The Root

Even though he won’t appear in the highly-anticipated Black Panther sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Daniel Kaluuya is still excited to support his former co-stars and see the movie as a fan.

Jidenna recently opened up about his unconventional approach to relationships on Bumble’s “Luv2SeeIt” series with host Teyana Taylor. In the 30 minute episode, the star discussed his polyamorous journey, current relationship status, and what he’s learned from all of these experiences.

The World Health Organization recently announced they plan to rename the monkeypox virus out of concerns of stigmatization, according to NBC News. Once I saw the “monkey” in “monkeypox” there were two thoughts that came to mind: “It’s a monkey virus” and “Um…is that racist?” Apparently both of my thoughts were…Read more...

Just in time for Black Business Month, Barbie is paying tribute to entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist Madam C.J. Walker with an Inspiring Women doll. Beginning today, the dolls will be available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Mattel Creations and retail for $35.

Whether you supported Roe v. Wade, or not, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe clearly has an impact on Black Americans.Read more...

Over 44.5 Million federal student loan holders across the United States waited for President Biden’s actions as the August 31st pause neared its expiration. The Biden administration’s plan is here, which mostly aligns with his campaign promise to cancel up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for each American.

An Albany judge decided to dismiss all charges against Lexis Figuereo, who emerged as one of the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement in the city. The ruling comes after the Albany County District Attorney’s Office confessed that it failed to adhere to evidence discovery rules.Read more...

The woman accused of throwing a racist Juneteenth party, which a Black firefighter was invited to, was previously a racist Twitter troll, according to The New York Post. After facing the consequences of her behavior, she held a press conference in an effort to clear her name and apologize.

Social media is known for being infested with malicious weirdos who spread fake news about celebrity deaths, relationship drama and the like, but this one takes the cake. Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson was forced to hit Twitter on Monday to clear up a rumor after a picture circulated with a…Read more...

Prosecutors yesterday decided against charging two Atlanta police officers who killed a Black man in 2020, an incident that sparked sometimes violent unrest in a city generally known for Black progress.Read more...

From the moment the first trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens was released, John Boyega was the subject of racist harassment from assholes who couldn’t fathom a galaxy with a Black stormtrooper. The fact that Finn is one of the best new characters the franchise has ever introduced didn’t seem to…Read more...

Meghan Markle is launching her new podcast, Archetypes, in a big way. The series features The Duchess of Sussex discussing “the labels and tropes that try to hold women back.” The first episode features Meghan and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams talking about “The Misconception of Ambition.”Read more...

The current RICO charges and indictments involving YSL artists Young Thug and Gunna have reignited a conversation about using rap lyrics against artists in criminal cases. While some legislative efforts seem to have lost steam, California is poised to be the first state in the country to do something about it. The…Read more...

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No one really wants to talk about IBS. I mean, the word bowel alone grosses me out. But we’re all adults here, and IBS is a real condition that impacts nearly ten percent of the population worldwide – and those are just the folks who talk to their doctors about it. So we need to talk about what causes IBS and what you…Read more...

I’m not sure who put a bug in Dennis Rodman’s ear to travel to Russia and try to help free WNBA star Brittney Griner, but luckily he has no plans of following through. Last weekend, the five-time NBA champion told NBC News:Read more...

After loooooong days of internet discourse over whether or not R&B music is dead—a conversation spawned largely in part by music mogul Diddy via a series of tweets and Instagram live sessions (more on that later)—Usher, arguably thee King of R&B, has now spoken out on the matter.Read more...

Esteemed Vogue photographer Annie Leibovitz is under fire again for her latest portraits of a Black woman. Last week, the former Rolling Stone journalist shared her pictures of Ketanji Brown Jackson—who made history by becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court—posing by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,…Read more...

A comprehensive New York Times Guild study shows there is a long way to go concerning the publication and how Black and Latino workers receive performance review scores. Around 1,000 New York Times employees were chosen for this study, and the findings say people of color were less likely to receive strong job ratings…Read more...

I don’t know about you, but every now and then, I get stuck in a cooking rut. Thankfully, my family doesn’t complain, no matter how many different ways I try to serve them pasta and vegetables. But cookbooks can be a great way to get creative in the kitchen, discovering new recipes and creative twists on old…Read more...

Remember after Hurricane Katrina when Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation pledged to help rebuild environmentally friendly houses in the Lower 9th ward of New Orleans? Well, it turns out those houses weren’t built all that well.Read more...

