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The Republican presidential primary is heating up, and while Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have managed to suck up most of the oxygen in the room, another potential candidate seems to be making moves. That potential candidate is none other than Senator Tim Scott, the lone Black Republican Senator.…Read more...

Let me first start by saying I LOVE US FOR REAL. And by “us,” I mean Black people. Now that that’s said, let’s get into this epic, photo of Black joy and excellence that was taken at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party featuring a handful of Black Hollywood royalty.

Local Mississippi police announced they suspect no foul play in the mysterious murder of Rasheem Carter in October 2022. However, attorney Benjamin Crump released information from the autopsy report that his remains were scattered, suggesting this was nothing less than a ruthless killing, per ABC 16 News.Read more...

Stop me if you’re a Black woman who’s heard this one before: you do the hard work of lifting everyone up and making sure projects exceed expectations, but when it’s time to get credit for your effort, someone else—usually a white colleague—is honored. It’s a familiar situation for Black women because we live it…Read more...

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According to a newly revised report released Monday by the FBI, hate crimes increased almost 12 percent from 2020 to 2021. Numbers show that 12,411 people were reportedly the victims of hate crimes in 2021. Furthermore, 64.5 percent of them were attacked because of their ethnicity/race, 15.9 percent attacked for their…Read more...

Even though we’re only asked every four years, filling out a census form can be a pain in the ass. And if, like so many Americans these days, you check more than one racial/ethnic identity box, it can be downright confusing. Now, in light of the changing face of America, the government is considering changing the way…Read more...

We all know why Ja Morant was asked to sit out by the Memphis Grizzlies. A couple of weeks ago, he was seen on his Instagram live brandishing a gun, a poor and naive decision that could cost him money, endorsements and the Grizzlies’ season.Read more...

Upon the conclusion of the Memphis Police Department’s investigation into the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, the city promised the public an additional 20 hours of video and audio evidence. However, before its expected release, the court put a block on its release, per The New York Times. That’s not the only evidence…Read more...

The bidding war for BET Media Group is heating up. On March 6, news broke that Paramount Global is looking to sell its majority stake in the company that includes BET and VH-1. As previously reported by The Root, media mogul Byron Allen and filmmaker Tyler Perry are both interested in purchasing the stake. Now another…Read more...

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Though the hip-hop community and fans of Gangsta Boo are no doubt still grieving the loss of the legendary rapper, they may have a reason to smile soon when her posthumous album drops this fall.Read more...

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has vehemently denied the sexual misconduct allegations made by an Arizona hotel employee during the week leading up to the 2023 Super Bowl. So much so that he’s filed a $100 million defamation suit, accusing the hotel where he stayed in Glendale, Ariz. of devising “a plan to turn him…Read more...

A new Harriet Tubman monument, which was recently revealed in Newark, New Jersey, has officially replaced a Christopher Columbus statue that remained there until the summer of 2020. The monument, titled “Shadow of a Face,” is 25 feet tall and contains steel that expands into a trellis that onlookers can walk under.Read more...

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Before four Black Americans became victims of a murder-kidnapping in Matamoros, Mexico, there was an uneasiness surrounding the trip. According to statements made by their family members, there were many red flags suggesting they should stay home.

On Sunday, the 2023 Oscars took place live from the iconic Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.Read more...

Going into last night’s Oscar ceremony, we all had high hopes that Angela Bassett would take home the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But even she couldn’t hide her disappointment when Jamie Lee Curtis’ name was called instead.

What do we love most about Oscars night beside the ceremony? The after-party looks of course! Black celebs who attended the awards and others stepped out for the iconic Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Who do you think looked the best?Read more...

The University of Rhode Island has finally taken down a shortened quote by Malcolm X that was placed in its main library. The decision comes 30 years after the school’s Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said it was taken out of context and misconstrued the revolutionary’s original…Read more...

When Ehime Eigbe was diagnosed with fibroids at age 22, she knew she needed to make some changes to her diet, including cutting back on sugar. But rather than ignore her sweet tooth altogether, she went to work in her kitchen to create something that was both good and and good for you. And the result was Sweetkiwi,…Read more...

“Tyrone” by Erykah Badu is a certified classic. Play the song at any venue where Black people, especially women, are present and they will all, almost in harmony, sing word for word with Badu as if they helped write the track.Read more...

The panic over critical race theory is at an all-time high in one of the most likely places on earth, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Education launched a hotline last week for people to report any lessons that use “critical race theory.”Read more...

