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Stacey Abrams and Cliff Albright say Louisiana v. Callais could roll back the core of the Voting Rights Act, putting the future of Black voters at stake.Read more...

New York's influence on music runs deep. From Nas and Jay-Z to Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey, these artists' New York roots shaped the culture's sound.Read more...

Russell Simmons isn't letting ex Kimora Lee Simmons latest words paint him in a negative light without speaking up!Read more...

In light of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's recent drama, let's take a look at other famous men whose reputation and career have taken a hit thanks to sexual scandals!Read more...

The Diddy docuseries does more than expose Sean Combs's misdeeds. It shows how Black women sometimes hurt themselves in their attempt to protect Black men.Read more...

While 'Paradise' and 'Severance' emerged as the front-runner of Black shows this year, there were others that are also worthy of being celebrated. Let's take a look!Read more...

Did you know that Parisian designer Christian Louboutin has African ancestry?Read more...

The Root spoke with Danielle Belton and Junny Ann Hibbert about their mission to foster community among Black women with Ebony & Orchid dinners in NYC.Read more...

OPINION: Sherrone Moore's profound fall from grace may involve white women...but they aren't the reason for it all.Read more...

A young Black couple got married in Central Park and TikTok is loving it!Read more...

A video circulating online shows Fawn Weaver, co-founder of the whiskey company Uncle Nearest, reacting to a man who approached her at a recent book signing (most likely for her latest book, "Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel"). When he did speak, he asked her if she remembered him, since they...Read more...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for justice after the wrongful ICE arrest of an American citizen.Read more...

The University of Michigan fired Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."Read more...

EXCLUSIVE: Over a year has passed since Rep. Jasmine Crockett flamed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she spoke to The Root about the current state of their relationship.Read more...

Both D'Angelo and Angie Stone passed away within months of each other, and now their only son is shedding new light on their final days.Read more...

From the mysterious disappearance of a Haitian man to a Black man accused of being Somali, these are just a few of the shocking interactions between Black people and ICE agents.Read more...

Here's the only Christmas playlist you'll need to get you in the holiday spirit!Read more...

Benjamin Crump's latest fight was for a Florida security guard, who was murdered in 2023.Read more...

We've rounded up our favorite gifts ideas that will make sure all of the men on your list have a happy holiday season.Read more...

Sherrone Moore's worries don't stop at his felony charges. His "for cause" firing means Michigan is off the hook for paying him this eye-watering amount.Read more...

After hard-launching her new boo, RHOA's Porsha Williams reveals why she's done hiding her love life, but social media wasted no time pulling old clips proving fans clocked her tea years ago.Read more...

OPINION: Blueface's tweet about his mother sleeping with him is inelegant, but that doesn't mean he's wrong.Read more...

Kim Kardashian has been on a long journey to up her law skills and knowledge, but her sons wouldn't let her be great! Let's talk about it.Read more...

OPINION: Many of the participants in Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" were positioned to take Diddy down long ago...so why didn't they?Read more...

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe weighed in on the scandal surrounding former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore.Read more...

The 1803 Fund unveils a $70 million plan to create jobs and repair decades of displacement in North Portland's historically Black neighborhood.Read more...

Folks online can't get over Blue Ivy's latest fashion moment.Read more...

While Sinners clearly emerged as the front-runner of Black films this year, there were others that are also worthy of being celebrated. Let's take a look!Read more...

After months of teasing Trump's $1 million immigration Gold Card, here's everything you should know about the Green Card competitor.Read more...

When it comes to hella Black Christmas songs, does Boyz II Men have an edge over Mariah Carey? Let's get into it!Read more...

Thirteen Republicans just sided with Democrats in a historic move to undermine Trump... but what does that really mean for the future of Congress?Read more...

Jeffries reaction to Crockett's Senate announcement left people filling in the blanks.Read more...

Joy Ann Reid calls out Stephen A. Smith for blasting Black women to line his own pockets and social media had plenty to say about it.Read more...

University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired with cause in a scandal that rocked college sports. But, things just got messier.Read more...

Four years after being acquitted for killing two BLM protesters, Kyle Rittenhouse is back online with life changing updates.Read more...

Idris Elba has captured the hearts of millions of women over the course of his Hollywood career, but will it all be coming to an end soon? Let's talk about it!Read more...

The daughter of former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk died unexpectedly at age 30, just four years after the death of her sister.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told us exactly why she thinks Americans view the Democratic party as weak in the face of Trump.Read more...

As more and more people watch Diddy's new Netflix documentary, many are asking questions about his notorious father. So let's get into it!Read more...

From missing info on Kim Porter to a Biggie video clip taken completely out of context, here's everything 50 Cent missed the mark on with the new Diddy documentary.Read more...

50 Cent teased the release of more documentary footage on Sherri Shepherd's talk show, 'Sherri.'Read more...

North West is steadily growing into her own and trying out new style trends. But her latest one has folks up in arms and now, she's clapping back!Read more...

A Gadsden County jury awarded the family of Lewis Butler $779.4 million following his death at an internet cafe in Havana, Florida. The case was led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.Read more...

Joshua Threatt's heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.Read more...

Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won't be broken any time soon.Read more...

At the 11th hour, Republicans are still trying to vote on a plan before Obamacare subsidies end for millions of Americans.Read more...

An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first-- and the internet is fiercely divided.Read more...

Trump had to intervene after Candace Owens doubled down on her conspiracy theory surrounding Charlie Kirk's murder.Read more...

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stopped by The Root to discuss how 'Sinners' helped them connect with their lineage!Read more...

A 32-day stay at a Washington, D.C., Airbnb turned into nearly a year of free rent and a refusal to leave. Now, the guest argues she doesn't have to.Read more...