The Root

Ghostface Killah, also known as Tony Starks is the best rapper in Wu-Tang Clan (I’ll argue with anyone about this) and one of the best rappers of all time. Now he will be honored and remembered in New York City for the rest of eternity.Read more...

After the revelations of Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s texts calling to overturn the 2020 Presidental election and Thomas’ ruling in a Trump document case, many have been calling to revise ethics concerning Supreme Court Justices. On Wednesday, The House Judiciary Committee advanced a…Read more...

The United Justice Coalition, the philanthropic arm of Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation, is set to host its inaugural social justice summit this summer.Read more...

During a US Senate Committee hearing, a debate over abortion ensued between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Rep. Sen. Tim Scott, reported National Catholic Register. Yellen testified that access to abortion is beneficial to low-income Black women, to which Scott replied was false based on his own experiences…Read more...

From scheduling conflicts, to travel difficulties, to just feeling comfortable in their bodies, WNBA players having to fly commercial has been an issue for a long time. As the 2022 season gets underway, it hasn’t taken long for the situation to become a problem again. Only a week into the season, the Seattle Storm’s…Read more...

It looks like congratulations are in order for rapper, actor and producer Ice Cube. On Thursday, it was revealed that Ride Along star landed a multi-picture TV and film deal with Luminosity Entertainment.Read more...

The CROWN Act’s influence continues to ripple through the country. Alaska is seeking a bill to ban school districts from adopting dress codes that don’t account for Black hairstyles and wearing traditional regalia at graduation, reported Associated Press. The bill would also be expanded to businesses.

Warner Music Group is looking to HBCUs to find the next generation of music industry talent. Beginning in January 2023, the label will accept applications for the next cycle of its WMG HBCU Immersion Program. In cooperation with Culture Creators, the program provides students with the tools they need to pursue careers…Read more...

The Kentucky attorney general who tried to pull a fast one on the public when he let the cops who killed Breonna Taylor off the hook is now looking for his reward from the MAGA crowd: he wants to be governor of Kentucky.

As many wait to see how the potential purchase of Twitter changes the social media outlet, conservatives are still echoing the sentiments that companies are actively silencing their voices (research shows this is not the case). There is a consensus that tech companies should have some relegations in Congress, but no…Read more...

The accusations are not looking good for Florida rapper Rod Wave.Read more...

When Sean “Diddy” Combs was announced as the host and executive producer of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, we knew he would keep things interesting. On Monday he fulfilled those expectations with an Instagram video confirming he’s the one who demanded Travis Scott be added to the lineup of performers.Read more...

Oklama, better known as Kendrick Lamar is just giving his fans more to chew on as the release for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers nears closer and closer.Read more...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ voting map, which could determine how much political representation Black voters have in the state for the next decade, was partially tossed out by a federal judge on Wednesday.

An attempt to enshrine women’s right to an abortion into law failed in a divided U.S. Senate on Wednesday, leaving the country potentially on the brink of that law being rolled back after nearly a half century.

Five police trainers identified by Reuters were found to have far-right ties through their political commentary on social media. Their views consist of QAnon conspiracies, racial slurs and homophobic/transphobic language. Though the trainers denied allowing their beliefs to get in the way of teaching, the influence…Read more...

On Wednesday, nominees for the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards and Movie and TV Awards: Unscripted were revealed.Read more...

Just once I’d like young adult fans to remember they don’t own the genre.Read more...

Florida Democratic candidates have agreed to pool money together to create a $15 million voter organizing effort called ‘Blue Shift Florida,’ according to Politico, fighting to keep Florida a purple state. The money will be used to hire at least 200 organizers and open as many as 80 offices to increase voter turnout.Read more...

Social media star Tabitha Brown is all about spreading positivity and love through her food, and one of the things she uses to keep her recipes fun and flavorful for her fans is her signature Sunshine seasoning. Per a press release provided to The Root, after an extremely successful online launch last year, where it…Read more...

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The family of Darnell Wicker, a man shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police while holding a tree saw, has reached a $1.25 million settlement with the city in the lawsuit against the officers responsible, reported the Louisville Courier Journal. Though money can’t replace the life that was lost, the family attorney…Read more...

Stanford University is currently investigating a noose found hanging outside a campus building. The noose was found on in a tree outside of an undergraduate residence hall. This is the third time in three years that the California university has had to deal with an incident of this nature. The school has removed the…Read more...

Officers Rashawnda Williams and Alexis Bush-Bailey are suing the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for discrimination against their race and gender, reported Fox 4 Kansas City. The two allege the board is responsible for the treatment they received from Kansas City Police Department employees.

