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Updated 2026-06-03 07:32
Why LeBron James is Getting <i>Dragged</i> For His MLK-Inspired Nike Sneakers
Designed to commemorate MLK Day and LeBron James' 23rd season, King James" and Nike have been called tone-deaf" for the new shoe.Read more...
The Heartbreaking Fate of a Former Nickelodeon Black Child Star Exposes a Deeper Issue
Kianna Underwood, a child star on Nickelodeon's 'All That' had a life that should raise concerns about other child stars.Read more...
‘High School Musical’s’ Black Stars, 20 Years Later
Twenty years after the premiere, we're looking at the lives and careers of three of the most memorable-- and Black-- stars from "High School Musical."Read more...
Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Her Divorce With Iman Shumpert
Golden Globe-winner Teyana Taylor is speaking out about her ex-husband Iman Shumpert and what life looks like since their divorce!Read more...
Pastor Mike Todd Breaks His Silence On Druski’s Viral Megachurch Skit That Everyone Thinks is About Him
Pastor Mike Todd is speaking out on Druski's pardoy of the megachurch that had the whole internet talking.Read more...
Nicki Minaj Hits Don Lemon With Homophobic Slur, and He Claps Back With <i>Heat</i>
MAGA's new darling Nicki Minaj is facing backlash after blasting journalist Don Lemon with an homophobic slur.Read more...
What Invoking the Insurrection Act Would Actually Mean for Minneapolis
Martial law and civil war are unlikely. What invoking the Insurrection Act would produce is something different and still seriousRead more...
RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer
Valentino has cultivated a long and important relationship with Black celebrities, notably including iconic supermodels Iman and Naomi Campbell, alongside stars such as Beyonce and Halle Berry.Read more...
Is Elon Musk’s AI Supercomputer Poisoning This Black Historic Neighborhood in Memphis?
Thanks to Elon Musk's Colossus supercomputer, Black families in South Memphis worry they are being exposed to toxic air from methane-powered turbines, while city leaders prioritize billion-dollar tech expansion.Read more...
Iyanla Vanzant’s Decision Not To Attend Her Daughter’s Funeral
During "The Breakfast Club" interview, Iyanla Vanzant explains why setting boundaries during grief is an act of self-love.Read more...
Rev. William Barber: Why We Must Reclaim MLK’s Radical Vision
According to Rev. Dr. William Barber, to truly honor and reclaim Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, people must return to King's original, radical blueprint: organizing multi-racial, local, and state-level movements to challenge systemic injusticesRead more...
Why Fewer Black Residents Are Taking the Lead in Minneapolis Protests
Black people are present, but many have been vocal about choosing not to engage in the same ways they once did. Some have even pushed back against certain protest tactics. This shift has been interpreted by some as apathy or retreat. It is neither.Read more...
All the Ways MLK’s Legacy Is Being Misused
Dr. King shouldered immense pressure for the sake of achieving positive change. However, today, his name is frequently and conveniently invoked to lend credibility to figures and movements that directly contradict the very principles he risked his life to uphold.Read more...
A Peek Inside Mary J. Blige’s Beautiful Jersey Mansion That Nobody Wanted
The R&B legend's $12.3 million New Jersey home got its SOLD" sign after eight years on the market.Read more...
How A Black Woman Helped To Revolutionize Pilates In The United States
Did you know that modern-day Pilates was pioneered by a Black woman? Here's everything you need to know about the iconic Kathy Stanford Grant.Read more...
A List of Black Hollywood Celebs Backing Donald Trump
Though Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden in the race for President of the United States may have presented a challenge to Trump, his supporters aren't wavering.Read more...
Florida Venue Allegedly Keeps Bride’s $7,600 Wedding Deposit After Her Fiancé Dies, You Won’t Believe Their Response
After Tye Hinson's wedding dreams came to a tragic end, the venue's response to her refund request sparked a viral debate.Read more...
Georgia Man Goes on a Full-Blown Racist Tirade, Messes Around and Finds Out
Robert Burke was seen in the video screaming the "N-word" at a security guard and claiming free speech.Read more...
Zoe Saldaña Breaks Her Silence on Becoming the Highest-Grossing Actress of All Time…and Here’s How She Did It
Zoe Saldana is now the most successful actor of all time. And now she's finally responding to her new milestone!Read more...
A Peek At ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion That’s Now Up for Sale!
The famous house from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is now on the market. Let's get into the coolness of the iconic mansion!Read more...
The <i>Real</i> Reason Those Bruno Mars Tickets Are So Damn Expensive
Fans were left in shock after seeing the prices for Bruno Mars' tour and were left wondering why concerts are so expensive now. Here's why!Read more...
Sade’s Most Timeless Songs in Celebration of Her Birthday!
Sade's music has maintained its potency decades after she burst onto the scene. This playlist delivers hits and sleepers that are definitely a vibe.Read more...
We Now Know the Shocking Truth of How Much Training ICE Agents Really Go Through
After an 120 percent ICE manpower increase, a new report revealed hundreds of agents were never properly trained.Read more...
Shannon Sharpe’s New Look Has Black Women Feeling Some Type of Way
Shannon Sharpe has got the social media streets abuzz once again, but this time it's for something positive. And boy, do women have some thoughts.Read more...
