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Disney’s latest live-action remake of one of its animated classics has twisted the story on its head in more than one way. Peter Pan & Wendy is taking us back to Neverland, but the movie is updating the story in some cool ways. First of all, the Lost Boys aren’t actually all boys, which is fun for girls who are fans…Read more...

New York City, in conjunction with the New York Police Department, will pay millions of dollars to George Floyd protesters who were detained, arrested or subjected to violence. The demonstration took place in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx in June 2020, according to court documents.Read more...

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Over 30 years after the Whitney Houston smash hit “I’m Every Woman” took over airwaves and pop culture, Gospel music legend Cece Winans is opening up about her decision to turn down an appearance in the now iconic video.Read more...

Will Smith may not be allowed to attend the Oscars this year, but that doesn’t mean he’s completely skipping awards season. On Wednesday, the superstar was honored with the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards. He and director Antoine Fuqua were recognized for their film, Emancipation.…Read more...

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Growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of a good night’s sleep. When I was under their roof, my bedtime was consistent and non negotiable – that is, except for those rare occasions when I got out of line. Then, my ass got sent to bed even earlier.Read more...

On Tuesday, the trustees who were selected by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to supervise New College of Florida voted to get rid of its small office that manages diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This is a result of the DEI office being targeted by conservatives throughout the state university system.Read more...

Yes, I am your typical “Gen-Zer” who has grown up with the good, bad, and ugly realities of social media filters. Instagram, Snapchat, and the infamous TikTok all allow their users to have a little bit of fun by putting filters on their pictures and videos to look like their favorite cartoon characters or animals, or…Read more...

Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is a tremendous setback to the network. It may finally be held accountable for saying that the election technology company helped rig the 2020 presidential election (a claim that Donald Trump notoriously asserted). Quite frankly, Fox News being…Read more...

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, stop reading now!

Unfortunately for President Biden and millions of federal student loan debt holders, things are not looking great for the White House’s debt forgiveness plan.Read more...

You know how Black characters always die first in horror movies? Well, what happens when everybody in the movie is Black? That’s the question the new film, The Blackening, aims to answer. Starring Grace Byers; Jermaine Fowler; Melvin Gregg; X Mayo; Dewayne Perkins; Antoinette Robertson; Sinqua Walls; Jay Pharoah; and…Read more...

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The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office and New Orleans residents have created a petition to remove Mayor LaToya Cantrell from office. However, within the 10 boxes of signatures they produced, counter organizers claim 30,000 of those names are of people who are either dead or no longer residents within the parish,…Read more...

On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term. It was an epic loss. She made history four years ago as the first Black woman and openly gay person to be elected mayor of the nation’s third-largest city. Over the years, she has received intense criticism for her leadership—or lack…Read more...

It was only a matter of time until we witnessed another white woman wearing the wrong foundation shade pretending to be “of color.” The latest is a lady who goes by Raquel Saraswati, a white woman who converted to Islam and had been exposed by the public for posing as a person of color, per an explosive report in The InterceptRead more...

Remember Tory Lanez? You know, the Canadian rapper and R&B singer who was convicted on all charges relating to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion? Well, still months after he was convicted, Lanez’s legal team is doing all they can to get a new trial for the convicted singer.Read more...

It’s been more than three years since the shocking death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Even though their deaths are something most people will never get over, especially his wife Vanessa Bryant, hopefully, the process of healing and grieving can finally begin for Kobe’s widow and…Read more...

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The NAACP Image Awards honored all of the Black people that produced our favorite podcasts, shows, movies, books and more! Here are all of the winners! Congratulations to the honorees!

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s looking like Michael B. Jordan season. Not only will the prominent actor be making his directorial debut this Friday with the release of Creed III, but it’s recently been revealed that he’ll be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.Read more...

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Wendy Williams had a tumultuous 2022, but it looks like she’s ready to get back in the swing of things in 2023. After making headlines for problems with her health and finances, the former talk show host is delivering some good news. According to People, the talk show host is preparing for a big trip overseas. She …Read more...

On Monday, as part of Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Rupert Murdoch’s testimony was made public. The chairman of Fox News’s parent company finally admitted in a deposition that “some of our commentators were endorsing” the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.Read more...

