Clark Peoples, Columbia University student and TikTok influencer, completely stunted on everyone her age in one single vlog detailing her expenses for one week: $16,000. Did I nearly pass out seeing that number? Yes, that is about five times my monthly budget. According to her essay in Business Insider, her pockets…Read more...

We all have an acquaintance of the opposite sex, who we’ve managed to stay in the friend zone throughout our relationship. They know you better than most of your significant others and have been there through countless breakups and makeups to help you pick up the pieces. But what happens when you are married and that…Read more...

Billionaires are so funny. They are the wealthiest people in the world and yet, they have some of the most fragile personalities. You might think I’m talking about the new owner of Twitter, but I’m actually referencing Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.Read more...

Emancipation, Will Smith’s first major film after his Oscars slap fiasco, is finally set to hit theaters this weekend. But arguably, the question on everybody’s mind is whether or not Hollywood—and the audiences that make the movie business so lucrative—will be ready to embrace the King Richard star back into the fold.Read more...

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Two years ago, Chris Kennedy received a racist letter criticizing his Christmas display of a Black Santa Claus on his front lawn in Lakewood, Arkansas, per The Washington Post. Ironically, the anonymous letter was signed by someone claiming to be the real Mr. Claus. Kennedy didn’t remove his Black Santa but instead,…Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.If you thought the great deals ended on Black Friday, think again. Cyber Monday is yet another opportunity to score some deep discounts on things you need (and maybe even a few things you don’t).Read more...

Odell Beckham, Jr., the free-agent, Super Bowl champion wide receiver who’s kept NFL fans and execs guessing about where—or if—he’ll play this season, is defending himself against accusations that he defied flight attendants’ orders before he was removed from a Miami-to-LA flight on Sunday.Read more...

Lizzo is addressing the stigma that pop music still carries and the racist origin it stems from in a new interview over the Thanksgiving holiday.Read more...

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Shortly after the final appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling and possession was denied, WNBA champion Brittney Griner was suddenly moved to a Russian penal colony. On Nov. 2, the transfer process began, with the basketball star’s lawyers and the U.S. government unaware of her whereabouts for several…Read more...

A wise man once said, how much you want to find out depends on how much you want to fuck around. Unfortunately, for one man, he fucked around too much and got his ass knocked out by former All-Pro NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens. Over the weekend, he was seen fighting a heckler who was allegedly harassing customers…Read more...

It looks like monkeypox is finally getting a new name. The disease, which has been the subject of a lot of controversy since being declared a global emergency earlier this year, is finally losing its miserable moniker.

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This past week on the night of Thanksgiving, Kanye West called on an old friend to become his running mate as he makes a second run for the presidency in 2024. The problem with this however, (as if you couldn’t count enough already) is that his old friend already once held the title Ye seeks, and ended his term as…Read more...

If you were too tuckered from the ‘itis to follow along in the latest developments in Kanye West’s presidential bid, you might have missed the rapper turned political hopeful’s series of (un)official campaign videos released on Thanksgiving Day.Read more...

Every year the Soul Train Awards brings out the best in Black music—stars shining in dazzling red carpet looks, new acts bringing down the house with electrifying performances, and musical icons hitting us all with heavy waves of nostalgia, all in honor of the artists that continue to drive the culture forward—and…Read more...

Viola Davis is well on her way to EGOT status with the news of her first ever Grammy nomination for her 2022 memoir “Finding Me.” If she wins, Davis will join the prestigious ranks of only 17 other individuals who have ever achieved the title. And since we believe in the power of manifestation over here, we’d say that…Read more...

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On Saturday, the hippest trip awards show in America—a.k.a. the 2022 Soul Train Awards—took place.Read more...

While the great Elon Musk Twitter buyout of 2022 only concluded a month ago, several sources have reported that the amount of hate speech and misinformation spread throughout the platform has risen significantly. Users, activists, and civil rights leaders have all expressed their concerns, and although they continue…Read more...

It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of the legendary singer and actress Irene Cara. Best known for singing the title tracks to eighties pop culture classics “Fame” and Flashdance,” the star reportedly died in her home this week. Cara’s publicist, Judith A. Moose confirmed the news via her Twitter accountRead more...

