The Root

A member of Illinois' Prisoner Review Board is resigning from their position. Turns out she was behind the release of a convicted felon who is accused of stabbing an 11-year-old Black boy a day after his parole release.

Following an explosive Monday in which federal agents raided rapper Sean Diddy" Combs' homes in Miami and Los Angeles, the question on everyone's mind and Twitter fingers right now: Where is Diddy himself?Read more...

A Houston Pastor" was sentenced to three years in prison after one of his victims unraveled his startling web of deception.

Nearly one year after the death of a Michigan toddler, a man has pled guilty to her kidnapping and killing. On March 21, Rashad Trice pleaded guilty to a charge of kidnapping resulting in death after admitting to abducting Wynter Cole-Smith, his ex-girlfriend's daughter, from her Lansing, Michigan home.

The Jonathan Majors saga that has (kinda) gripped the nation for almost a year is stretching out longer than expected: His domestic violence sentencing was pushed to April 8 from Feb. 6 as his lawyers continue to work to get the guilty verdict overturned.Read more...

On Sunday, Russell Simmons posted a video to his Instagram page of Usher paying him a visit in Bali. The Def Jam co-founder has been accused of sexual misconduct and rape by at least a dozen women over the past five years; for the singer to associate himself with the mogul and have it documented on social media is...Read more...

The latest chapter does not look good For Rap Mogul Sean Diddy" Combs. On Monday, Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security agents . Though the specifics for the raids remain unclear, they are both connected to a federal sex trafficking investigation.

As Sean Diddy" Combs continues to deal with the legal ramifications stemming from his handful of lawsuits, he's continuing to make negative waves thanks to his East Harlem charter school Capital Preparatory. - Shanelle GenaiRead more...

During a concert in South Florida last night, Drake delivered his first public statement" addressing Kendrick K-Dot" Lamar's verse on Like That" from Future and Metro Boomin's new album, We Don't Trust You." K-Dot takes shots at Drizzy and J. Cole, the other two Big Three" Hip-Hop legends of the 2010s.Read more...

Hollywood loves biopics about music legends. The artists' fascinating life stories can be told and their vast catalog of hits can be used to mark significant moments. Broadway takes a similar approach to jukebox musicals. Producers use those same hits to tell a captivating story and present big flashy, show-stopping...Read more...

Whether you agree with him or not, Ice Cube is never going to back down.Read more...

Nicki Minaj has been receiving raves for her Pink Friday 2" tour looks, but this is probably not how she wanted her fashion to make headlines. On Friday, during a performance in Orlando, Fla., the Fly" artist experienced an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. She handled it like a total pro, though she wasn't happy...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had the most intimate parts of her relationship with ex-special prosecutor Nathan Wade aired out in a court room for the world to see. But, in a recent interview the Georgia prosecutor said she's not embarrassed" and she's not backing down.Read more...

After an intense investigation, it was decided that Lincoln University President John Moseley will be allowed to remain in his position. Following the suicide of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette Bonnie" Candia-Bailey in January, Moseley was placed on paid leave after allegations of bullying surfaced.Read more...

Boston has unexpectedly become a hotbed for national conversation centered on reparations. But now, some Black pastors are asking white churches" in Boston to enter the conversation and atone for their role in the slave trade.Read more...

In a scathing lawsuit, the family of a Black man fatally shot by Oregon police allege that the cops didn't administer aid to him but instead mocked and mutilated his lifeless body.

Detroit teacher Domonique Brown was labeled teacher of the month" at Taylor Preparatory High School in December. Now, she's speaking out about being let go because of her side hustle of rapping under the moniker Drippin Honey."

Wow, what a way to ruin Daddy-Daughter Day? A father was arrested at Walt Disney World after allegedly snatching the Mickey Mouse ears off a woman's head. The man claimed she stole them from his daughter.

This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business.

A typical school bus route in New Orleans was interrupted when a bus driver felt her spidey senses tingling and immediately de-boarded every student onto the sidewalk. Little did she know, she saved all the riders from a complete disaster.

Black folks have been shattering glass ceilings and raising the bar for the rest of us over the last few years. Here's a nod to some recent Black firsts" worth remembering.

In the past year, the nation witnessed nearly a dozen prison escapes. Though, the latest inmate to wiggle out the grasp of police custody is the last person we'd want to see on the loose: a white supremacist gang member.Read more...

Kanye West is allegedly tired of the disrespect from everyone who continues to call him ... Kanye West."Read more...

