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Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman went on a racist tirade against Harvard's first Black President, Claudine Gay, on Thursday, claiming she was a diversity hire. Ackman said she would likely not have gotten the role if not for a fat finger on the scale."

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After a ton of controversy, the College Board released the new AP African American studies course on Wednesday. The highly anticipated course had been the source of significant debate from conservatives as well as Black scholars who argued that the curriculum released earlier this year was too watered down.Read more...

Two programs offered in an Evanston, Ill. school district allow for students of color to opt in to affinity classes" for English and math subjects. In other words, classes can be Coloreds Only." As expected, civil rights experts have voiced concerns about what seems like a blatant Brown v. Board of Education...Read more...

In case you've been living under a rock this entire year, 2023 marked the year hip-hop turned 50. And while the myriad of celebrations featured rappers from Will Smith to Jeezy and everyone in between-there was one face who wasn't present: Andre 3000.Read more...

Just days after making a rare red carpet appearance for her godfather, Macaulay Culkin's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Paris Jackson took to social media to talk about her new mission to stop paparazzi from publishing stories about her and her late father, Michael Jackson.

If last night's cage match (err, debate) showed us anything, it's that the 2024 presidential race is bound to get pretty ugly. But if you're not excited about any of the current slate of candidates, Will Ferrell thinks he has a much better idea of who should be sitting in the Oval Office.

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A scathing report from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller just blew the lid off a private policing conference that teaches some problematic (and that's an understatement) principles about being a cop.

Beyonce asked fans to sport silver at her shows during the final month of her Renaissance" tour. The idea was to celebrate her birthday and Virgo season by creating a human disco ball at each venue. The Beyhive did not disappoint, showing up decked out head to toe in their finest silver attire. But now that the tour...Read more...

Hollywood is still reeling from the passing of television icon Norman Lear, who died Wednesday at the age of 101. His influence and reach stretched across the entertainment industry. Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams was one of the many famous names who paid tribute to Lear, remembering his generosity" and...Read more...

Last night was the premiere of the much-anticipated film, The Color Purple, in Los Angeles. Stars of the movie musical like Fantasia and Taraji P. Henson strutted in their black and white fits while others like Danielle Brooks and Oprah Winfrey rocked purple gowns. This cast and many other Black celebrity guests...Read more...

Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino-Taylor may be costarring in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple" together, but there was a special connection that bonded them long before then.Read more...

While a romantic relationship between Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson may have only been speculation in late October, it seems the internet's hunch may be correct after all.Read more...

It's time to stop being shocked about Morgan Wallen's continued success.Read more...

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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...

It should surprise no one that Republicans love to push the lie that white Americans are victims of racism. However, new research proves just how mythical that talking point is.Read more...

The country's war against Roe v. Wade has taken a complicated turn in the case of Brittany Watts, 33, a Warren, Ohio woman headed to grand jury on charges that she allegedly attempted to discard the remains of her baby.Read more...

As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team USA hopes people will reach into their hearts and their wallets to help the country's top athletes this holiday season. But before you hit that donate button, American track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson wants you to know that the...Read more...

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The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But spending more than you can afford on gifts, decorations and food can leave you in a serious post holiday slump, setting you up to spend most of the new year trying to get out of debt.

The public discourse around Keke Palmer's extremely private issues has not dimmed the actress' spirit. On Tuesday, she sent out a message supporting DomiNique Perry, as the Insecure" actress deals with her own unfortunate headlines.Read more...

We all remember Obama's infamous anger translator" played by the hilarious Keegan-Michael Key. And last night at the Apollo Theater, comedian and Root 100 host Roy Wood Jr. brought the bit back with a twist, translating for current White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Last night, Jon Batiste became The Root 100's first recipient of the Vision and Voice" award. The prolific Grammy-winning artist was grateful for the honor and wanted to share his journey with attendees.Read more...

