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Your past always has a way of catching up to you, even if you don’t want it to, and for this Houston area attorney, it caught up to him quick, fast and in a hurry. Waymond Wesley, a Black attorney who is known as “Chef Way” for his cooking videos on TikTok, is learning what it’s like to piss off the Black women of…Read more...

New day. New bank. Same racist nonsense.

As the NFL playoffs begin, and most of the football world focuses on who will actually end up playing in the big game, the rest of us are locked in on what really matters: Rihanna’s plans for her halftime show. Following in the footsteps of previous Super Bowl halftime performers, RiRi is playing things close to the…Read more...

The drama over classified documents found at Biden’s private home and office is intensifying. On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he was appointing a special counsel to investigate the matter.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council experienced turmoil as the fallout from its infamous racism scandal that ultimately led to its former president to resign continues. However, Councilman Kevin de León still refuses to step down despite calls from President Joe Biden to do so.Read more...

50 Cent is finally apologizing for the profane memes he posted about Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

With a legendary music career that includes number-one hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Roberta Flack is a music icon. But in November of 2022, the 85-year-old shared the devastating news that she is unable to sing due to an ongoing battle with ALS.Read more...

Awards season is full of high-profile, prestigious events, but there’s one that we care about more than all the others. The NAACP Image Awards are the one show that truly honors Black Excellence on every level. With categories celebrating the best in film, television, literature, animation and music, this is where we…Read more...

La-da-da-da-da, it looks like the next episode in Dr. Dre’s musical career will see him letting go of his musical assets in a huge deal with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. I’ll explain.Read more...

A report from the North Carolina state medical examiner has revealed the official cause of death for retired NFL wide receiver Charles Johnson. USA Today managed to obtain a copy of it, which showed that Johnson overdosed from drugs. Officials believe it was a suicide.Read more...

If Antonio Brown is involved, trouble has likely followed him. In 2022 alone, Brown ripped off his jersey in the middle of an NFL game and quit on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; he publicly embarrassed R&B singer Keyshia Cole on social media; he was caught on video exposing himself to a woman; and last month he was wanted…Read more...

Governor Ron DeSantis is working overtime to stop free speech for educators in his governing state of Florida.

Sunny Hostin is getting real about her decision to have plastic surgery. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, The View co-host shares how after years of struggling with back pain and body issues, her decision to have a breast reduction and lift and liposuction last summer has given her a new lease on life.Read more...

It’s been a little over a month since Brittney Griner was released from Russia in a prisoner swap in December. However, there are those who are still upset about the details of the exchange and they will not let the WNBA champion enjoy her time with her family.

The Whitney Houston estate is speaking out in response to a joke let off by comedian Jerrod Carmichael at the 2023 Golden Globes on Tuesday.

Rapper Meek Mill and actor/comedian Kevin Hart are joining forces with former Sixers owner Michael Rubin to help students in the Philadelphia area. Mill and Hart, who are also Philly natives, announced this week that they are committing $7 million to provide scholarships and educational materials to help local…Read more...

Just because Donald Glover wrapped up his award-winning series Atlanta in 2022, that doesn’t mean he’s done with all his artistic endeavors. On Tuesday, while on the red carpet of the 2023 Golden Globes, he told E!’s Laverne Cox that rumors of his music alter ego Childish Gambino’s retirement were not true.

Remember when current NFL free agent and Super Bowl champion Odell Beckham Jr. was accused of defying flight attendants’ orders before being removed from a flight on Thanksgiving weekend?Read more...

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole took to Instagram Wednesday night to clear the air after the Today show cancelled her scheduled appearance. The reason for the sudden decision is due to a lawsuit in which plantiff Morgan Georgia claims that Bar Vegan (one of Cole’s Atlanta restaurants) paid employees $2.13 an hour…Read more...

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Rep. George Santos is facing calls to resign after his repeated lies have come to light. Freshman Rep. Anthony D’Esposito has urged Santos to step down. In addition, Chairman Joseph G. Cairo Jr. of the Nassau County Republican Committee told reporters Wednesday morning Santos no longer had the support of Republicans…Read more...

Let’s be honest: we don’t really think about the people behind our favorite internet memes. But in one case, it turns out that person has been waiting for the right moment to cash in. Dieunerst Collin, known to the internet as the “Popeyes’s meme kid,” is all grown up and finally getting a chance to profit off of his…Read more...

President Joe Biden having a “classified documents” scandal was not exactly on my 2023 bingo card. I mean, how many Presidents involved in document-related shenanigans can we possibly handle at once?Read more...

Although Hip-Hop is only around 50 years old, it’s already the most popular genre in the country. Throughout its history, it continues to change and involve as new artists and sounds are introduced.

On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that Damar Hamlin was discharged from a Buffalo hospital. The Buffalo Bills shared the news on their Twitter account just nine days after Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game.Read more...

