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Black Americans have been sounding the alarm on the rising threat of white supremacist violence for years. And a recent planned attack on the predominantly Black city of Baltimore showcases just how warranted those concerns have been.Read more...

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Viola Davis and Beyoncé are not the same person. In fact—scratch that—I know exactly who needs to hear this: BBC News.Read more...

Will the TJ Holmes/Amy Robach saga ever end? A new report by The Cut exposes the salacious culture that apparently has been the norm at ABC for a long time. Both GMA3 anchors were forced to leave the network after their rumored affair was made public in November of last year. However, it appears that it was just the…Read more...

Social media is still abuzz thanks to the phenomenal performances at the 2023 Grammys. Chief among them was the star-studded tribute to 50 years in hip-hop that boasted performances from everyone to LL Cool J and Queen Latifah to Missy Elliot and Lil Baby. But there was one person who was missing from all the action: …Read more...

With the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs gathered at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. for Monday night’s Super Bowl LVII Opening Night press conference, the media frenzy that is Super Bowl week has officially begun. In the midst of being asked normal questions about the game and their opponents, the…Read more...

Updated as of 2/7/2023 at 9:13 a.m. ET

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The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were filled with Black excellence! There were a plethora of memorable performances from Black artists, but none were more noteworthy than the Grammys celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.Read more...

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Three of the five officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. And the renowned Black Greek organization revoked the former officers’ membership after their horrid actions were displayed in front of the country in the body camera footage, per NBC.

Something about the Juan Dixon cheating scandal just isn’t sitting right with me. And it’s probably not what you think.Read more...

The Grammy Awards red carpet is one of the most anticipated fashion moments of the year! Unfortunately, not everyone delivered the looks we waited for. Here are the not-so-good outfits from the 2023 Grammys red carpet.

When it comes to style, you can always count on Lizzo to bring it. Whether she’s walking the red carpet or doing her thing on stage, her fashion-forward, body-positive looks are just as entertaining as her music.Read more...

Well, that was certainly a choice from the Grammys. After spending all night showcasing Black artists, and with almost everyone in the room awed by her presence, the Recording Academy hit us with a last-minute swerve when Beyoncé didn’t win Album of the Year for Renaissance. That honor went to Harry Styles for Harry’s…Read more...

In a past life, when I was a lowly social worker living in Phoenix, I used to dream of days like this. But now, nearly a decade removed from working with at-risk youth in the scorching Arizona desert, the glamor and glitz of Hollywood are very much a part of my everyday life.Read more...

The 10-year-old daughter of DMX is doing her part to raise awareness for fentanyl use and drug addiction and how it can affect the ones we love.Read more...

At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé broke the record becoming an artist decorated with the most Academy awards. Out of her nine nominations, she took home four wins - including an award for one of her most popular records “Cuff It.” The song swiftly rose to a fan favorite after “Renaissance” dropped but it was TikTok…Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Nigerian singer Tems! On Sunday, she cemented her place in history as the first female Nigerian artist to receive a win at the 2023 Grammys.Read more...

From Queen Bey being crowned with the most Grammy wins ever, to Lizzo’s uplifting, gospel performance of “Special,” to Viola Davis securing an EGOT, the 65th Annual Grammys might have been the Blackest show in the event’s history. What really made the night fun were all the spectacular performances by Black artists.…Read more...

On this episode of companies that do too damn much for Black History Month, a food vendor decided to serve chicken and waffles with a choice of watermelon as a dessert to New York middle school students. Parents and students criticized the menu as being racially insensitive, per NBC News.

While most of us used the time inside during the COVID pandemic to eat and binge-watch shows on our favorite streaming platforms, 9-year-old David Balogun was doing big things. And I’m not talking about advancing to the next level in Minecraft. This young man from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, used his time to earn his …Read more...

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I cannot overstate how truly special Lizzo is as an artist and role model. Yes, pun intended. Every single time she’s on stage, she’s letting plus-sized Black women know that someone sees them for more than just their weight. She delivered another memorable live performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, singing…Read more...

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During its In Memoriam segment, the Grammys took time to honor three special artists, among them late Migos rapper Takeoff. Alongside gospel artists Maverick City Music, Takeoff’s uncle and bandmate, Quavo, gave an emotional performance of his song “Without Me.”

