his role(ish) in the viral LA City Council phone leak scandal. Now, the main character, former Council President Nury Martinez, followed suit addressing the mouthful she gave on the call.

Some artists are such an essential part of our lives, they feel like family. From celebrations to memorials, their music is the soundtrack to every major occasion. That's how many of us feel about The Isley Brothers. On Thursday, we lost a member of that family when Rudolph Isley, one of the group's founding members,...Read more...

A trip to Walt Disney World is on almost everyone's wishlist, but it feels out of reach for a lot of people. However, if you do manage to save up and finally take the leap, there are a few tips and tricks to navigating the most magical place on Earth. I've made multiple visits to the Orlando resort, so here's my...Read more...

On Wednesday, President Biden commented on the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war while addressing Jewish community leaders. However, the White House had to clear up some of his claims.Read more...

Los Angeles high school history teacher Donald Singleton has nearly 30 years of teaching experience. But he still finds joy in watching the students in his Advanced Placement African American Studies class immerse themselves in the class content.

Never heard of Mikey Williams? Let me educate you.Read more...

Last night Beyonce and Taylor Swift ended fan wars by cheesing together on the red carpet for Swift's concert film premiere! Nowadays Bey rarely walks carpets for events, opting to show up on her own time instead (if she even decides to show up). However, the times that she has graced red carpets with her presence she...Read more...

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The cops have been trying to hunt down former NFL player Sergio Brown for the past few weeks after he disappeared following his mother's death. He's finally been found and brought into custody as a suspect in her alleged murder.

The NBA needs to cut its losses and get rid of Miles Bridges for good. They should've already done it, but now they need to cut their losses.Read more...

A Florida woman ended up with over 50 stab wounds after an online date gone wrong in February 2022. That's not even the worst part. This week, she had to go back to court on charges she was slammed with after the incident and the guy who stabbed her walked away free.

It's been a rough year for celebrity relationships. It seems like we hear about a new break up every day. One of the most surprising splits came in September, when rapper Jeezy filed for divorce from former The Real co-host Jeannie Mai. Court documents revealed that their marriage is irretrievably broken" and they're...Read more...

Shawn Amos is a children's book author and musician who also happens to be the son of entrepreneur Wally Famous" Amos, one of the GOATs of the cookie game. Now himself a father of three, Amos is sharing his sweet memories of life with the famous cookie maker with a new generation through a series of books for...Read more...

Way back in 2021, a few Los Angeles City Council members came under fire for a leaked conversation with racist jokes and schemes to maintain Latino political power in redistricting. One of the callers was former Councilman Gil Cedillo. After over a year, he finally spoke out.

Innocence Projects across the country have been hard at work to free innocent Black men who have been wrongfully convicted.Read more...

As Jada Pinkett-Smith's memoir Worthy prepares to hit shelves on Oct. 17, the Girls Trip star is dropping mini-spoilers to wet our whistles. The latest? That Chris Rock once asked her out back in. the day (cue fake shock and awe.)Read more...

If the Beyhive and Swifties are joining forces, the rest of the world better watch out!

Carlee Russell-who confessed to faking her own abduction over the summer-has been found guilty of two misdemeanor charges related to the case, per WBMA and WVTM. She had pleaded not guilty to one count of false reporting to law enforcement authorities and one count of falsely reporting an incident.Read more...

Will Smith. Jada Pinkett-Smith. Two names in the cannon of Hollywood that have endured their fair share of speculation and gossip about everything from their marriage, how they raise their children, past and/or alleged lovers and more. And with Jada's forthcoming memoir Worthy set to hit shelves in less than a week,...Read more...

In an Instagram video posted on her Instagram on October 7, Gabrielle Union reflects on beginning motherhood later" in life saying, Hell yeah, it's been worth it."

Over the last two decades, efforts to stem the tide of mass incarceration appear to have made inroads. A new report from the Sentencing Project found that the imprisonment rate for Black men was nearly cut in half since 2000.Read more...

Georgia native and rapper Latto has made it her mission to give back to her hometown of Clayton County, Georgia and over the weekend she decided to honor that mission, donating to her alma mater Lovejoy High School.

For weeks, rumors have been swirling that Breakfast Club host DJ Envy has been promoting a real estate venture of a friend, Cesar Pina, that was a straight up Ponzi scheme.