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With time and tolerance, the many accomplishments and contributions of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people have come to be recognized and revered as part of Black History Month. Yet there are still many more stories left untold.

In the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed new biopic, Bob Marley: One Love," Barbie" star Kinglsey Ben-Adir stars as the eponymous reggae music icon in a film that chronicles one of the most pivotal times in his career.Read more...

Though New York Fashion Week officially wrapped up on Valentine's Day, we are still swooning over some downright impressive looks. Our fave celebs, who attended the shows in New York City, were dressed to the nines all week. However, nothing compared to what we saw on the runway.Here are some of the looks that stood...Read more...

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We're only two months into the new year, and we've already seen so many amazing books by Black authors across all genres. March is shaping up to be no different, with all new collections of poetry, personal essays and cultural commentary.Read more...

When Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand Thursday during Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case, she came ready to speak her mind. When Black women are challenged professionally, we will not go down without a fight-as Victor Shi wisely noted on X/Twitter-which is a trait which Willis...Read more...

There's no denying the cinematic, music and television achievements of Black folks when it comes to the entertainment industry. After all, in the words of culture writer Melissa Kimble: this world does not move without Black creativuty." So it's in that vein and in honor of Black History Month that we felt it fitting...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.After a tragic shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood megachurch last week, authorities have slowly been revealing more information about the shooter, a potential motive, and the young child caught in the cross-fire.

Kanye West getting into it with someone on social media is nothing new. At this point, it's expected. But his beef being with Shaquille O'Neal is somewhat shocking, considering he's one of the most beloved personalities in all of sports. The most surprising part is that The Big Diesel seems to be the one who started...Read more...

You can't run forever.Read more...

Why are we always expected to accept less-than with grace (or hug folks who murder family members).

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The city of Memphis released another one thousand documents in connection to the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols last year.

The battle for reparations for Black Americans has been raging since the civil war. And in recent years that fight has been heating-up across the country. There is a lot to keep-up with, which is why The Root has you covered with our reparations guide!Read more...

Nearly seven months after Darell Preston was brutally assaulted by a 40-year-old white man who broke his nose and fractured his face, he'll be able to watch him face the consequences.

Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News personality who was fired from NBC in 2018 for defending Blackface, chose to once again display her racism by complaining about the Black National Anthem" being played before Super Bowl LVIII. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Roughly 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made the case for a different kind of dream - one where every person who was willing and able had access to a job. We need an economic bill of rights. This would guarantee a job to all people who want to work and are able to work," wrote King in a letter published...Read more...

Fans everywhere have been anxiously waiting for Bob Marley: One Love," the Bob Marley biopic to hit the big screen. Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the legendary reggae artist. And while he's already getting great reviews for his portrayal, he told Entertainment Weekly he felt the role was impossible to nail.Read more...

Thought you'd heard every anti-DEI argument there is...? Guess again! While defending legislation eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public universities, Kentucky State Rep. Jennifer Decker threw out a wild card. (Hint: It has to do with white slavery).Read more...

Let's talk about slavery for a bit.Read more...

It's the first New York Fashion Week of the year! Black celebs slayed the fashion world out in the Manhattan streets. Actors, musicians, influencers, and more are showing us what's hot in the fashion world for 2024! Here are their looks.

On Thursday, Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion took a shocking turn when two top prosecutors testified about the nature of their romantic relationship. The hearing lasted all day, culminating with the testimony of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Killer Mike is here to let you know that when it comes to choosing a life partner, he's riding with Black women all the way.Read more...

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is in the fight of her legal career - this time from the other side of the podium.

In a dictionary of idioms, next to no love lost" would be pictures of Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis and defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant side by side.Read more...

Valentine's Day didn't exactly go as planned for Freddie Gibbs.Read more...

The devil may work hard, but Beyonce's beyhive works harder. And if you needed more proof of that, look no further than their latest move that got a local radio station to do an about face regarding Bey's latest singles. I'll explain.Read more...

Anytime we get to see Kelly Rowland out and about, it feels like a special treat. That's exactly what the folks at the TODAY" show got on Thursday when she stopped by to talk her new film, Mea Culpa."Read more...

If you were a kid in the 70s or 80s, you probably have memories of having Blue Magic slathered on your hair and scalp. A staple in so many Black bathroom cabinets, Blue Magic Conditioner Hair Dress is an OG hair grease marketed to keep the hair and scalp moisturized and keep breakage and split ends away. And at less...Read more...

