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Republican Andrew Do, member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, proposed a resolution at Tuesday’s meeting to declare racism a public health crisis, according to CNN. Though Black people and people of color have been trying to ring the alarm about this issue for decades, a predominantly white county taking the…Read more...

After nearly 300 days of wrongful detainment in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the United States. The plane bringing her from the United Arab Emirates, the site of the prisoner swap, to San Antonio, Texas landed early Friday morning. On Thursday, a senior Biden administration official told The Root that…Read more...

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We’ve only just hit the stretch run of the NFL’s 2022 season, but the drama has already begun—off the field at least.Read more...

Run a simple search for #SoftLife on social media, and you’ll descend down a seemingly never-ending rabbit hole of videos featuring women getting mani-pedis, drinking wine, lighting candles, dancing around their apartments in their most luxurious loungewear – basically whatever they consider enjoying life and loving…Read more...

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From the moment the world found out WNBA star Brittney Griner was being wrongfully detained in Russia, other than her wife Cherelle Griner, no one has advocated louder for the Phoenix Mercury center’s release than her fellow WNBA players. And as news broke Thursday morning that Brittney was finally on her way home, no…Read more...

On Tuesday, the police responded to the home of Sen. Ted Cruz after reports of his 14-year-old daughter suffering from self-inflicted stab wounds to her arms, per The Daily Beast. Social media users speculate Cruz’s hate campaign against the LGBT community drove his daughter to become suicidal.

Although Nicki Minaj has found legal success against Jennifer Hough, her husband, Kenneth Petty, cannot say the same.Read more...

Another day another group of conservatives railing against protections for oppressed groups. Glad nothing in this country ever really changes.Read more...

Black people just aren’t allowed to have nice things.

Hollywood has put out its fair share of terrible celebrity biopics. You know, the kind that get the late stars’ family and fans all kinds of mad. All you have to do is look at Lifetime’s Whitney, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B and the train wreck that was Nina, the 2016 Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana, to see…Read more...

Kylah Spring should be approaching her first final examinations of her freshman year at the University of Kentucky. Yet, she couldn’t get there without a white girl assaulting her in a drunken fit while spewing racial slurs. For the first time publicly, Spring shared with CBS Mornings what kept her from returning a…Read more...

In news we weren’t expecting to hear today, it turns out that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.Read more...

Is it a surprise that the Black man ends up getting investigated in an affair with a white woman despite both of them committing the same infidelity and being co-workers? Not to us at The Root. According to Page Six, GMA3 anchor T.J. Holmes is being investigated by ABC not only for his schmooze with Amy Robach but…Read more...

Last week, The Root told you that Kevin Hunter, the ex-husband of daytime gossip girl Wendy Williams, was crying foul after his gravy train (I mean, alimony checks from Wendy) stopped. And you may have been left wondering why in the name of all that is holy would that man think Wendy owes him anything – especially…Read more...

SΔMMUS, the producer/emcee who hails from Ithaca, has created her own path in the music industry as someone who proudly and unapologetically identifies as a feminist. Born Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, the artist’s brand of rap blends shiny melodies with introspective lyricism.Read more...

After 10 months of uncertainty, WNBA champion Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a 1-for-1 prisoner swap. According to CBS News, a deal to exchange the basketball star for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout was made on Dec. 1. The swap took place on Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Once she…Read more...

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On Monday, a school district located in southern Minnesota voted to accept a $1.1 million state grant. The funds will be used to stop students from marginalized backgrounds from using drugs.Read more...

Just as Roddy Ricch was enjoying some success again with the release of his most recent album, Feed Tha Streets III, he was hit with a copyright lawsuit over his most popular song ever, “The Box.”Read more...

In case you’ve been living under a rock the last couple months, you may be surprised to find out that this week, comedian and 2022 Root 100 honoree Trevor Noah will be saying goodbye as host of Comedy Central’s popular late-night talk show, The Daily Show.Read more...

Looky here, looky here: an officer who abused his power over detainees just to get locked up himself. Former Oklahoma jail supervisor Matthew Ware was sentenced by a federal grand jury in setting up an attack on Black inmates, per The Kansas City Star. Ware purposely placed the detainees in the cell row housing white…Read more...

If you’re old enough to remember when Bill Clinton was impeached, then you remember the ex-president trying to defend himself by answering a question with, “It depends on what the meaning of the word, ‘is’ is.” It doesn’t even matter here what the question was, so long as we acknowledge that once you’re haggling over…Read more...

