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Sherrone Moore's worries don't stop at his felony charges. His "for cause" firing means Michigan is off the hook for paying him this eye-watering amount.Read more...

After hard-launching her new boo, RHOA's Porsha Williams reveals why she's done hiding her love life, but social media wasted no time pulling old clips proving fans clocked her tea years ago.Read more...

OPINION: Blueface's tweet about his mother sleeping with him is inelegant, but that doesn't mean he's wrong.Read more...

Kim Kardashian has been on a long journey to up her law skills and knowledge, but her sons wouldn't let her be great! Let's talk about it.Read more...

OPINION: Many of the participants in Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" were positioned to take Diddy down long ago...so why didn't they?Read more...

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe weighed in on the scandal surrounding former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore.Read more...

The 1803 Fund unveils a $70 million plan to create jobs and repair decades of displacement in North Portland's historically Black neighborhood.Read more...

Folks online can't get over Blue Ivy's latest fashion moment.Read more...

While Sinners clearly emerged as the front-runner of Black films this year, there were others that are also worthy of being celebrated. Let's take a look!Read more...

After months of teasing Trump's $1 million immigration Gold Card, here's everything you should know about the Green Card competitor.Read more...

When it comes to hella Black Christmas songs, does Boyz II Men have an edge over Mariah Carey? Let's get into it!Read more...

Thirteen Republicans just sided with Democrats in a historic move to undermine Trump... but what does that really mean for the future of Congress?Read more...

Jeffries reaction to Crockett's Senate announcement left people filling in the blanks.Read more...

Joy Ann Reid calls out Stephen A. Smith for blasting Black women to line his own pockets and social media had plenty to say about it.Read more...

University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired with cause in a scandal that rocked college sports. But, things just got messier.Read more...

Four years after being acquitted for killing two BLM protesters, Kyle Rittenhouse is back online with life changing updates.Read more...

Idris Elba has captured the hearts of millions of women over the course of his Hollywood career, but will it all be coming to an end soon? Let's talk about it!Read more...

The daughter of former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk died unexpectedly at age 30, just four years after the death of her sister.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told us exactly why she thinks Americans view the Democratic party as weak in the face of Trump.Read more...

As more and more people watch Diddy's new Netflix documentary, many are asking questions about his notorious father. So let's get into it!Read more...

From missing info on Kim Porter to a Biggie video clip taken completely out of context, here's everything 50 Cent missed the mark on with the new Diddy documentary.Read more...

50 Cent teased the release of more documentary footage on Sherri Shepherd's talk show, 'Sherri.'Read more...

North West is steadily growing into her own and trying out new style trends. But her latest one has folks up in arms and now, she's clapping back!Read more...

A Gadsden County jury awarded the family of Lewis Butler $779.4 million following his death at an internet cafe in Havana, Florida. The case was led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.Read more...

Joshua Threatt's heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.Read more...

Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won't be broken any time soon.Read more...

At the 11th hour, Republicans are still trying to vote on a plan before Obamacare subsidies end for millions of Americans.Read more...

An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first-- and the internet is fiercely divided.Read more...

Trump had to intervene after Candace Owens doubled down on her conspiracy theory surrounding Charlie Kirk's murder.Read more...

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stopped by The Root to discuss how 'Sinners' helped them connect with their lineage!Read more...

A 32-day stay at a Washington, D.C., Airbnb turned into nearly a year of free rent and a refusal to leave. Now, the guest argues she doesn't have to.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett talked to The Root about the uphill battle she's facing after launching her Senate campaign.Read more...

Black folks, if you thought that viral photo of JD Vance arguing with his wife at a restaurant was real... We have some bad news to share.Read more...

Amanda Seales has no problem speaking up about people and situations that have rubbed her the wrong way--and her latest criticism about Charlamagne tha God falls right in line!Read more...

The fashion was fly at the Critics Choice Association's annual celebration of the best in Black cinema and television.Read more...

Sheinelle Jones has had a tough year as she took some time away from her role on the TODAY Show. But now things are looking up thanks to this new announcement!Read more...

Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look "better" during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.Read more...

Congressman Jim Clyburn echoes Obama, calling out America's double standard on women in power.Read more...

Jason Derulo states that he feels uncomfortable working alone with women ever since his sexual harassment case.Read more...

Producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones' confessional was just one of many in Netflix's new Diddy doc. But it's got a lot of people talking for a lot of reasons. Let's get into it!Read more...

100 years after the first Negro History Week, we're looking at some amazing, little-known Black history facts.Read more...

Authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr., a Black man and loner who lived in his mom's basement, as the suspect who planted pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.Read more...

Years after a nurse was stabbed 17 times, a cheer mom who needed cash for her daughter's trip just learned her fate after pleading her innocence.Read more...

This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here's how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.Read more...

Kimora Lee Simmons isn't holding back her thoughts when it comes to the controversial relationship her daughter got entangled in, in 2024!Read more...

Long before her viral read on Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been committed to doing the work of the people. Now, she has her sights set on the Senate.Read more...

In a now-viral clip, Busta Rhymes had to get a fan together after a case of mistaken identity.Read more...

Marcus McGirt's historic victory in Latta came after generations of Jim Crow and racism in the South Carolina town.Read more...

On the final day candidates can qualify for the primary election, Root 100 honoree Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she's running for Senate.Read more...

In order to understand the Somali Civil War and why President Trump is targeting Somalis, you have to start form the very beginning...Read more...