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Sen. Raphael Warnock Claps Back At Herschel Walker’s Comments About His Family
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is making it clear that his family is off limits regarding the upcoming Senate runoff campaign due to happen on Dec. 6th. The Democratic senator took some time to respond to his Republican opponent Herschel Walker and comments he made at a rally in Atlanta about Warnock’s family, according…Read more...
Here's Why Emancipation Director Antoine Fuqua Stands Behind Upcoming Will Smith Film
Antoine Fuqua, the director behind the upcoming Will Smith-led film Emancipation, isn’t letting the controversy behind the now infamous Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap stand in the way of telling the important story that anchors the new film.Read more...
Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week's Midterm Elections
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North Carolina Student Faces Discipline Over Viral N-Word Video
A South Columbus High School student in North Carolina is in a lot of trouble over a video of them saying the N-word, according to WCET 6 Wilmington. A spokesperson for Columbus County Schools has said the male student was disciplined, but there weren’t any specifics given.Read more...
LA Deputies who Killed Black Cyclist Escape Criminal Charges
Two Los Angeles County deputies will not be criminally charged in the shooting of a Black cyclist, per The Associated Press. The officers fired over 16 rounds at the man, who bystanders say was laying on the ground. The family is now suing the county for $35 million.
A New Ad Campaign Pushes Benefits of $369 Billion Climate Law To Black Communities
A coalition of anti-climate change and progressive political groups is launching a new wave of ads targeting Black and Hispanic communities, part of a $10 million campaign aimed at informing diverse groups about investments in climate mitigation under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Massachusetts Police Department
The feds are targeting yet another U.S. police department with an investigation into whether it systemically discriminates against the people it’s sworn to protect on the basis of race and gender.Read more...
Aleyse Shannon Explains What She’s Learned From Her Leverage: Redemption Co-Stars
If you’re not familiar with the Amazon Freevee heist series Leverage: Redemption, you absolutely need to add it to your endlessly long binge list. It blends comedy, drama and action as it follows a group of thieves who use their criminal skills to help people. A continuation of the TNT series Leverage, this follow-up…Read more...
University Of Virginia Shooting Leaves 3 Football Players Dead, Suspect Arrested [UPDATED]
Updated as of 4:45 p.m. 11/15/22: A press conference was held Tuesday by UVA Athletics to address the tragic shooting. University of Virginia football coach Tony Elliott stood alongside athletic director Carla Williams and spoke to reporters. Elliott remarked that the tragic death of three players “feels like a…Read more...
2 Former Cops Plead Guilty to Violently Assaulting a Black Trans Woman
Two former Kansas City Police Department officers have pleaded guilty to their assault charges in the senseless beating of a Black trans woman, per KSHB. The 2019 incident was caught on video and the two officers were permanently barred from serving in law enforcement in the state of Missouri.
Here's How Jonathan Majors Turned Negativity Into Fuel for Success
In the upcoming aerial war epic, Devotion, Emmy-nominated star Jonathan Majors stars as the real-life hero Jesse Brown, the first Black naval aviator and the best aviator in the history of the branch.Read more...
Grammys 2023: Thoughts on the Nominations in Hip Hop, R&B
Unfortunately, the Grammy nominations are here, which means more complaints from music fans about their favorite artists getting snubbed from the award show. Fortunately, I’m one of those fans and I’m going to break down some of these nominations in the hip-hop and rap categories.Read more...
Balenciaga Becomes First Major Fashion Brand To Leave Twitter Following Elon Musk Takeover
In a move that surprises literally no one, Balenciaga made the decision to remove its Twitter account. It becomes the first major fashion brand to say good riddance to the social media platform—and most likely won’t be the last.Read more...
The Unexpected Way GOP Fundraisers Are Pimping Herschel Walker's Senate Campaign
Ever since Herschel Walker announced that he was running for a U.S. Senate seat representing Georgia, his political opponents on the left have accused him, among other things, of being used. Specifically, he’s been accused of being a prop, a mascot of sorts, a Black man, who, because of his god-level athletic talent,…Read more...
The Amazon Black Friday Deals On Outerwear You Need, Like Now
If you haven’t stocked up on winter weather gear yet and you don’t live in a tropical climate all year round, what are you waiting for? Luckily, Amazon’s Black Friday deals have you covered with brand named styles for men, women and kids at low prices.
Child Care Disruptions Are Crushing Parents – Black Families Could Feel it The Most
Notice you’re spending a lot more time at home with your kids lately? Well, you’re not imagining things. Last month, the number of Americans who had to miss work because of child care disruptions hit an all-time recorded high.Read more...
