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According to a new investigation conducted by Associated Press, the Justice Department is investigating a Mississippi sheriff’s department accused of possible civil rights violations in at least four violent incidents. The encounters, all involving Black men, stem back all the way to 2019. Two were left dead, while…Read more...

While Kanye West has deservedly been getting all of the heat for his antisemitic comments in the past year, Nick Cannon was once in the middle of his own antisemitic controversy after comments he made in 2020.Read more...

Someone get the Baltimore Ravens some ice cream and a Mary J. Blige playlist because things are about to get emotional. The ongoing contract drama between the Ravens and superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson has just reached nuclear levels. On Monday morning, the 2019 NFL MVP tweeted, “As of March 2nd I requested a…Read more...

Updated as of 3/27/2023 at 11:40a.m.: Over a month after rapper Da Brat and wife Jessica “Judy” Harris-Dupart announced they were expecting their first child together, we’ve now learned that the couple will soon be welcoming a new baby boy into the fold.Read more...

It’s been a scary time for Rihanna as of late. TMZ reported that the 35-year-old singer was recently targeted by a stalker. The tabloid stated that a man traveled from South Carolina to Beverly Hills and attempted to enter the star’s home to propose marriage. However, he was immediately stopped by security.Read more...

The news of Creed III star Jonathan Majors’ arrest on Saturday shocked Hollywood. The actor was arrested in Manhattan and charged with assault and harassment. The NYPD described the incident as a “domestic dispute,” where “the victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck.” The most troubling aspect of this…Read more...

It must be election season.

On the heels of the success of his new Prime Video series, Swarm, Donald Glover is celebrating yet another win—this time, in connection with his 2018 hit song, “This Is America.”Read more...

Kanye West is back on social media.

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One of the most seminal groups in the history of R&B, New Edition, kicked off the Legacy Tour on March 9. The first stop for the Boston natives was at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. All six original members performed an array of hits, which featured songs like from “If It Isn’t Love,” “Candy Girl”…Read more...

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Black women have been the backbone of Hollywood for years. Think about it: all your favorite movie characters are played by Black actresses. They have all the most memorable scenes. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve gathered this showcase of the most badass Black women in movies. This time around, we’re…Read more...

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hispanic and Black children are being diagnosed with autism more than white children in the U.S for the first time ever. In 2020, the CDC calculated that out of every 8-year-old in the country, 1 in 36 had autism.Read more...

I hate to be the person ranting about how technology will doom us all. But the AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump getting dragged away in handcuffs aren’t helping my anxiety.Read more...

The passing of Bobby Caldwell last week had us thinking about some of the best white soul singers. We’ve already highlighted songs we mistakingly thought were sung by Black people, but since we felt like there were some we missed, we’re doing it again!Read more...

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There was a small shred of justice in the Tyre Nichols case today. Four of the five former Memphis police officers charged with killing Nichols were barred from working in law enforcement in Tennessee.Read more...

It’s been two years, seven months, and 17 days since The Queen (and yes, you will address her as such) Victoria Monét descended from the heavens and blessed us lowly mortals with her breakthrough solo project, Jaguar. Comprised of the seductive smash “Moment,” as well as other Spotify favorites like “Dive” and “Jaguar…Read more...

Most people have seen the film “Hotel Rwanda,” based on Paul Rusesabagina’s heroic efforts to shield 1,200 Tutsi refugees from Hutu military forces during the Rwandan genocide. But it may come as a surprise to learn that decades later, Rusesabagina, 68, was jailed by the Rwandan government in a case that inspired…Read more...

Beyoncé doesn’t take a lot of L’s. That’s why when she does inexplicably suffer a loss, it becomes big news. One of her ventures that has failed to reach the Queen Bey level of success is her Ivy Park activewear line with Adidas, and now it appears the Grammy winner and shoe company have decided to move on from the…Read more...

Who really is Lori? And is she the new It girl on the block, succeeding Kim K, who some say has had her day?

According to a new survey commissioned by LinkedIn and Dove, a shocking amount of Black women revealed that hair discrimination has prevented them from obtaining professional opportunities. Exactly 1,000 Black women, ages 25 to 64, participated in the CROWN Research Study.Read more...

One of the most influential organizations in the sports world made a controversial decision on the issue of allowing transgender women in competitions, and frankly, it’s a stupid, short-sighted one. In a statement released on Thursday, World Athletics—the governing body for track and field events—announced that…Read more...

Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is opening up about a disturbing sexual assault that happened years ago in a professional, public setting.Read more...

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Even though Uganda already made same-sex acts illegal, earlier this week lawmakers voted to ban people who identify as LGBTQ+. The legislation is called the anti-homosexuality bill and its purpose is to prevent the alleged promotion of gay identity. Out of the nearly 400 representatives voting, only two voted against…Read more...

In an interview excerpt that has now gone viral, “Swarm” creator Donald Glover caused a stir when he explained how he wanted the star of the series, Dominique Fishback, to approach her character.Read more...

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With nearly two months ago until the release of the live-action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey, the excitement from fans for this new take is getting more palpable with each passing day.Read more...

In our three-part women’s history month series, The Root sat down with the next generation of Black congresswomen shaking things up on Capitol Hill. You’ll hear from Representatives Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, and Summer Lee . Each of them will break down how it feels to be the first Black woman to represent their…Read more...

Of all the excuses for running late to work, “the cops took my car” likely won’t get you very far. But for Memphis, Tennessee, residents at the mercy of police who can legally seize their possessions without ever charging them with a crime, it wouldn’t always be without merit.Read more...

Black celebrities graced red carpets, were styled to perfection on press tours, and attended Paris Fashion Week this March. Tell us in the comments, what’s your favorite look?

It seems that the national conversation surrounding critical race theory won’t end until it’s banned from every school, or they silence everyone that thinks to bring it up.Read more...

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According to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, President Biden’s approval rating has reached its lowest point since last July at 38%. Last summer, his approval rating was at 36%. In February, 45% stated that they approved of the president which was an increase from January’s…Read more...

With Swarm—the latest psychological-horror, stan-centered satirical series from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover—finally out in the world, many are grappling with whether or not the events that transpire in the series are real or fake.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.On Wednesday, Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw told a Senate hearing he was “terribly sorry” for February’s fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was loaded with poisonous chemicals. The most notable was vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen. The resulting spills and plumes sickened many…Read more...

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The body of Austin Lyle, a teenager suspected of shooting two school administrators, has been found in a wooded area a county over from where the incident occurred, according to CNN. This was the second shooting on the high school’s grounds within just weeks.Read more...

I love big, splashy period pieces. They’re full of drama, romance, and hilarious shade disguised as polite conversation. However, for a long time, they haven’t included a lot of meaningful Black representation. We’re either not included, or we’re the servants standing in the background. Producers usually cite…Read more...

Back in 2018, precocious toddler Jayla Cummings went viral for giving her daycare teacher in Savannah, Georgia a piece of her mind. Though the video was originally filmed in 2015, it resurfaced three years later. The clip has now been discovered on TikTok, leaving many wondering where Jayla has been.

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From Dynasty, to Empire, to Succession, TV history is full of powerful, messy families. No matter how crazy your family dinners get, you still have nothing on the Roys. They stab each other in the back the way other people buy birthday presents. For the most part, this genre tends to revolve around white characters.…Read more...

The man hired to prosecute the officers charged in the fatal beating of Ronald Greene in 2019 has a controversial resume which raises questions of who he’s really fighting for. Despite the controversy surrounding Greene’s death and the call for police reform, the prosecutor told The Associated Press this isn’t another…Read more...