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The Davis School District in Utah has agreed to pay $2 million in settlement to the family of Isabella Izzy" Tichenor, a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide after being bullied. The settlement implies the district had no rebuttal to the allegations that their neglect allowed Tichenor to be tormented.Read more...

Is there anything Rihanna can't do? From making hit records to launching successful beauty and clothing brands to shutting the Super Bowl all the way down performing on a platform while pregnant, she is nothing short of amazing. And now, the singer, entrepreneur, mom and all around boss is giving a whole lot of folks...Read more...

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. That's a lesson Big Brother 25 contestant Luke Valentine found out the hard way.Read more...

In news that can only be described as too little, too late bro," DJ Akdemiks is airing out his grievances with singer Erykah Badu over a joke she made at his expense five years ago.Read more...

In Jurassic Park, as its founder, scientists and lawyer celebrate how brilliant they are for bringing dinosaurs back and how much money they're going to make, Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm famously chides them by saying, Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think...Read more...

It feels like these stories are becoming more commonplace than ever before. Black people who are simply minding their business are getting harassed and assaulted simply for the color of their skin.Read more...

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The safety net that emerged in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was a game-changer for lower-income Americans. Millions of children were lifted out of poverty, and a historic number of Americans were able to access public health care.Read more...

An eyewitness to the now infamous Montgomery brawl claims that one of the white men who attacked the lone Black co-captain, Damien Pickett, yelled a racial slur before running down the dock to fight him.Read more...

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The news keeps getting worse for Lizzo, as the singer could find herself facing new allegations of fostering a toxic workplace. Ron Zambrano, a lawyer representing the three former dancers suing the Grammy winner for sexual harassment, told NBC News that his firm is reviewing new allegations from six other people who...Read more...

Last month, we told you how Da Brat and wife Jesseca Judy" Harris-Dupart welcomed their first child together, a healthy baby boy. Now, we've got a first-look at the new bundle of joy!

If you're like us and have been addicted to watching clips of the Renaissance World Tour, then you've likely seen a beautiful, plus-sized, bald, mocha-skinned dancer next to Blue Ivy. You asked who is this woman who is killing it every night? Well, we got you. She's the Renaissance World Tour's dance co-captain, Amari...Read more...

As The Root reported, Tory Lanez was sentenced Tuesday (August 8) to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The final outcome regarding this violent incident, which happened in 2020, has some folks on social media saying that a decade is an extreme sentence for the assault. Whether if you agree with...Read more...

Well, hello summer. Long time, no see.

We don't need a reason to honor Whitney Houston's greatness, but as the world celebrates her 60th birthday, it seems like a perfect time to remember the ridiculous number of hits she gave us. Obviously, no one can match her vocals, but that doesn't stop us from trying. In case you don't already have an amazing Whitney...Read more...

A woman who goes by (or went by) Claire Kyle online was exposed for a series of social media posts that made the white folks she worked for very uncomfortable. Her pro-Black approach and jabs at white people ended up putting her job in jeopardy, per CBS Austin.Read more...

We are kind of joking about Montgomery brawl, but don't get it confused, Black August is real and does not replace Black History Month, which still takes place in February. This particular commemoration is meant to honor Black resistance fighters and their movements to free Black people from oppressive obstacles.Read more...

In 2021, Liz Cambage withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics after a reported physical and verbal exchange took place during a scrimmage against Nigeria. Cambage was accused of calling the Nigerian players monkeys," which she vehemently denies.Read more...

As the SAG-AFTRA actor's strike continues on and the WGA writer's strike hits 100 days on Wednesday, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning actor Billy Porter is sharing the harsh realities he's facing as a result of the AMPTP's refusal to give these workers a fair deal.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 Whitney Houston was alive today, she'd only be 60! One of the most beloved, talented and greatest singers to ever live, her strong voice and personality made her a magnet to everyone who knew her and listened to her music. It's still hard to believe she's not here with us.Read more...

Even after Adidas' very public breakup with Ye, sales of Yeezys are still going strong. This week, the company is dropping previously unreleased Yeezy sneakers and slides. But one major retailer is having none of it. According to a report from Complex, sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker is taking a stand...Read more...

The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl gave us many heroes. One that caught the attention of Black people everywhere was folding chair man." That may be his fight name, but out here in the real world, he's Reggie Gray, a 42-year-old man, who the police would like to have some words with. In a press conference on Tuesday,...Read more...

I'm not gonna lie: the Montgomery melee hit me a certain kind of way.Read more...