He's known as a Hip-Hop pioneer who popularized beatboxing and made timeless hits as the leader of the Get Fresh Crew, but Doug E. Fresh has done so much more. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop in 2023, the World's Greatest Entertainer conceptualized a block party-style summer celebration tour with...Read more...

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Norman Lear reinvented the modern television comedy. He moved away from the traditional" family presented on series like Ozzie & Harriet," offering more authentic blended and extended families on shows like All in the Family" and Maude." As the man behind influential titles like The Jeffersons," Sanford and Son"...Read more...

Suge Knight's prison podcast Collect Call" has been controversial, to say the least. He's had a lot to say about fellow Hip-Hop stars Dr. Dre, Akon and Diddy, but now he's revealing a surprising story about one of the most powerful people in the world.

Civil rights attorneys Benjamin Crump and Harry Daniels held a press conference Tuesday to announce their intentions to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of Leonard Cure, who was fatally shot weeks ago by a Georgia deputyjust after being released from 16 years of wrongful imprisonment.

As the still-surprising divorce between Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert continues to play out, it appears the NBA star may have just been handed a win in the case.Read more...

Lenny Kravitz may have said what he said with regard to the lack of support he felt he's received from Black media. But now he's making sure his message doesn't get lost in translation after a handful of Black media provided receipts challenging him. I'll explain.Read more...

Three years after the brutal death of Manuel Ellis, the officers involved must now face a jury.Read more...

The health benefits of breastfeeding are plentiful and have long been acknowledged. According to the CDC, breastfeeding allows moms to share antibodies with their little ones through their milk, which helps them develop strong immune systems while providing protection against illnesses.Read more...

As if Cardi B hasn't been in the news enough lately for negative events - from modeling for the problematic brand Balenciaga to her continued legal battle with Tasha K - it looks like her love life could be on the rocks too.

The criminal case against the woman who went viral for accosting and slapping a Latino construction worker just got hit with a delay.

Joe Budden knows how to feed his internet followers by stating his unpopular opinions. This time, he pissed off NBA Youngboy with commentary on his new music.Read more...

Former GMA3" hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach may have been out of the spotlight since their respective departures from the show, but now they're back to break their silence on their relationship and how things have been lately.Read more...

When you grow up in show business, you'll undoubtedly have plenty of stories to tell. Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson has made us laugh for decades with memorable stints on the Nickelodeon series All That, the cult classic film Good Burger and, of course, his larger-than-life presence on Saturday Night Live.Read more...

Lil Nas X is not here for y'all's judgment.

It was only a matter of time until legal action entered the conversation regarding the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Fla. that claimed the lives of three Black people. The families of the victims are targeting the Dollar General where the shooting happened in a new lawsuit filed Monday.

Will this back and forth between Michael Oher and the Tuohy's ever end?Read more...

Bonafide superstar and Worthy" author Jada Pinkett Smith made this year's Root 100 list for her contributions to the culture. Smith began her illustrious career as an actress on television shows like A Different World" and films including Set It Off" and the Matrix" series.Read more...

The Fashion Awards in London on Monday evening featured some of today's biggest names in the fashion industry, from models to designers. This year saw one of the most diverse lineups for the Model of the Year Award contestants. For the first time, a Black curve model, Paloma Elsesser, won the big prize.Read more...

Jamie Foxx returned to the spotlight on Monday night - and to the delight of fans, he was back to his hilarious jokester self.Read more...

On Monday, opening statements for Jonathan Majors' domestic dispute trial began.Read more...

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been known to float some out-of-left-field policies. But his latest idea is raising a ton of eyebrows.Read more...

So, how long is a brand canceled? In the case of Balenciaga, not long at all as rapper Cardi B made her runway debut for the disgraced brand over the weekend.

The Rankin County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi announced reform measures that have been adopted by the department after five of the department employees pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men earlier this year. Will new training keep the Goon Squad from being revived?

On Friday, charges were filed revealing John Turscak as the inmate accused of stabbing former police officer Derek Chauvin. Turscak, 52, has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault to commit murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.Read more...