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Ahead of her new show at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama apologized for racist comments she made about Black folks over the course of her career.Read more...

Judges have been accused of doing some wild things in court, but this is by far the craziest.Read more...

It wouldn't be 2023 if I didn't share the news of yet another celebrity breakup. The couple unfortunately severing ties this time? Lupita Nyong'o and ex Selema Masekala.Read more...

A white man is facing prison time in the racist attack of Black historian, Marvin Dunn. The irony is that the racist attack occurred in Rosewood, the very grounds of a tragic race massacre that claimed an entire town of Black people.

Cardi B shocked fans on Wednesday when she posted a troubling message on X f.k.a. Twitter. A tense back and forth with a troll eventually led the Bodak Yellow" rapper to write about wanting to kill herself. This caused immediate concern among her legions of fans. Thankfully, Cardi took to her Instagram Stories on...Read more...

Chris Rock is apparently tired of being dragged into the Jada and Will Smith drama and I think I can speak for many people when I say WE ARE ALL TIRED.Read more...

Are things between tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend and rapper Cordae over?Read more...

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Gun violence has claimed yet another life but this time, at a baby shower. Though, the mother-to-be wasn't injured, another guest in attendance was fatally shot in the midst of the celebration.

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After nearly four long years of litigious back and forth between Megan Thee Stallion and her former label 1501 Entertainment, it looks as if the end has finally come.Read more...

The 2023 WNBA season came to a thrilling end on Wednesday with the Las Vegas Aces 70-69 victory over the New York Liberty, clinching the team's second straight WNBA Championship. With a 3-1 series win, the Aces became the first team since 2002 to repeat. In the tightest game of the finals, New York came out...Read more...

Oftentimes, when we read about a racial discrimination lawsuit, it involves a Black employee suing his white bosses. But rarely do we see a white employee claiming the same thing against their Black bosses.Read more...

As The Real Housewives of Atlanta and New York City recently ended their seasons, there have been many talks on the internet from Bravo fans about their desire for a cast reboot on several franchises! Of course, many celebrities wouldn't dare allow cameras to follow their everyday life, but it's fun to dream of who we...Read more...

The fallout from Funny Marco's cringey ass interview with Southside and G Herbo has been an online talking point for days. The comedian hosted the two artists on his series Open Thoughts."

Congress is in shambles right now, but that hasn't stopped Senator Cory Booker and Representative Ayanna Pressley from working on big changes to our health care system. The lawmakers exclusively shared with The Root that they plan to re-introduce the MOMMIES Act, a bill aimed at helping parents during one of the most...Read more...

Anyone who's ever been in an interracial relationship can tell you that at some point the differences become an issue. Unfortunately, the culture gap can become so wide, it's difficult to get past it. Add in the pressures of being famous actors and it all comes to a head. For Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs, their...Read more...

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden made a highly anticipated trip to Israel. The result was Biden vocalizing support for Israel, getting finite humanitarian aid to Gaza from Egypt and requesting for Israelis to not be overcome by their deadly agenda against Hamas.Read more...

The rest of the world may be losing their minds over Jada Pinkett Smith's shocking news about her marriage to Will Smith, but the Oscar winner is not only unbothered by the controversy, he's nothing but supportive of his best friend."

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The Camden County Sheriff's office released video footage related to the fatal shooting of Leonard Cure, a man who was just freed from a wrongful conviction. The body camera video shows the officer having a meltdown after firing the fatal shot.

Though Jussie Smollett has kept a relatively low profile since his hate crime hoax, it doesn't mean he's not out here doing the necessary steps to ensure this next phase of his life doesn't look like the last.Read more...

Updated as of 10/19/2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET

If you're the kind of person who's used to giving up on your New Year's resolutions before Valentine's Day, you'll be able to get a little help from Common in 2024. The award-winning rapper and actor is giving us his guide to self-care in a new book, AND THEN WE RISE: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self," set...Read more...

If you're one of the many people exhausted with the personal revelations about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage, I'm afraid I've got some bad news: Apparently, the duo is now exploring the possibility of writing a book together. I'm not sure what's left for them to reveal, but they obviously have more to...Read more...

On Monday, Bridgeview-a Chicago suburb with mostly Palestinian residents-gathered to pay respects to a 6-year-old Muslim boy who was viciously killed in an alleged hate crime.Read more...

