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Earlier in the summer, we told you that Apple decided to push back Will Smith’s forthcoming film Emancipation to 2023, a move presumably done in response to the Hollywood backlash he received stemming from the infamous Chris Rock/Oscars slap. Now, it appears the popular streaming service is changing course, revealing…Read more...

Rolling Stone has managed to obtain documents that show the Federal Bureau of Investigations 40 year surveillance of the late Aretha Franklin. The file on her began in 1967 and lasted until 2007 (she died in 2018).Read more...

Following the shocking death of PnB Rock, people wondered what could’ve possibly led to the death of one of hip-hop’s brightest stars. Unfortunately, a lot of people have pointed blame at the Philadelphia rapper’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.Read more...

If you spend enough time on TikTok, you’re bound to find plenty of experts (real and wannabe) offering their advice on the latest skincare and beauty trends. And for every good tip, there are just as many weird ones. Who can’t forget tampons as nail polish remover and lube as a makeup primer?

If you have a few minutes today, go back and check your texts and timelines from 2019. That was the year former NFL receiver-turned-Kanye West hypeman-turned-whack-rapper was involved in his most serious scandal to date. Not the one where he quit on the team where he spent his best years, or the one where he almost…Read more...

As their new term begins, the Supreme Court is due to hear two cases concerning voting rights. One in particular concerning gerrymandered maps in Alabama could further dilute the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 depending on how the conservative-weighted court votes. Starting on Tuesday, the Supreme Court…Read more...

According to a new report by The Guardian, Brigham Young University is yet again facing allegations of racism. Five women’s soccer players from an opposing team claimed that the audience called them the N-word during a 2021 game at the school.Read more...

Whether you’re totally vested or couldn’t care less, you’re probably up to speed with Meghan Markle’s less than complimentary coverage in the media since she’s been publicly paired with Prince Harry. But according to a new book, Markle has had issues with the media’s coverage of her relationship with Harry from the…Read more...

As if the wait for the highly anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever couldn’t get anymore exciting, on Monday, Marvel Studios dropped yet another trailer that gives us a better clue as to what we can expect when the film finally releases next month.Read more...

Wait, is that Kanye West walking the runway for Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week? Yes, it is. The accomplished Chicago rapper is taking a short break from his design efforts and is instead busy working on his catwalk.Read more...

Trevor Noah told his fans on the Daily Show that after hosting through the Trump presidency, a pandemic (from his house) and all other manners of calamity, it’s time to move on to new ventures. We can’t wait to hear what he’ll do next, but first, we had some ideas about who else might bring the charisma, timing,…Read more...

Mary J. Blige has been the reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul for the last three decades known for her emotional intensity, personal lyricism and fabulous boots. Her most recent tour, which is named after her 14th studio album Good Morning Gorgeous, serves as a victory lap celebrating her extensive career and ability to…Read more...

With Black musicians dominating the airwaves across genres, crooning to sell you auto insurance during commercial breaks, and even headlining Super Bowl halftime shows, (here’s looking at you, RiRi), it’s more than obvious that there is no shortage of Black musical talent in this country. And for that reason you gotta…Read more...

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While around here we celebrate Black History Month 365 days out of the year (with extra seasoning added in February), over in the UK, that observation is reserved for the month of October. This year, as a part of a special series recognizing Black British culture, British artists are planning a project inspired by an…Read more...

If there’s one thing we know here at The Root Bedside Baptist Church, it’s that a delay doesn’t mean a denial. (Come on somebody.) And in the case of mechanic turned medical doctor, Carl Allamby, no statement could be more true. While pursuing a medical degree is a long road for anybody, for Dr. Allamby of East…Read more...

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Black cultural leaders in Cleveland, Ohio are not happy with the so-called efforts made to diversify the city’s art institutions. While organizations such as Cleveland Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and the Cleveland Institute of Art all boast increases in the diversification of their staff,…Read more...

A highly important political figure has got a new fashion attitude thanks to a young, Black designer with fresh taste and a penchant for what he calls, “resistance fashion.” 23 year old Esteban Sinisterra has earned the privilege of dressing Colombia’s first Afro-Colombian woman Vice President, Francia Marquéz.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey has inspired generations of tv journalists of all walks of life, but one budding entertainer turned on air host is ruffling feathers with how she sees herself stepping into the icon’s footsteps. Rapper Yung Miami who’s YouTube series, Caresha Please keeps Black twitter talking, is making headlines yet…Read more...

About this time of the month is when we reconsider how much we’re paying for TV content. Here’s how to get the best bang for your Black dollar with streaming services that highlight, empower, and amplify Black voices and media.

