The Root

I’ve never understood why some Black people are obsessed with policing others’ Blackness. It’s an uncomfortable part of our community. The latest star defending themselves from questions about their life is singer/rapper Doja Cat. In an interview with Dazed, the “Say So” artist responded to criticism that she isn’t…Read more...

All aboard, folks! The life and illustrious career of legendary singer Gladys Knight will be coming to a small screen near us soon.Read more...

The divorce between Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has been finalized.Read more...

Updated 11/30/22 at 10:31 a.m: A Starbucks spokesperson reached out to The Root to share that the company contacted Pugh to directly apologize for what she experienced. In addition, Starbucks offered her the opportunity to sit down and talk with their licensee about their plan moving forward. It includes a thorough…Read more...

While the NFL, Deshaun Watson and many of his accusers are trying to continue on with their lives and move past his sexual misconduct allegations, some of his accusers are not. Earlier this week, it was announced that Watson has complied with the terms of his 11-game suspension and is set to return during week 13 of…Read more...

Every few months, a “serious” director comes out and says something negative about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Either the movies are terrible and they’re ruining the business, or they would never make one of those trashy movies or the films are disposable and don’t leave an impact. The latest auteur to make his…Read more...

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, the popular lingerie company that puts on the sexy fashion show for the last four years, may be a big money maker for the “Lift Me Up” singer but thanks to a ruling in a new lawsuit, it looks like it’ll have to be shelling out some coins of its own.Read more...

Over the past year, the racist antics officers thought they’d get away with have been exposed. Take for example, Sgt. Dana Martillo who was caught donning a pro-Trump badge at a BLM protest, mocking demonstrators. Her actions landed her with a suspension, per the NY Daily News. However, some officers still get away…Read more...

Brett Favre is going to court to try to get the stench of alleged welfare fraud off his name.

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During a press conference at the Qatar World Cup, Tyler Adams—the captain of the U.S. men’s national team—answered a question about racism in America. It came from an Iranian reporter who just moments before tried to check Adams for mispronouncing Iran.Read more...

Reverend Al Sharpton had a lot to say about the Republican party’s two rival standard bearers when he stopped by The Root on Tuesday to discuss his upcoming documentary, Loudmouth.Read more...

It’s no secret that superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is very generous. He frequently posts videos showing him buying homes and cars for friends and family who have helped him achieve success. His latest act of kindness features the Black Adam star making amends for his childhood mistakes. In an Instagram video, the …Read more...

As if tensions aren’t high from the Walmart mass shooting days ago, customers still don’t get a break when racists are still on the loose. Monday, a Walmart employee was caught harassing a Black customer who was on his way out of the store, per ABC 7 News. The racist tirade was caught on video and cost the employee…Read more...

A Black Vietnam war veteran who served in the Marine Corps. has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging that it’s been extremely challenging for Black Americans to receive any benefits for decades, The Washington Post reports.Read more...

Writer, director, producer and billionaire media mogul Tyler Perry is continuing to extend his reach in Hollywood.Read more...

Over the weekend, forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama wrote an intimate Instagram post in which she opened up about her marriage alongside Barack. She is currently promoting her second book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” with several appearances to promote it scheduled for next month.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion is continuing to leave her mark in the entertainment industry and beyond by doing what she does best: Real Hot Girl Money-Maker Shit!Read more...

Halloween is all fun and games until you forget to credit the artist whose work inspired your costume. As if she’s not involved in enough legal battles, rapper Cardi B finds herself in a controversial showdown with the legal team representing artist aleXsandro Palombo.

After a circuit judge denied Kevin Johnson’s daughter the ability to witness his execution, he was dealt another blow by the Missouri Supreme Court who declined to halt his execution, per NBC News. Johnson’s attorneys had filed an emergency clemency motion, arguing Johnson’s case was tainted by racism. Johnson is…Read more...

The best athletes in the world are getting bigger paychecks. In Forbes’ list of the 50 richest athletes in the world, they collectively made nearly $3 billion.Read more...

After the two dozen sexual assault lawsuits, the public apology that came way too late, an 11-game suspension, and a $5 million fine, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is back in an NFL uniform. He is set to take the field for the first time in two years when he faces the Houston Texans during week 13 of the…Read more...

