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While President Joe Biden may no longer be running the country, it's not stopping him from no longer being the topic of discussion. And thanks to a truly shocking health announcement he gave over the weekend, Black folks everywhere are feeling some type of way about it.Read more...

When news broke that Pope Leo XIV had Black and Creole ancestry, the internet practically collapsed. How could this white man be so deeply woven into the American south? But Black folks know the history of white passing" is more common than you think.Read more...

Beyonce's youngest daughter, Rumi, has been having a time teasing her older sister, Blue Ivy, on stage, as younger sisters do. The Beyhive has been hyping the 7-year-old up since her night one appearance, and even if some of her excitement has calmed since that night (per Blue's direction, as many fans believe), she...Read more...

You might have heard a surprising trend has emerged on TikTok where Gingers" White redheaded are finding real kinship with Black folks, sparked by a Black woman's humorous assertion that All Gingers are Black." This joke resonated deeply, leading emotional redheads to share experiences of white-on-white racism, of...Read more...

Usher has long been the King of R&B" and the object of desire for women almost everywhere for decades, but his Las Vegas residency and recent tour have elevated him to legendary status. Thanks to his steamy serenades and sensual cherry feedings specifically, the There Goes My Baby" performer's shows have become a...Read more...

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Although generations have passed since the American Civil War, slavery's past still taunts Black Americans in the form of Confederate flags and southern plantations. In fact, there remains hundreds of plantations in the American south- many of which are still privately owned by descendants of slave masters.Read more...

The internet is going crazy over a recent photo of PaulettaWashington, the wife of superstar Denzel Washington. And it's about time. Ok, so we know Pauletta Washington as Denzel's wife and John David, Malcom, Olivia and Katia's mom. But can we just take a minute to appreciate the beautiful and talented force that she...Read more...

If it's a competition for who is the best friend, Jennifer Hudson might've just won. Yesterday, J Hud left her longtime childhood best friend, Walter Williams, speechless with a visit from Aaron Pierre, that's Mufasa.Read more...

Since she introduced herself to the world as a young woman singing lead for the funk band Rufus, singer-songwriter Chaka Khan has topped the chart with hit songs that have stood the test of time, including the unofficial women's empowerment anthem, I'm Every Woman."Read more...

Casandra Cassie" Ventura courageously took the stand this week to testify against Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex crime trial. Many of his criminal accusations stem from a bombshell lawsuit she filed, which his attorneys have denounced as a money grab scheme. However, the singer cleared the air about her...Read more...

Snoop Dogg is calling out his haters one by one and his latest target is none other than his former Death Row Records collaborator Suge Knight. And believe us when we say, he's airing it all out!Read more...

As Beyonce's Cowboy Carter" tour continues to take over the country, her eldest daughter Blue Ivy is moving toward centerstage. In fact, the 13-year-old is so impressive, she's starting to make fans online question whether or not she's in-training by her famous mother to become a star in her own right very soon.Read more...

Parents in Portland, Oregon who say they were advocating for their Black son at the Catholic school he attends are now looking for answers after their questions for the administration led to their fourth grader's expulsion. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

TikTok has a way of bringing people together in the most unexpected-and entertaining-ways. But nothing could pull at your heartstrings more than the charming-and bizarre-online discourse dubbed Gingers Are Blacks." We'll explain how one video turned into honest, feel-good conversations and internet unity between...Read more...

With President Donald Trump tearing up the White House, Democrats are scrambling to find their presidential pick for the 2028 race. It's too early to tell who will be at the top of either party's ticket, but already, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said donations are rolling in for one person. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' federal trial began on Monday (May 12) with opening statements and The Root is keeping up with the day-to-day details surrounding the case. But because there's no cameras inside the court, the public has become increasingly curious to know more about Diddy's appearance. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Whew! Black folks have been tuning in to Sean Diddy" Combs' federal sex crime trial like it's the OJ Simpson case. The testimonies and evidence have provoked a lot of opinions and serious conversation topics about domestic violence.Read more...

If you think you may never have a chance to see the late, great Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston or Prince perform on stage, think again. With the help of AI technology, fans can hold on to some of their favorite artists long after they're gone.Read more...

Chris Brown is arguably one of the most controversial musicians in history. Although the singer gave us hits like Residuals" and Deuces," you have to admit, his personal life is filled with drama and legal mess. Who else do you know was banned from several countries?Read more...

Casandra Cassie" Ventura courageously took the stand this week to testify against Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex crime trial. Many of his criminal accusations stem from a bombshell lawsuit she filed, which his attorneys have denounced as a money grab scheme. However, the singer cleared the air about her...Read more...

The testimony from Casandra Cassie" Ventura in the federal sex crime case against Sean Diddy' Combs left all of us feeling shocked, emotional and just horrified. Considering the Feds brought out the star witness of the case so early in the trial, the public is rumbling with theories as to who will take the witness...Read more...

Day 26, one of the most famous groups that came out of Sean Diddy" Combs' 2007 MTV show Making Da Band," is back in the headlines. And when we tell you why, it'll no doubt bring you to tears.Read more...

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Speculation surrounding the true nature of Sean Diddy" Combs' relationship with Justin Bieber has been circulating for months since Combs' sex abuse scandal broke. Diddy was instrumental in propelling a teenage Bieber's music career, but recently, the Baby" singer has kept his silence- and his distance- from all...Read more...

