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Joy Ann Reid calls out Stephen A. Smith for blasting Black women to line his own pockets and social media had plenty to say about it.Read more...

University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired with cause in a scandal that rocked college sports. But, things just got messier.Read more...

Four years after being acquitted for killing two BLM protesters, Kyle Rittenhouse is back online with life changing updates.Read more...

Idris Elba has captured the hearts of millions of women over the course of his Hollywood career, but will it all be coming to an end soon? Let's talk about it!Read more...

The daughter of former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk died unexpectedly at age 30, just four years after the death of her sister.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told us exactly why she thinks Americans view the Democratic party as weak in the face of Trump.Read more...

As more and more people watch Diddy's new Netflix documentary, many are asking questions about his notorious father. So let's get into it!Read more...

From missing info on Kim Porter to a Biggie video clip taken completely out of context, here's everything 50 Cent missed the mark on with the new Diddy documentary.Read more...

50 Cent teased the release of more documentary footage on Sherri Shepherd's talk show, 'Sherri.'Read more...

North West is steadily growing into her own and trying out new style trends. But her latest one has folks up in arms and now, she's clapping back!Read more...

A Gadsden County jury awarded the family of Lewis Butler $779.4 million following his death at an internet cafe in Havana, Florida. The case was led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.Read more...

Joshua Threatt's heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.Read more...

Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won't be broken any time soon.Read more...

At the 11th hour, Republicans are still trying to vote on a plan before Obamacare subsidies end for millions of Americans.Read more...

An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first-- and the internet is fiercely divided.Read more...

Trump had to intervene after Candace Owens doubled down on her conspiracy theory surrounding Charlie Kirk's murder.Read more...

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stopped by The Root to discuss how 'Sinners' helped them connect with their lineage!Read more...

A 32-day stay at a Washington, D.C., Airbnb turned into nearly a year of free rent and a refusal to leave. Now, the guest argues she doesn't have to.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett talked to The Root about the uphill battle she's facing after launching her Senate campaign.Read more...

Black folks, if you thought that viral photo of JD Vance arguing with his wife at a restaurant was real... We have some bad news to share.Read more...

Amanda Seales has no problem speaking up about people and situations that have rubbed her the wrong way--and her latest criticism about Charlamagne tha God falls right in line!Read more...

The fashion was fly at the Critics Choice Association's annual celebration of the best in Black cinema and television.Read more...

Sheinelle Jones has had a tough year as she took some time away from her role on the TODAY Show. But now things are looking up thanks to this new announcement!Read more...

Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look "better" during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.Read more...

Congressman Jim Clyburn echoes Obama, calling out America's double standard on women in power.Read more...

Jason Derulo states that he feels uncomfortable working alone with women ever since his sexual harassment case.Read more...

Producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones' confessional was just one of many in Netflix's new Diddy doc. But it's got a lot of people talking for a lot of reasons. Let's get into it!Read more...

100 years after the first Negro History Week, we're looking at some amazing, little-known Black history facts.Read more...

Authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr., a Black man and loner who lived in his mom's basement, as the suspect who planted pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.Read more...

Years after a nurse was stabbed 17 times, a cheer mom who needed cash for her daughter's trip just learned her fate after pleading her innocence.Read more...

This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here's how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.Read more...

Kimora Lee Simmons isn't holding back her thoughts when it comes to the controversial relationship her daughter got entangled in, in 2024!Read more...

Long before her viral read on Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been committed to doing the work of the people. Now, she has her sights set on the Senate.Read more...

In a now-viral clip, Busta Rhymes had to get a fan together after a case of mistaken identity.Read more...

Marcus McGirt's historic victory in Latta came after generations of Jim Crow and racism in the South Carolina town.Read more...

On the final day candidates can qualify for the primary election, Root 100 honoree Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she's running for Senate.Read more...

In order to understand the Somali Civil War and why President Trump is targeting Somalis, you have to start form the very beginning...Read more...

Tyra Banks is looking to expand her ice cream brand just in time for the holiday season, but her latest attempt has fans genuinely concerned and confused!Read more...

Cynthia Erivo has been forced to endure awkward press moments and field inappropriate interview questions that Ariana Grande and her other non-Black "Wicked" co-stars don't have to.Read more...

Brandy and Monica have finally given the people what they wanted and gone on tour. And now, those same people are showing up and slaying their fits!Read more...

The divorce between Jeezy and Jeannie Mai kept going from bad to worse, but now it seems like the two have come out on the other side of it and are speaking out!Read more...

Don't let your holiday gift list leave you broke. We've rounded up some great gifts from Black-owned brands that are under $50.Read more...

Months after 10 inmates escaped from a Louisiana prison, a second manhunt is underway in the same state for more escaped inmates.Read more...

From convicted killer Derek Chauvin to the "Cinnabon Karen," these accused or convicted killers and racists raised millions on funding sites like GoFundMe and GiveSendGo.Read more...

Although The Root 100 Gala is over, we're giving you an inside peek at the best Christmas party of the year celebrating Black excellence!Read more...

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today.Read more...

Weeks after announcing her resignation from Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is back with an interview to spill all the tea on Trump and MAGA.Read more...

1980s R&B hitmaker Alexander O'Neal and his wife are recovering after a fire destroyed their MN home, just after he was released from the ICU.Read more...

Outrage ensues after the National Park Service announced their new fee-free calendar, where major Black holidays were replaced with Trump's birthday.Read more...

Janice Combs, Diddy's mom, is setting the record straight and addressing the dark allegations leveled against her in the explosive Netflix documentary.Read more...