No matter how the Fani Willis disqualification hearing ultimately plays out, these things are clear: Willis and Nathan Wade, the lawyer Willis hired to handle the election fraud case against Trump and Co. in Georgia, violated age-old rules Black Americans have long tried to observe, which, at their core, hold to this...Read more...

A man found guilty of murder just got his conviction overturned and not because he was found to be innocent. The New York Supreme Court ruled it was the result of pesky technicality that violated federal law.

Former Def Jam Recordings executive Drew Dixon has alleged for years that she was raped by Russell Simmons in 1995. Now, Dixon is suing him. On Thursday, she filed a lawsuit in New York's state Supreme Court that says Simmons enacted a concerted and malicious campaign to discredit her."Read more...

Kanye West getting into it with someone on social media is nothing new. At this point, it's expected. But his beef being with Shaquille O'Neal is somewhat shocking, considering he's one of the most beloved personalities in all of sports. The most surprising part is that The Big Diesel seems to be the one who started...Read more...

Last year, a first-time author was dropped by her U.S. publisher and book agent after being accused of posting fake negative reviews on the Amazon-owned site Goodreads. Additionally, Cait Corrain's behavior-known as review-bombing-targeted mostly authors of color.Read more...

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, the day we all can't wait to see who gets engaged, hard launches their new boo, or writes sweet messages about their relationships on social media.Read more...

Back in 2020, a Georgia mother killed a woman and shot another while holding a 1-year-old child in her arms. After she was apprehended hours later, Dalanna Bailey faced a slew of charges for her alleged crimes. On Monday, she was found guilty of all of them.Read more...

As one of the co-hosts of The View, Whoopi Goldberg has no problem speaking her mind on - well, everything. And during the Hot Topics discussion on a recent show, the EGOT winner spoke her mind about the kind of partner she's looking for, making it clear that she has no problem with a one-night stand.

Roughly 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made the case for a different kind of dream - one where every person who was willing and able had access to a job. We need an economic bill of rights. This would guarantee a job to all people who want to work and are able to work," wrote King in a letter published...Read more...

Have you seen this man? This Florida man is allegedly wanted by authorities for slashing a friend with a samurai sword after a dispute over borrowing an Xbox.Read more...

In what seems like yet another brick in the wall of racism that Gov. Ron DeSantis is building around Florida, a Miami-Dade County parent is outraged after he allegedly had to sign permission slip for his daughter to hear an African-American" speaker.Read more...

You don't hear about this every day, especially in the NBA. Normally, the idea of professional athletes getting into a confrontation in or around the arena stays behind closed doors and is handled by the league. But in this case, local authorities stepped in.Read more...

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MTV star Nelson Thomas shared on Instagram that he will need to have his foot amputated approximately one year after a devastating DUI car crash. Thomas, who appeared on the network's popular show The Challenge," shared photos of the crash as well of his injured leg.Read more...

Kansas City police confirmed a KSHB-TV 41 report that there were 10 shooting victims, including children, during the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII parade Wednesday.

The turn of the 21st century saw a series of Black love films that evoke nostalgia among those of us of a certain age. But watching some of these movies with 2024 eyes and sensibilities might evoke a few groans - and debates with strongly-opinionated friends.Read more...

Here's a sweet Valentine Story. Usher Raymond is officially off the market, folks! After his legendary, star-studded performance at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to People Magazine, he kept the good vibes going, by marrying his girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea.Read more...

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Bruh, are they serious? A man who was accused of fleeing the scene of a killing he allegedly committed-and then flying overseas to Kenya, where he was arrested-allegedly escaped authorities again. On Wednesday, Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe was reportedly re-arrested on a murder charge.Read more...

It's no secret that much of this country was built off the backs of enslaved people. From the White House to Wall Street, it's difficult to find a historical landmark without ties to our nation's brutal history of slavery. Now, descendants of enslaved people are looking to St. Louis University to settle a major debt....Read more...

Last night, Beyonce made a surprise pop-up appearance at the Luar fashion showin Brooklyn to support her 19-year-old nephew, Julez Smith Jr. who walked the runway. The Alien Superstar" singer rocked a country superstar fit, featuring yet another cowboy hat, huge sunglasses, a silver, bedazzled pantsuit with matching...Read more...