In the latest development following the 2022 racially motivated massacre at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York, a judge ruled that a few major tech companies could be swept into legal action in connection to the shooting.

If you're looking for original stories, Hollywood is not helping you out right now. Changing box office trends and seemingly pickier audiences have led studios to invest in reliable, familiar titles. So no matter how tired of them we are, we're probably getting more remakes, reboots, sequels and tentpole franchises.

A lawsuit between the family of young Adrian Jones and the state of Kansas is finally being settled after years of pending litigation.Read more...

Updated as of Friday, March 22 at 1:35p.m. PT: Ray J has issued an apology to Monica after his comments about a proposed joint tour with her and his sister.Read more...

As sports fans across the country enjoy March Madness, let's also recognize that some of the athletes who will be playing in these games have fathers who had successful NBA careers.

Hoop earrings have been an accessory staple for centuries. Archeologists have found early versions worn by Sumerian women and girls around 2500 BCE. Whether you dress them up or down, hoops are a classic way to pull your look together.

The messiest (alleged) Black love story on the internet is making rounds once again.Read more...

Trump could lose his New York City Sky Scrapers any day now, but best believe this Black athlete has everything secured. Can you imagine living in a mansion not far from the Big Apple? For those in search of a waterfront castle an hour away from Manhattan, Derek Jeter's Orange County property might be the home for...Read more...

Earlier this week, we told you how Black TikTok doubted the authenticity of the TMZ video that appeared to capture Prince William and Princess Catherine shopping at a farmer's market near their home. The princess had not been seen publicly since undergoing abdominal surgery in January. And in the wake of the...Read more...

New York Attorney General Letitia James is not playing around when it comes to former President Donald Trump. The once powerful real estate mogul is now faced with $464 million judgment - which his attorneys say he is struggling to pay. Now, James is saying pay-up or your properties, including his prized golf course...Read more...

Read more...

Read more...

As much as we love modern television, one of the elements we miss most from the classics is theme songs. New shows want to use that extra 90 seconds on stories, so you don't get a catchy intro. However, the best themes never go out of style, so we're flashing back to the good old days with a round up of our favorite...Read more...

Kansas may be taking a page out of Alabama's book after it shamefully became the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that forbids those programs in public colleges and offices.Read more...

Members of the original Black Panther Party showed up to an intense Virginia school board meeting to take part in the discussion over a picture of a white student with a racist threat written on her arm. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Whoopi Goldberg is speaking her truth when it comes to her physical health journey, admitting to using a weight loss drug to get a grip on her weight. But the reason why may surprise you. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

PBS' hit series Finding Your Roots" is must-see television for its more than 4.5 million weekly viewers who tune in to learn more about their favorite stars' family history. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Just in time for your spring home refresh, chef, host, and cookbook author Eric Adjepong just dropped a stunning kitchen collab with Crate & Barrel. The collection, which comes with 60 pieces of cookware, glassware, serveware and home decor items, is a cool combination of Adjepong's Ghanaian roots and the flavor of...Read more...

On Friday, Netflix released its new film about the late civil rights icon and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The trailblazing legislator was not only the first Black woman in Congress but also the first woman to run in the Democratic presidential primary race. However, for California Congresswoman Barbara Lee,...Read more...

Kyle Rittenhouse rushed off the stage on Thursday during a speaking event, after a crowd repeatedly booed the infamous conservative activist, who shot and killed two people during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's mother, is not struggling one bit when it comes to putting money in her pockets. At least that is what MJ's estate is claiming.Read more...

Social media provides a lot of amazing opportunities for people around the world to connect. It also allows celebrities to show their real personalities to fans. But the other side of that is learning how our favorite stars feel about politics and hot button issues like race, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion and...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Read more...

The frontrunner in the Maryland Democratic Senate primary race, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), is in the hot seat this week after using a racial slur during a congressional budget hearing. However, his camp told The Root that he intended to use a similar-sounding word unrelated to the offensive term.Read more...

On Friday, it was announced that obnoxious conservative commentator Candace Owens has seemingly been let go from the Daily Wire. Daily Wire and Candace Owens have ended their relationship," the company's CEO Jeremy Boreing stated in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).Read more...

A white Florida teen has just been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Black girl as she walked with her friends from a movie theater. A police spokesperson said the crime was not a random act of violence.

After all the hand-wringing and controversy, Hulu's new documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," finally premiered on March 21. It examines the creation, popularity and eventual cancellation of Atlanta's Black college spring break event.