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Former Disney Star Orlando Brown to Receive Mental Evaluation Following Ohio Arrest
Boy, how times have changed for the once-beloved That’s So Raven star Orlando Brown.Read more...
2023 Super Bowl: ‘Popeye’s Meme Kid’ Gets the Celebrity Treatment in New Ad
Dieunerst Collin didn’t get to choose where his fame came from—you probably know him best as the “Popeye’s Meme Kid”—but after years of anonymity, he’s finally making the most of his notoriety. Dieunerst is all grown up now, and thanks to a NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) sponsorship deal with the fast food restaurant,…Read more...
Black Designer Pulls Out of Milan Fashion Week, Calls For More Industry Diversity
The only Black designer on Italy’s fashion council is putting them on blast for falling short when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
The Most Outrageous Karen Moments At The State Of The Union Last Night
Last night’s State of the Union was one for the books, but not for the reasons one might think. Though President Biden tried to express an agenda of unity with the GOP, it predictably fell on deaf ears. “To my Republican friends, if we could work together in the last Congress, there is no reason we can’t work together…Read more...
'The Academy Made a Very Loud Statement': Gina Prince-Bythewood Reacts to 2023 Oscars Shut Out of The Woman King
With nearly a month until the 2023 Oscars are set to take place, The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood is speaking up and speaking out in response to the film’s complete shutout in this year’s race.Read more...
17 Black Models To Look Out for at Fashion Week 2023
New York Fashion Week 2023 starts February 9 and we just know the Black models will tear up the runway. So, we can look forward to seeing veteran models and plenty up-and-coming ones from all around the world. Here are the people to look out for in the upcoming weeks!Read more...
One Officer Sent Around Pictures of Tyre Nichols’ Bloodied Face
One of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols took photos of Nichols’ bludgeoned body after the incident, according to public records obtained by The New York Times. The officer also sent the images to six people including two more MPD officers.
LeBron James Is the One True King, Becomes NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Well, it’s official.Read more...
Why Are Books Banned? Here's Banned Book Author Ibram X. Kendi's Take
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Donald Trump Might Actually Face The Music For His Alleged Hush Money Schemes
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Black Lawmakers To Highlight Victims of Police Brutality At State of The Union Address
As the nation continues to mourn Tyre Nichols, Black lawmakers are using the State of the Union on Tuesday to highlight the reality of police violence by inviting victims and their families to attend.Read more...
Kenosha Cop Who Allegedly Kneeled On 12-Year-Old Girl's Neck Faces Lawsuit
In Kenosha, Wisconsin, the family of a 12-year-old has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against local law enforcement as well as the city. They are accusing Kenosha Police Officer Shawn Guetschow of kneeling on the student’s neck while attempting to break up a fight she was supposedly involved in.Read more...
Way Too Much Student Loan Debt? Education Scams Could Be The Reason
It’s no secret that scammers exist throughout the world of higher education. Unsurprisingly, these scammers often target Black Americans.Read more...
2023 Super Bowl: Best Black Football Films and TV Shows
While sports fans await the historic Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, there’s still a way to get your sports entertainment fix. These Black football movies and TV shows are sure to keep you occupied leading up to the big game.Read more...
Food Network’s Superchef Grudge Match Makes Cooking Competitions Personal
When you watch as much Food Network as I do, the competition shows start to run together. There’s only so many times you can watch someone try to Beat Bobby Flay before it gets repetitive. However, fan favorite Darnell Ferguson is shaking up the format with the new series Superchef Grudge Match, premiering Tuesday,…Read more...
New Book Series Celebrates Why Children of Color Are Magic
Publishing powerhouse Random House Children’s Books is teaming up with Black-owned brand Afro Unicorn® on a series of children’s books designed to celebrate what is unique and magical about children of color.
Disturbing New Details Emerge About 6 -Year-Old Shooting Suspect
The 6-year-old Virginia student accused of shooting and injuring his first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner has a track record of violent behavior according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The shooting wasn’t the only bad run-in he’s had with a teacher.
Congress Is Still White AF: Will President Joe Biden Address It In His State of The Union?
