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After holding it down for 13 years on the radio as the only female member of The Breakfast Club, Angela Yee is saying goodbye to The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show on December 2. But lucky for us, she’s not going very far. Yee is set to host her own nationally syndicated radio show, “Way Up with Angela Yee,”…Read more...

As a writer, there’s occasionally a story you’re obliged to write, not because the subject is particularly important, but more because they’re famous or infamous. The distinction between the the two gets lost a lot these days, when nearly anybody can be famous for doing nothing, or can get even more so for behaving…Read more...

The Supreme Court just declined to hear an appeal by Black and Hispanic Texas voters who were accusing the Republican-led legislators of redrawing state Senate districts to intentionally diminish their voting power, according to Reuters. A panel of three judges decided although the new state Senate map may…Read more...

In the forthcoming feature, Devotion, Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors stars as real-life naval aviator Jesse Brown.Read more...

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One of the most influential and important Disney princesses of all time is set to once again don her crown. That’s right, Brandy is back as Cinderella!

Movie and music fans should be excited about this one: J. Cole’s Dreamville Records is going to executive-produce the soundtrack for Creed III.Read more...

With films like The Woman King, Till and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever showcasing powerful stories about Black women, it’s past time that the pioneers and game changers of the industry are recognized for the road they paved leading up o this moment. After a long absence from Hollywood, groundbreaking filmmaker Euzhan…Read more...

A retired police chief in Boise, Idaho has been found to have extensive ties to groups with white supremacist views. His connections include being scheduled to speak at an American Renaissance Conference held by a group allegedly known for having demeaning thoughts of Black people, according to the Idaho Statesman.

A 22-year-old Black Lehigh University student was assaulted by two white men while walking off campus, per Lehigh Valley Live. Bethlehem police say the two attackers hurled racial slurs at the student. Authorities are working with the campus police and have asked the public for help in identifying the two assailants.

Nearly two months since Trevor Noah made the shocking announcement that he’d be stepping down as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, the comedian is finally opening up about the decision in a new interview.Read more...

If you need a reason to justify shopping ‘til you drop this holiday season, why not do it to support businesses owned by Black women. This year, H&M and Buy From a Black Woman are joining forces for their second “Buy From a Black Woman Holiday Market,” with plans to make it bigger and better this time around.

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The 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) went off without a hitch on Sunday.Read more...

Legends mingled with up and coming hitmakers at the 2022 American Music Awards, and as usual, the event provided stars a chance to get creative with their looks. On Sunday night, Black artists from R&B, hip-hop and country took over the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. No need to spend your morning desperately…Read more...

The Root staff is inviting the aunties with great advice, the cousins to gossip with, the older folks to pray, and all of the entertainment! Who would you invite to dinner?

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If you ever traded your good credit for a free pizza as a broke college student, you may have more in common with the iconic actor and producer Issa Rae than you thought. The “Insecure” star recently spoke with CNBC’s “Make It,” about being targeted by creditors as a young consumer, and how debt nearly crippled her…Read more...

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As the American Music Awards prepare to go live tonight on ABC, viewers will notice the performance lineup has one fewer artist than anticipated. According to The New York Post, the AMAs have made the last minute decision to cancel Chris Brown’s Michael Jackson tribute, and neither Brown nor his most loyal supporters…Read more...

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After years of fighting for her freedom, Tracy McCarter, a Black domestic violence survivor and nurse accused of murdering her alleged abuser, may soon be walking out of the courthouse doors a free woman.Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Jhene Aiko and Big Sean, who welcomed their first baby boy! According to PEOPLE, the pair ushered in Noah Hasani earthside on November 8th.Read more...

Updated on 11/19/22 at 1:27 p.m E.T: On Friday, the former CEO of Theranos Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for giving investors false information regarding her start-up. The Stanford University dropout was convicted of four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud…Read more...

Yla Eason, the creator of the first Black superhero figure, says she’s excited to see Afro-futuristic toys roll out this season more than ever before. Sun-Man, the Black action figure she designed in the 80’s, has been growing in popularity over the last several years, an industry shift she believes is in due in large…Read more...

