The Root

Members of the House of Representatives want to make race based hair discrimination illegal. But Republicans in the Senate just won’t let us be great.Read more...

A Different World is truly an underrated classic. The ‘90s comedy does not get enough credit for how influential and ahead of its time it was. There are countless successful Black people fighting to change the status quo because A Different World inspired them to go to college or because they identified with Dwayne,…Read more...

Yet another former professional athlete has found themselves in legal trouble this year. On Sunday, six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting one of his teenage daughters. He was eventually released on a $1,500 bond.Read more...

Singer/producer Al B. Sure has plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. The “Nite and Day” artist is recovering from multiple life-threatening medical emergencies that left him in a coma for two months. Now he’s revealing how close he really came to death in an interview with Fox 5 New York.

On the day Tracy McCarter’s trial was scheduled to begin, both sides gathered in the courtroom to hear if Judge Diane Kiesel would side with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and dismiss the murder charges against Tracy. She’d shown little love for Tracy, the constant media attention, or the beleaguered District…Read more...

The current season, season 7, of The Real Housewives of Potomac, and season 14 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta had enough shade to create a forest. Here are some of the most carefully crafted lines by the housewives and some of their friends and family.Read more...

Thanks to a few of your Hollywood faves, Broadway show ‘Ain’t No Mo’ lives to see another day on stage, seven to be exact. The play which was initially in danger of closing on December 18th, has now been extended for at least an additional seven performances. Following a social media campaign calling the public to…Read more...

If there’s one thing we like to see around here, it’s Black love. And olympian Simone Biles is serving up a healthy heap of it this weekend on her Instagram where she shared stunning engagement photos of her and her fiancé, Jonathan Owens.Read more...

Is President Joe Biden getting serious about strengthening US relations with African nations. According to the Associated Press, Biden declared on Thursday during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit that he would be prioritizing a visit to the Sub-Saharan African region in 2023. Although the trip has yet to be scheduled,…Read more...

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All parents carry a little bit of guilt for one reason or another, but for Nick Cannon, Dad guilt hits a little different. The actor and media personality recently opened up about being a father of 11, and soon to be 12 on the latest installment of Checkup with Dr. Agus.

When it comes to fashion, Former First Lady Michelle Obama never disappoints. Whether she’s rocking something off the rack from J. Crew or designer duds from the latest Versace collection, she knows what looks best on her, and she’s not afraid to push the envelope. And her style has only become edgier since she left…Read more...

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 2,414 death row inmates were executed in 2022. Looking at the statistics makes it easier to overlook these individuals as just numbers. But Kevin Johnson left a journal behind, humanizing the heart-wrenching experience awaiting an inescapable death, per the Kansas…Read more...

Finally, we’re getting our first look at the next in line to the Fenty dynasty.On Tiktok, Rihanna is showing off her baby boy (We don’t know his name yet.) in a recent posted video. In the 45 second clip, we see her six month old son cooing and giggling in the camera.Read more...

Though we haven’t seen too much from the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody starring Naomie Ackie and Nafessa Williams, what we do know is that it was project done with much care and respect for the star gone far too soon.Read more...

As we continue to reel from the shock of losing Stephen “tWitch” Boss, let’s take a moment and let our grief move to remembering all the great times we spent being amazed by his talent. For those of us who’ve been fans since his first So You Think You Can Dance audition, we can’t help but look back at some of his best…Read more...

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OG housewives from The Real Housewives of Potomac, Robyn Dixon, and Gizelle Bryant blew through New York City the other day, dropping by the offices of the Root. We got to ask the question. Yes, the question about those nasty allegations of colorism in season 7 of the show.Read more...

Despite the rampant and ignorant “anti-Woke” agenda trying to plant its roots into our society through various laws, the ever-growing and asinine list of banned Black books, and the idiotic racist rhetoric spewing from a myriad of leaders in high places—the real truth of this country and the valiant efforts to bring…Read more...

In the latest iteration of Variety’s Directors on Directors series, The Woman King helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood is joined by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler in reflecting on their respective creative journeys and processes.

As the first week of the Tory Lanez’ assault trial comes to an end, the focus has shifted toward Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend and assistant, Kelsey Harris. She’s the key witness in the case and one of the only people, other than the victim and Lanez, that can speak to what led up to the night of the …Read more...

Everyone grieves in their own way. As fans and friends of dancer/actor Stephen “tWitch” Boss come to terms with his death, many are still struggling with the question of why. Unfortunately, some of those questions lead to unconfirmed guesses, which causes the internet to run wild with theories and not facts.…Read more...

Ex-police officer Aaron Dean, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson, was found to be unfit to be a police officer before he was hired, according to the Dallas Morning News. Unfortunately, he’s only one of a few examples of cops who kill Black people who should’ve never donned a badge.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.Newsmax host Rob Finnerty decided to use his platform to express anger over his perceived lack of white American Girl dolls in Rockefeller Center. The clip has now gone viral on social media, with Finnerty sharing his disdain over this alleged experience.Read more...

