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University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was arrested and charged with the murder of a 23-year-old Black woman on Sunday. While the murder in itself is a terrible act, the alleged reason she was killed is just as sad.Read more...

If you’re having trouble feeling motivated, look no further than Sheryl Lee Ralph and Niecy Nash-Betts. On Sunday, while receiving their well deserved recognition at the Critics Choice Awards, the two actresses gave acceptance speeches that I’m going to make my wake up alarm so that they’re the first thing I hear…Read more...

ZORA NEALE HURSTON: CLAIMING A SPACE, is a documentary written, directed, and produced by Tracy Heather Strain. The two hour offering provides a vivid picture of the life and legacy of Zora, who overcame too many of the challenges Black women are forced to confront and in so doing shattered ceilings, resisted being…Read more...

Elementary school students in Florida were sent home with permission slips to learn the lyrics to James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” according to ClickOrlando. The slip opened some conversation not only about the drama surrounding Florida’s anti-critical race theory legislation but also about why CRT…Read more...

One of the most anticipated series of 2023 will chronicle the relationship between one of the most influential mother-son duos in Black culture. Per FX, the upcoming docuseries Dear Mama: The Saga Of Afeni And Tupac Shakur is a “deeply personal five-part series that defies the conventions of traditional documentary…Read more...

Folks maybe remember Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) for her efforts to secure reparations for Black Americans. (We are still very overdue for that 40 acres and a mule). But Rep. Jackson Lee has another fight on her hands this Congress.Read more...

During his speech at the National Action Network’s Annual MLK breakfast Monday, President Joe Biden made a noticeable blunder. While singing “Happy Birthday” to Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Arndrea Waters King, he appeared to have forgotten her name. The event took place in Washington, DC.Read more...

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With merely weeks before Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance is set to take place in Glendale, Ariz., we now have a clue as to who else may be coming along to join in on the fun—and it’s none other than Roc Nation label owner Jay-Z.Read more...

Nearly seven months after being shot in New Jersey during an alleged robbery attempt, rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday while on the set of his upcoming music video with Ice Spice.Read more...

Tyre Nichols, 29, died at the hospital from life-threatening injuries following a traffic stop by Memphis police, per The Associated Press. This is the second reported death of a Black man following a traffic stop this month. Nichols’ family took to the streets, demanding answers.

As Black Panther: Wakanda Forever conquers awards season, one of its stars is hinting at what’s next for her character. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Danai Gurira discussed Okoye’s MCU future following the changes her character goes through in the film.

It’s been said that “art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation.” But for a new sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., some beholders are interpreting it as insulting. The monument, called “The Embrace,” was inspired by an image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hugging his…Read more...

Every year, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored with a national holiday that symbolizes his quest for racial equality, justice and change. However, we here The Root believe that there are many other Black activists, authors and thinkers who also should be recognized in an equally big way. Here are a…Read more...

MLK Day is here! In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , we at The Root have some facts about the icon’s whirlwind of a life.

The holiday break gave me plenty of time to reflect and set my resolutions for the new year. Ok, who am I kidding? I used the time to binge-watch a whole lot of television (thanks to my brother-in-law’s HBO Max subscription). And after I got all caught up with Insecure (don’t judge), I stumbled upon Call Me Miss Cleo…Read more...

A TikToker has done the Lord’s work, exposing a cop for prejudice and reading him for absolute filth. In a video of a traffic stop, Charlotte Carter called out a Chesterfield, Va. officer for ticketing mostly Black people while on duty, a trend reported across all of the state’s police departments, per the Daily Mail.

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CBS’ hit drama East New York returned from its winter hiatus with the resolution of its fall cliffhanger, and it appears the precinct isn’t done dealing with the fallout. In case you haven’t been keeping up with the police procedural, rookie officer Bentley was shot, sending shockwaves through the community. His…Read more...

According to a new report from American Cancer Society, Black men and women are more likely to die from uterine, breast and prostate cancer than those from other races. Overall, cancer deaths have gone down by 33% since 1991 the data also revealed.Read more...

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Everyone is talking about Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” Even here at The Root, we’ve found ourselves caught up in the hype around the rebel prince’s tell-all about life inside the royal family. The audio book is perfection, said one of our editors and “the words fly off the page,’’ she added. And that brings us to…Read more...

MLK Day is around the corner and we at The Root have some facts about the minister, author, and civil rights leader’s whirlwind of a life.Read more...