With the 95th Academy Awards coming up fast, you’re running out of time to catch up on all the top nominees. With many of these movies available on major streaming services, this is a great time to take a couple days and just binge all the stories vying for top prizes. To make your Oscars night a little easier, we’ve…Read more...

Hi. Yes. Hello, Hollywood? I’m not sure of the name, but after seeing Jonathan Majors and Issa Rae exchange some hella good comedic energy while presenting at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards over the weekend, I need to talk to whoever’s in charge of the rom-com department so we can solidify a new project as soon as…Read more...

Weeks after the shocking and unfortunate death of De La Soul MC Trugoy the Dove, the rest of the surviving members are honoring their fallen brother in the best way they know how.Read more...

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In 2020, Google launched their very first “Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.” It was started to help Black entrepreneurs in tech overcome the excessive—and unfair— obstacles they deal with when raising capital. The very first group of recipients raised millions in follow-on funding, which led Google to expand…Read more...

The countdown to King Charles III’s coronation is on but it looks like one of the world’s most infamous colonizers can’t find anyone to play his party. Numerous outlets have reported that some of the United Kingdom’s biggest names have declined invitations to perform during the May 6 celebration.Read more...

While the events that occurred during the 2023 Super Bowl weekend are in the rearview mirror for nearly everybody that attended, the consequences of that weekend are still lingering for former Dallas Cowboys great Michael Irvin.Read more...

See? Even the President is tired of Gov. DeSantis’ anti-CRT nonsense. At the White House reception Monday, celebrating the close of Black History Month, President Joe Biden responded to Florida’s block of a new Advanced Placement African American studies course from being taught in schools, per The Associated Press.

Black celebs started Black History Month with some beautifully styled pieces they wore on the red carpets during New York Fashion Week, the Super Bowl, and more! Tell us in comments what’s your favorite look?

Nneka Ogwumike isn’t just a WNBA All-Star forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, she’s also the president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA). In the midst of an active WNBA free agency period, the 2016 MVP decided to stay with the Sparks. On Monday, during a press conference announcing her…Read more...

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The White House said this morning that President Joe Biden would travel to Selma, Ala., on Sunday to commemorate the 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”, the historic civil rights march in which police battered peaceful demonstrators, including the late Rep. John Lewis.

Scott Adams’ recently had his “Dilbert” cartoon pulled from newspaper circulation due to his racist comments against Black people. After a Rasmussen Reports poll allegedly found that around 26% of Black Americans disagreed with the phrase “It’s okay to be White,” Adams said Black people are a “racist hate group.”Read more...

The always busy Keke Palmer has added a new title to her long list of credits, and this one is much more important than all the others. She’s a mom!

With the announcement of Representative Cori Bush’s recent wedding, we at The Root look back at some other surprisingly secret Black celebrity nuptials.

Netflix is going all out for Chris Rock’s upcoming stand-up special Selective Outrage, with the streaming network now planning to air live pre and post show specials before the big event. According to The Hollywood Reporter, streaming live at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT on March 4, The Show Before the Show, hosted by …Read more...

Kodak Black is not a stranger to being in trouble with the police. On numerous occasions over the past four years, the “No Flockin” rapper has found himself directly involved in the middle of many criminal investigations.Read more...

We’re just over two years into the Biden administration, and I have to say, not having to write about someone leaving the White House every day has been refreshing. (Yes, this is Trump administration shade).Read more...

In January, we told you about the increasing popularity of Ozempic and other drugs used to treat people with type 2 diabetes doubling as drugs used for weight loss. Since then, the demand has grown, making it even more difficult for the people who actually need the drugs to get a hold of them – a disturbing trend that…Read more...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not be the greatest boxer of all time, but he’s made the sweet science work better for him than anyone else in the sport. His career earnings in and out of the ring have totaled more than $1 billion.

The list of things Karens call the cops for when it comes to Black people just keeps getting longer and more baffling. The latest addition to the list is shoveling snow. According to The Daily Beast, two Black men shoveled a lady’s sidewalk (for free) and she came outside threatening to call the police.

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