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Racism is all fun and games until you have an entire police force out looking for you.Read more...

Throughout 2023 we've been celebrating 50 years of hip-hop's influence and impact. Turns out, there was room for one more celebration with A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop." In a concert that aired on CBS Sunday, The Recording Academy gathered some of the biggest, most influential acts of all-time to showcase...Read more...

Over the last few years, rapper Rich the Kid has been in the news more for his extracurricular activities than his music.Read more...

Uh oh...things aren't looking too good for the Alabama cops connected to the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins, a Black man who was killed in September during a towing dispute. The Alabama police department just served the ultimate punishment to three officers involved in the incident.

It may be less than a week since Deion Coach Prime" Sanders and Tracey Edmonds announced the end of their engagement. But now, Edmonds is clarifying exactly what happened.

Rudy Giuliani's damages trial begins on Monday - with millions of dollars in the balance for the former New York City mayor. The Trump loyalist was already found guilty of defaming two Black Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Shaye" Moss, by spreading baseless claims of election...Read more...

Forget the cliche that Republicans are climate deniers. They are more accurately the party of environmental gerrymandering. It is parallel to the GOP's bald-faced efforts to amass disproportionate power in many states by diluting Black representation. The party is trying to deny environmental justice and the economic...Read more...

The Cop City drama continues but this time, in an incident that was meant to stay behind closed doors. A city councilwoman's ordinance allowing the people to vote on the construction of the police playground was rejected in a closed meeting with city officials.

Civil Rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill is walking away from X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision came after Elon Musk reinstated the account of Alex Jones, controversial right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist. Ifill said a post she saw honoring the memory of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, one of the first...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' businesses are now feeling the fallout of the multiple sexual assault allegations against the rapper/producer. His Empower Global digital marketplace has lost several brands following the sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. According to Rolling Stone, 18 brands...Read more...

One of the most popular and (controversial) rappers in the world is beefing with an old tennis star?! Not something I had on my 2023 end-of-year bingo card. But when you hear why the two are at odds, it starts to make sense.Read more...

Updated as of 12/9/2023 at 4:00 p.m. ET

Dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey created nearly 80 ballets in his career, but none is as well-known and well-loved as Revelations. Ailey was only 29 when he created the masterpiece inspired by his experience growing up in church in the South. He used movement and music to tell a beautiful story of the despair,...Read more...

Edward Mathews of Mount Laurel, N.J. showed his racist stripes in 2021, when he harassed and threatened his neighbors. Now his stripes will be of the prison variety.

Baltimore police managed to track down a man accused of kidnapping, assault and sex abuse. Their investigation came to a close after a very crucial yet unexpected tip: a box of dental rubber bands.

Although actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been married to her husband Vincent Hughes since 2005, the pair have spent most of their marriage apart as their careers keep them on opposite coasts. Ralph makes her home in LA while shooting Abbott Elementary. Her husband, a Pennsylvania State Senator, spends most of his time in...Read more...

Maxine would be so proud of her boy! Over the course of his career, Tyler Perry has made himself a pillar in Black entertainment. As of 2020, his famed Madea" persona made him a billionaire. The screenwriter, producer, director and actor has transformed the way Black stories are told on the silver screen. In honor of...Read more...

Democrats are calling out their Republican colleagues after the House voted on Thursday to censure Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling a fire alarm while Congress was in session to vote on government funding.

Max is the place to find DC Studios films and series, HGTV and Food Network series, Game of Thrones," Harry Potter" and all your favorite HBO shows. However, the streaming service also has a fascinating mix of classic sitcoms, thought-provoking documentaries and thrilling dramas. There's a lot going on with this...Read more...

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis doesn't appear to be messing around when it comes to former Donald Trump.Read more...

After a series of deadly mass shootings over the weekend, the United States has broken the record for most mass shootings in a single year since 2005. The Washington Post, which tracks mass shootings as any gun violence event where four or more people, not including the shooter, are killed, found that there have been...Read more...

On Tuesday, December 5 at the iconic Apollo Theater, The Root 100 ceremony took place! The iconic building was packed with beautiful and smart people. The night's festivities included a red carpet, awards given to the most influential Black Americans of the year, and performances by esteemed musicians. We wish we...Read more...

Earlier this month, George Santos was expelled from the House in an historic vote. The House voted 311-114 to oust the former New York representative, which included 105 of his fellow Republicans showing him the door.Read more...

