Although Beyonce was not in the United States for Juneteenth, she did not let the holiday pass on her Renaissance Tour without finding a way to honor the Black community, deciding to exclusively wear outfits by Black designers in Amsterdam on June 18th.

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As Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury finally takes center stage in the new Disney+ series, Secret Invasion, the actor is looking back on his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Turns out, he's been asking himself the same question we've all been wondering about since 2018. Why hasn't Nick Fury been to Wakanda?

Over the weekend, viral footage of rapper YK Osiris forcing Sukihana to kiss him enraged the internet. The disturbing incident took place at an event thrown by The Crew League in Atlanta. In the video, Osiris can be seen massaging the the Love & Hip Hop: Miami star before grabbing her by her face and kissing her on...Read more...

In a shocking high court ruling Thursday, a Black Muslim man who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges had his conviction vacated. According to AP News, the man's attorney had a nasty record of posting racist and anti-Muslim content on social media. So much for adequate counsel.

Back in 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill that was signed commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. Even though it's about centering Black folks, that hasn't stopped companies from getting it wrong. From white people on flyers to questionable desserts, here are a few times...Read more...

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Hip-hop has always been considered a young man's game. Who's the new hot artist? Who's creating a unique sound? Who's bringing something different to the genre? These are questions rap fans are constantly asking themselves.

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I have snatches, too-brief glimpses of what it might have been like to have my father as an in-home parent during the course of my childhood.

Friends, fans and family are mourning the sudden passing of Jacky Oh at age 32. But her loss has likely had a particularly devastating impact on her father, Keith Smith.

A lot of things can remind us of our parents. It could be the watch you got for your birthday or the pair of shoes you got for Christmas.Read more...

Flyers allegedly from the Ku Klux Klan have reportedly been popping-up around Kentucky. Last week, residents in Mt. Sterling, Ky., awoke to a disturbing message on their car windows. According to social media posts from locals and the police department, several residents found flyers addressed from the local Ku Klux…Read more...

The latest stories regarding an encounter between the police and a Black child have ended in a tragedy. However, a 7-year-old aspiring police officer from Virginia will brighten your day with his encounter with local cops that resulted in a happy ending.

Happy Father’s Day weekend! We here at The Root want to start by sending well wishes and good vibes to those of you who are honoring the father and father figures in your life. In the same breath, we also want to go against the grain for a second and highlight 10 TV/film Dads who arguably shouldn’t be getting a new…Read more...

Listen up, guys. If you don’t already have a skin care routine, it’s time to get one. Daily cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sunscreen are important to making sure your complexion is as clear as possible.

This weekend, the country prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day residents of Texas found out that slavery had been abolished in the United States – two years after most of the country had already learned of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Michael Jordan’s time as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets is over. As a result, the NBA (and the other major sports leagues) no longer have a Black owner.Read more...

Karens are unavoidable. Wherever they spawn, they are most likely exercising the highest level of entitlement and white privilege with a sprinkle of villainy on top. Unfortunately, these places could be your driveway, a park - hell, maybe even outside the church house Sunday morning. They are the community watchmen no…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.Summer is right around the corner. That means it’s a great time to think about ways to give your wardrobe a fresh seasonal vibe. This Father’s Day, we wanted to give guys a few tips on how to look their best as the weather gets warm.

Patti Labelle once asked: “where my background singers?” Well, reader, I’m pleased to inform you that NPR’s Black Music Month Tiny Desk Concert Series holds the answer.Read more...

As its brand gains in popularity, All Elite Wrestling had fans buzzing with the announcement of a new weekly live TV show. Premiering June 17, AEW Collision will feature some of the promotion’s biggest names, including CM Punk. When the first poster for the series was released, fans immediately took notice of how…Read more...

On Wednesday night, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas became the first Black woman to play for the Democrats in the yearly Congressional Baseball Game. This marks the first time this has ever happened in the event’s history after being around for over a century.Read more...

The fight for reparations for formerly enslaved people in the United States has been brewing for centuries. But in recent years, the push to provide reparations to Black Americans has been heating up. In California, lawmakers are moving ahead with the most comprehensive reparations plan yet. And on Capitol Hill,…Read more...

