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Sadly, it's time to pack away the summer fun and get ready for back to school season. Grac those No. 2 pencils and scantrons because school is starting. However, going back to class doesn't have to be a total drag. Prepare yourself for the new school year with the movies and TV series that will take you back to high...Read more...

The further away we get from the film, The Blind Side," the worse its reputation becomes. Not only is it considered one of the most infamous examples of the White Savior trope, but the central figure that the movie is based on has revealed that his story isn't as triumphant as the film portrays it to be.

It wouldn't be a real celebration of hip-hop history without someone taking their beef public. Following Friday's huge Hip-Hop 50 concert at Yankee Stadium in New York City, one of the genre's pioneers called out other artists for a perceived lack of love for Florida rap. On Saturday, 2 Live Crew founder Luther...Read more...

Oprah Winfrey is stepping up and using her platform, power and resources to help those in need in Hawaii who've been affected by the fatal wildfires in Maui. However, it looks like her attempts to help are getting the side eye from others. I'll explain.Read more...

Tiffany Gomas, who the internet has recognized as crazy airplane lady," finally broke her silence and apologized for her viral episode while storming off of an aircraft. She seemed visibly embarrassed by the way the situation unfolded during her tearful message. However, we still don't know what provoked her tirade.

We've lost another pioneer and trailblazer in the Black community. Accomplished businessman, music executive, and film producer Clarence Avant died on Sunday at the age of 92.Read more...

If you thought Megan Thee Stallion was somewhere curled up in a ball and hiding from the world, you really don't know what it means to be a Hottie. On Sunday, the Sweetest Pie" artist brought full Hot Girl energy to her set at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, Calif. In her first major appearance...Read more...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre's 50th anniversary.

This story is part of our new Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black Business Month.

It's no secret that Black folks spend a lot of money on our hair. According to Mintel, the black hair care industry is worth more than $2.5 billion-a stat that doesn't include hair accessories, wigs or electric styling products.

It's one thing for a Black celebrity to add their name and face to an endorsement for a major brand like Coke or Nike. But it's a whole different ball game when they're the ones calling the shots, creating products made with Black people in mind. Pharrell Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross and 50 Cent are just a few of...Read more...

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Will Smith is opening up about a terrfying experience he endured while filming his most recent film, Emancipation.Read more...

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Every month, we share our list of books by Black authors we can't wait to read. But if you just can't seem to find the time to read them, we forgive you and want to offer you a pretty damn good alternative.

In light of the concurrent WGA Writer's and SAG-AFTRA actor's strike happening in Hollywood, we felt it fitting to take a look back at a handful of celebs and influential figures who've never shied away of speaking up and speaking out for a cause.

Every so often we discover that a pair of celebrities are related, whether it's Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, or Cory Booker and his twin" cousin, RuPaul.

One year ago this month, a group of Columbus police officers barged into a home to execute an arrest warrant which ended in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Black man as he lay in bed. Now, the shooter is facing murder charges in the incident.

Currently, the most infamous man on the internet right now, Elon Musk, is ruining the social media platform that many have grown to love. Not only as he made the user experience much worse, but he also changed the name of it from Twitter to X, a basic and bland name for a company let alone a social media app. He's...Read more...

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has had plenty of success on the big screen. Unfortunately, she hasn't always had the same luck in love. But it looks like things are starting to go her way, as the actress appears to be the happiest she's ever been. Now, of course, all we have is her social media to go on. But...Read more...

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We love Beyonce but the queen really is not trying to let her fans save any money this summer. First, she hits us up for Renassaince tour tickets (some super-fans are even paying to see it twice), then she drops the news about her new fragrance set to be available on her website this fall. And now, she's got new tour...Read more...

As Hollywood strikes put productions on pause, now's your chance to go back and watch some of those movies you've always wanted to see, but haven't had time to. We're talking about the classics. These are the films that set the standard for all your modern-day favorites. Since you can find almost anything on one of...Read more...

