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A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows an alarming link between the use of chemical hair straighteners and a higher risk of uterine cancer. And for Black people, who have highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial or ethnic group in the United States for most cancers, according to the…Read more...

The career of up-and-coming actor and rapper Kaalan Walker is coming to an end. On Monday, Walker convicted of raping multiple women and was sentenced to 50 years to life, according to the Los Angeles Times.Read more...

As debates go, Monday’s Georgia gubernatorial standoff between Republican incumbent Brian Kemp, Libertarian Shane Hazel and Democrat Stacey Abrams was tame. No personal insults, a la Trump v. Clinton or Trump v. Biden. No against-the-rules prop badges, as-in Walker v. Warnock last week. With nearly the full hour…Read more...

Earlier this year, we told you about how Spike Lee and Colin Kaepernick were joining forces for a new multi-part docuseries on ESPN. Now, it looks like we have a slightly better clue as to what to expect when the forthcoming project drops.

Three student athletes involved in the viral “slave auction” video have broken their silence following the cancellation of their football season. In a report from CBS News, the three apologized for their role in the incident and also claimed it was peer pressure that forced them into participating.

Updated 10/18/2022 at 10:25 a.m. ET

Updated as of 10/18/22 at 10:23am E.T: Representatives of David Kenner, the lawyer who is defending Pras Michel in his upcoming trial, shared Michel’s witness list with The Root. Of the 23 people named who may have to testify, two are former presidents: Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Read the entire list below:Read more...

Fresh off his NBC News interview where he tried to justify flashing a prop badge in last Friday’s debate, Herschel Walker will now give all of his supporters one. Instead of dialing this back, Walker’s campaign let NBC News know it has ordered 1,000 imitation plastic law enforcement badges that say “I’m with Herschel” …Read more...

Updated 10/18/2022 8:55 a.m. ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a part of our lives since 2020. And unfortunately, due to many people not taking the proper precautions, several variants of the virus have found their way here. So whether we like it or not, we may be living with this disease well into the future. Health expert, Dr. Melissa Clarke,…Read more...

On Sunday, Georgia Representative Majorie Taylor Greene engaged in a general election debate against Democratic opponent Marcus Flowers. Greene, who has called Kwanzaa a “fake religion,” made transphobic remarks and used social media to spread misinformation about Covid-19, is running for a second term as…Read more...

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It’s become easier than ever for celebrities to share their lives with their followers and fans in the age of the internet. Sometimes this can lead to temporary controversies. Other times, it can lead to the undoing of their legacies. From ignorant statements to violent behavior, the list of missteps can be long and…Read more...

After Friday’s U.S. Senate debate between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock, I contextualized Walker’s performance with a single question: Where the hell did he get the police badge he flashed on stage? A prop badge might seem triflin’ to focus on in a debate that covered abortion rights, inflation, rising crime and…Read more...

Florida citizens are still trying to pick themselves up after the damage of Hurricane Ian. However, Florida Governor Ron Desantis has only elected to make voting easier for one million voters located in three Republican counties, according to the Washington Post. This comes as the 2022 midterm elections are only three…Read more...

LeBron better watch out before his son, Bronny, starts to make more money off of the court than he does. Now, of course, Bronny has a long way to go, but he’s off to a good start.Read more...

“My neck is broke. I’m paralyzed,” said Craig Ridley from a wheelchair. “You’re bullsh*tting. You’re just trying to get a lawsuit,” responded a corrections officer.

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Bill Cosby’s ashiest defenders have always stood by their hero with the worst, most ridiculous defense, that Cosby was targeted with dozens of accusations of sexual assault to stop him from buying NBC. Never mind that his net worth was nowhere near what was needed to pull off a deal on his own, or that the original…Read more...

Celebrities are just like us. Sometimes, they forget to take off their makeup at night. And sometimes they have to fight with their teenagers about using deodorant. In a recent interview with Byrdie for its “What I Put On My Face” column, actress and entrepreneur LaLa Anthony dished about her skin care routine and how…Read more...

Today is the first day of early voting in Georgia, where voters will start to weigh in on close governor and Senate races. However, Republicans in the state have been determined to suppress voter eligibility, using a provision in the new set of election laws signed by Governor Brian Kemp, according to the …Read more...

It seems we can’t go more than a few days without transphobes on the internet finding something to get pissed off about. And unfortunately for ULTA beauty, which has been trending all morning under the #BoycottULTA, the beauty brand is on TERF’s hit list.Read more...

