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Trump has excluded all Democratic governors from the traditional White House meeting, breaking the longstanding bipartisan tradition.Read more...

Candace Owens bashes the Turning Point USA show by calling it a scam and "corny capitalism."Read more...

Halle Berry may be a veteran in Hollywood and used to dealing with the media. But there's one thing she's absolutely done with and now, she sounding the alarm on it!Read more...

From record-breaking viewership to a fully Spanish performance, Bad Bunny's halftime show didn't just entertain - it sent a clear signal about where cultural influence lives today.Read more...

Wyandanch Memorial High School community members were shocked after the principal became the subject of a massive financial audit.Read more...

Fred Miller bought a home in Virginia and later discovered that his family's history of enslavement was tied to the very property.Read more...

The 2026 African-American Film Critics Association boasted more than its fair share of notable Black celebs. Let's get into their red carpet looks!Read more...

F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton has garnered a good name for himself thanks to his talents and philanthropic endeavors. Which makes his potential partnership with Kim Kardashian that much more puzzling.Read more...

I watched Turning Point USA's "All American" halftime show so you don't have to... You're welcome.Read more...

A 10-year-old allegedly admitted to stabbing Riley DeArmas, 13, during a brawl near a Houston apartment complex. But he's claiming self-defense.Read more...

After a terrifying on-air scare led him to focus on his struggles with alcohol abuse, veteran journalist Leon Harris is sharing an update.Read more...

Before Ilia Malinin "made history" with a backflip, Surya Bonaly - a Black Olympic figure skater - risked everything performing the same move in 1998.Read more...

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny created back-to-back halftime shows that centered Black and Brown people, not white comfort.Read more...

Coco Jones delivered a soul-stirring rendition of the Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl in a look that paid tribute to Whitney Houston's 1991 performance.Read more...

While Bad Bunny's recent performance was praised by some, it apparently didn't go over well with Chris Brown. And now he's getting talked about!Read more...

Wes Moore-- the only Black governor in America-- was uninvited from Trump's annual dinner... Now, he's calling out the administration for the racist decision.Read more...

Let's get into it: Beneath the spectacle was a carefully constructed narrative about Puerto Rico, colonialism, and who gets included in the idea of America."Read more...

A scam lured Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, a beloved Black Uber driver, to William Brock's home in Ohio. Two years after killing her, he learned his fate.Read more...

Bad Bunny did his thing for Super Bowl LX, but Black folks showed up and showed out for the big game as well. Here are the most memorable moments from the big game!Read more...

These are the 23 films you need to watch this Black History Month.Read more...

Who is Maria Taylor? The Black woman who just made history presenting at the Super Bowl. We'll give you the rundown.Read more...

After rolling back insurance price protections and ending Obamacare subsidies, President Trump is celebrating the launch of TrumpRx. Here's what you should know.Read more...

Before the Super Bowl kickoff, our favorite celebrities stepped out for the GQ Bowl and we had to show off their looks.Read more...

Quinton Aaron is still fighting for his life after suffering a spinal stroke, but now it looks like there's even more drama brewing while he's doing so!Read more...

In honor of the Super Bowl, known for its hilarious commercials, we gathered the TV ads that had many cringing of second-hand embarrassment!Read more...

As we get ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, we're looking at the life of Debi Thomas, the first African American athlete to medal at the winter games.Read more...

Howard University has announced the reopening of a dining hall following major flooding caught on camera.Read more...

OPINION: Go ahead and tweet about representation while the NFL sells you a sanitized remix of a Black sound. It's heartwarming to watch Afro-Latinx pioneers get sidelined while Benito takes a victory lap on the track they paved.Read more...

J. Cole's "The Fall Off" is packed with jabs, call-outs and accountability. Here are some of the highlights from the highly anticipated album.Read more...

Vibe Check's hosts Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones Discuss Bad Bunny's trajectory, from bagging groceries in Puerto Rico to becoming the most-streamed artist of last year.Read more...

KevOnStage tells The Root all about the dynamic duo's latest series, Bald Brothers: A Freestyle Comedy Show" with Tony Baker, currently airing on Tubi.Read more...

We're looking into the homes of Black leaders, including Carter G. Woodson, Medgar Evers and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Read more...

Prince, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar set the bar very high for Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl 58 halftime show. Let's take a look at who did it the best!Read more...

This February, we're listening to these soul, R&B and hip-hop hits by some of our favorite Black artists.Read more...

Lil Jon is facing an unfathomable loss in his family and now he's sharing his devastation with his fans.Read more...

After J. Cole dropped what's expected to be his last studio album, we're looking at the insane net worth he's gained over the years.Read more...

Rapper A$AP Rocky is flexing his rap skills and just how good he is with kids in a new, viral video. And it's way too heartwarming!Read more...

Steps away from Chicago's St. Sabina Church, a brazen shooting caught on camera killed one woman and wounded another as a baby sat in the backseat.Read more...

Rapper GloRilla's family business is being put out on front street thanks to her sister. But folks online aren't taking it the way she probably thought!Read more...

Bad Bunny is gearing up to take the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl! And we have a good idea of who might join him.Read more...

From medalist Erin Jackson to rookie Daryl Payne Jr. breaking the color barrier in the skeleton competition, these Olympic Games are set to be one to remember.Read more...

Check out some of the Black NFL players and staff who made history at the Super Bowl championship game!Read more...

Passengers on a flight from London to Jamaica took to the aisles to sing and pray, but not everyone was feeling it.Read more...

Trump's latest attacks against Barack and Michelle Obama during Black History Month have the internet in a frenzy.Read more...

On the NFL's biggest stage, Black labor is everywhere and Black leadership is nowhere.Read more...

Kid from the popular 90s rap dup Kid'n Play is opening up about a shocking health experience and urging fans to take action for their own lives!Read more...

Black celebrities and politicians like Don Lemon, Brandon Scott and Marc Lamont Hill are calling out racism every chance they get!Read more...

Whoopi Goldberg is once again going viral for her comments about love and relationships and it's clear to see why!Read more...

Wondering why Black folks are excited for Bad Bunny's halftime show? Well, you may be shocked to find out the historic connection between Black Americans and Puerto Ricans.Read more...

This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the whole family.Read more...