As the country gears up to hear President Biden’s thoughts tonight for his State of the Union address, many folks will be wondering about the lack of diversity in Congress and how it will hopefully be remedied. In a new piece by The Associated Press, progress has been made when it comes having non-white lawmakers.…Read more...
Soul Survivors: Covid-19 and The Black Church
When COVID-19 first came barreling through the United States in March 2020, its impact on Black churches was nothing short of catastrophic.Read more...
Black Mary and Jesus Posters Used To Help Promote Racial Healing
It’s no secret that the Catholic Church has a diversity problem. According to the Pew Research Center, Black adults represent just 4 percent of Catholics in the United States. And only 25 percent of Black Catholics say they attend Mass at a church where most of the congregation is of the same race, compared to 80…Read more...
The Return of the Black Church?
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Brian Flores Is Named Minnesota Vikings’ Defensive Coordinator
After suing the league and standing up for his rights, Brian Flores is back in the top-tier of NFL coaches. According to ESPN, he will become the Minnesota Vikings new defensive coordinator. In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and multiple teams, including his former employers, the Miami Dolphins, “accusing the…Read more...
Amir Locke Will Become the Face of No-Knock Warrant Bans, Family Says
The family of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police, and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump have announced a federal lawsuit against the city, per ABC News. The suit comes exactly one year after the issuance of the no-knock warrant that led to Amir’s death.
White Supremacists Tried to "Destroy" Baltimore. Here's What You Need to Know
Black Americans have been sounding the alarm on the rising threat of white supremacist violence for years. And a recent planned attack on the predominantly Black city of Baltimore showcases just how warranted those concerns have been.Read more...
Do Better: BBC News Apologizes After Accidentally Posting Photo of Viola Davis While Celebrating Beyoncé
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Viola Davis and Beyoncé are not the same person. In fact—scratch that—I know exactly who needs to hear this: BBC News.Read more...
TJ And Amy Weren't The Only ABC Staffers Having Sexual Relations, According To New Report
Will the TJ Holmes/Amy Robach saga ever end? A new report by The Cut exposes the salacious culture that apparently has been the norm at ABC for a long time. Both GMA3 anchors were forced to leave the network after their rumored affair was made public in November of last year. However, it appears that it was just the…Read more...
Here's Why Will Smith Missed Out on Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary Tribute at the 2023 Grammys
Social media is still abuzz thanks to the phenomenal performances at the 2023 Grammys. Chief among them was the star-studded tribute to 50 years in hip-hop that boasted performances from everyone to LL Cool J and Queen Latifah to Missy Elliot and Lil Baby. But there was one person who was missing from all the action: …Read more...
2023 Super Bowl: Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes Understand ‘Special’ History-Making Moment
With the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs gathered at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. for Monday night’s Super Bowl LVII Opening Night press conference, the media frenzy that is Super Bowl week has officially begun. In the midst of being asked normal questions about the game and their opponents, the…Read more...
2023 Grammys: Chris Brown's Lame Attempt To Apologize to Robert Glasper Is Too Little, Too Late [Updated]
Updated as of 2/7/2023 at 9:13 a.m. ET
The Root Staff Reacts To The 2023 Grammys Big Wins, Best Looks & More
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2023 Grammys 50th Anniversary Salute To Hip-Hop Left No Crumbs
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were filled with Black excellence! There were a plethora of memorable performances from Black artists, but none were more noteworthy than the Grammys celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.Read more...
NFL Celebrates Black Quarterbacks, but Forgets About Cam Newton [UPDATED]
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Omega Psi Phi Revokes Membership of 3 Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols Beating
Three of the five officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. And the renowned Black Greek organization revoked the former officers’ membership after their horrid actions were displayed in front of the country in the body camera footage, per NBC.
Why Aren't More Real Housewives of Potomac Fans Coming for Juan Dixon?
Something about the Juan Dixon cheating scandal just isn’t sitting right with me. And it’s probably not what you think.Read more...