Maryland created a new alert system to track down racist incidents and other hate crimes, according to CBS News. The “Emmett Till Alert” will be modeled after the Amber Alert and notify Black leaders in the state of any racially motivated crimes. The initiative comes after a string of attacks on Black Maryland…Read more...

John Boyega may have been out of the mix for a while, but fans of the Small Axe star will be getting a double dose of the Golden Globe-winning actor in two upcoming films slated to release this fall: Breaking and Woman King.Read more...

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If you’re an experienced Black TV writer/producer looking for that elusive opportunity to tell authentic stories, Google and The Black List have a new program worth checking out.

A lawyer for one of the two brothers detained on felony charges in connection to the Jan 6. Riot, compared his client to the Black Lives Matter protestors of 2020, per Law & Crime. The judge wasn’t so enthused. The lawyer argued his client was subjected to a “politically motivated prosecution.” Well, that’s what…Read more...

American Airlines is celebrating the 100-year legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, by operating a Black-women led flight, according to The Dallas Morning News. This month, a crew of 36 Black women flew from Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport to Phoenix.

Well, that was anticlimactic. This NBA off-season was supposed to be full of madness, chaos, and moving parts. While NBA fans got some of that, we didn’t get the shifting piece that we wanted. I’m speaking of the Kevin Durant trade request.Read more...

Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is no fan of the Inflation Reduction Act. Neither is most of the Republican party and why would they be? Democrats were able to get Sen. Joe Manchin on board to pass $370 billion in spending on climate and energy programs. While some might be angry at the bill’s…Read more...

Walmart is getting ready to come off some serious cash after an Oregon grand jury sided with a Black man who said he was racially profiled and harassed in a Portland-area store back in March of 2020. Michael Mangum sued the retail giant, and now Walmart has been ordered to pay him $4.4 million.Read more...

Who thought this was okay?!

The family of Latoya James, a 37-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by Georgia sheriff’s deputies during a drug raid of her cousin’s home, has filed a federal lawsuit against the sheriff and others involved, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit that asks a federal judge to prohibit the FBI from reviewing documents recovered from his Florida estate until a neutral special master can be appointed.Read more...

Tops Supermarket has re-opened, the alleged shooter, 18-year-old Peyton Gendron is now facing 26 charges that he purposely sought out a Black neighborhood to commit this atrocity and the horrible “great replacement theory” ideology continues to thrive in white supremacist circles months later. But families of the…Read more...

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of a Black man killed by San Bernadino, Calif., police in July determined that the victim was hit in the back seven times by a cop’s bullets.Read more...

It seems the legal battle between former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes and Bravo has finally come to an end.Read more...

Seems like this should go without saying, but don’t have your wedding at a plantation or plantation-style house.

One day, a white man walked into a clinic asking a doctor to check out a rash he found on his body. He described his other symptoms as a fever, chills, a cough and a sore throat. He was turned away because the doctor didn’t have a name for what he was suffering from. Then that man went home to his partner or maybe to…Read more...

In a move that was strategic as hell, the latest issue of Rolling Stone UK features British singer Harry Styles on the cover being called the new “King of Pop.” Immediately, Black Twitter went into a frenzy since this title belongs to only one person: the late, great Michael Jackson.Read more...

If it hasn’t been recorded already, it might be a minute before you hear from Fetty Wap musically again.Read more...

Sometimes, I notice that when a Black person or suspect is resisting arrest, the officer then uses excessive or fatal force based on the behavior of that individual. Then, when people cry out “racism!” and “police brutality!” it’s always met with the same recycled response, “Well, they should’ve complied.” But…Read more...

So, Warner Bros. Discovery is a mess.

Over the weekend, the 4th annual African-America Film Critics Association TV Honors took at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles.Read more...

Next week, Montgomery is recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott with various events and celebrations. They will consist of lectures, museum activities, a unity walk, concert and other happenings.Read more...

Christopher Ballinger, 17, is on his way to becoming one of the youngest licensed private pilots in the country, per WUSA9. The Air Force Junior ROTC flight academy program is to thank for setting Ballinger up for success. It’s been time to crank up that 2 percent of Black pilots a few notches.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert who has been outspoken about the disparate impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on Black communities, said on Monday that he plans to leave his job in December.Read more...

Ahead of ABC Studios’ first ever Cinderella: The Reunion Special, fans of the groundbreaking film are getting a first look at the intentionality that went behind casting the phenomenal talent in the 1997 film.

It looks like NBA star Dwyane Wade is taking legal action to officially change the gender and name of his transgender daughter, Zaya. This is happening more than two years after Zaya announced that she is transgender.Read more...

There was some serious Black Girl Magic on display at the 2022 United States Gymnastics Championships.