Sen. Warnock's Campaign Sues To Undo Georgia’s Absurd Saturday Voting Ban Ahead of Runoff
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed a lawsuit against the state to remove a state decree on Saturday early voting ahead of the Dec. 6th runoff election between the Democratic senator and Republican Herschel Walker, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.Read more...
Beyonce, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar Lead Grammy Nominations
The Renaissance has come to the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, as Beyoncé’s hit album received nine nominations. In addition to album of the year, Queen Bey’s ‘90s dance tribute “Break My Soul’’ is up for Record and Song of the Year. Teenage me really hopes the superstar once again performs on the Grammy stage and brings…Read more...
Bill Maher Just Described Being Straight and White In America As A Disadvantage
Bill Maher—the same man who thought that referring to himself as a “house n*gger” on his eponymous HBO show Real Time With Bill Maher would be a funny joke—decided to share even more of his unfunny antics in a new episode.Read more...
The Legendary Pam Grier Plays That's So Random
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Georgia Sheriff to Investigate Brutal Beating of Jail Detainee
A video has been released showing the beating of a Black man by a group of sheriff’s deputies at a Camden County jail. According to The Associated Press, the county sheriff ordered an internal investigation into the incident after the man’s attorney argued criminal charges should be pressed against the guards.
HBCU Bomb Threats May Have Come From One Single Person
We might be a step closer to finding out who has been sending racially-motivated bomb threats that have terrorized historically Black colleges through the bulk of this year. An FBI official announced Monday that many of those threats have been linked to one single juvenile, according to USA Today. State authorities…Read more...
Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Record Label
Can’t Megan Thee Stallion just live her life and be great without some executive or creepy guy trying to make things difficult?
21 Savage Should’ve Just Kept Quiet About Nas
Nas just can’t catch a break lately. Over the weekend, his Los Angeles home was burglarized while he was celebrating the release of his new album, King’s Disease III. Now, he’s getting stray shots from 21 Savage.Read more...
Rihanna Wants Beyoncé In Her Next Savage X Fenty Show, So Who Do We Need to Call to Make This Happen?
Rihanna’s recently released Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 may be filled to the brim with sexy lingerie and even sexier models, but according to the Bad Gal, there’s still one person whose appearance would trump the entire ordeal: Beyoncé.Read more...
'Ethnocentric' Texas Teacher Who Said White People are Superior in Hot Water [Update]
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Armani Caesar, the First Lady of Griselda Records, Is Coming Into Her Own
What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you think of the Buffalo rap scene? Griselda Records? Westside Gunn? Benny The Butcher? Conway The Machine? Those are all worthy and respected names to think of, but make sure you don’t forget Armani Caesar, the first lady of Griselda, who just dropped her latest album, …Read more...
SPOILER ALERT! The Root Staff Discusses 2 Of Wakanda Forever's Big Surprises
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Why Is Clarence Thomas Still Ruling On Jan 6th Cases?
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has voted yet again to block the Jan. 6th committee from getting essential information regarding Trump’s alleged involvement in changing the 2020 Presidental election to his favor. Yesterday, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency request by Arizona Republican Chair Kelli Ward to…Read more...
Black Women Are Having an Amazing Year in Film. But Will They Get Their Flowers?
The Woman King. Till. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Nope. Nanny. The Inspection.Read more...
Ironheart: Where Does Riri Williams Go After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
In the emotional roller coaster that is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, many of the lighter, humorous moments in the story come from Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams. The teenage genius is simultaneously blown away by the excitement of meeting Shuri and going to Wakanda, while also displaying the appropriate level of…Read more...
Well I'll Be Damned: Federal Prosectors Won't Press Charges Against Rudy Giuliani After FBI Raid
On Monday, New York federal prosecutors revealed that they won’t file criminal charges against former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. This decision comes more than a year after both his office and apartment were raided by the FBI. Prosecutors said in a letter addressed to the court that the grand jury investigation…Read more...
Legendary Singer Roberta Flack is No Longer Able to Sing
We have heard the last of Roberta Flack’s singing voice. The legendary singer and musician has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is no longer able to sing, according to Associated Press.Read more...
Slutty Vegan CEO is Making Vegan Sexy With New Cookbook
Restauranteur Pinky Cole is on a mission to make it cool to be vegan. And at just 34 years old, she’s well on her way. She’s already built a cult following with her Slutty Vegan restaurants in Georgia, Alabama and New York City. And from now until December 2, she’s traveling around the country to celebrate the release…Read more...
