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The market for plus-size clothing in this country was valued at more than $24 billion in 2020. But most mainstream brands don’t make clothes that cater to people with curves.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion has had a hell of a career, and she’s only 27. Her meteoric rise as one of the most popular rap artists in the world is nothing short of impressive, but it hasn’t come without its own set of hurdles and struggles.

With the year coming to an end, the list of Black celebrities we’ve lost in 2022 is unfortunately very long. From singers and actors to athletes and comedians, here are more of the Black celebrities we lost in 2022.

If the kids in your family are still singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” every chance they get, then prepare yourself, because that’s not about to stop anytime soon. Disney+ is set to premiere Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl on Dec. 28. The event features a special performance of songs from the movie’s cast, as well as…Read more...

A $50k reward is being offered for any possible information related to a tragic hit-and-run that killed a prominent South Los Angeles woman. Trina Newman-Townsend, 62, was near South Broadway and 88th Street on Christmas Eve when she was the victim of a hit-and-run driver.Read more...

Kim Kardashian is opening up about the difficulties she’s facing while co-parenting with ex-husband Ye, a.k.a. the artist formerly known as Kanye West.Read more...

The biggest name in professional wrestling hasn’t been in a ring since May, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t obsessed with every move she makes.Read more...

They say mother knows best. And in the case of a missing Ohio infant, it was a mother’s hunch, and some serious Law & Order-worthy detective work that helped police find the baby just in time for the holidays.

Lovebirds T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are still going strong despite being ousted for an alleged affair last month. The Daily Mail published photos of the pair at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from Monday morning. The article also featured an exclusive photo gallery that contained nearly 40 pictures.Read more...

Black stars let their styles and personalities shine through fashion and we enjoyed seeing the diversity all year long on social media, red carpets, on tours, and more! In no particular order, here are the most stylish Black celebs of 2022!Read more...

On Friday, jurors in a Los Angeles Superior Court found rapper Tory Lanez guilty on all charges related to the 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

After years of speculation, and multiple rounds of “he said, she said,” Tory Lanez was finally found guilty of all charges in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion just two days before Christmas. But, despite the conviction already being made, Lanez’s family is not giving up on him so easily.Read more...

Football fans want their favorite players to be warriors. We want them to fight through the aches and pains to get the W and make it to the playoffs. Of course, we all know there’s a point where a player is too hurt to play and it’s time for them to rest, recover and rehab for next season. When it’s a knee or shoulder…Read more...

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard a new term and just adopted it to sound smart. (No, just me?) Well, here’s a term you’ve likely heard floating around in the last couple of years, reproductive justice.Read more...

This year we gained a new Black Panther and DC superhero, so we at the Root decided we’d share some iconic Black sci-fi characters from movies, shows, and books with you. Enjoy!

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You know what they say, patience is a virtue, and sometimes, true patience is rewarded. As we all witnessed last week, a very calm, cool, and collected Patriot’s fan by the name of Jerry Edmond was able to maintain his composure as a white woman harassed him for existing during last Saturday’s game against the…Read more...

If you’re spending today surrounded by your friends and family, take a moment to extend your gratitude to the most high, as everyone is not as fortunate. For Meek Mill who knows all too well what it feels like to be away from home on the holidays, the time he spent locked up served as the impetus to help a few…Read more...

You can say what you’d like about the man’s political policies, but if there’s one thing we know about Barack Obama, it’s that he’s got great taste. Every year as we approach the holiday season, the country awaits the former president’s list of favorite music, movies, and recommended reads.Read more...

Somebody call up the Netflix writers, because this scandal was made for the screen. A former Coppin State University basketball player is suing an assistant basketball coach for manipulating him into sending nudes and sexually suggestive texts, and blackmailing him into taping a sexual encounter before leaking all…Read more...

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The great thing about all these extra holidays is that you finally have time to catch up on all those movies and shows you swore you were going to watch. Before 2023 shows up and makes your list even longer, check out our handy guide to all the movies and TV series to binge before the end of the year.Read more...