With a grim future looming, Brittney Griner appears to be running out of legal options to avoid her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling and possession. Now a Russian government aide explains that the WNBA star’s situation may not change anytime soon.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Black don’t crack,” a million times. You may have even said it yourself when you catch a glimpse of Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Iman or any of the beautiful Black elders in your family who seem to be slaying the aging game.Read more...

A fashion designer who contributed his skills and talents to Beyoncé’s chart-topping album, Renaissance, is speaking out against the multi-Grammy-winning artist’s stylist Marni Senofonte, alleging that her team has yet to pay him for services rendered.Read more...

What a Minnesota police department thought was going to be a simple ceremony applauding the life-saving work of a resident backfired as he exposed the department for their lack of action. Alex Mingus wanted the public to know the police aren’t doing enough - all while donning a “smash white supremacy” shirt, according…Read more...

On Saturday, former President Barack Obama shared plans of going to Georgia and Michigan to help out Democratic candidates as the midterms wrap up over the next few weeks. A statement directly from his office explained:

Ice Cube isn’t too happy with the NBA or ESPN. Just days after his BIG3 three-on-three basketball league was certified as a black-owned business, Cube accused both companies of trying to destroy BIG3.Read more...

Over the weekend, Tony and Emmy-nominated actress Danielle Brooks tested positive for COVID-19, which unfortunately means she’ll be taking a short hiatus from her role as Berniece Charles in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson on Broadway this fall.Read more...

After the first debate for Georgia’s Senate seat took place on Friday night, Republican candidate Herschel Walker decided that was enough. Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver showed up to the Atlanta Press Club on Sunday while an empty podium represented Walker. Sen.…Read more...

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You may ask, why a series on how Covid-19 has changed Black America, and more specifically, why now? The truth is, there are things most of us do not know about COVID-19, but we damn well should. For instance, did you know Covid has changed the way Black people attend church, the way we praise and the way we bury our…Read more...

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After decades of “Brap brap brap!” heard throughout the lyrics of some of our favorite Jamaican songs, the country’s broadcasting regulator has made the decision to ban all music and television that seemingly glorifies the use of weapons, drugs, and violence, as well as scamming and other criminal activity.Read more...

A Massachusetts officer who had a major hand in planning the deadly Unite The Right march in Charlottesville, Virginia, is only just now being placed on administrative leave. John Donnelly, 33, who had both security and general planning positions in the organizing of the march also used an alias to post racist and…Read more...

One thing about our girl Issa Rae, is that you won’t ever catch her holding her tongue to appease Hollywood. In a recent Elle magazine interview, the Insecure star spoke candidly about actor Ezra Miller, an actor who has been accused of grooming minors, and charged with felony burglary, second-degree assault, and…Read more...

Don’t sleep on self care. After dealing with the demands of work and family, taking time to recharge your battery is not only nice, it’s necessary. But these days, it can also be expensive. But even if you can’t spend a day at the spa, you can still show yourself a little love. When it comes to DIY self-care, these…Read more...

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Earlier this month, Twitter user Ash Leon tweeted a collage of the infamous hair relaxer boxes we all grabbed as kids at CVS and our local hair stores, sending Black Twitter into a nostalgic frenzy. She then asked, “Where are these girls today? Show yourselves.” For the next few days, women posted their raised hand…Read more...

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This fall is a special time for Broadway. The number of Black actors, directors, and playwrights on New York’s best stages is almost unheard of. With Broadway veterans and debuts, there are all types of talent gracing the stage. Check out these actors this season!Read more...

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With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set to hit theaters on Nov. 11, we’re breaking down the film’s characters to recap where they were when we last saw them, figure out what they’ll be up to in the new movie and introduce the franchise’s new heroes and villains.

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As one of the year’s most highly anticipated films preps for its national release later this month, Danielle Deadwyler, Till’’s lead actor is admitting that she initially had apprehension around taking the role.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly been robbed. According to the police account obtained by TMZ, the Hot Girl Coach’s house was broken into on Thursday, October 13 in Los Angeles by two hooded and gloved individuals. It’s reported that sometime overnight, the pair of thieves smashed in a glass door towards the back of…Read more...

100 years after the Tulsa Race Riots left hundreds of Black bodies scattered and the thriving entrepreneurial district of Black Wall Street burned to the ground, a new chapter is being written by those most connected to its legacy. Black Tech Street, founded by Tyrance Billingsley II, is part of a new global…Read more...

Becoming a billionaire is already a rare occurrence. But becoming a Black billionaire is even rarer. Out of the more than 600 billionaires in the world, less than 10 are Black.Read more...