When it comes to case of the killing of beloved rapper Young Dolph, things haven’t been as cut and dry as some folks would like and now, it looks like there’s yet another murky layer to be added onto it.Read more...

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Two Oklahoma police officers charged with manslaughter may be back on the streets soon.Arbitrators ruled that the two former officers must be reinstated and receive back pay even though they fatally shot an unarmed Black man.Read more...

Right on the heels of the racially targeted attack of a Black Oregon city councilman, a fourth grader spoke up at a council meeting to share a speech about the hurtfulness of racist language. According to the New York Post, the child experienced his own share of enduring racial slurs.Read more...

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Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to put the UGGs away and break out the sandals. That’s right. You can’t put off that pedicure much longer. And even if the temps haven’t started heating up where you are, it’s never too early to start shopping.

Memorial Day weekend signals the official start of the summer TV season. This means you should get ready for an onslaught of reality TV. When it comes to these guilty pleasures, everyone has their favorites that they can’t miss, or the ones that you can’t stand, but also can’t stop hate-watching. To help you map out…Read more...

As the camera flashes over the youngest Roy son’s suddenly fidgety fingers, it’s clear something is wrong. The small pink index cards he’s reading off of all of a sudden feel too far too big for him. The moment Roman locks eyes with his father’s casket, we can tell it’s over.

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Every time a Black person dies as a result of a police interaction, their families demand justice be served: justice meaning a conviction for the cops. It’s hard to believe but many officers don’t go to trial. Why? Because a jury found their actions reasonable, even the spraying of 80 bullets toward Jayland Walker.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, making this weekend the perfect time to fire up the grill, put some drinks on ice and get grilling with your friends and family. But everyone knows you can’t have a good cookout without a banging playlist, so while you’re thinking about the menu, you’re also going to…Read more...

New York City fitness professional Röbynn Europe worked at an Equinox gym on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for less than a year. But she claims her time there was so stressful that it affected her health. And when she was ultimately fired, she argued it had nothing to do with her performance.Read more...

Celebrities are just like us. That is, unless you’re talking about the celebrities who are in amazing shape and have barely any body fat.Read more...

In Black families, there are some movies that are considered essential viewing. Like, “Don’t come to my house if you haven’t seen it” essential. One of those movies is The Color Purple.

After 20 years of amazing dunks, spectacular assists, and deserving accolades, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is considering retirement.Read more...

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has decided to give his opinion that nobody asked for. On May 21, 2023, Cruz tweeted that the NAACP’s travel advisory for Black people and other minority groups in Florida is “bizarre” and that if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive he would be “ashamed of how profoundly they’ve (the NAACP)…Read more...

Fans racially abusing Black players has been an ongoing problem in soccer. It doesn’t seem to matter how famous or successful the players are, there are some fans who will never accept them in the sport. From big governing bodies like FIFA and UEFA, to smaller local organizations, officials have tried to tackle the…Read more...

If the late Marvin Gaye could add climate change to his ecological masterpiece “Mercy, Mercy Me,” he might ask: Where did all the cool nights go? Heatwaves in the ‘hood, no shade from the sky, no AC to keep grandma from dying.

On Friday (May 19), the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights publicly released its findings in a letter concluding an investigation into Forsyth County Schools. In 2022, the Georgia district made the decision to remove almost a dozen books in response to parent complaints—and these books featured Black and…Read more...

Over the weekend, fans of Fast & Furious took to theaters in droves (ha!)to watch the 10th installment of the franchise, Fast X, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa Chris “Ludacris ”Bridges, Tyrese Gibson and more.Read more...

It’s been one thing after the other since those horrid, racist text messages from the Antioch Police Department got leaked. Now, according to KTVU, California Attorney General Rob Bonta wants in on the scandal but by launching a civil rights investigation into the mess.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump announced a fourth set of human remains were found just near the vicinity where those of Rasheem Carter was found months ago, according to WJTV News. Carter’s family have been applying pressure on the sheriff’s office for answers in what they allege was a lynching.Read more...

Ugh! Finally, something positive has come in this never-ending feud. The Mallerys, a Black ranch couple who claim they’ve been racially harassed by their neighbors, have had their charges dropped, per Colorado Public Radio. They ended up getting charged with stalking after trying to get their neighbors charged for the…Read more...