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As Tory Lanez was being taken into custody in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, (much to his chagrin, I’m sure), there were a few other unhappy campers in the courtroom. Namely, Tory, Sr. also known as Sonstar Peterson, father of Daystar, or Tory Lanez.Read more...

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You know how much we love books at The Root. And from historical fiction to stunning sci-fi to colorful picture books for children, 2022 hit us with so many amazing works of fiction from Black authors. So when we were asked to put together a list of our favorites, we had plenty of great books to choose from.

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No matter how crazy this world gets, sports seems to be the one thing that can bring people together. Fanbases unite, cities come together and for a few hours, we can all relax and just enjoy watching our favorites. This year gave us plenty of awesome, unforgettable moments to go crazy over, none of which would have…Read more...

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It’s hard not to like Oriaku Njoku, the magnetic Executive Director of The National Network of Abortion Funds. They joined the abortion fund in June, just as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, throwing decades of precedent protecting abortion out of the window. But the utter chaos surrounding them at all times…Read more...

Disney has some of the most beloved shows and movies of our childhoods. As we near the release of the much anticipated, The Little Mermaid, we have to look back at some of the Black people, shows, and movies that bring us joy.

Given the events of the past year, it’s almost hard to recall that not long ago, Jackson, Mississippi, wasn’t the city that immediately and most prominently conjured images of what it meant to live at the intersection of failing infrastructure, systemic racism and awful leadership by public officials.Read more...

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With just over a week left to go before 2023, the organizers of an effort to tally a comprehensive accounting of the political, economic and social priorities of Black folks in the United States are looking for your help in crossing the finish line.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m counting the minutes until I can enjoy some much-needed relaxation this holiday season. And when I finally punch out for the rest of the year, nothing will come between me and my couch—that is, unless D’Angelo decides to do a free pop-up concert in Brooklyn.

New York City reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Khiel Coppin, a teen fatally shot by the NYPD in 2007, per the NY Daily News. Coppin was shot more than 20 times while surrendering. Just moments before, he had been holding a hair brush which the police mistook for a firearm.

Today marks the premiere of the third and final iteration of the popular Best Man franchise, The Best Man: The Final Chapters.Read more...

Two DC police officers involved in a chase that resulted in the death of a young Black man have been found guilty of second-degree murder, according to the Huffington Post. Karon Hylton-Brown, 20, was riding his moped on a sidewalk when the police pursued him leading to a fatal collision with a van. This marks the…Read more...

Philadelphia police released a statement confirming that a wrongly convicted man who spent almost 30 years in prison before being released last year was killed at a funeral. The statement explained that Christopher Williams, 62, “suffered gunshot wounds to the head” at Mount Peace Cemetery on Friday.Read more...

Colorado Springs Officer Matthew Anderson was one of the two cops accused in the violent beating of Army veteran Dalvin Gadson. In Gadson’s lawsuit, he alleges Anderson violated his constitutional rights by using excessive force, per ABC News. Apparently, this isn’t the first time Anderson has been sued for aggressive…Read more...

This should really be a come to a Jesus moment for all of the raggedy brothas with podcasts (and Drake). On Wednesday, Candace White Lives Matter Owens spoke out in support of Megan Thee Stallion, who is currently in court over allegations that Tory Lanez shot her.Read more...

The hits keep coming for an NFL community that’s experienced tremendous loss in 2022. This time, it’s the death of former Denver Broncos star running back Ronnie Hillman, who succumbed to cancer on Wednesday at 31, an age when some other NFL stars are still on the field.

The family of Jaynisha “Jayla” Williams is seeking justice for a cosmetic surgery procedure that cost the young wife and mother her life.

Things are about to get even crazier on Capitol Hill. Any moment now, the House January 6th Committee is going to release their 800-page report on the insurrection.Read more...

It looks like podcast host Joe Budden has once again landed himself in hot water for inflammatory comments he has made. This time, he decided to open his mouth about Megan Thee Stallion (again)on The Joe Budden Podcast that aired on Sunday (December 18). In a desperate attempt for attention, he made disparaging…Read more...

The holiday season is when many of us gather with our biological and chosen families to celebrate. For some, time with family can be restorative, uplifting, and joyous. However, for some of us in the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) community, being around family…Read more...