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Wendy Wiliams is slowly making her way back into the spotlight.Read more...

In case you were wondering what Steve Harvey thought about the slap heard ‘round the world, wonder no more. During an appearance at Georgia State University, the entertainer and Family Feud Host, 65, commented about the infamous Oscars incident during a keynote address he gave at the Atlanta law school.Read more...

When Kevin Hart fires up his grill this summer, there won’t be any beef. Just in time for National Burger Month, the comedian is teaming up with the folks at Beyond Meat to launch a summer grilling ad campaign for the plant-based protein brand. In the ad, Hart tries to convince comedian Spank Horton to try a Beyond…Read more...

Jacob Blake withdrew his civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot him in the back during a traffic stop in 2020, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Following the shooting, protests ensued for the following days, leading to the shooting of a few demonstrators by Kyle Rittenhouse.

Popular period tracking apps like Clue, Flo and Cycles can be useful for people trying to get pregnant and people trying to avoid pregnancy alike. But users should be aware that the information collected by these apps could be shared with third parties. And in a time when many states are looking to implement…Read more...

There really aren’t enough words that can be said about the impact and legacy left by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and essayist Toni Morrison. Her novels and speeches have left an indelible mark for writers and non-writers alike, which is why it’s exciting to report that her second novel, Sula, will be…Read more...

Lincoln College located in central Illinois is closing following challenges from the pandemic and a recent cyberattack, reported CNN. The predominantly Black college suffered from compromised access to institutional data and inoperable systems for recruitment and fundraising as a result.

I’m not sure what character Jesse Williams portrays in his new Broadway play Take Me Out. I’m not sure what the plot is or even who is co-stars are. All I know is that the man is packing heat. Trust me—if you want something to see, you should definitely cop tickets.Read more...

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards have put together an interesting list of performers. Now a surprising name has been announced to join the show.Read more...

Grammy-winning Atlanta Rapper Young Thug and members of his Young Stoner Life imprint (YSL), including Gunna, were charged and arrested Monday afternoon in a 56-count court indictment, according to WSBTV.Read more...

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The current makeup of the Senate rarely agrees on anything – especially when it comes to provisions for the betterment of the American people. However, when it comes to the Supreme Court, they make sure they quickly spring into action. In response to the protests happening outside of certain Supreme Court justices’…Read more...

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Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary is not only an event to celebrate the happiest place on earth, but also a way to highlight their dedication to diversity and inclusion. Disney’s been working to increase their representation in all levels of business from cast members to high ranking executives, pulling talent from…Read more...

Just when it seems like there are no more new 2Pac stories to tell, FX has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming docuseries, Dear Mama.

With the 2022 Cannes Film Festival just around the corner, it’s just been revealed that Viola Davis is set to be honored with the Women In Motion Award at this year’s festival.Read more...

It appears Will Smith isn’t getting out of Hollywood jail anytime soon. With a number of his projects being postponed and canceled, Variety reports that his next major film release has been pushed back to 2023.

There’s not much Jersey-born rapper, actress and singer Queen Latifah can’t do. With Emmy and Grammy awards already under her belt, your girl is halfway to coveted EGOT bragging rights. And now, 21 years after her first partnership with COVERGIRL cosmetics, she’s Cover Girl, once again. The Queen announced the news…Read more...

Stacey Abrams’s campaign for Georgia governor is in line for a seven-figure fundraising boost, but it has to wait a bit for the check to clear.

Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball star and NBA player of four years was fatally shot in Orlando, Florida on Monday. Police arrested 29-year-old Lawrence Dority for the shooting on a warrant for first-degree murder, according to the Detroit Free Press.Read more...

Black content creators have been outspoken about the disparities they face on various social media platforms. At The Root, we’ve reported on Black TikTok creators who have grown increasingly frustrated with white creators’ ability to earn more money and receive more sponsorship deals. These issues have led to Black…Read more...

Early Sunday, rapper Travis Scott took the stage for the first time publicly since the catastrophe at Astroworld. The artist was at Miami Grand Prix weekend and performed at the nightclub E11even. Controversy has followed Scott since the grim events of his November music festival in Houston, in which 10 people died…Read more...

Fans of the ABC musical drama series Queens will be disappointed to learn that their beloved show won’t be returning for a second season.Read more...

Frank R. James, the 62-year-old man arrested and accused of the Brooklyn subway shooting a month ago, was indicted on Friday on two federal counts: one count of terrorist attack and other violence against a mass transportation system, and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, according to CNN.

Eric Holder, the man accused of fatally shooting the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, will finally stand trial after multiple delays. According to the Los Angeles Criminal Court, it is set to start on June 2. The hearing will be at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles. In addition, a readiness…Read more...