Attorneys Say Cop’s Story Conflicts with a Witness’ Recording In a Louisiana Police Shooting
Derrick Kittling, 45, was fatally shot in the head by a Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Nov. 6, per KALB News. His death erupted anger within the community but also brought confusion after his family’s attorneys found the deputy’s account of the incident differed from a bystander’s video footage, per VICE.Read more...
This Former FedEx Worker Just Won a $365 Million Discrimination Lawsuit
What would you do if you woke up one morning with an extra $365 million? It’s the kind of question generally reserved for lottery winners—or heirs to generational fortunes like that of the Walton or Hilton families. For the latter, there probably isn’t a good answer to the question because transformative wealth means…Read more...
Her Son Was Killed By Police During A Mental Health Crisis, So She Decided to Forge Another Path
When Taun Hall, a Black California mother, dialed 911 in the midst of her son Miles’ mental health crisis, she’d hoped first responders would be able to help. Miles had been having an episode while gardening with his grandmother, and had shattered the family window with a neighbor’s gardening tool.Read more...
Mike Pence Just Threw Trump Under The Bus, Saying He "Endangered Me And My Family..."
In his first network television interview since the January 6 insurrection, former Vice President Mike Pence is calling out Trump for his role in the uprising. He sat down with ABC’s “World News Tonight” to discuss his thoughts on the repercussions of the former president urging his followers to storm the Capitol.Read more...
Lil Baby Continues To Put On for His City
Lil Baby continues to win in life. As Young Jeezy once beautifully said, he’s putting on for his city.Read more...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Rakes In $180M Domestically, $330M Globally During Opening Weekend
Yibambe! The long-awaited Wakanda-centric sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finally arrived in theaters this weekend and was met with well-deserved positive fanfare and dollars. And by “dollars,” I specifically mean $180 million domestically and a whopping $330M worldwide.
NJ Karen Calls Cops on 9-year-old Black Girl who was Trying to Save the Environment
This is the first time I’ve heard about these dehydrated strawberry-looking bugs called lanternflies. Reports say they are an invasive species and experts advise us to kill them on sight (which…you didn’t have to tell me). One 9-year-old girl from Caldwell, NJ fixed up a homemade remedy to kill them and sprayed the…Read more...
Y’all Notice How SNL Is Leveraging the Power of Black Talent?
Saturday Night Live isn’t a show that’s necessarily known for an overabundance of Black representation over the years. Yes, famous names like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Leslie Jones, Maya Rudolph, Tracy Morgan, Kenan Thompson and Garrett Morris have been essential cast members. But, in terms of Black hosts and musical…Read more...
MMA World Reacts To Death of Anthony "Rumble" Johnson At Age 38.
The world of combat sports is mourning this weekend’s passing of one of its most exciting fighters of the past decade.Read more...
Despite Other Public Splits, Here Are 18 Black Celeb Couples Still Standing Strong [Update]
After the recent news of white celebs calling it quits like Tom Brady and Gisele, and Pete Davidson and Kim K, we have to shine a light on the Black celeb couples who are doing just fine.
Emmy, Grammy, & Tony Award-Winner, Billy Porter, Plays That's So Random
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Morehouse to be the First College to Offer Classes in the Metaverse
Morehouse College, the first and only college dedicated to educating men of color, has been making history for over 150 years.Read more...
Selling Tampa Star Claims Race Played a Role in Show’s Cancellation
I guess the real estate market in Tampa, Fla. wasn’t as exciting as Netflix thought it would be. Almost a year after it debuted, the streaming network has finally made a decision on Selling Tampa and it’s not good news. Page Six is reporting that the series has been canceled and one of its cast members is saying race…Read more...
While Nas Was Out Celebrating, His Los Angeles Home Was Burglarized
This past weekend was supposed to be the best of the year for Nas, who just dropped his latest album, King’s Disease III. But, it may have turned out to be the biggest headache for the legendary New York MC.Read more...
That's It?! Atlanta Director Discusses The Series Finale That Was Never Intended to Be and Yet...Felt Entirely On Brand
As the curtains close on the final season of the critically acclaimed and equally controversial show Atlanta, we say goodbye to the characters we’ve come to know and love, and the stories (or the lack of narrative entirely) that they leave behind. During a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, director Hiro Murai…Read more...
The Roots Crew Honors Army Vets With Personalized Songs on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
In celebration of Veteran’s Day, The Legendary Roots Crew was put up to a challenge perhaps never before seen on late night television. The band took their talents to the next level by making up songs in honor of veteran audience members on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show.Read more...
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