Yes, Jada Pinkett-Smith has seen those internet and blog rumors over the years that she might be gay. And now, she's bringing all that talk to an end in her new memoir, Worthy.Read more...

During a week where Halle Bailey should be making headlines over the fact that she'd been selected as Glamour's Woman of the Year 2023 Gen-Z Gamechanger, unfortunately, she's become the talk of the timelines due to unfounded pregnancy rumors.Read more...

A former Kansas City police officer has decided to give up fighting his 2021 conviction and accept the consequences of his actions. At least that's what appeared to happen.Read more...

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Donald Trump's hostility toward Black people and people of color was always seen in his racist and xenophobic policies as president. However, he's somehow managed to receive endorsements from various Black celebs over the years. Though the man is a habitual liar and literally supports white supremacists, certain stars...Read more...

At the 65th Annual Grammys in February, there was a huge 50th-anniversary of hip-hop celebration performance. Just recently The Recording Academy announced it would showcase the genre at A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop. However, rap wasn't always so welcome on the Grammys stage. When the first award for Best...Read more...

I'm not sure if Antonio Brown's story is more sad or idiotic, but I'm leaning toward the latter.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey introduced herself to the world with a scene-stealing, Oscar nominated performance in 1985's The Color Purple, and the rest is history. From there, she launched her influential talk show, started her production company, Harpo, her TV network, OWN, and basically took over the world. However, Oprah never...Read more...

A district attorney announced that a Massachusetts officer will not face criminal charges but instead deserves great credit" after fatally shooting a man. Don't sigh and scoff just yet. The man happened to be a white supremacist who fatally two innocent Black men moments before.

The Root is sending our condolences for comedian and Wild'n Out star DC Young Fly who recently shared that his sister has died.Read more...

Every so often, we come across a story where you simply ask the question, What the hell were they thinking?" This is that story.Read more...

Jada Pinkett Smith's book tour for her new memoir, Worthy, took an unexpected turn on Tuesday. The actress planned to meet up with Stephen Colbert on his late night talk show, but the host's positive COVID test meant he was overseeing things from home. However, they still managed to have a hilarious and insightful...Read more...

Charleston, South Carolina's Porter-Gaud High School just elected its first Black homecoming queen. And it only took them 155 years to do it. I'm not kidding. Senior Amber Wilsondebriano made history as the school's first Black student to wear the crown when her classmates elected her this fall.

It's official, Michael Jackson and Drake have the same amount of number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. While this is an amazing accomplishment for the Toronto rapper, I don't want people to get ahead of themselves and start thinking he's on the same level as the King of Pop.Read more...

Over the last decade, education experts have been ringing the alarm bell about the unequal treatment of children of color within schools. Data from the Department of Education shows that Black children are more likely to be disciplined than their white peers at any age and for any form of school discipline.Read more...

In a TikTok video circulating social media, a Black woman is seen being dragged out of her vehicle and violently arrested by a Vallejo police officer. The brutal punches she took raises the question as to whether the use of force was necessary.

Rapper Tyga and Angela White, previously known as Blac Chyna's custody battle continues. On October 13, Tyga filed court papers in Los Angeles to have full custody of his 11-year-old son, King.

Rapper Jeezy is opening up about his mental health struggles.Read more...

Jeanell English, one of the women who resigned from her position as Executive Vice President of Impact and Inclusion at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is speaking out about her time ion the role and detailing her disheartening account about the obstacles she faced.Read more...

After being released from serving over a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit, a Florida man was cheated out of enjoying his freedom after a fatal encounter with a sheriff's deputy.

On October 15, Lebron James posted three videos on Instagram of his daughter, Zhuri, at her volleyball game, and she's a killin' it!

Whether you're a football fanatic or are just in it for Super Bowl Sunday parties, by now you've heard that superstar Taylor Swift is reportedly dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The internet has endless conspiracy theories about the truth behind their relationship. Are they really dating? Are they...Read more...

Waka Flocka Flame joins the list of rappers who've popped back onto our radar for their confounding political choices.Read more...

I've already warned you about the blight that is candy corn and what the worst trick or treat candy alternatives are. Now, it's time to talk about the most fun aspect of Halloween: free candy. When you're a kid, it's exciting no matter what sweets you find in your bag. But let's be honest, there are some that you're...Read more...