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On Monday, Donald Trump—former president and the biggest Karen of them all—sued CNN according to The Washington Post. He is accusing the network of defamation and asking for $475 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit, which is 29 pages long, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.Read more...

Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing athletes in the game today. His opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other things have sparked controversy, to say the least.

If you’re looking for a great October read for your book club, you’re in luck. As the weather cools off, the books making their debut this month are hotter than ever. October is loaded with touching memoirs, thought-provoking essays, colorful cookbooks and more. These are some of the books we can’t wait to read this…Read more...

If you were looking forward to an Oct. 13th debate between Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga) and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker, you’ll have to wait another day. A debate that was scheduled to happen in Macon, Georgia, this month has now been canceled, according to the Telegraph.Read more...

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Black Panther was such an important moment for Black people. It wasn’t just about the representation of having a Black hero in the biggest film franchise in the world, it was a celebration of us, our excellence, our community and our family. T’Challa, Shuri, Okoye, M’Baku and Ramonda weren’t just characters, they were…Read more...

The rap girlies are at it! Yesterday on Twitter, Cardi B and JT—who serves as one-half of the City Girls—went back and forth recklessly exchanging words. The interesting part is that the petty beef was ignited by a fan tweet. Cardi B celebrated her top 10 hit with GloRilla, “Tomorrow 2,” by stating: “COOOUUUUSIIIINNNN…Read more...

There’s an African-American proverb that goes like this: “If you’ll lie you’ll steal, and if you’ll steal you’ll kill.” The saying obviously isn’t meant to equate fibbing to literal homicide, but it makes the point that most folks’ moral failings aren’t limited to one shortcoming. Lying, the logic goes, is a gateway…Read more...

It’s been five years since Rihanna first blessed us with her Fenty Beauty cosmetics collection. And I don’t know about you, but I can’t even imagine going back to a life without all of her gorgeous foundations, lip colors, and highlighters that are made specifically to include those who are often overlooked in the…Read more...

Kentucky Attorney General David Cameron might be on the campaign trail for the 2023 governor race, but some people aren’t even sold on his current job. The Louisville chapter of the NAACP is calling for Cameron to resign immediately, “for failing to conduct a fair and impartial investigation into the fatal police…Read more...

When is Tory Lanez not accused of allegedly doing something illegal? It’s hard to tell because every week the Canadian singer cannot keep himself out of the headlines for the wrong reasons.Read more...

Two former Minneapolis officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, are to begin serving their federal sentence for violating George Floyd’s civil rights in his murder back in 2020, according to The Associated Press. Their federal charges are in addition to their state charges of aiding and abetting Derek Chauvin in the…Read more...

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As her family and friends pressure the U.S. government to do more to get her released, Brittney Griner’s case continues to make its way through the Russian legal system.

The View cohost Whoopi Goldberg is speaking out in response to a movie reviewer who took issue with the veteran actress wearing a fat suit in her forthcoming film, Till. The only problem? She wasn’t wearing one at all.Read more...

From NBC News

Weird political ads from Republicans are sort of par for the course this close to the midterm elections. So there was no reason to think Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy’s ad would depart from the sort of racist absurdity we’re used to seeing. But based on the fact that we’re all still talking about an ad…Read more...

High school football season is supposed to kick in high gear in October, but not for one Northern California team. River Valley High School in Yuba City, Calif., canceled the rest of its season after a video surfaced of the team carrying out a slave auction with Black teammates, per CNN .Read more...

Hurricane Ian tore through Florida and The Carolinas last week, leaving at least 94 people in Florida, and four people in North Carolina, dead. The 150-mile-per-hour winds and extreme storm surges blew buildings apart, flooded houses, and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of homes.Read more...

Just last month, Dasia Johnson’s dismembered body was found stuffed in two suitcases inside of her Brooklyn apartment. Now the NYPD is questioning one of her ex-boyfriends regarding his potential role in her horrific death. Surveillance photos “obtained from the incident location” have led police to target the ex,…Read more...

Reggae dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has found love behind bars. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was convicted of murder back in 2014 and received a life sentence in a Jamaican prison.

For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court is in session with a Black woman on the bench. Unfortunately, the docket of cases that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will vote on could wind up making the country a much more perilous place for Black folks to live.Read more...

With a little more than a month to go before Georgia voters choose their next governor, a federal judge ruled against the voting rights group started by Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee, in a lawsuit over whether the state engaged in voter suppression.

The Real Housewives of New York City would’ve almost gotten a bit more real had the addition of rapper Remy Ma came to fruition.Read more...

Earlier in the summer, we told you that Apple decided to push back Will Smith’s forthcoming film Emancipation to 2023, a move presumably done in response to the Hollywood backlash he received stemming from the infamous Chris Rock/Oscars slap. Now, it appears the popular streaming service is changing course, revealing…Read more...

Rolling Stone has managed to obtain documents that show the Federal Bureau of Investigations 40 year surveillance of the late Aretha Franklin. The file on her began in 1967 and lasted until 2007 (she died in 2018).Read more...