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Saturday, November 26 is Small Business Saturday, a day to show love to the small businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities. Originally started by American Express, the day is now officially cosponsored by the Small Business Association.Read more...

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Errrbody don’t feel like cooking all day this year. We feel you, so here are 15 restaurants in 15 cities that are here to help this Thanksgiving Day. Some are taking preorders and others will have their doors open for you and your family!

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Would you like a side of Spades with that sweet potato pie? There’s nothing better after devouring some turkey and stuffing than breaking out a deck of cards for spades or a game of monopoly. It may even beat the after dinner movie night. And these games certainly beat having to hear about Uncle Jim’s latest theory on…Read more...

A high school in Texas is actively investigating an alleged racist incident of monkey chants during a girls’ basketball tournament on Friday, according to ABC KVUE. The alleged “chants” were captured on camera and then shared on Twitter by East High school student Asia Prudhomme.Read more...

Among all the delicious food that populates the Thanksgiving table, there’s one thing that Black people take very seriously: Yeah, I’m talking about sweet potatoes. Whether you’re doing sweet potato casserole or candied yams, everyone has their own special twist that they put on the dish. I would offer up mine here,…Read more...

If there’s a state that embodies where Republicans’ dreams of a midterm “red wave” went to die, it’s Pennsylvania. Their election-denying, insurrection-attending Trump sycophant gubernatorial candidate lost in a landslide. Their carpetbagger-TV host-doctor U.S. Senate candidate got sent back to Jersey. After years in…Read more...

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve written about our buddy Herschel Walker. That’s not because his runoff race is now irrelevant; despite Democrats locking up control of the U.S. Senate ahead the Dec. 6 contest against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, it still matters whether the party has the slimmest possible margin…Read more...

Just when we thought the things Kanye West has done in 2022 couldn’t get any weirder, the Chicago rapper allegedly does something else to prove us wrong. Whether it’s wearing “WHITE LIVES MATTER” shirts, going to war with Jewish people or announcing that he’s running for president again, Kanye is always doing…Read more...

A group of lawmakers came together and sent a letter of concern to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry alleging that instances of racism and unequal treatment towards students of color have been going on for years, according to the Chicago Tribune. U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, Danny Davis, and state…Read more...

Salamondra Robinson, mother of Shanquella Robinson, has been demanding answers since the day she found out her daughter died. Shanquella was found dead last month during a trip to Mexico with a group of friends. Though the investigation into her death began at a slow start, Salamondra said social media has been a…Read more...

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If you’re tired of watching award shows and not knowing who any of these TikTok stars and Young/Lil [insert ridiculous name here] rappers are, then I’ve got some good news for you: It’s time for Soul Train Awards 2022, where grown folks music is celebrated. Premiering Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her, this…Read more...

In case you aren’t aware, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. In commemoration of that, the production company behind the 2022 American Music Awards tapped Chris Brown and Ciara to put on a stellar dance performance as a tribute to the musical icon. But as previously reported by The RootRead more...

As someone who spends a lot of time watching Food Network—particularly during the holidays when I’m looking for new recipes—I can tell you that it’s not the most diverse channel when it comes to Black cuisine. Yes, there are entertaining personalities like Kardea Brown, Eddie Jackson, Eric Adjepong and Carla Hall, but…Read more...

Ice Cube is opening up about that $9 million film role that he lost out on last year.Read more...

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In the newest holiday spot from Chevrolet, visual director and storyteller and Glow Up 50 2021 honoree Joshua Kissi beautifully weaves together a timely and heartwarming story about the power of community.

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At 17, Natalia Bryant had already suffered one of the most unfathomable tragedies life could throw at her, when her father, basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and her younger sister, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash on their way to a basketball tournament. Ever since, she has endured the horror of having…Read more...

The University of Florida has decided to rescind its scholarship offer from 4-star quarterback Marcus Stokes after a video surfaced of Ponte Vedra Beach Nease senior saying the N-word while reciting a rap song, according to CBS News.Read more...