This weekend, several of our favorite small Black businesses, artists, organizations and cultural arts programs have reason to celebrate: Instagram has just announced the grant recipients of its 2022 #BlackVisionaries program.Read more...

As winter approaches, health experts are warning parents to watch for signs of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in their children in addition to colds, flu and the ever-present COVID-19, According to the CDC, RSV cases in the U.S. rose from 1,245 in September to nearly 8,000 in October.Read more...

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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.When it comes to your beauty routine, your hair, skin and nails need a lot more love to survive the winter months. So if you’re looking to stock up on the cleansers, moisturizers and conditioners you need, Amazon has lots of Black Friday Deals that will help you stay hot when the weather is not. These are the Black…Read more...

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The Republican red wave that was supposed to overtake the 2022 midterm elections didn’t happen. That’s partly because many former President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates who endorsed his big lie lost their races. It’s had Republican leaders questioning if they even want to continue their ties with the former…Read more...

Like singer, like manager? It appears that R. Kelly’s manager is following in the footsteps of his disgraced boss and is going to be spending the foreseeable future in federal prison.Read more...

Over more than 246 years, a Black person has never held their party’s top job in either chamber of Congress. Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) took the first step toward becoming the Democrats’ next leader in a House likely to see his party back in the minority, albeit a slim one.Read more...

Though not much is known about the forthcoming second and third act of Beyoncé’s Renaissance era, fans may have just gotten a clue about what’s forthcoming.Read more...

Another day, another inane thing to come out of Herschel Walker’s mouth. While giving a campaign speech on Wednesday, the Republican candidate for US Senate commented: “I don’t want to be a vampire any more. I want to be a werewolf.”Read more...

Editor’s note: This conversation completely, entirely, absolutely never happened. But if there was a conversation in which the Yankees’ most famous player gets to confront the team’s owner about possibly trying to keep a brotha’s check small, this is exactly as we imagine it might go.Read more...

The predominately Black city of Jackson, Mississippi, is still under a state of emergency until November 22nd because of the ongoing crisis with the water supply. However, it seems like city officials and the Environmental Protection Agency are a step closer to fixing that. Jackson, Mississippi’s city council, voted…Read more...

If you’ve been an OG fan of OWN’s Queen Sugar, you’re probably heartbroken like us about the quickly approaching series finale. Since 2016 we have followed the lives of the Bordelon siblings: Nova (Rutina Wesley), Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner), and Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) as they fought over ownership of their…Read more...

Exactly one year after Memphis rapper Young Dolph was fatally shot in his hometown, the man responsible for arranging his murder is standing before a jury and judge.Read more...

For a working mom, the demands of career and family often conflict, forcing them to make tough choices. No one knows that better than ballerina, activist and new mom Misty Copeland Read more...

A video has gone viral of a Black teenager giving a fiery eulogy, slamming their white father as a Trump-loving racist. The original TikTok has been deleted but copies of the video have circulated almost every social media platform. Many users found it more suitable to deliver such comments if he was alive breathing,…Read more...

Updated as of 11/18/2022 at 1:20 p.m.ET: In the days following comedian Dave Chappelle’s recent stint as host on Saturday Night Live last weekend, several folks have responded to the comments made in his opening monologue.Read more...

One thing I love about the holidays is the opportunity for all of us to gather together and enjoy the spirit of the season. This is especially true when that gathering celebrates all of our accomplishments over the past year. The Root 100, now entering its 13th season, has traditionally shone a light on the best and…Read more...

Imani Perry has received the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction for her book South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon Line. Perry, who is currently a professor of African American studies at Princeton, is also a contributing writer to The Atlantic. Her newsletter for the esteemed publication, entitled…Read more...

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Earlier this month, it seemed like former NBA lottery pick Joshua Primo was in deep shit after allegations that the former Spurs guard exposed himself to a woman multiple times.Read more...