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Having a drama-free White House was nice while it lasted. But with the appointment of a special counsel on Thursday, it seems the peace and quiet of the last two years may be behind us.Read more...

MSNBC and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation are working together to get people talking about race with the hopes of healing what divides us.

Kyrie Irving has seen his share of controversy. Who can forget the mess the star point guard got himself into after he posted the link for the documentary, “Hebrews To Negro: Wake Up Black America.” He was accused of being anti-semitic, Nike ended their endorsement with him and he was forced to step away from the team.Read more...

Multi-award-winning director and filmmaker Spike Lee has never shied away from giving back and his latest endeavor looks to be yet another notch in his philanthropic belt.

Gather ‘round everyone for another classic tale of racial profiling at its finest. Julie Hudson, a PhD student from Philadelphia, was arrested by the police after being wrongly profiled as a shoplifting suspect, per Click2Houston (an NBC affiliate). Hudson had gone down to the department to see why there was a warrant…Read more...

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The current TV landscape is obsessed with true crime. Serial killers have become celebrities and there are endless podcasts examining every aspect of certain cases. However, it’s crucial to remember that behind these stories, there are real victims with families who are still grieving. That was forgotten on Tuesday…Read more...

No one likes thinking about climate change. There’s a reason every supernatural villain these days is a thinly-veiled allegory to a rapidly warming earth (looking at you, White Walkers). But unfortunately, it’s not the kind of thing any of us can choose to ignore.Read more...

New year, new relationship! It looks like Snowfall star Damson Idris has decided to enter into 2023 with a new lady on his arm—and that lady is none other than Lori Harvey.Read more...

Your past always has a way of catching up to you, even if you don’t want it to, and for this Houston area attorney, it caught up to him quick, fast and in a hurry. Waymond Wesley, a Black attorney who is known as “Chef Way” for his cooking videos on TikTok, is learning what it’s like to piss off the Black women of…Read more...

New day. New bank. Same racist nonsense.

As the NFL playoffs begin, and most of the football world focuses on who will actually end up playing in the big game, the rest of us are locked in on what really matters: Rihanna’s plans for her halftime show. Following in the footsteps of previous Super Bowl halftime performers, RiRi is playing things close to the…Read more...

The drama over classified documents found at Biden’s private home and office is intensifying. On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he was appointing a special counsel to investigate the matter.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council experienced turmoil as the fallout from its infamous racism scandal that ultimately led to its former president to resign continues. However, Councilman Kevin de León still refuses to step down despite calls from President Joe Biden to do so.Read more...

50 Cent is finally apologizing for the profane memes he posted about Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

With a legendary music career that includes number-one hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Roberta Flack is a music icon. But in November of 2022, the 85-year-old shared the devastating news that she is unable to sing due to an ongoing battle with ALS.Read more...

Awards season is full of high-profile, prestigious events, but there’s one that we care about more than all the others. The NAACP Image Awards are the one show that truly honors Black Excellence on every level. With categories celebrating the best in film, television, literature, animation and music, this is where we…Read more...

La-da-da-da-da, it looks like the next episode in Dr. Dre’s musical career will see him letting go of his musical assets in a huge deal with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. I’ll explain.Read more...

A report from the North Carolina state medical examiner has revealed the official cause of death for retired NFL wide receiver Charles Johnson. USA Today managed to obtain a copy of it, which showed that Johnson overdosed from drugs. Officials believe it was a suicide.Read more...

If Antonio Brown is involved, trouble has likely followed him. In 2022 alone, Brown ripped off his jersey in the middle of an NFL game and quit on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; he publicly embarrassed R&B singer Keyshia Cole on social media; he was caught on video exposing himself to a woman; and last month he was wanted…Read more...

Governor Ron DeSantis is working overtime to stop free speech for educators in his governing state of Florida.

Sunny Hostin is getting real about her decision to have plastic surgery. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, The View co-host shares how after years of struggling with back pain and body issues, her decision to have a breast reduction and lift and liposuction last summer has given her a new lease on life.Read more...

It’s been a little over a month since Brittney Griner was released from Russia in a prisoner swap in December. However, there are those who are still upset about the details of the exchange and they will not let the WNBA champion enjoy her time with her family.

The Whitney Houston estate is speaking out in response to a joke let off by comedian Jerrod Carmichael at the 2023 Golden Globes on Tuesday.