The 17-year-old indicted in the fatal stabbing of beloved dancer O'Shae Sibley has received a hate crime enhancement to his second-degree murder charge. The teen also faces other charges in the crime but the indictment has not been released.Read more...

Eleven-year-old Blue Ivy has become one of the most anticipated performers on the Renaissance World Tour! Along with her shy waving and outdancing-her mama, she's also developed an adorable wardrobe on the road! From funky sunglasses, new hairdos, and a pair of heels, here's what Blue has worn onstage this summer!

Update on 8/11/2023 at 1:15p.m. PT: OG Houston rapper and UGK member Bun B is speaking out in response to Tory Lanez's statement following his 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

The internet will always find you. Whether you're a group of people getting their ass beat on a riverboat doc or a group of police falsely arresting a teenager taking out the trash, you can almost always count on there being video of the incident.Read more...

Some may wonder what was going through the mind of the 6-year-old who shot and injured his teacher in January. According to a newly-released affidavit, the tiny boyboasted about the incident afterwards, per 10WAVY News.Read more...

It's been less than a week since the man who brought down affirmative actionset his sights on the Black women behind the Fearless Fund-a venture capital firm that supports minority women entrepreneurs. Now, they're speaking out for the first time along with their attorneys, and their message is crystal clear: They're...Read more...

Rikers Island is one of the most notorious jails in the United States for a reason. Reports of unsanitary conditions, inhumane treatment, and deaths of inmates have plagued Rikers for years.Read more...

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not been having a great Summer. Breaking ethics scandals have continued to rock the court for the last several months. But this latest reporting from ProPublica revealing even more gifts from Thomas' wealthy benefactors has us asking: What aspects of Thomas' life aren't...Read more...

Cancel culture" is a trendy word used nowadays. But in all honesty, the culture" that so many people often criticize is just people being held accountable for their actions. There are so many celebrities in the world who have been found to have done some awful things and as a result, they've seen their career suffer.

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The evolution of hip-hop over the last 50 years has been stunning to watch. From Rapper's Delight," to Juicy," to Alright," whether you want to get the party going or start a movement, the genre was introduced to its legions of fans in different ways. As we continue to celebrate Hip-Hop 50, The Root staff reveal...Read more...

There are levels to the havoc a Karen can be capable of. Many of the videos we see are of the random almond-moms and narcissistic white women who have a random spout of unconsolable rage over something rather minuscule.

Sundial is a very rare album in the current musical landscape. Few artists can capture the essence of what is currently going on in the world while also relating it to their lives in a very personal and intimate way.Read more...

Yes, you read that headline correctly. A child was traumatized, not by a violent picture or a scary movie poster, but by a poster of people of two different races holding hands.Read more...

Decades after her death, the family of Henrietta Lacks continues to seek justice from the companies who use her biopsied cancer cells for medical research without consent.

After experiencing a difficult transaction at Home Depot, Tyrese Gibson is taking the company to court to resolve the issue. The Fast & Furious star has filed a $1 million discrimination lawsuit against the home improvement chain.Read more...

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Travis Scott and his recently released album UTOPIA may be all the rage with certain hip-hop fans, but it's rave-inducing aspects and antics have unfortunately caused a ruckus in Rome.Read more...

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The internet is buzzing with news that Disney's latest live-action remake will be The Princess and the Frog. The groundbreaking animated film featured a talented voice cast full of familiar names who we'd like to see return for this version. Keith David must give us a live-action version of one of Disney's best...Read more...

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I don't care if you're 10 or 10,000 years old, anyone is capable of violence. This is what got 72-year-old Black woman Sybil Garbow arrested and convicted of assault.Read more...

On Tuesday, Ron Slavery Was Good' DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell-Florida's only Black female state attorney. DeSantis, who is currently vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, announced Worrell's suspension stemmed from neglect of duty."

Though it's been only two days since rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, per his lawyers, the Candian rapper isn't taking the news all that well.Read more...

You know you're a badass when the records you break are your own. But then again, Beyonce is a transcendent artist whom the normal rules of pop culture don't apply to.Read more...