This week, nominees for the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards were revealed.Read more...

The inmate accused of stabbing ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin revealed to FBI investigators the potential motive behind the incident. Chauvin is currently going federal time in the killing of George Floyd back in 2020.

Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and rape.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey has been such a personal part of our lives for so long, she feels like a member of the family. We've followed her through all the ups and downs, success and failures. One issue that Black women in particular have connected with her over is her constant battle with her weight. Over the years, we've seen...Read more...

What seems like an otherwise typical, homey diner in Santa Barbara used to be part of a restaurant chain carrying a much-criticized racist theme from the 1950s. After going through a serious rebranding, the restaurant is now booming with business. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Though Juliana Margulies had no problem saying despicably racist comments with her chest on a peculiar podcast interview, the actress has predictably tried to walk back what she said. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

In the never-ending mass of streaming services, Peacock can sometimes get lost, as viewers focus on its countless sports options instead of its series and movies. However, there are quite a few fun picks from NBC and Universal Pictures' catalogs. Sure everyone knows about Law & Order," The Office" and the Bravo...Read more...

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Former video vixen and Joe Budden Podcast co-host Melyssa Ford recently implied that rapper Cam'Ron may have had sexual relations with underage girls. On a recent episode of the show, Ford's commentary was in response to the emcee saying he and Ma$e had a threesome with a sex worker in the 90s while visiting a...Read more...

Nicki Minaj's much anticipated fifth studio Pink Friday 2" is out, and people are already picking apart the lyrics.

It appears as if Will Smith is keeping some very attractive company lately. The actor, 55, was seen Friday at Art Basel in Miami with a mystery woman. Per onlookers, the pair were seen leaving the prestigious art event together in the same limousine.

As the assault trial of Loki" star Jonathan Majors continued on Friday, the actor's ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, wrapped up her testimony. According to People, September 2022 text messages between the two were read aloud by an emotional Jabbari. The messages seemed to describe an alleged physical incident, the...Read more...

In a new episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, hip hop mogul Russell Simmons finally addressed allegations of sexual misconduct-including rape- that first surfaced in 2017. Even though 18 women have come forward against Simmons, he said he has proof of his innocence.Read more...

The Food and Drug Administration approved two revolutionary new treatments for sickle cell disease on Friday, ushering in a massive change to how the disease can be treated in the United States.Read more...

Earlier this year, a Pasadena police officer was involved in an incident in an attempt to de-escalate an arrest that could've gotten violent. Following that day, she was terminated from the department.Read more...

Back in October, Ginuwine unexpectedly found himself playing a pivotal role in Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, The Woman In Me. The pop star took aim at her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, detailing an awkward and ridiculous interaction he had with the R&B singer in the early 2000s. Britney wrote about Justin using...Read more...

This week the mayor of Ghent, Belgium Mathias de Clercq, the mayor of Ghent, Belgium, made it very clear this week that hes not on the side of inclusion this holiday season: de Clercq canceled the appearance of Queen Nikkolah, a Black Mrs. Claus, for an event that was anticipated to bring in over 200 attendees.Read more...

A Black mother is exposing a Maryland cheer coach for discriminating against her daughter, who the mom says was booted from not only her competition but her team following a conflict over her hair.

I know the recent allegations against P. Diddy are at the top of everyone's mind, and deservedly so. One of the most notable figures in hip-hop being accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women is a huge story.Read more...

A woman was arrested for attempting to burn down the birth home of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Atlanta police were called to the scene on the evening of December 7 after a group of out of towners spotted the suspect and held her until local authorities arrived.

We're less than a year out from the next presidential election, and it's anyone's guess who will win. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck - with many polls showing the former reality star out slightly ahead.Read more...

Grace Jabbari's testimony in the assault trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors has included shocking revelations about the night of the alleged assault involving the actor and his ex-girlfriend. On Wednesday and Thursday, Jabbari continued to detail the events of the night in question, discussing her injuries and...Read more...

In news that can only be described as IKYFL," the exes of former GMA3" hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are now allegedly dating each other. It's reportedly not sitting well with the television personalities.Read more...

As Beyonce's Renaissance" film continues to see success on the silver screen, the Queen Bey took time to show her gratitude towards her fans and supporters.