Nearly two and a half years ago, Texas rapper Martell Derouen, better known as Kardone, was fatally shot in his apartment.Read more...

Casting shakeups on your favorite TV series aren't a new concept. Viewers can lose interest if things stay too repetitive and familiar. Why do you think Law & Order and Grey's Anatomy keep bringing in new characters every few seasons? In reality TV, they're pretty much mandatory. Bravo recognized that one of its...Read more...

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A 38-year-old realtor won the Democratic primary election Tuesday, being declared as Mississippi's first openly gay state legislator. The victory comes weeks after the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency upon the passing of anti-LGBT legislation.

For the second time in weeks, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared to have frozen during a press conference Wednesday. The incident happened in Covington, Kentucky, where McConnell was unable to respond to questions from reporters after he suddenly stopped speaking and needed help from the folks...Read more...

Back in 2018, lingerie giant Victoria's Secret found itself in the middle of a hotbed of controversy. The company's lack of diversity, rampant misogyny and criticism over how it encouraged unrealistic body standards, led to it losing credibility in the industry. Amid all these scandals, it indefinitely scrapped its...Read more...

Despite facing criticism earlier this month for her philanthropic efforts towards the families who've been displaced due the catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Oprah Winfrey isn't letting the negativity stop her from giving back.Read more...

Nearly a month after a man who was enjoying a meal with his girlfriend and one-year-old daughter was wrongfully arrested at an Applebee's in Kenosha, Wis., Jay-Z's Team Roc is coming to the defense of the man who remains charged with multiple crimes despite police's admission that he was never the man they were...Read more...

It seems like Nick Cannon isn't the only one having a hard time keeping up with how many bundles of joy he's fathered.Read more...

A police department near Columbus, Ohio, will release body camera footage Friday of a fatal police shooting from last week that claimed the life of a pregnant Black woman and her unborn baby. The authorities claim she was trying to flee from shoplifting but in an exclusive interview with The Root,her family attorney...Read more...

As the actor and writer's strike holds up, celebrities have been finding other ways to get the paparazzi to catch their best fits! From dinners to the grocery store and the U.S. Open, Black celebs said cheese" in their robes, mini-dresses, and everything in between! Who do you think dressed the best?Read more...

In the never-ending saga of Tory Lanez's trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, we've been thrown yet another curve ball. Yes, we expected the rapper to file an appeal of his 10-year sentence, but his lawyers have also filed a motion for him to receive bail while his appeal is being considered. Legal affairs...Read more...

If you've been using powder blush since your Sweet 16, it may be time to say goodbye - or at least give it a rest for a while. Liquid blush is a highly-pigmented alternative that lasts longer on your skin and is often easier to blend than powder. Most on the market are lighter than powder or cream blushes, so they...Read more...

Although I have literally made it my business to learn any and everything about taking care of natural hair, I'll be the first to admit that I can always use a little help. With so many products and techniques out there, you can lose hours on social media trying to figure out what works best (trust me, I have). So I...Read more...

Every time I write a story where I share that another Black person was a victim of a hate crime I get a comment that accuses me of being a reverse racist" or someone that acts like hate crimes only happen against Black people.Read more...

After exploding on the scene in 2018 with Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has released several fan favorite tracks, but fans are still waiting for her elusive second studio album. Since she conquered the music world with Bodak Yellow," Cardi's been busy raising a family, so you can excuse the Grammy winner for not...Read more...

It's a tale as old as time: a white woman believes they are being slightly inconvenienced by a Black person then immediately shows off how racist they really are.Read more...

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I want to get mad about this situation and trust me I am, but I have to remember that this is Florida, arguably the worst state in the country.Read more...

R&B singer Miguel has shown a new level of dedication to his craft, and we don't know how to feel about it.

Fulton County Jail, the detention center under investigation by the Justice Department and location of Trump's famous mugshot, is under scrutiny once again for another inmate's death. However, just days before his death, the detainee filed a complaint detailing brutal beatings he endured inside the jail.

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On Tuesday night, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams entered Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY for her 100th match at the US Open. She received her usual raucous welcome from the fans and prepared for what she thought would be a fairly routine first-round match against Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen....Read more...

