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In the midst of conversations about whether or not R&B music is a dying genre (looking at you, Diddy), Live Nation and Femme Forward are dedicated to keeping its heartbeat pumping thanks to a newly-announced Serenade concert series.Read more...

There continues to be a lot of discussion over the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases. California has passed a measure to limit a prosecution’s ability to use lyrics as evidence. Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams also spoke out about her concerns about the tactics.Read more...

It may be the longest-running debate in the history of Hip-Hop. Fans of the genre have been arguing about it since the beginning of time. Tupac vs. Biggie, who are you taking?Read more...

At a QT station in North Druid Hills, Atlanta, a white man was caught on video stealing a Black woman’s prepaid gas and calling her a Black b*tch as he drove off, according to REVOLT. After the video went viral on social media, the internet did what it does best and tracked down the company the man worked for.

We recently told you that if you’re looking for a field with plenty of new job opportunities, tech is where it’s at. But before you go out and sign up for a whole new crop of student loans, there’s something you should know. When it comes to jobs in tech, experience is everything. Many jobs in the industry value…Read more...

A Louisville correction officer was recently fired after a video showed him making jokes about the killing of Breonna Taylor, the New York Times notes. Turhan Knight had been an officer with the Louisville Metro Corrections officer since 2018 and made the video as the Kentucky State Fair as a parody for recruiting for…Read more...

I watch a lot of Food Network, so trust me when I say they have a problem when it comes to showcasing Black voices in the culinary industry. In fact, I can literally list all the Black chefs on the network on one hand. This is why I was so excited when it was announced that Tabitha Brown would have a new competition…Read more...

Where has John Wall been the last two years?Read more...

Right now, the water supply in Jackson, Mississippi, is so inadequate that its 180,000 residents (82% of which are Black) cannot drink or brush their teeth with it. The city had already been on a boil notice since late July, but recent flooding from excessive rainfall and the Pearl River flooding has worsened the…Read more...

The City of Cincinnati announced that officer (or should I say former officer) Rose Valentino has been fired after being caught on her own body camera saying the n-word, according to WCPO News. Just a few years ago, the city had signed the Collaborative Agreement in an effort to mend police-community relations. It…Read more...

While the 2022 Oscars was one for the books, due largely in part to...well, you know, talks are already beginning for next year’s festivities. Top of mind, of course, is exactly who will be taking on the role of hosting next year’s ceremony, and we now have a good idea of who won’t be taking the stage: Chris Rock.Read more...

In a new cover story for The Cut, Meghan Markle shared upcoming guests for her podcast “Archetypes.” Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex sat down with Serena Williams in an episode called “The Misconceptions of Ambition” in which the two expressed double standards for success that were rooted in gender.

The first time competing on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open can be intimidating for some tennis players. Of course, if your name is Coco Gauff, you’re completely unbothered, so you just show up and dominate.

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The US Open isn’t like other Grand Slam tennis tournaments. The New York crowd brings an atmosphere and energy you can’t get anywhere else. The 2022 competition has taken on an even deeper meaning with legendary star Serena Williams announcing it will be her last competition. As previously reported at The Root, in a…Read more...

This September, The Root will gather together some of our community’s most talented thought leaders, activists and cultural curators for a series of insightful conversations about the future of Black America.

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It’s one thing to have the audacity to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6th because you didn’t like election results. Then there’s another aspect of refusing to certify the results of a primary election because of a false voting machine conspiracy theory. Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump Co-Founder Couy…Read more...

In a bold announcement, Nigeria has become the first country ever to implement a total ban on foreign models when it comes to tv ads. It will also include western, white actors who have appeared regularly on the country’s screens. This is a result of the Nigerian government trying to “develop local talent” and it’s…Read more...

Imagine being an incoming Howard University freshman, high off the excitement from Bison Week, getting to know your new classmates and settling into your new home for the next two semesters. Then, one day at 2:30 a.m, you’re forced to evacuate your newly decorated dorm room because the campus police were alerted about…Read more...

For the last couple of weeks, Irv Gotti has been unable to keep Ashanti’s name out of his mouth.Read more...

Twenty-six people have been charged in connection with a slew of home invasions of celebs in and around Atlanta, a rash of indictments that the local prosecutor said should send a message to gangs.

Rapper Latto is continuing to speak up and speak out against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in a new PSA in tandem with Planned Parenthood. In it, the 777 artist expressed her grievances with the government’s decision and urged her fans, as well as those who feel the same, to take action to expand access.Read more...

Lizzo has more than proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with. Yet she continues to have to defend herself to the haters who are constantly throwing shade her way (we’re looking at you, Aries Spears). But we shouldn’t be surprised in a place like Hollywood, where looks are everything and far too often less is more…Read more...