The family of Donovan Lynch, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer last year, will receive a $3 million settlement from the city of Virginia Beach in a wrongful death lawsuit, according to Billboard. If you don’t recognize the name, the 25-year-old Black man was the cousin of legendary producer Pharell…Read more...

The world’s reaction to the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, celebrities and fans alike, was complete shock. In an Instagram tribute, actor Tyler Perry not only shared his reaction to the news but also his own experiences with suicidal thoughts in an effort to uplift those facing the same mental torment.

On Thursday, the five police officers who were involved in the May 2019 death Ronald Greene—a Black motorist— during a violent arrest were indicted on state charges by a grand jury in Union Parish, Louisiana. Greene, 49, died after officers claimed he resisted arrest.Read more...

Isaiah Lee, the man who randomly attacked comedian Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl back in May, has been sentenced to 270 days in jail as a result of his no contest plea.Read more...

It seems Brittney Griner is tired of others talking for her. The WNBA champion, who recently returned to the United States after her release from Russia was negotiated in a prisoner swap, posted a statement on Instagram, where she thanks everyone involved in getting her home and makes it very clear that she’s not done…Read more...

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama has been on the road promoting her new book, “The Light We Carry,” dropping little nuggets of wisdom for us along the way. This week, Angie Martinez moderated a special conversation for Revolt TV with a panel of intergenerational Black girl magic that included Mrs. Obama, Tina…Read more...

You do not mess with Black parents in Texas! A group of parents have come together to file two separate civil rights complaints alleging that their children faced constant bullying and harassment and school that went un-dealt with by school administrators.Read more...

One of the most interesting stories to come out of Harry & Meghan, is the revelation about the couple’s bond with filmmaker Tyler Perry. By now, it’s well known that the director graciously invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to stay at his home in southern California after their location and security was…Read more...

A video has gone viral of a Black college student being arrested inside a classroom. According to NBC News, the incident occurred at Winston-Salem State University. In the TikTok video, the student and her fellow classmates appear shaken with anger and confusion, demanding their instructor give an answer as to why the…Read more...

We don’t need to tell you that it’s not cheap to go to the movies. Every time you decide to head to the theater, you’re committing to spend at least $12-15 per ticket and maybe $15-20 on concessions. With that much money on the line, the last thing you want is to sit through a mediocre movie. Luckily, none of these…Read more...

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We’ve been running around the issue of reparations for well over a hundred years at this point. (Where’s our 40 acres and a mule folks?) But in Boston, they just got one tiny step closer to making reparations a reality.Read more...

On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that would get rid of a statue on display at the U.S. Capitol which depicts Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney. Taney was behind the 1857 Dred Scott decision, which justified slavery and also categorically denied Black Americans’ citizenship.Read more...

Trigger Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and violence.Read more...

Out of all the films that were released this year, the one feature that has yet to leave my mind is the beautifully melanated, Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed, Viola Davis-led film, The Woman King.Read more...

When Surviving R. Kelly was released on Lifetime in 2019, it was integral to educating the public about the crimes that eventually got the disgraced singer sentenced to 30 years in prison.Read more...

It’s still hard to believe that Takeoff is still not here making dope music with Migos. But, as time goes on, we’re learning more about the man who is suspected of murdering him.Read more...

Call us curvy, thick, voluptuous or stacked, Black women are known for our curves. And while those curves are damn sexy, if I do say so myself, it can be really hard to find clothes to fit them – especially jeans.Read more...

On Wednesday, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would aid law enforcement agencies across America to provide de-escalation training. This training would focus on lessening the number of officer-involved deaths when it comes to encounters with people suffering from mental illness.Read more...

News flash: Black girls can be Disney princesses. If you didn’t learn that when Halle Bailey’s beautiful performance as Ariel in The Little Mermaid was teased in September, then you’re about to get a refresher from H.E.R. The Oscar-winner portrays the book loving, independent Belle in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th…Read more...

Over the years, short-term rental platform Airbnb has faced its fair share of backlash from users of color who have experienced discrimination when trying to book a stay. Now two years after launching an initiative to learn more about racial inequity on the platform, Airbnb is speaking out about the work they are…Read more...

Tyler Perry continues his move to more serious stories, following up the acclaimed A Jazzman’s Blues with a World War II epic. Per a press release provided to The Root, we’ve learned that the filmmaker’s next Netflix project will be Six Triple Eight. The movie tells the true story of “the only all-Black, all-female…Read more...

Esteemed “Today” show personality and weatherman Al Roker got emotional while receiving a Christmas surprise from his team. Roker, 68, was noticeably absent from work for the last month due to some serious medical issues. He has suffered from blood clots that eventually traveled to his lungs.Read more...

Chris Redd is all healed and ready to talk about his recent attack last month in New York City.Read more...