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The Biden administration has just given us our first peek at the federal student loan forgiveness portal, complete with everything you’ll need to claim up to $20K in debt relief.Read more...

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English are suing a police program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Lawyers for the pair took legal action on Tuesday in federal court, accusing Clayton County police of illegally stopping and racially profiling the men.Read more...

I’d like to say that I’m surprised, but I’m not. Ya’ll remember Kanye West’s interview with Fox News’s Tucker Carlson? During the interview, he expressed that he thought it was “funny” to wear a “WHITE LIVES MATTER” shirt during Paris Fashion Week, among other things.Read more...

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The eight officers who were involved in the shooting death of 27-year-old Jayland Walker have been reinstated to active duty, according to NBC News. Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett cited staff shortages as the reason for the decision. The officers, who have not been named, will not be on patrol in the city, but will…Read more...

When it comes to professional wrestling, fans don’t really agree on anything. However, the one person who has captivated the entire AEW audience since he first appeared at Double or Nothing in May is Stokely Hathaway.

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre finally responded to the Mississippi welfare scandal that in the last month became synonymous with his name, telling Fox News in a statement that he had no idea money that was paid to him or that went to his daughter’s school for a volleyball facility was originally intended for welfare…Read more...

Former congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard needed a hook to announce her new podcast, The Tulsi Gabbard Show.” So, she elected to go for the obvious and say that she was officially leaving the Democratic party in a 20-minute video. In her video address, the former congresswoman used every recent…Read more...

Rodney Reed will have his case heard by the Supreme Court Tuesday, says a report from CNN. Reed, who’s been on death row for over 20 years, is seeking to overturn his conviction due to DNA evidence that may be able to prove his innocence. However, the Court must determine if his request is too late.

Donald Trump’s 2016 boast that he could shoot someone on a New York street without losing votes might have been the last unironically honest statements from a Republican on the campaign trail. Since then, his party has bombarded the country with “alternative facts,” and this year served up Herschel Walker, a man who…Read more...

If you love Apple products you already know how cool they are. But you also probably know that they’re expensive as hell and hardly ever go on sale. Well, this October 11 and 12, you’re in luck. With the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, you can find deep discounts on some of the most popular Apple products. So we…Read more...

Because I’m a woman of a certain age (don’t ask), when I was asked to write a story about press-on nails, the cheesy Lee Press-On Nails commercials of the 80s were the first thing that came to mind.Read more...

Jonathan Batista has made history by becoming the first Black principal dancer in the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Last year, he became part of the organization as a soloist. In an interview with KUOW, he says that having the highest rank as a ballet dancer means a lot for both him and the Black community:Read more...

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Ben Gordon can join the list of former athletes finding themselves in legal trouble. On Monday, the former Chicago Bull was arrested at LaGuardia Airport for allegedly hitting his 10-year-old son, according to the New York Daily News.Read more...

“Coming Out” stories frequently center around white gay men who have an awkward conversation with their family before moving to a gayborhood like Chelsea, New York; Hollywood, California; or Boys Town, in Chicago or Philadelphia. In these gayborhoods, white gay men join social and political clubs like Stonewall…Read more...

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The View co-host Sunny Hostin is almost never not under fire by conservatives for something she said on the popular talk show. On Monday, she said Sen. Tommy Tuberville made racist comments in his speech in his comparison between enslaved people and criminals, per Decider.Read more...

President Joe Biden made major inroads with criminal justice advocates and stoners alike last week when he pardoned thousands of people with federal marijuana possession convictions. Right by his side was Vice-President Kamala Harris, who publicly touted the move as a “step forward.”Read more...

President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was pardoning thousands of people convicted on federal marijuana possession charges last Thursday surprised thousands of Black Americans who were disenfranchised with low-level drug charges. Advocates are saying this is a major step to undo the damage that the United States’…Read more...

Lizzo opened up about a slew of topics in her new Vanity Fair cover story. The singer, who routinely finds herself at the center of controversy, discussed the success of her latest album Special in addition to her personal and political beliefs.Read more...

Father/son comedy duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. are finally getting a chance to star opposite one another on a regular basis.

On Tuesday, Baltimore prosecutors dropped the charges against Adan Syed, the young man whose murder conviction was chronicled by the hit podcast Serial.Read more...

Being Black and a part of the LGBT community can be a struggle and these celebrities bravely decided to reveal their sexuality and inspire others to live in their truth as well.