Yes, we at The Root are still reeling from Angela Bassett’s loss at The Oscars on Sunday, and apparently so is social media. Reactions ranged from anger, to disbelief, to a celebration of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star’s unforgettable performance. Though it’s supposedly their intention, Oscars aren’t always…Read more...

South Carolina high school freshman Marissa Barnwell and her family have filed a lawsuit against her teacher after she was accosted for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, per The State newspaper. The suit cites her being physically assaulted by the teacher and being emotionally traumatized.

From the moment we got our first look at Halle Bailey as The Little Mermaid’s Ariel, we knew she was the perfect choice to bring the Disney princess to a new generation of fans. Now, the release of the film’s official trailer has shown us how right we were. On Sunday, while the entertainment world was focused on The…Read more...

The three white men convicted in the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 have filed appeals to have their federal hate crime charge overturned, per The Associated Press. The three claim their actions in shooting and killing Arbery were not racially motivated, despite their extensive digital footprint of racism.

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I know we normally stick to Black art, but when a film is so special and so important in its representation, it’s worth highlighting–and that’s exactly how I feel about Everything Everywhere All at Once.

First and foremost, Tems looked amazing at the 2023 Oscars. I’m not the biggest fashionisto in the world, but if I had a pick for the best look of the night, I’d go with the talented Nigerian singer.

Though the Oscars 2023 disappointed the Black community with another year of white-washed nominations, one thing they can’t take from us is our fashion sense.Read more...

Let’s go back in time, shall we? The year is 1997 and Debra Martin Chase, along with her producing partners Whitney Houston, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have decided that the hottest young star would be cast in their remake of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. That star: a beautiful, brown skinned girl named Brandy…Read more...

We’re all still disappointed that Angela Bassett didn’t win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but the film’s two-time Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, had nothing but praise for Wakanda’s Queen. During backstage interviews after her big win, she explained…Read more...

It’s safe to say that everyone watching the Academy Awards tonight was definitely rooting for Rihanna to win Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up” from the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. “Lift Me Up” lost to “RRR” from the film Naatu Naatu during tonight’s Oscars and the same thing happened earlier this…Read more...

The 95th Academy Awards are a night full of firsts. With so many artists receiving nominations for the first time, we’re going to see a lot of people collecting their first Oscars tonight. But if we’re being honest, the first we’re most excited about is Angela Bassett possibly picking up Marvel Studios’ first ever…Read more...

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Updated 3/12/23 at 8:46 p.m E.T: Kimmel’s monologue referenced last year’s slap and painted Will Smith in an unflattering light. He joked:Read more...

One year after the most infamous moment in the history of the Academy Awards, the slap heard ‘round the world still has everyone talking. The renewed interest is largely because of Chris Rock’s newest Netflix stand-up special, Selective Outrage, in which he addressed the embarrassing incident and claimed that Will…Read more...

The day after the 2023 BAFTA awards were handed out, Vulture’s article headline recapping the ceremony summed up the collective mood this awards season: “All the 2023 BAFTA winners were white.”

As we anxiously await the 95th Academy Awards, it feels like so many of the awards are already set in stone. Yes, there are definite favorites who we can strongly assume are going to win, but based on what we’ve seen at some recent award shows, the 2023 Oscar winners may not be as set in stone as they look. Before the…Read more...

This year has been great for the star: babies, super bowls and now tonight she can win an Oscar. But don’t sleep on this smart lady. She’s a business woman too: Rihanna was officially named America’s youngest self-made billionaire less than a year ago, being 34 and worth $1.4 billion. This comes a year after the…Read more...

The most anticipated performancea of the year was Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 2023 Oscars! The billionaire Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna, has been in the entertainment industry since 2005. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has reached icon status and has years of smash hits to prove it!…Read more...

As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every now and then, I’m pleasantly surprised and actually enjoy the film version of some of my favorite novles

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Whether you know 2023 Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry as Paper Boi (Atlanta), Lemon (Bullet Train), or Phastos (Marvel’s Eternals), you know he’s been on your screens in an increasing amount over the last several years. And if you haven’t been paying attention to the Yale School of Drama grad, here’s why you should.Read more...

Axel C. Cox, 24, has been sentenced in the racially motivated cross burning from December 2020, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice. The department said his actions were a direct violation of the Fair Housing Act.Read more...

The Academy Awards are Sunday, March 12 and we can’t wait to see what everybody wears to the ceremony! While oftentimes men wear boring outfits on the red carpet, these men took a step outside of the box! Here are the best Black dressed men over time for the Oscars.