In what seems to be an ongoing theme after the 2020 Presidential election, another set of state maps is being contested for diluting Black voter power. This time, the NAACP has filed suit in South Carolina over voter boundaries that may have changed the state’s lone Democratic House district, according to the…Read more...

On Monday, Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith gave his first TV interview since the infamous Oscars slap during an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.Read more...

For movie and TV fans in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Clarence Gilyard Jr. was a familiar presence. The actor, known for roles in Die Hard, Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger has passed away at the age of 66. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gilyard was suffering from a long illness, but no other details about his death…Read more...

A federal judge ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity to protect him from a 2020 civil rights lawsuit for his conduct, according to CNN.Read more...

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Five cops in New Haven, Conn., are facing charges in connection with an incident that left a Black man paralyzed after he was detained in the back of a police van.Read more...

On Sunday, The New York Times reported that Francis Roberts—who has resided in his Crown Heights apartment for more than 20 years —is allegedly being harassed by his landlord in attempts for him to vacate. Roberts’ rent is currently $450 per month since his apartment is rent-stabilized.Read more...

Howard Stern is doing what he does best: running his mouth about people, places, and things he probably shouldn’t. And who’s his latest target? Oprah Winfrey. I’ll explain.Read more...

As a person who has absolutely no experience with extreme wealth, I can’t relate to dropping almost thousands of dollars on fancy toilets. However, I can relate to Grammy-nominee DJ Khaled’s excitement over receiving said toilet from superstar rapper Drake.

At this year’s BET Soul Train Awards, the ladies of Xscape looked flawless as they accepted the Lady of Soul Award. It was presented to them by So So Def founder and producer Jermaine Dupri.Read more...

Clark Peoples, Columbia University student and TikTok influencer, completely stunted on everyone her age in one single vlog detailing her expenses for one week: $16,000. Did I nearly pass out seeing that number? Yes, that is about five times my monthly budget. According to her essay in Business Insider, her pockets…Read more...

We all have an acquaintance of the opposite sex, who we’ve managed to stay in the friend zone throughout our relationship. They know you better than most of your significant others and have been there through countless breakups and makeups to help you pick up the pieces. But what happens when you are married and that…Read more...

Billionaires are so funny. They are the wealthiest people in the world and yet, they have some of the most fragile personalities. You might think I’m talking about the new owner of Twitter, but I’m actually referencing Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.Read more...

Emancipation, Will Smith’s first major film after his Oscars slap fiasco, is finally set to hit theaters this weekend. But arguably, the question on everybody’s mind is whether or not Hollywood—and the audiences that make the movie business so lucrative—will be ready to embrace the King Richard star back into the fold.Read more...

Spoiler Alert!

Two years ago, Chris Kennedy received a racist letter criticizing his Christmas display of a Black Santa Claus on his front lawn in Lakewood, Arkansas, per The Washington Post. Ironically, the anonymous letter was signed by someone claiming to be the real Mr. Claus. Kennedy didn’t remove his Black Santa but instead,…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.If you thought the great deals ended on Black Friday, think again. Cyber Monday is yet another opportunity to score some deep discounts on things you need (and maybe even a few things you don’t).Read more...

Odell Beckham, Jr., the free-agent, Super Bowl champion wide receiver who’s kept NFL fans and execs guessing about where—or if—he’ll play this season, is defending himself against accusations that he defied flight attendants’ orders before he was removed from a Miami-to-LA flight on Sunday.Read more...

Lizzo is addressing the stigma that pop music still carries and the racist origin it stems from in a new interview over the Thanksgiving holiday.Read more...

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Shortly after the final appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling and possession was denied, WNBA champion Brittney Griner was suddenly moved to a Russian penal colony. On Nov. 2, the transfer process began, with the basketball star’s lawyers and the U.S. government unaware of her whereabouts for several…Read more...

A wise man once said, how much you want to find out depends on how much you want to fuck around. Unfortunately, for one man, he fucked around too much and got his ass knocked out by former All-Pro NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens. Over the weekend, he was seen fighting a heckler who was allegedly harassing customers…Read more...

It looks like monkeypox is finally getting a new name. The disease, which has been the subject of a lot of controversy since being declared a global emergency earlier this year, is finally losing its miserable moniker.

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