Since 2014, Mielle Organics has been a favorite hair care brand of naturalistas everywhere. Created by Monique Rodriquez and her husband Melvin in their home, Mielle quickly developed a cult following and is now sold in over 100,000 stores across the U.S. including Ulta Beauty, Target, CVS and Walmart.

On Saturday, Australian Open organizers announced that two-time champion Naomi Osaka would not be competing at the 2023 tournament. Now, the tennis superstar has revealed the joyous reason that she’s taking a break from the court. On Wednesday, Osaka announced on social media that she is expecting her first child.

Among the high-profile awards shows, the Screen Actors Guild awards sometimes offer the best chance for surprise nominations and wins. However, this year was shockingly predictable, and that wasn’t good news for Black stars and series. That doesn’t mean we didn’t see any recognition for our favorite artists, it’s just…Read more...

A spokesperson for EA Sports explained to CBS Sports their plans on removing its CPR touchdown celebration from Madden NFL 23. The decision comes after a tragic episode during Monday Night Football on January 2, when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati…Read more...

A Virginia judge dismissed an argument from two groups who wanted to bid for the ownership of the Racist E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, per The Associated Press. After it was taken down in 2021, history preservation advocates were scrambling to find ways to claim it for themselves, but the deal was sealed. Lee’s…Read more...

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A single-player game, Dot’s Home, won Apple’s Cultural Impact Award for combining the entertainment of gaming, while also gaining insight into historical racial, housing, and land injustices.

Mariah Carey is reportedly seeking primary custody of the twins she shares with Wild’n Out host Nick Cannon.Read more...

Last night may have been the first and last time Jerrod Carmichael hosts the Golden Globes. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards has become known for its scandals. From not having any Black members among its ranks, to actor Brendan Fraser alleging that HFPA president Philip Berk groped him, the…Read more...

A Georgia school district is being sued by a group of students for what they are calling a discriminatory dress code. According to the suit filed in U.S. District Court, students in Effingham County, Georgia say they were not allowed to wear Black Lives Matter t-shirts to school and school-sponsored events, even…Read more...

Now that we’ve had a chance to fully process all our emotions from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we can turn our attention to the prospect of Black Panther 3. Letitia Wright, who plays Wakanda’s protector, Shuri, is ready to get back in her super suit. But she also understands that after a grueling and extra-long…Read more...

Although Tory Lanez was convicted weeks ago of all charges relating to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, he’s already doing all he can to get a new trial.Read more...

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On Tuesday, the 2023 Golden Globes went off without a hitch.

The Golden Globes may have lost a little of their luster after a scandal revealed how Black journalists and projects were being excluded, but don’t tell that to Hollywood stylists. The show’s 2023 return saw the red carpet kick off awards season with a spectacular array of fashion. Here are the best looks from the…Read more...

Republicans have been very quiet about the strangest new addition to their team, Representative George Santos. But just because Republicans have refused to take any meaningful action on this Veep character come to life, doesn’t mean the rest of us should just ignore him.Read more...

Sheila Jackson is speaking out after her 12-year-old autistic son suffered a serious injury by police at an after-school tennis program ran by local police volunteers, according to WTVR News. Jackson submitted her son to the program thinking he’d learn to bond with the police but instead arrived to pick up only to see…Read more...

It seems like Coachella just wrapped up, but it’s already time to plan for the 2023 edition of the famed music festival. After months of speculation, event organizers have officially announced the headliners and we’re definitely in for an interesting lineup. Latin music superstar Bad Bunny, K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK…Read more...

The shooting that occurred last week while French Montana was taping a video could result in the Bronx rapper getting into some legal trouble.Read more...

Prince Harry released his explosive new memoir, Spare, on Tuesday and it immediately jumped to number one on several bestseller lists. It’s worth noting the consensus at The Root is that The Duke of Sussex, along with wife Meghan Markle, should stop talking about themselves immediately. However, that won’t stop us…Read more...

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The only thing that helps ease the blow of cold winter months for me is the promise of shopping for new winter clothes and shoes. There’s nothing I love more than adding new sweaters, hats and boots to my collection (at least until I can pull out all of the sundresses, sandals and shorts when summer rolls around…Read more...

Members of Arizona’s Freedom Caucus announced that they will be filing a lawsuit to block Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s new executive order banning employment and hiring discrimination.Read more...

Chad Bianco was sworn into his second term as sheriff of Riverside County, Ca. despite his controversial (and extra conservative) past and previous lawsuits, per The Press-Enterprise. The sheriff celebrated his return to office with a speech praising the police department for showing the world how to handle the BLM…Read more...

TMZ has reported that R&B singer El DeBarge was allegedly arrested for drug and weapon possession. According the site, he initially was questioned by police Sunday at a Burbank gas station for expired tags but they spotted a metal baton inside his vehicle as well.Read more...