Forget the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes. When it comes to fashion, the GRAMMY red carpet is where it’s at. The biggest night in music always brings out the biggest stars. And this is one party where the guests are not afraid to push the fashion envelope. These are the stars who did the damn thang on the 2023…Read more...

After a high energy opening performance by Latin music superstar Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah—who looked damn good in that white tuxedo jacket—kicked off the 65th Annual Grammy Awards with a monologue where he shouted out all the famous names in the building.

Black people stay winning and the 2023 Grammys are no different.

Their nominations in major categories like Album, Song and Record of the year, have made Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar the topic of conversation at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. But the R&B and Rap choices are full of fresh, interesting artists. During the Premiere Ceremony, several notable awards were presented, with…Read more...

Before Sunday’s Grammys telecast hit CBS, our one true queen Beyoncé was already breaking records. During the Premiere Ceremony, where the Recording Academy hands out some of its 91 awards, the superstar picked up two early trophies. Her No. 1 single “Break My Soul” won for best dance/electronic recording, and…Read more...

The Oscars may not have seen fit to nominate Viola Davis for her badass performance in The Woman King, but that doesn’t mean her awards season is over. With a win at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the actress can now officially call herself an EGOT. She picked up the award for the audiobook recording of her…Read more...

The time to celebrate the world’s best and most popular artists and musicians is upon us: the 65th Annual Grammy Awards! Some of the most significant Black artists in the world will show up in their best (and in some cases worst) fits! Who has the best look? You be the judge.Read more...

Ever since Good Morning America anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach were caught having an affair, they have been the talk of social media. Recently rumors spread they were out of the job, but photos show they remain hot and heavy. With this scandal still in the news and Valentine’s Day right around the corner, The Root…Read more...

The power of social media has allowed everyday people from every corner of the world to influence our taste in just about everything, including music, fashion, beauty and food. Now, one avid reader is turning her love of literature into a vibrant online community that’s all about Black books.

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The 65th Annual Grammys ceremony will be happening at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles tomorrow, February 5. But it seems the controversies never end. There were several glaring omissions when the 2023 nominations were announced. While we will be rooting for everybody Black as we do here at The Root, we can’t…Read more...

Following Queen Bey’s recent wig-snatching tour announcement, rumor has it that RiRi will also be hitting the road later this year for performance dates across North America, according to the U.S. Sun.Read more...

Just like last year, we’re going to predict the winners of some of the most important categories at the 2023 Grammys. There are 83 damn categories, so we’ll be focusing on only six: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Album and Best R&B Album. There are a lot of dope artists nominated, so …Read more...

It’s Black History Month, so that means all the streaming services, media sites and podcast platforms want to show how much they support us and our art. Some of these projects are fascinating looks into our history, while others are merely a collection of films and series the network already offers. We’ve made it easy…Read more...

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Republicans have had control of the House for less than a month. But they’ve wasted no time dismantling civil rights protections.Read more...

Black History Month is a time to recognize the people and events that have significantly impacted our culture. It’s a time to remember our journey, from slavery through Civil Rights to the Black Lives Matter Movement – even though it is the shortest month of the year.

The Grammy Awards red carpet is one of the most scrutinized parts of the night. Some stars push the envelope of creativity while others look simply elegant and timeless! Here are some of the best red carpet Black looks we can’t get out of our heads. Which one is your favorite?Read more...

The Grammy Awards red carpet is one of the most criticized parts of the night. Some stars push the envelope of creativity while others look simply elegant and timeless! Here are some of the best red carpet Black looks since 2017. Which one is your favorite?Read more...

Grammy Week is packed with festivities honoring the past, present and future of music. Among the biggest events put on by the Recording Academy is the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. Leading this year’s honorees are the queens of Motown, The Supremes. According to Variety, Diana Ross will be recognized…Read more...

The 2023 Grammy Awards will be special, not only because it gathers together some of the greatest artists and musicians in the world, but also this Sunday the will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as a genre.Read more...

This is no shade to the Black community, but we love getting into a conspiracy theory. Honestly, though, it makes sense. We’ve been experimented on, lied about, and generally mistreated since we arrived on these shores. It would make any group of people a tad suspicious.Read more...

Just when you thought American prison systems couldn’t be any more inhumane, a ridiculous new bill has been proposed in Massachusetts that would permit prisoners to donate their organs in exchange for reduced sentences. Perhaps most shockingly, Democrats are sponsoring the legislation.Read more...