Trans actor and activist Laverne Cox and trans model and actress Leyna Bloom are set to be honored at this year’s Webby and GLSEN Respect Awards, respectively.Read more...

After being attacked on stage while performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last week, Dave Chappelle was not happy to hear the man who tackled him was only being charged with a misdemeanor. He and his lawyer, Gabriel Colwell, urged Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to rethink his decision and…Read more...

It looks like Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is unbothered by the racist remarks made by Tennessee meteorologist Joey Sulipeck. During Saturday’s playoff game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, Sulipeck tweeted:Read more...

Just one day after leaked photos and video of footage of Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse William’s Broadway performance in Take Me Out went viral online, the Actor’s Equity Association and Second Stage Theater are condemning the actions of whoever’s responsible.Read more...

The Supreme Court has shown its hand with all signs pointing to the government completely obliterating a woman’s right to choose abortion care. On May 2, a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which suggested that a woman’s right to an abortion should be left up to the states, was leaked. Since then, states…Read more...

As friends, family and the rest of the basketball community continue to mourn the death of former Michigan State star Adreian Payne, details on how his death unfolded have been released in court documents.Read more...

The Senate has confirmed the first Black woman ever to sit on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a historic and critical vote as the nation’s central bank fights to control runaway inflation.

In a recent Instagram Live interview with Fat Joe, Wendy Williams made her feelings on guest host Sherri Shepherd’s new show pretty clear. In case you missed it, she has no plans to check out Sherri, telling Joe, “I like her, but I won’t be watching her because I know what she’s going to be doing and that’s really not…Read more...

Speaking at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car conference yesterday, Tesla CEO and possible new Twitter owner Elon Musk said he would reverse the ban imposed on former President Donald Trump’s account after the Capitol riots, as reported by CNN.Read more...

Another day, another racist ass comment made by Tucker Carlson. In a May 10th op-ed penned by the Fox personality, he first undermined Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black LGBTQ woman White House Press Secretary, by belittling the job itself.

In all my years of being a basketball fan, I never heard Michael Jordan say that he needs a strong Utah Jazz team to win the NBA Finals. He relished beating the best of the best, but it didn’t matter who was in front of him. All that mattered to Jordan was winning that championship.Read more...

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Ever since it was known that the Supreme Court intended to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made his intentions known to bring the Women’s Health Protection Act up for a procedural vote in the Senate.Read more...

Two innovative, Atlanta-based Black-owned companies announced today that they have agreed to merge.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all of us. But it has been especially tough on frontline healthcare workers. And Black nurses have been among the hardest hit. Research from the Rutgers School of Nursing found that COVID-19 has been uniquely difficult for non-white frontline healthcare workers due to the…Read more...

Former Oklahoma police officers are facing manslaughter charges after they fatally shot an unarmed Black man in December 2021, according to NBC News.Read more...

This April 29 marked 30 years since the city of Los Angeles erupted in violent riots after the police officers who violently beat Black motorist Rodney King during a traffic stop were acquitted. Just over a week after that grim anniversary, police set out on a search for King’s youngest daughter, Tristan, who was …Read more...

It’s been two years since we checked in with the weird universe inhabited by the hosts of HBO’s Westworld. Now it’s finally time to return, because the long-awaited eight-episode Season 4 is set to premiere Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, per a press release provided to The Root.Read more...

Mike Tyson has no worries about jail time after an incident in which he was recorded punching a passenger on a JetBlue flight on April 20.Read more...

Nearly two months from the day Power producer and rapper 50 Cent promised to put comedian and Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique back on, it appears he’s actually made good on it!Read more...

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is being sued for forcing out white women NYPD chiefs to fill their positions with people of color instead, reported New York Daily News. According to the suit, de Blasio’s shift was described as “the human reality for a few individuals” and aimed at making the a demographic…Read more...

After years of working in fashion, liquor and television, Sean “Diddy” Combs is ready to return to music. However, he’s planning to change things up and it won’t be hip-hop he lends his talents to.Read more...

While much has been seen and reported when it comes to comedian Dave Chapelle’s recent sets at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, as a part of the inaugural Netflix Is A Joke festival, fans and followers might be disappointed to find out that footage of that night won’t be coming to the streaming platform any time…Read more...

In response to the draft opinion leak that revealed the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared plans to support reproductive rights. During a press conference earlier this week, she announced the “Justice For All Pledge” and $500,000 that will go toward increasing access to…Read more...

Clearview AI has been under fire for developing a highly controversial facial recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies. According to CNN, the company agreed to stop selling its technology to most private companies operating in the U.S.

The Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team has accused Georgia police officers of racial profiling for a traffic stop in which they allegedly searched for drugs and none were found, according to USA Today.Read more...