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The Ridiculous Reason Why Jim Jones Is Taking Over Social Media Timelines
Thanks to a new interview, rapper Jim Jones has become the talk of the social media streets. But you'll never guess why!Read more...
Why Ray J Says He Won’t Live to See 2027
Ray J's candid Instagram update draws prayer, questions and a wave of advice as he faces a serious health challenge.Read more...
Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ Turns 10, Here’s Everything You Never Knew About Her Last Album!
On the 10th anniversary of "Anti," we're looking at little known facts and the meaning behind Rihanna's last album.Read more...
Mississippi Man Who Murdered His Secret Gay Lover Learns Fate
After prosecutors say a 25-year-old Mississippi man wanted to keep his gay sexual relationship a secret, he murdered his lover in cold blood.Read more...
Even More Fabulous Black Styles From Paris Fashion Week
Teyana Taylor, Damson Idris and Tyla were among the Black stars who have been spotted out and about during Paris Fashion Week.Read more...
How This Texas Mother Loses All Three Young Sons at Once is Completely Heartbreaking
Cheyenne Hangaman is mourning the loss of three of her sons who died after falling through a frozen pond.Read more...
See How Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Responded <i>Immediately</i> After Being Attacked at a Town Hall
Authorities are investigating an attack against Minn. Rep. Ilhan Omar after she was sprayed with a mystery liquid during a town hall.Read more...
Coco Gauff’s Viral Explosion of Frustration Reveals a Bigger Issue With the Australian Open
Coco Gauff won't be advancing in the Australian Open, but she's still sparking an important conversation anyway!Read more...
The Most Outrageous ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Moments
A new documentary exploring America's Next Top Model" and its sad underbelly is dropping soon. Let's take a look back on some of the show's most controversial moments!Read more...
Why Even Trump Likely Realizes Alex Pretti’s Death Was Too Far
After the killing of Alex Pretti, Trump is reevaluating every aspect of his highly criticized ICE operation in Minneapolis.Read more...
Florida Politician’s Career Is Cooked After Being Caught Spewing Racist Slurs in Viral Video
A disability rights advocate is facing scrutiny after viral video shows him spewing racist language at a Black employee.Read more...
No Room for ICE: How Faith Leaders are Fighting Fascism
OPINION: Trump's ICE-led mass incarceration efforts are just the latest face of fascism that stains America's history books. Here's how we fight back.Read more...
Black Women Have a New Favorite Blush Color — and It’s Not Pink or Red
Forget pinks and reds...Black women on TikTok are loving yellow blush! Here's what you need to know!Read more...
The Real Alleged Reason Why ‘Wicked’ Besties Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Received No 2026 Oscar Nominations
Oscars voters are sharing the real reasoning behind why "Wicked: For Good" didn't get any nominations this year. And they didn't mince words!Read more...
Black Detroit Police Commissioner Already in Trouble After Less Than a Month in Office—But He Refuses to Resign!
Weeks after he assumed office as a Detroit police commissioner, Darius Morris is being called to resign after his past came back to haunt him.Read more...
Why Cardi B Is Getting Dragged Online Over…a 4 Year Old?!
Cardi B is excited, like most fans, about the upcoming Super Bowl and the Patriots being a contender. But her video celebrating is getting met with backlash!Read more...
Black New York Woman Makes a Home at Late Husband’s Gravesite After Losing Everything
After being evicted from her home, Rhea Holmes slept at her husband's gravesite for months until a police officer stepped in to help.Read more...
The Most Shocking Scenes From the Minneapolis ICE Protests
Take a look at Minneapolis through the eyes of photographers and demonstrators on the ground.Read more...
Left Alone With His Infant for the First Time, a Maine Father Now Faces Unthinkable Accusations
A Maine's father first solo playdate with his 12-week-old infant Lyla Samuels ended in tragedy two weeks ago. Now, he's facing murder charges.Read more...
Popular Black TikToker Just Secured His Biggest Bag Ever After Selling His Company for Unbelievable Amount
TikToker Khaby Lame just secured a $900m E-Commerce deal. Here's how he did it.Read more...
Exclusive: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Talks ‘Fun’ New Marvel Show, ‘Wonder Man’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, as well as Sir Ben Kingsley and show co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton spoke to The Root about Marvel's new show, 'Wonder Man.'Read more...
The Story of Hip-Hop Super Producers The Neptunes — and How Everything Went Wrong
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were the hottest producing duo in music, now, the childhood friends are at odds.Read more...
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan Reveal Backstory Behind Popular ‘Sinners’ Characters
'Sinners' director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan are sharing some little-known facts about the fictitious Smokestack Twins. You'll want to hear this!Read more...
No…You Can’t Compare Obama’s and Trump’s Immigration Policies
MAGA supporters often bring up Obama's "Deporter-in-Chief" legacy to defend Trump's mass deportation scheme. Here's why it's not that simple.Read more...
Who Is Ronn Easton, the Viral Fur Coat-Wearing, Black Vietnam Vet Protesting ICE in Minnesota?