Following the shocking death of PnB Rock, people wondered what could’ve possibly led to the death of one of hip-hop’s brightest stars. Unfortunately, a lot of people have pointed blame at the Philadelphia rapper’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.Read more...

If you spend enough time on TikTok, you’re bound to find plenty of experts (real and wannabe) offering their advice on the latest skincare and beauty trends. And for every good tip, there are just as many weird ones. Who can’t forget tampons as nail polish remover and lube as a makeup primer?

If you have a few minutes today, go back and check your texts and timelines from 2019. That was the year former NFL receiver-turned-Kanye West hypeman-turned-whack-rapper was involved in his most serious scandal to date. Not the one where he quit on the team where he spent his best years, or the one where he almost…Read more...

As their new term begins, the Supreme Court is due to hear two cases concerning voting rights. One in particular concerning gerrymandered maps in Alabama could further dilute the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 depending on how the conservative-weighted court votes. Starting on Tuesday, the Supreme Court…Read more...

According to a new report by The Guardian, Brigham Young University is yet again facing allegations of racism. Five women’s soccer players from an opposing team claimed that the audience called them the N-word during a 2021 game at the school.Read more...

Whether you’re totally vested or couldn’t care less, you’re probably up to speed with Meghan Markle’s less than complimentary coverage in the media since she’s been publicly paired with Prince Harry. But according to a new book, Markle has had issues with the media’s coverage of her relationship with Harry from the…Read more...

As if the wait for the highly anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever couldn’t get anymore exciting, on Monday, Marvel Studios dropped yet another trailer that gives us a better clue as to what we can expect when the film finally releases next month.Read more...

Wait, is that Kanye West walking the runway for Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week? Yes, it is. The accomplished Chicago rapper is taking a short break from his design efforts and is instead busy working on his catwalk.Read more...

Trevor Noah told his fans on the Daily Show that after hosting through the Trump presidency, a pandemic (from his house) and all other manners of calamity, it’s time to move on to new ventures. We can’t wait to hear what he’ll do next, but first, we had some ideas about who else might bring the charisma, timing,…Read more...

Mary J. Blige has been the reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul for the last three decades known for her emotional intensity, personal lyricism and fabulous boots. Her most recent tour, which is named after her 14th studio album Good Morning Gorgeous, serves as a victory lap celebrating her extensive career and ability to…Read more...

With Black musicians dominating the airwaves across genres, crooning to sell you auto insurance during commercial breaks, and even headlining Super Bowl halftime shows, (here’s looking at you, RiRi), it’s more than obvious that there is no shortage of Black musical talent in this country. And for that reason you gotta…Read more...

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While around here we celebrate Black History Month 365 days out of the year (with extra seasoning added in February), over in the UK, that observation is reserved for the month of October. This year, as a part of a special series recognizing Black British culture, British artists are planning a project inspired by an…Read more...

If there’s one thing we know here at The Root Bedside Baptist Church, it’s that a delay doesn’t mean a denial. (Come on somebody.) And in the case of mechanic turned medical doctor, Carl Allamby, no statement could be more true. While pursuing a medical degree is a long road for anybody, for Dr. Allamby of East…Read more...

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Black cultural leaders in Cleveland, Ohio are not happy with the so-called efforts made to diversify the city’s art institutions. While organizations such as Cleveland Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and the Cleveland Institute of Art all boast increases in the diversification of their staff,…Read more...

A highly important political figure has got a new fashion attitude thanks to a young, Black designer with fresh taste and a penchant for what he calls, “resistance fashion.” 23 year old Esteban Sinisterra has earned the privilege of dressing Colombia’s first Afro-Colombian woman Vice President, Francia Marquéz.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey has inspired generations of tv journalists of all walks of life, but one budding entertainer turned on air host is ruffling feathers with how she sees herself stepping into the icon’s footsteps. Rapper Yung Miami who’s YouTube series, Caresha Please keeps Black twitter talking, is making headlines yet…Read more...

About this time of the month is when we reconsider how much we’re paying for TV content. Here’s how to get the best bang for your Black dollar with streaming services that highlight, empower, and amplify Black voices and media.

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Where do you get your memes from? Your jokes? Your “slang?” Black Twitter is the answer. For decades now Black folks have been carrying the app with daily thoughts, jokes and personal essays. However, there are some legendary moments in Twitter history where Black users have set off a new trend with their storytelling…Read more...

The Root 100 will celebrate its 13th anniversary this year! That’s more than a decade of honoring Black excellence in every corner of our community. As we slowly emerge from the shadows of the pandemic, we know how important it is to pay homage to the leaders, change-makers, innovators, creators, agitators and unsung…Read more...

Yesterday, Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, finally spoke to the Jan. 6th committee after months of saying she wouldn’t do it and having reservations about it. In the four-and-a-half-hour meeting, Thomas stated that her attempted election swaying activities were completely separate from…Read more...

Just two weeks ago, we told you that Serena Williams was heating up the runway at New York Fashion Week with her latest S by Serena collection. Now it looks like the tennis star is on her way to becoming a bestselling children’s book author. Serena Williams released her first picture book, “The Adventures of Qai Qai,”…Read more...