After several delays, motions filed, and all-around foolishness in a case that's caused division both inside and outside of the hip-hop community, rapper Tory Lanez has been officially sentenced to 10 years in prison in the shooting case of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

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

DJ Casper, the creative genius behind the legendary line dance staple the Cha-Cha Slide" died on Monday. The news was made public by his wife Kim who revealed the popular DJ, legally Willie Perry Jr., passed away after a seven-year-long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.Read more...

Gender identity and sexuality have always been tense subjects in the Black community. There's an idea that men have to exude masculinity and women must be feminine. You don't mix those two personalities up, ever. However, now that we're in a place where gender and sexuality are more fluid, some stars are speaking out...Read more...

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During an episode of The Best Podcast Ever With Raven and Miranda" that was published on Monday (August 7), Raven-Symone opened up to her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday about the weight-shaming she faced as a teen. The Disney Channel star, 37, also shared that because of the bullying she had gotten plastic surgery at a...Read more...

Ciara and Russell Wilson shared some big news with the rest of the world on Tuesday: they're adding another bundle of joy to their blended family!Read more...

It was a long road for Travis Scott to give his first live performance of UTOPIA, but he finally made it. After it was originally scheduled and canceled to happen at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Scott performed his Circus Maximus concert in Rome on Monday night.Read more...

Thanks to a phony, AI facial recognition tool, a Black mother of three was falsely identified and arrested for as carjacking thief. Now, she's suing the city of Detroit and their police department for letting a robot get her thrown in jail for no reason. She's the first Black woman to fall victim to the algorithm.Read more...

As social media continues to react to the infamous Montgomery brawl that happened over the weekend, Black folks have been the most boisterous when it comes to the commentary surrounding it. From Black Panther comparisons to dubbing the fight Riverboat Wrestlemania, the jokes have seemingly been endless. Interestingly...Read more...

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I love all people equally, and now that includes myself." With those words, Wayne Brady opened up his life to the world and is now fully living in his truth. With the unconditional support of his family, the Let's Make a Deal host has come out as pansexual, dropping a weight that he's been carrying around and...Read more...

On Sunday, social media was set ablaze as clips from the Montgomery riverboat brawl spread.

After several delays, motions filed, and all around foolishness-rapper Tory Lanez sentencing in the shooting case of Megan Thee Stallion has been pushed back to Tuesday.Read more...

Black people know we have to revel in the small victories because they don't come along often. One of these unforgettable moments happened on Saturday, when an all-out brawl in Montgomery, Ala. led to one of the most viral incidents in the history of Black Twitter (yes, we're still calling it that). While the mayor is...Read more...

Sometimes, I hate the fact that Black people-and especially Black women-are always expected to go high when others go low. But in the case of Regina King and her reaction to an asinine question from Jennifer Garner, I can't help but feel proud at how well we seem to always keep our cool under pressure and in the face...Read more...

Kimberly Jennings of Greensboro has been charged with two counts of simple assault on a child under 12. Police say Jennings, 62, assaulted two Black children at the Sedgefield Gardens Apartments. She has been arrested and taken to Guilford County Jail.Read more...

White NASCAR driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely for liking an insensitive meme about George Floyd's murder in 2020.

Beyonce's Renaissance tour has created memorable moments and drama during its trek around the world, however, this is probably not what Washington DC fans had in mind when they bought their tickets. On Sunday, severe weather, including lightning, led to a shelter-in-place announcement at FedEx Field and nearly a...Read more...

Even though it feels like 2020 was an eternity ago, we have not forgotten about George Floyd and the four Minneapolis police officers who were responsible for his death.Read more...

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A controversial Jim Crow-era voting provision in Mississippi has made its way back into the news cycle. On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi's lifetime ban on people with certain felonies voting is unconstitutional. The decision not only reverses a rule intentionally put in place to prevent Black...Read more...

Jennifer Aniston has suddenly turned off her Instagram comments after she helped manufacture a scandal surrounding Jamie Foxx's controversial" post on the app. Last week, Foxx posted the personal message that stated: They killed this dude called Jesus...what do you think they'll do to you???!"Read more...

Years after the shocking murder of beloved rapper Pop Smoke, recent actions are still being connected to his death.Read more...

Though it's been weeks since the now-viral video of Usher serenading Keke Palmer at a show during his popular Las Vegas Residency tour damn near broke the internet-and kicked off a myriad of online conversations surrounding sexuality, motherhood, respectability politics, relationship expectations and more-the Yeah"...Read more...