Colin Kaepernick has a new job that has nothing to do with football: he’s a dad!

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, the Republican incumbent trying to defeat Democrat Stacey Abrams and hold onto power in a critical swing state, lost his court battle to avoid having to testify to a special purpose grand jury about former President Donald Trump’s efforts to hijack the state’s 2020 election results.Read more...

It looks like Robin Roberts is taking a hiatus from Good Morning America. The anchor, 61, is a breast cancer survivor who revealed that her partner Amber Laign had it as well. Recently, Laign completed her radiation treatments after being diagnosed earlier this year. Roberts was first diagnosed in 2007 after…Read more...

It looks like the “M” in the MCU now stands for “Megan,” as it’s recently been revealed that Megan Thee Stallion will be making her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon.Read more...

Chadwick Boseman spent his career portraying our heroes. Since his passing in 2020, the actor has reached icon status. On Sunday, as fans marked the second anniversary of his death from colon cancer, Boseman’s Black Panther co-stars remembered their king.

Sullivan Walter, 53, has been exonerated from a 36-year-old conviction in a home-invasion rape he did not commit in 1986, according to The Associated Press. Judge Darryl Derbigny was angered, finding that the evidence that could’ve cleared Walter’s name never made it to the jury. Walter spent his whole life in prison…Read more...

Black Twitter is criticizing Fat Joe because of his comments about who created hip-hop and it needs to stop.Read more...

Black Americans have long been subjected to hair discrimination, whether it be in corporate or school settings. For 14-year-old freshman Braxton Schafer, he has had his dreadlocks in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades while O’Gorman High School in South Dakota’s hair policy was in place. Schafer and his family…Read more...

While Verzuz may be embroiled in a contentious legal battle at the moment, that hasn’t stopped artists and music lovers alike from discussing their ideal matchups. The latest person to do so is Usher, who recently revealed who he’d go up against in a matchup, and the answer is...wait for it...let’s let the suspense…Read more...

It looks like NFL running back Brian Robinson Jr. is going to be okay after the Washington Commanders rookie was shot multiple times on Sunday night during an attempted carjacking, according to The Washington Post.Read more...

The Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County reached a settlement with the parent of a 5-year-old student who was confronted by county police officers for leaving school, according to WTOP. The parent claimed in their lawsuit that the officers were verbally abusive and falsely arrested the boy.

With Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Jack Harlow taking home multiple trophies, I’m not going to claim the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards was a big night for Black artists. However, a few standout winners and performers still managed to steal the spotlight during Sunday’s festivities.

As Lizzo accepted the “Video for Good” award at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, she took time to address the haters who seemingly can’t keep her name out of their mouths. “About Damn Time” was recognized for how it promoted body positivity, though the 34-year-old singer has routinely been critiqued for how she…Read more...

A Black designer and creative entrepreneur is looking to have a little chat with Balenciaga who he says “borrowed” a crewneck design of his, without acknowledgement, and without pay. The shirt design features the word “FREE” across the chest in an all capital letterman font. Lamont “Tory” Stapleton, the man behind the…Read more...

There’s trouble in paradise for our favorite vegan TikToker Tabitha Brown and The Food Network. According to The Daily News, a decision was abruptly made to move her upcoming series, “It’s CompliPlated,” from a primetime slot to weekday afternoons.Read more...

Aries Spears is feeling the heat this weekend as his comments during a recent interview comparing popstar Lizzo to the sh*t emoji have gone viral. And while the 47-year-old Spears is doubling down on his statements, Lizzo’s fans (and nearly the entire internet) have jumped to her defense.Read more...

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Forget TikTok takeovers, this Gen Z gun control activist is taking over the political arena. This past Tuesday, Maxwell Frost won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 10th Congressional District, and now, the 25 year old is poised to be the first Gen Z member of Congress.Read more...

A lot of artists talk about owning their masters, but few can. One of them is Detroit MC Royce da 5’9, who recently gained ownership of most of his master’s from his 20-year catalog.

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It’s no secret that Snoop Dogg is a man of many enterprises, talents, and lanes. But if you needed a reminder, let his latest venture—an all-new children’s series titled Doggyland—Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes—serve as another reminder.Read more...

There’s nothing I love more on the weekend than a nice deep conditioning treatment for my hair. And while that may not sound like as much fun as a day at the beach or a bottomless brunch, it’s an important part of your hair care routine. Regular deep conditioning can keep your hair looking healthy, repairing damage…Read more...

On Thursday, Providence mayor Jorge Elorza proposed a $10 million spending plan for federal coronavirus pandemic aid. The city’s reparations commission recommended that the funded programs cover small business development, workforce training and financial literacy/homeownership.Read more...