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Do y'all remember Jacob Brown? If not, let me give you a refresher. He was a former Louisiana state trooper until he was recorded beating a Black man with a flashlight.Read more...

A Black women-federal Judge Tanya Chutkan-will preside over the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has earned a reputation for doling out severe punishments for Jan. 6 rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol.

The things people will do to be close to a celebrity.Read more...

Donald Trump is not only the first former president to have been charged with a federal crime stemming from his actions in office, he could also be the first one in history to be held accountable for attempting to victimize Black people. The crimes alleged in the 45-page indictment against the ex-president handed down...Read more...

In fifth grade, my classmates and I were taught that slavery was not that bad. Why? Because our enslaved ancestors were provided with free food, water, and shelter, my teacher said. That was Georgia in the mid-2000s, but fast forward to 2023, and middle school students in Florida will now be taught that free skill...Read more...

A Republican Alabama Senator released a plan to introduce a bill making abduction hoaxes like that of Carlethia Carlee" Russell, a felony level crime. Russell recently turned herself in for lying about being kidnapped for 49 hours after reporting a missing toddler on the side of the highway.Read more...

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Did anyone have a feud between Beyonce and Erykah Badu on their list of summer activities? Well, whether you were expecting it or not, here we are.Read more...

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A Minneapolis federal jury has awarded the largest payout in city history to the mother of a Black man who was slain by two St. Paul police officers on March 15, 2017. Seven years later, the mayor is still a lil' salty and believes the officers were justified in the killing.

Ye may have thought he had the upper hand in his partnership with Adidas. But after severing ties with the controversial rapper in 2022 over his controversial behavior, it looks like the German sportswear company is having the last laugh. After predicting an operating loss, sales of Yeezy sneakers remain strong and...Read more...

On Tuesday, it was announced that Disney World's governing district banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This particular district is under the rule of appointees selected by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his latest stunt can be added to the list of racist ass things he's done.Read more...

Although hip-hop fans are enjoying Travis Scott's fourth studio album, UTOPIA, the rollout for the record has been anything but smooth.Read more...

At a time when Republican politicians are eager to erase the contributions of Black people from American history, it's up to filmmakers and TV producers to fill the gap and tell these important stories. To that end, acclaimed actor Morgan Freeman has taken it upon himself to highlight some of the unsung heroes of...Read more...

A disturbing voicemail detailing a plot to murder Black children in the Sacramento area was left on the phone of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in the wee hours of Sunday morning. But local police say there's no need to sweat about it.Read more...

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Everyone handles aging differently. Some people ignore it, while others do everything they can to keep wrinkles and gray hair at bay. Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross is handling it the way she does everything else: hilariously. In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, the actress showed off how she uses her torture...Read more...

Parenting is hard enough, but parenting in the public eye adds a whole new set of challenges - and often a lot of unwanted criticism. In a new interview for a special digital edition of Parents, NBA star Dwayne Wade and actress Gabrielle Union opened up about the steps they are taking to parent with purpose and set...Read more...

The 2021 Astroworld Festival was a tragedy that forever changed the lives of nearly all who attended. More than 10 people died, and nearly 300 other people were injured.Read more...

The fundraising organizations supporting Donald Trump's re-election bid are spending cash as fast as his backers can make donations, according to a new report.

Former executive producer of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Carlos King just dropped part two of his exclusive interview with NeNe Leakes, an alum of the show.

The killing of 28-year-old professional dancer, O'Shae Sibley, is being investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD according to officials. The tragic incident took place at a Brooklyn gas station on Saturday (July 29). Sibley was fatally stabbed in his torso shortly after 11 p.m. Officials have identified a suspect.Read more...

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, a trailblazing Black politician, and gun control advocate, passed away on Tuesday. She was 71 years old.Read more...

In news that can only be described as WTF sis," Lizzo has been hit with a bombshell lawsuit where, in an ironic twist, she's being accused of body-shaming and sexual harassment.Read more...

Body camera footage was released Saturday from an incident on July 23, exposing Texas cops for wrongfully identifying a Black family's vehicle as stolen, per NBC News. Before the officers realized their mistake, the entire family was ordered at gunpoint to exit the car on the side of the highway.

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Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis is again the target of vile hate mail and threats due over her two-and-a-half-year investigation into Donald Trump's alleged attempts to steal the 2020 presidential election-and it's only getting worse.

Ice Cube is continuing to speak his truth when it comes to various political and social matters, this time alleging that The View and Oprah snubbed him over the years for his controversial opinions.Read more...

Last week, Quavo opened up about the loss of his nephew in his first major interview following Takeoff's death. Now, just days later his cousin Offset is sharing the emotions he's felt and how he's dealing with the loss of a loved one.Read more...

The voices that have become synonymous with the NBA Finals will no longer be with us.Read more...

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to dig his heels in over his state's African American history curriculum. On Monday, he wrote a formal letter inviting Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to discuss the new standards pushing the idea that slavery benefited enslaved people.Read more...

The family of a Black woman has finally reached a settlement in a 2021 lawsuit with the biotech company they say used biopsied cells that were taken without her permission over 70 years ago.Read more...

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When you're the icon Serena Williams, your gender reveal isn't a small pink or blue cake party. The tennis superstar is currently expecting her second child with her husband, Alexis Ohanian. On Monday, the couple posted a YouTube video of their baby shower/gender reveal and it was just as spectacular as you think it...Read more...

Former President Barack Obamahas kept a significantly lower profile than his successor. But that doesn't mean he's been idle since his time in office. On Tuesday, Obama announced the first class of the Obama Foundation's new Leaders USA Program.Read more...

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz's baby boy, Genesis, is not playing games with his mama's fans.

It looks like accusations of sexual assault aren't gonna stop country music singer Jimmie Allen from getting his bag.Read more...

There are two new promising drugs that could tentatively treat Alzheimer's: Leqembi (from biotech firms Eisai and Biogen) and an experimental treatment developed by Eli Lilly (LLY.N), donanemab. They work by removing a dangerous protein called beta amyloid from the brain that affects the 6.5 million Americans who are...Read more...

The Root is sad to share that Nisa Vanzant, the youngest daughter of author and life coach Iyanla Vanzant has passed away.Read more...

After years of anticipation, delays, canceled shows, and festival disasters, Travis Scott's fourth studio album, UTOPIA, is finally here.Read more...

Opportunities for tax breaks, wealth accumulation and equity building are among the reasons why homeownership is part of the American dream. But according to new data, securing a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home can be a devastating detour on the road to that dream for people of color-despite decades old legal...Read more...

A Black man who pleaded guilty to-of all things-vehicular homicide after hitting two Black Lives Matter protestors with his car in 2020-now faces a long stretch in prison.Read more...

Florida's new African American history standards have managed to rattle just about everyone. As it turns out, teaching that slavery benefitted enslaved people is a step even hardcore conservatives feel the need to quibble with. But as the initial shock wore off, the inevitable question was, who the hell signed off...Read more...

As rapper Young Thug and various members of the Young Stoner Life (YSL) gang still face charges in connection to a 56-count indictment, things in the case took yet another weird turn.Read more...

Despite having an incredible year with the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA superstar has decided to take some time off to focus on her mental health.Read more...

New charges appear to be around the corner for former President Donald Trump in Georgia. Over the weekend, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reaffirmed that she will announce charges in her investigation into election interference by September 1st.Read more...

On July 27, 2023, a 24-year-old man named Thomas Milner died of possible electrocution after jumping into Georgia's disgraced Lake Lanier.

Black designers snagged top prizes in Etsy's 2023 Design Awards, which dropped this morning.Read more...