Ronn Easton is going viral for showing up to anti-ICE protests in Minnesota dressed in a fur coat... But his personal story is far more compelling.Read more...
Everything You Never Knew About Angela Davis, the Legend of the Revolution
15 little-known facts about the revolutionary Angela Davis, who turned the fight against repression into a global movement.Read more...
Don’t Let iShowSpeed’s ‘Attack’ in Africa Distract From the Important Lesson He’s Teaching
Streamer iShowSpeed recently concluded his Africa tour. And while one moment is going viral, it shouldn't overshadow the bigger picture of what he's trying to do. Let's talk about it!Read more...
The Chilling Racist Words Hurled at a Black Florida Democrat Before He Was Assaulted at Sundance
A night of celebrating at Sundance for history-making Democrat Maxwell Frost turned into a nightmare when he was reportedly punched in a racist attack.Read more...
How Charlie Brown’s Black Friend ‘Franklin’ Changed the Popular Comic for Generations
In July 1968, the world met Franklin, the first Black character in a mainstream comic strip. We're looking at the letter that inspired the creation of the Peanuts character.Read more...
The <i>Wild</i> Reason Trump Told FEMA Not to Use the Word ‘Ice’ While Managing This Monster Winter Storm
Days before a historic winter storm took over half of the country, Trump issued a clear warning to FEMA to avoid one very taboo word...Read more...
Experts: Trump’s Impact on Media Has Caused Damage That’ll Endure For Years
The Root speaks to experts on how Trump's tense relationship with American media has worked in his favor... for now.Read more...
Kanye West Issues Formal Apology to Black Community in National Newspaper Ad, But the Black Internet Is Split
Ye, fka Kanye West appears to have finally seen the error of his ways, but folks online aren't being so quick to believe him.Read more...
America Keeps Trying to Clean Up George Washington’s History, But We Won’t Forget the Nine He Enslaved
Removing a park exhibit honoring George Washington's slaves doesn't make him more venerable, it makes whitewashing history more obvious.Read more...
Lemon Pepper Wings are So Popular in Georgia There Might Be a New Law For Them!
Georgia lawmakers hope to become the first state with an official wing flavor with new legislation.Read more...
Popular Texas Influencer Accused of Unthinkable Act With Toddler in Horrific Video
Victor "Kandy Red Bread" Paillet is being held without bond after his ex-girlfriend allegedly found a video of him doing the unthinkable to her toddler.Read more...
These Black Celebrities Rocked Amazing Outfits at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Boris Kodjoe, Danielle Brooks and Wniola Abioro were among the Black stars who were dressed to impress at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.Read more...
Why the Alex Pretti Shooting Might Trigger <i>Another</i> Government Shutdown
The U.S. is headed for another government shutdown as Democrats protest Trump and ICE shooting Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.Read more...
Kenan and Kel Announce New Movie, And It’s An Ode to A Classic Film
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell's next movie will be 'Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein'Read more...
ICE Might Occupy Philly Next and Everyone is Saying the Same Thing About How They’ll Be ‘Welcomed’
Residents, officials and social media users are warning ICE after rumors that federal agents may target Philly, with viral reactions, protests and public statements signaling the city won't back down.Read more...
ICE Isn’t Breaking the Law in Minnesota, It’s Much Worse
ICE agents are conducting their own experiment in Minneapolis, pushing the gray areas of the law as far as they can.Read more...
The Cost of Recording? Federal Agents Kill Man Filming on Minneapolis Street
A 37-year-old ICU nurse was the victim of a deadly shooting while recording ICE protests in Minneapolis.Read more...
13 of The Most Iconic Film and TV Costumes By Black Designers!
In Celebration of Carter's Oscar nomination, here's a list of 13 of the most iconic film and TV costumes by Black costume designers.Read more...
When ICE Allegedly Uses Children as Bait, There Is No Moral Defense…
When ICE agents allegedly begins to use children as leverage, the debate is no longer about policy. It is about humanity.Read more...
These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus
As the Mrs. Roper trend takes over TikTok, we're here to make sure your muumuu game is tight.Read more...
The Most Fabulous Street Styles From Paris Fashion Week
We're checking out some of the best fashion on display in the City of Lights during Paris Fashion Week.Read more...
Why Is Delroy Lindo Getting His First Oscar Nomination At 73? The Answer Is Both Simple And Complex.
Delroy Lindo's "Sinners" performance was astounding! But with 40 films under his belt at 73 years old, he's just now receiving his FIRST Oscar nomination.Read more...
What’s Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More!
Sundance Film Festival is officially underway and that means, so is our list of Black-leading or centric films you might want to keep an eye out for in 2026!Read more...
Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!
Some fathers passed down their athletic genes to their children, and some of their sons were SO good, they enjoyed even more success than their dad!Read more...
How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen
From the 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career to her iconic roles on stage and screen, we're looking at the story of multi-talented icon Vanessa Williams.Read more...
From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais:Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments
By skipping the final "Queer Eye" press run, Karamo Brown taught viewers a valuable lesson about standing up to mistreatment in white-led spaces.Read more...
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