Navigating a divorce is difficult under even the best circumstances, so no one wants to deal with something so personal while the internet tracks your every move. On Wednesday, Tia Mowry announced she was splitting from her husband of 14 years, Cory Hardrict. But at least the actress/talk show host knows her friends,…Read more...

Coachella is suing Ghanian music festival Afrochella festival for trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed in a California federal court and obtained by Pitchfork last week. This comes three years after AEG (which owns Goldenvoice) issued a warning to the Afrochella festival.Read more...

Love him or hate him, one thing you have to give New York City Mayor Eric Adams is that he’s equal opportunity when he DGAF. In his first year as mayor, hizzoner hasn’t backed down from critics (including here at The Root) of his pro-cop stances, his NYPD-honed beliefs about how to fight rising violent crime in NYC,…Read more...

This November, one of the most closely watched Senate races is Pennsylvania’s matchup between Democratic nominee John Fetterman and his Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz. Given how close the polls are, Black voter turnout will be vital in deciding to whom the seat will go, the Associated Press reports.Read more...

She may have left the White House, but our forever First Lady Michelle Obama is the gift that keeps on giving. In celebration of International Day of the Girl, she is announcing a new campaign to help educate and empower teen girls around the world to reach their full potential. Get Her There will bring everyday…Read more...

These days, when practically everything costs more, it can be hard to justify spending on luxury beauty items. But on October 11 and 12, Amazon Prime Days are offering deep discounts on some of the most popular products on the market for Prime members. So you just may be able to score a deal on a luxe lotion or…Read more...

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Monique Rodriguez has loved all things beauty and hair care since she was a young girl. But if you’d asked her back then if she ever thought she’d be the CEO of a global beauty brand found in more than 100,000 stores across the United States, she probably wouldn’t have believed you. But today, as the founder and CEO…Read more...

Bronny James is stuntin’ like his daddy and signing a NIL deal with Nike basketball just days after his 18th birthday.Read more...

No, we’re not discussing Nikole Hannah-Jones and The 1619 Project. The latest dispute for University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is about their affirmative action practices. According to The Washington Post, a plaintiff has asked the Supreme Court to decide on whether the school’s application measures are …Read more...

R&B fans rejoice! Sade could be bringing us new music sometime soon.

Nene Leakes is opening up about her 23-year-old- son Brentt after reports that the young man recently suffered a stroke and experienced heart failure began circulating online on Monday.Read more...

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In a powerful op-ed for Elle magazine, singer Normani has opened up about her mother being diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. The artist was just five years old when her mother, Andrea Hamilton, was first diagnosed. Hamilton was cancer-free for 19 years but in 2020, she received news that the cancer had…Read more...

Just days after he was restricted from Twitter and Instagram for posting anti-Semitic messages, Kanye West is shifting his focus to vlogging.Read more...

Before I became a parent, I told myself that there were certain aspects of my childhood that I would leave behind. Rather than ruling with an iron fist (or a leather belt), I would have honest conversations with my kids about why the rules were in place. But I gotta be honest ya’ll, the reality of life raising two…Read more...

One of the NFL’s more interesting plot twists came today when the Carolina Panthers made assistant Steve Wilks their interim head coach after firing Matt Rhule five games into his second terrible season at the helm.

Pastors from North Carolina are challenging the death penalty, not only for its ethics in relation to their religious beliefs but for the fact they are often excluded from the juries. In their opinion at The Charlotte Observer, the issue is just as vital as the current attack on voting rights.

The Netflix Series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has had the internet abuzz since it was released. A record number of viewers have tuned into the streaming service to watch one of the most infamous serial killers hurt his victims, who in most cases were young Black men.Read more...

It’s been revealed that B2K’s Lil Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B are scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of the Revolt series “Drink Champs.” The stars will share intimate details on the group’s breakup and their feelings on former bandmate Omarion.Read more...

On Saturday, first-term Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville gave a racist speech at a rally in rural Nevada alongside former President Donald Trump. Tuberville, who hails from Alabama, made the remarks just weeks before the November 8th elections where control of Congress is up for grabs.Read more...

If you’ve seen The Woman King, you know how badass it was to see all those Black women warriors dominating the big screen. It’s not something we get to see very often, and one of the reasons is that there aren’t a lot of Black women stunt performers in the business. Jénel Stevens, Viola Davis’ fight choreographer and…Read more...

You know those scandals that sound bad, and then you see the photos for yourself, and it’s so much worse. Well, say hello to the Janeen Jewelry whitewashing scandal.Read more...