In the trial ofSean Diddy" Combs that kicked off last week, much of the talk has been about his relationship with his ex, Cassandra Cassie" Ventura. But taking a look through social media, it seems no one is talking about what really matters: is the prosecution proving its case?Read more...

Wouldn't you like to know the future? Well, if you ever heard any of these songs then you already did! Over the years, musicians have used music to help cope with the harsh realities of their lives, and many of them even gave listeners a glimpse into the future without even knowing it. From Nicki Minaj and Beyonce to...Read more...

Blue Ivy Carter found herself in a moment of panic due to an on-stage mishap during a heartwarming performance in Chicago on May 15 at Soldier Field. How she handled it demonstrates just how made for the stage the young lady truly is.Read more...

Adin Ross is known for talking a fair amount of trash on his streaming platforms, But this time he might've messed with the wrong ones, and his pockets are getting taxed accordingly.Read more...

Months after a terrifying on-air incident led to him having to leave the set mid-broadcast, NBC 4 News Washington anchor Leon Harris announced that he would be stepping away from the news desk to prioritize his health. While the details of what caused the incident weren't revealed at the time, concerned fans sent...Read more...

Michelle Obama is reflecting on her time on Ellen DeGeneres' show years ago and the one thing she's still slightly perturbed that she made her do. And she's finally speaking out about it.Read more...

No one is having a worse week than Tory Lanez, but Chris Brown, DDG and Sean Diddy" Combs are surely the next runner ups. The internet has endured a week's worth of headlines about these controversial male celebrities, and you can bet folks on social media had a lot to say about all the mess that's gone down.Read more...

Rapper and Power" producer Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson has had fans in stitches this week with his commentary regarding the explosive allegations made during Sean Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Despite the gravity of the case, he's keeping his fans thoroughly entertained every step of the way.Read more...

There's a new trend going around... and parents, you might want to get in on this one! For all those millennial moms and dads struggling with effective ways to discipline their children, the internet has the perfect solution that's bound to unlock an old memory.Read more...

As more details emerge from Cassie Ventura's testimony in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean Diddy" Combs, many are finding it hard to fathom just how and why she endured his alleged abuse for so long. But while social media doctors" chime in with their own ideas, the experts actually have something to...Read more...

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Doechii can't catch a break as conversations continue about her 2025 Met Gala appearance. Following her umbrella debacle, people have been whispering about the Louis Vuitton brand logo on her upper cheek...and some folks aren't happy about it.Read more...

Damson Idris is sick of seeing the online hatred lobbed at Black women from his fellow Black men and his wise words calling it out are making waves once again. But now, folks online are responding in a big way.Read more...

A department store chain has issued a formal apology to a Black North Texas woman after her annual shopping trip took an infuriating turn. But now, she says her reputation is at risk.Read more...

Casandra Cassie" Ventura offered the jury a little more information on the explosive claims about Sean Diddy" Combs and her short-lived relationship with rapper Kid Cudi. Based on Ventura's testimony, both she and Combs had cheated on each other at some point throughout their relationship. Ventura testified thatComb...Read more...

Pick any social media platform, and you'll see a whole barrage of ashy Black men defending Sean Diddy" Combs. The proceedings have only just begun, and folks are already on social media calling for him to be freed.Read more...

Golden State Warriors' basketball playerDraymond Green was recently slapped with a whopping $50,000 fine after what the league deemed to be an inappropriate comment" to officials.

Chris Brown has had a less than stellar 24 hours thanks to the legal trouble he's now found himself embroiled in. And unfortunately for him, folks on social media are having a field day celebrating his turn of luck.Read more...

Three months have passed since a Georgia woman was declared brain dead. But although her family is ready to let her go, one state law is forcing them to keep her on life support.Read more...

Defense attorneys are beginning to poke holes in the testimony of Cassandra Cassie" Ventura against Sean Diddy" Combs amidst his federal sex crime case. They dug up a ton of receipts to prove their argument that the pop singer was a willing participant in the so-called freak-offs" as opposed to being coerced into...Read more...

Parents in Portland, Oregon who say they were advocating for their Black son at the Catholic school he attends are now looking for answers after their questions for the administration led to their fourth grader's expulsion.Read more...

Tyler Perry fans may be excited at the news of a brand new Madea film coming soon, but there's one person who could care less about the whole thing: Judge Joe Brown. And he's not mincing words about the billionaire producer!Read more...

When Karmelo Anthony was charged with murder just two months before his high school graduation, his mother pleaded to let her son still get his diploma. Now, she got her wish.Read more...

Tamar Braxton chose violence by reigniting her never-ending - and messy- beef with longtime frenemy Kandi Burruss on The NeNe Leakes Show." Never the one to bite her tongue, the Love & War" singer didn't waste any time calling out the singer for her behind-the-scenes behavior and urging Burruss to be a better...Read more...

Four years ago, a Black teen was headed to a birthday party when he encountered a group of Florida sheriff's deputies who tased him so bad, he was left with serious, permanent injuries. Now, the sheriff's office is due to pay him a settlement but how much money can really undo the damage they caused?Read more...