Van Jones is no stranger to lobbing out “controversial” opinions. But his latest statement really had me doing a double-take. Apparently, it’s our fault Kanye West is a raging antisemite.Read more...

In the latest iteration of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Viola Davis and Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence discuss their respective careers and role as action stars.Read more...

The Root is highlighting influential Black people across industries through The Root 100 as well as a few others who are truly changing the game and making an impact in their field!

Valley Center High School and Topeka High School are looking into an incident in which Black basketball players from the latter were subjected to racial threats during a game on Saturday.

New York Yankees fans can all let out a sigh of relief now. Your light skin king, Arson, I mean Aaron Judge is back in the Bronx, thanks to a new contract.Read more...

Over the last few years, country singer Mickey Guyton has cemented her place in the predominantly white male genre. Her hits “Black Like Me” and “Remember Her Name” let fans know she wouldn’t leave her Blackness out of her music just to make things easier. In 2022, her hard work paid off as she was a featured…Read more...

In the upcoming holiday film on Lifetime, Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas, Power star Naturi Naughton stars as Journee, mother to her estranged daughter Nia, played by Lorea Turner.Read more...

As the pre-trial moves along for Anderson Lee Aldrich, the Club Q shooter, more information has been brought forward suggesting the massacre was premeditated. According to NBC News, Aldrich (they/them) made plans to become the “next mass killer” and may have been behind a number of hate speech websites.

The city of Earle, located in Arkansas, elected Jaylen Smith as mayor in Tuesday night’s runoff. This makes him the youngest Black mayor in the country at just 18 years old. According to election results, Smith managed to receive 218 votes while his opponent, Nemi Matthews Sr., obtained 139 votes.Read more...

As Democrats celebrated Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Herschel Walker in the U.S. Senate runoff race last night, my phone lit up with a text that perfectly summarized the outcome:

The People’s Choice Awards isn’t an event that usually provides surprisingly emotional moments or a call to action. It’s the one that recognizes movies and TV series people actually watch, so it’s more like a big party. However, emotion and inspiration is exactly what Lizzo gave us as she shared her spotlight with 17…Read more...

Gospel music has always been a crucial part of the Black community and culture. During tough times, people use it as a tool to uplift and inspire. During the good times, people use it as a tool to celebrate and rejoice.Read more...

After the success of the Marvel Studios Black Panther Collection, M.A.C is back with another star-inspired collab. The limited-edition M.A.C x Whitney Houston collection drops on December 8. A carefully curated 12-piece line of stunning shades for lips, face and eyes will be available online and in-store at both M.A.C…Read more...

The neighbor who called 911 in concern for Atatiana Jefferson took the stand on day two of ex-cop Aaron Dean’s murder trial, per WFAA News. He said the call was because Jefferson’s front door was left open, leading Dean and his colleague to respond to the call as a “silent alarm” or a potential robbery.

Raphael Warnock’s victory Tuesday over Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia’s runoff is exactly what the Democrats needed.Read more...

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The couple struggle is real in 2022: after 13 years together, actress Nia Long and long-time love Ime Udoka have decided to part ways, according to E News. Udoke, head coach for the Boston Celtics, allegedly had an affair with a female Celtics employee, a scandal that apparently blindsided for the remainder of the…Read more...

Do you you love watching Black women break barriers? If so, do we have some barrier-breaking news for you. On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles.Read more...

It took years, investigations from multiple prosecutors in various states and probably somebody’s god-fearing grandmama’s prayers, but Donald Trump and the company he runs finally faced accountability in a court of law today.Read more...

Ava DuVernay is known for flipping the script. And on Tuesday, the incredibly talented director delivered one of the most delicious plot-twists of the week. DuVernay will be the first Black woman to have her image on a Ben & Jerry’s pint. And you bet we’re excited about the collaboration!Read more...

The holiday season is in full swing. And your calendar is filling up fast with holiday party invitations. That means you’re probably racking your brain trying to figure out what to wear. Yes, you may have to level up your look from those sweats and hoodies you’ve been rocking. But no, finding the perfect party look…Read more...

On Tuesday, nominees for the 2023 Critics Choice Awards TV were revealed.Read more...

Looks like Meghan Markle and her hubby Prince Harry are enjoying basking in the spotlight. Tonight, the famous couple is being honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award. They will receive the accolade at this year’s Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City.Read more...