Flint city councilwoman Eva Worthing called Black colleague Jerri Winfrey-Carter “ghetto” under her breath during a committee meeting, reported MLive. Another Black colleague overheard the remark and brought it to the attention of the committee, calling Worthing unprofessional and offensive.

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in last weekend’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix, but he’s still first on the elite racing circuit at speaking out about social injustice.

Daunte Wright’s mother, Katie, was briefly detained by an officer after stopping on the highway to record a traffic stop, reported NBC News. Following the killing of her son, Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure those who were stopped got home safe and didn’t suffer the same fate her son had.

After an especially tough season full of closures, cancellations and delays, Broadway is looking to celebrate its return to form with the 75th Annual Tony Awards. This year’s show takes place Sunday, June 12 with Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose hosting.Read more...

Introspective lyrics, slick flows, an interesting music video and a Marvin Gaye sample, Kendrick Lamar season is in full effect and rap fans are ready for it.Read more...

Over the weekend, multi-Emmy nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning actor Anthony Anderson added yet another impressive notch to his belt: becoming a graduate of Howard University.Read more...

Black News Channel, or BNC, shut down in March after just 2 years after its launch. The television outlet boasted its majority stakeholder as Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. Anchors included notable media personalities Marc Lamont Hill, Charles Blow and Sharon Reed.Read more...

Over 100 grateful graduates of Wiley College received the news that every college graduate saddled with student loan debt wants to hear. At the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, Wiley’s President & CEO Herman J. Felton, Jr. J.D., Ph.D. announced that an anonymous donor had picked up the tab for the graduating…Read more...

Black Doctor Who fans rejoice! It’s taken 59 years, but we finally have a Black Doctor leading the franchise.Read more...

Phoenix Suns’ point guard Chris Paul is in the middle of the latest incident between NBA fans and players after at least one fan allegedly harassed his family and “put hands on” his mother during the Suns’ Mother’s Day playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks.

You may know Golda Rosheuvel for her breakout role in Netflix’s hit show “Bridgerton”, but while was making strides to step out into fame, she was being advised to step back into the closet.Read more...

Just as America’s heroes are born and raised into their power, so are its cowards. The children of this country that display and spew hatred towards anyone unlike themselves are evidence of this fact. This past week, a video began circulating of a student using racial slurs while wearing a white hood resembling those…Read more...

While season 25 of “The Bachelor” made history in 2021 with its first Black lead Matt James, the show’s chosen frontman apparently had no idea that there had been no others before him. Though his groundbreaking role within the franchise was a big deal to many fans, this fact would not become known to him until after…Read more...

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The popular show, “Atlanta,” featured actor Liam Neeson on its episode that screened on Thursday, May 5. Neeson made a cameo appearance to seemingly readdress his racist comments he made back in February 2019. For context, in 2019, Neeson was interviewed to discuss his process of coming into character for the film,…Read more...

Just over six years ago, a soon to be mother of two died in the operating room only 17 minutes after delivering the second child born to her and her husband, Charles Johnson IV. According to the CDC, Black women die at rates three times higher than that of white mothers during childbirth, and Johnson is unwilling to…Read more...

Jewell Caples, the songstress also known as The First Lady of Death Row Records has died at 53. The news was first broken by the label’s former head of security, Reggie White Jr., according to Vibe. In the mid nineties, Caples worked with rap legends such as 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and Lady of Rage. She would go on to…Read more...

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If there’s anyone who understands the tremendous sacrifices and challenges that come with motherhood, it’s Karen Derrico.

On Thursday, the three largest U.S. banking regulators shared that they are planning a major rewrite of racist regulations attached to the Community Reinvestment Act. The law, which was passed in 1977, was used to combat the racist practices used in finance to avoid lending to certain neighborhoods.Read more...

What were you doing at 19-years-old? Graduating high school? Freshman in college? Wondering what your summer job was going to be? That’s what most people at that age are doing.Read more...

During his 2020 campaign, President Joe Biden pledged to establish an environmental justice division within the Justice Department. On Thursday, the Biden administration announced a wide-ranging enforcement strategy to hold industrial polluters accountable for the damage done to poor and minority communities, …Read more...

During a gala for Carolina Pregnancy Center Thursday, former Republican Vice President Mike Pence pathetically fired back at Kamala Harris’ recent remarks about the Supreme Court’s impending decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade. The current VP expressed her pro-choice stance Tuesday at a Washington fundraiser for Emily’s…Read more...

Stacey Abrams temporarily paused fundraising for her own campaign, asking her supporters to instead donate to non-profit organizations that support access to abortions and promote abortion rights.