The Worst Examples of Black Women Celebs Being Publicly Mistreated
Black women have been unfairly talked about from everything from their hair to their financial status. Let's take a look back at some of the worst moments!Read more...
Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports Media
Recent interviews reveal double standard in how Black journalists are treated versus their white peers.Read more...
Wisconsin GOP Confuses 2 Black Democratic Candidates in Attack Ad — and Catch Hell Over It
Democrats-- and social media users-- are dragging Wisconsin Republicans after they confused the only two Black men running for governor.Read more...
Bernice King Calls On Black Church to Lead Ahead of MLK Day
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Bernice King has never shied away from her father's legacy. Now, decades after MLK's death, she's calling on the Black Church to pick up the slack.Read more...
Rating Regina King’s Most Successful Films
From "Friday" to her Oscar-winning performance in "Ray," Regina King has built one of the most powerful and versatile resumes in Hollywood. Here's a look at the blockbuster films that define her iconic career.Read more...
Brian Austin Green Responds to Tichina Arnold Dating Reveal With a Heartbreaking Revelation
Just two weeks after Tichina Arnold revealed she dated "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Brian Austin Green, the '90's heartthrob is now sharing his side of the story.Read more...
Oprah Winfrey Recalls When Joan Rivers Fat-Shamed Her
Oprah Winfrey's weight has been a hot topic in pop culture for decades and now she's reflecting on a truly uncomfortable moment.Read more...
Jill Scott Explains Why She ‘Hated’ This Memorable Scene in Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married?’
While many fans may have loved Jill Scott in 'Why Did I Get Married,' the talented singer doesn't have too many fond memories of certain filming days.Read more...
A$AP Rocky Says His Mama Knew This About Rihanna …
A$AP Rocky reflects on how Rihanna changed his life, and revealed that his mother knew she was the one years before he did.Read more...
New Report Reveals US Lost More Immigrants Than it Gained 1 Year Under Trump
For the first time in half a century, the U.S. experienced negative net migration under President Trump. Here's what that means.Read more...
This Red State’s Only Predominantly Black Institution Is Set to Close Amid Financial Troubles
Just one year after Republican Gov. Mike Braun left Martin University out of the 2025-27 funding budget, the state's only PBI is now facing permanent closure.Read more...
Dallas ICE Prosecutor Returns to Work After Racist Social Media Account Was Exposed
Last year, Congress called for the resignation of an ICE prosecutor after his anti-Black, antisemitic and anti-immigration tweets were exposed. But now he's headed back to work.Read more...
4 Powerful Things to Do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
MLK Day isn't just a federal holiday that gets you a free day from work, but a call to action. Here's four ways you can celebrate the day- before the brunches.Read more...
Teyana Taylor Solves Mystery Behind That Viral Clip of Leonardo DiCaprio at Golden Globes—Kind Of
Teyana Taylor is speaking out following her 'One Battle After Another' costar Leonardo DiCaprio's viral Golden Globes moment. But it's not what we expected!Read more...
Inside MLK’s Childhood Home in Honor of the Civil Rights Icon’s 97th Birthday
We're taking a look inside MLK's childhood home to honor his birthday!Read more...
New Update in Paris Jackson’s Legal Battle With Michael Jackson’s Estate
Paris Jackson has been embroiled in a legal battle with her father's estate for years. And it doesn't look like things are about to let up any time soon!Read more...
Five Famous Black Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
118 years after the organization was founded, we're honoring some of the famous members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Read more...
Is Martial Law Headed to Minneapolis? Gov. Time Walz, Trump Have Frightening Thoughts
One week after the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Trump warned residents to obey ICE or face the Insurrection Act.Read more...
The Most Dramatic Political Image Rebranding in History
From Ronald Reagan to Clarence Thomas, these political leaders go down as the most memorable rebrands in political history.Read more...
How Trolling on Elon Musk’s X Social Media Platform Is Harming Black Folks
Last week we told you that Elon Musk endorsed a White nationalist post on his platform X, but there are many more controversial posts that should concern you.Read more...
Are Americans Really Living in a Police State?
Trump's ICE occupation marks a dangerous time in America history as the threat of a police state weighs on everyone's mind.Read more...
Watch: A White Priest Was Detained by ICE.What He Claims Agents Told Him Should <i>Terrify</i> Black Folks
Minneapolis pastor Kenny Callaghan alleges an ICE agent told him, You're white and you wouldn't be any fun anyway," after he was detained while protesting.Read more...
Everything That Led to Troubled Morris Brown College Firing President
Dr. Kevin E. James is credited with bringing Morris Brown College back to life after 20 years without accreditation. Now, he's been terminated with practically no explanation.Read more...
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Idris Elba on Tense Filming Days for ‘Hijack’ Season Two and Overcoming Homelessness
Sir Idris Elba sat down with The Root to discuss the second season of his AppleTV show, 'Hijack' and reflected on his acting journey.Read more...
Watch: Trump Flips Off Ford Factory Employee in Heated Exchange Caught on Camera
During Trump's visit to Ford Motors' Dearborn Truck Plant, one employee confronted him head-on, leading to a viral heated exchange.Read more...
The Unbelievable Amount of Money Mike Tomlin Made As Head Coach Of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Following the Steelers' blowout 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night, Tomlin stunned NFL fans by announcing that he was resigning as head coach. But it seems his bank account will be just fine.Read more...
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