When you're considered overweight or obese there are countless everyday issues causing a constant stream of anxiety to hit you. One of the biggest comes from going to the doctor. No matter what the problem is, the topic of conversation inevitably turns to your weight. You could be in the ER with a broken arm from a...Read more...

When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stepped up to the podium at a Sunday night vigil for A.J. Laguerre, JerraldGallion and Angela Michelle Carr, the two Black men and one Black woman shot and killed by 21-year-old white supremacist Ryan Palmeter in Jacksonville the crowd erupted not in tears or calls for justice but...Read more...

It's not everyday that a celebrity gives out money virtually for free, but that's exactly what former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal is offering to a handful of folks. Well, kinda. I'll explain.Read more...

Today is a special day in Black history. Do you know why?Read more...

Acts of violence have claimed the lives of many young Black people who haven't even gotten to apply to college. However, the most painful part of each loss is finding that the reason behind the dispute is minuscule - as minuscule as a dipping sauce packet.

Another day, another bogus celebrity rumor. This week's targets? Steve and Marjorie Harvey, who, according to the internet, allegedly faced infidelity in their marriage.Read more...

With many of her projects on hold until after the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved, Zendaya's 2024 will probably revolve around promoting upcoming films and series. However, the singer/actress/dancer/fashion icon is looking to add another title to her resume: supervillain. The Emmy winning actress told Elle that for her...Read more...

On January 1, renowned ethnographer Marla Frederick will become the dean of Harvard Divinity School. The announcement was made by President Claudine Gay. David Holland, the John A. Bartlett Professor of New England Church History, will be the school's interim dean until Frederick starts.Read more...

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It appears that Kelly Rowland-like the rest of the world-is incredibly impressed with Blue Ivy's dance moves on Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour. The Destiny's Child star only had praise for the oldest daughter of Bey and Jay. Not only did Rowland say that she was very proud" of Blue, but that the 11-year-old has...Read more...

It didn't take a whole lot for us to figure out the 21-year-old white man who gunned down three Black people in Jacksonville had racist motives. His gun was covered in swatstikas and racial slurs. However, he also donned a badge representing Rhodesia: an inspiration for white supremacist domestic terrorists for quite...Read more...

Remember Kyle Rittenhouse? The kid who drove from Illinois to Wisconsin with his AR-15? The kid who shot three people (killing two of them) during a demonstration in support of Jacob Blake? The kid who was seen dramatically sobbing during his criminal trial that ended in acquittal?Read more...

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Tyler Perry is one of the most successful and well-known filmmakers in the world. He's also one of the most private. Despite his boisterous personality and the over the top characters he plays, he's very low key about his personal life. It appears that is about to change, as the Madea star has a documentary...Read more...

Listen up, guys. If you've been wearing the same pair of jeans or sweats for longer than you can remember, it's time to make a change. I know this can be a touchy subject, but consider this a safe space.Read more...

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Police in Montgomery, Ala., have opened a hate crime investigation to find out who spraypainted Nazi symbols and racial slurs all over cars and houses in a majority Black community.

A 52-year-old Jersey City man was fatally shot by police after they responded to his mental breakdown Sunday. However, it was the crisis intervention team that called for backup to help de-escalate" the situation.

If you were expecting to see some form of growth and evolution in storytelling in the next season of HBO's controversial show, The Idol-starring The Weeknd-then boy do I have some bad news for you.Read more...

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Recently, there's been a lot of new information revealed about Tupac Shakur's death. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police searched the home of the uncle of the rap legend's presumed killer, and new footage of the California Love" artist moments before he was shot was unearthed. Now, west coast rap OG Warren G has...Read more...

Tennessee voters overwhelmingly rejected Tennessee Republicans' decision to toss two Black lawmakers out of the state legislature. But even though voters brought state representatives Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) back, that doesn't mean Republicans are ready to play nice. Instead, GOP...Read more...

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Even though the Jacksonville shooting was a tragedy that took the lives of three innocent Black people, it had the potential to be much worse.Read more...

This week, fans and friends marked the three-year anniversary of Chadwick Boseman's passing. He was only 43 when he was taken by colon cancer in August 2020. His young age combined with his extraordinary talent makes his loss particularly hard to process. We're not just mourning all the memories and moments he gave...Read more...

It's hard to believe it's been three years since the world lost beloved actor Chadwick Boseman.Read more...

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