20 of the 2023 Grammys Red Carpet Trainwrecks
The Grammy Awards red carpet is one of the most anticipated fashion moments of the year! Unfortunately, not everyone delivered the looks we waited for. Here are the not-so-good outfits from the 2023 Grammys red carpet.
Lizzo's Stylist Shares the Secret to Her 2023 Grammy Night Locks
When it comes to style, you can always count on Lizzo to bring it. Whether she’s walking the red carpet or doing her thing on stage, her fashion-forward, body-positive looks are just as entertaining as her music.Read more...
With Beyoncé Losing Album of the Year, When Will Black Women Get Their Due?
Well, that was certainly a choice from the Grammys. After spending all night showcasing Black artists, and with almost everyone in the room awed by her presence, the Recording Academy hit us with a last-minute swerve when Beyoncé didn’t win Album of the Year for Renaissance. That honor went to Harry Styles for Harry’s…Read more...
2023 Grammys: I Survived Grammy Week and Lived to Write About It
In a past life, when I was a lowly social worker living in Phoenix, I used to dream of days like this. But now, nearly a decade removed from working with at-risk youth in the scorching Arizona desert, the glamor and glitz of Hollywood are very much a part of my everyday life.Read more...
Alabama Parents Outraged at Black History Month Event Cancellation [Updated]
DMX's Daughter to Release Docuseries on Drug Addiction
The 10-year-old daughter of DMX is doing her part to raise awareness for fentanyl use and drug addiction and how it can affect the ones we love.Read more...
How TikTok Drove the Love Behind Beyonce’s “Cuff It”
At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé broke the record becoming an artist decorated with the most Academy awards. Out of her nine nominations, she took home four wins - including an award for one of her most popular records “Cuff It.” The song swiftly rose to a fan favorite after “Renaissance” dropped but it was TikTok…Read more...
Nigerian Artist Tems Makes History at 2023 Grammys—and She Could Do It All Over Again Very Soon
Congratulations are in order for Nigerian singer Tems! On Sunday, she cemented her place in history as the first female Nigerian artist to receive a win at the 2023 Grammys.Read more...
2023 Grammys: The Best Performances by Black Artists
From Queen Bey being crowned with the most Grammy wins ever, to Lizzo’s uplifting, gospel performance of “Special,” to Viola Davis securing an EGOT, the 65th Annual Grammys might have been the Blackest show in the event’s history. What really made the night fun were all the spectacular performances by Black artists.…Read more...
Students Served Chicken, Waffles and Watermelon on “Black History Month” Menu
On this episode of companies that do too damn much for Black History Month, a food vendor decided to serve chicken and waffles with a choice of watermelon as a dessert to New York middle school students. Parents and students criticized the menu as being racially insensitive, per NBC News.
Nine-Year-Old High School Grad is Making Black History
While most of us used the time inside during the COVID pandemic to eat and binge-watch shows on our favorite streaming platforms, 9-year-old David Balogun was doing big things. And I’m not talking about advancing to the next level in Minecraft. This young man from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, used his time to earn his …Read more...
Black People Can Be Racist Too, Say Authors Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone
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Lizzo Wows With ‘Special’ 2023 Grammys Performance, Wins Record of the Year
I cannot overstate how truly special Lizzo is as an artist and role model. Yes, pun intended. Every single time she’s on stage, she’s letting plus-sized Black women know that someone sees them for more than just their weight. She delivered another memorable live performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, singing…Read more...
Beyoncé Becomes The Queen of The Grammys With Record Wins
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Quavo Pays Tribute to Takeoff With Moving 2023 Grammys Performance
During its In Memoriam segment, the Grammys took time to honor three special artists, among them late Migos rapper Takeoff. Alongside gospel artists Maverick City Music, Takeoff’s uncle and bandmate, Quavo, gave an emotional performance of his song “Without Me.”
2023 Grammys Best Red Carpet Looks: Black Stars Showed Up and Showed Out
Forget the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes. When it comes to fashion, the GRAMMY red carpet is where it’s at. The biggest night in music always brings out the biggest stars. And this is one party where the guests are not afraid to push the fashion envelope. These are the stars who did the damn thang on the 2023…Read more...
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