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Where do you get your memes from? Your jokes? Your “slang?” Black Twitter is the answer. For decades now Black folks have been carrying the app with daily thoughts, jokes and personal essays. However, there are some legendary moments in Twitter history where Black users have set off a new trend with their storytelling…Read more...

The Root 100 will celebrate its 13th anniversary this year! That’s more than a decade of honoring Black excellence in every corner of our community. As we slowly emerge from the shadows of the pandemic, we know how important it is to pay homage to the leaders, change-makers, innovators, creators, agitators and unsung…Read more...

Yesterday, Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, finally spoke to the Jan. 6th committee after months of saying she wouldn’t do it and having reservations about it. In the four-and-a-half-hour meeting, Thomas stated that her attempted election swaying activities were completely separate from…Read more...

Just two weeks ago, we told you that Serena Williams was heating up the runway at New York Fashion Week with her latest S by Serena collection. Now it looks like the tennis star is on her way to becoming a bestselling children’s book author. Serena Williams released her first picture book, “The Adventures of Qai Qai,”…Read more...

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Back in August, we spoke with Caroline Hill, Recruitment Manager at Presence Product Group, who told us now is the time for Black workers to consider pursuing careers in tech. And since our conversation, more information has come out to support the case for people of color to consider looking for work in this growing…Read more...

Thanks to her latest venture, Keke “Keep A Job” Palmer continues to show us all why she garnered that nickname. On Friday, the Nope star announced the launching of her new digital network, KeyTV.Read more...

“Oh no Lebron, not you,” is the reaction that a lot of Black Twitter had after the NBA superstar was seen cosigning controversial artist Tory Lanez.Read more...

You may have heard the term, all rise” from Yankee fans. That’s because all-star outfielder Aaron Judge is having a career year where he could break the AL Home Run record, the triple crown, and a record-setting contract in the offseason.Read more...

Ya’ll remember DaBaby right? You know the “Suge” rapper from North Carolina who was once the hottest rapper in hip-hop. Well, things aren’t going too well for him, in terms of album sales. Here’s what we learned this week.Read more...

The eerie violin music crashing against Coolio’s crackling beats in Gangsta’s Paradise is a sound any 90s kid could instantly recognize. And for many, the late rapper’s death at just 59 years old feels like another wound in the long list of Black celebrities taken too soon over the last few years.Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Don Cheadle, as it’s recently been revealed that Marvel is turning his forthcoming Disney+ series, Armor Wars, into a full-length feature film now.Read more...

Ever wondered where the best places to live are as a Black American and why? Well, researchers at the Brookings Metro and the NAACP think they may have the answers.Read more...

All of the suspects involved in the murder of PnB Rock have been arrested and charged, which include a father, his teenage son and the father’s wife.Read more...

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I’m no doctor. Neither are you. The chances anyone reading this has any training in sports-related neurological injuries is pretty slim, and by all that I mean to say that neither me, you nor your cousin in Cincy who drunk texted you from the last night’s game can diagnose the extent of Miami Dolphins QB Tua…Read more...

Fans of The Daily Show were shocked when Comedy Central announced that a little-known young South African comic would be stepping into Jon Stewart’s shoes when he walked away from the show in 2015. But since then, the world has gotten to know and love Trevor Noah.Read more...

The Harder They Fall and Loki star Jonathan Majors could be taking his talents to the basketball court soon if talks of him portraying Dennis Rodman in the forthcoming film are finalized.Read more...

While millions of low-income earning Americans have already received correspondence to begin applying for federal student loan forgiveness, six Republican states are joining a lawsuit to stop it. As ABC News notes, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Carolina have joined with Arkansas to sue the Biden…Read more...

It’s no secret that in the digital age, music artists are able to amass fanbases so huge that they’ve practically a part of their brand. Whether it’s protecting their faves from critique or publicly pledging their allegiance every chance they get, supporters have become a very visible part of the industry. From the…Read more...

There are a lot of people upset about Black actors playing their favorite superheroes and princesses. However, we don’t care about them. It’s time to celebrate the talented artists who triumphed over hate and absolutely killed it. Let’s revel in the joy of these Black actors who played traditionally white characters…Read more...

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Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s Favre 4 Hope foundation has a mission statement to support “disadvantaged and disabled children and breast cancer patients.”As it turns out, it can also make monetary contributions to athletic projects. As ESPN reports, according to tax records they obtained, Brett Favre’s…Read more...

P. Diddy has found himself in some legal trouble thanks to a former nanny who used to take care of his children.Read more...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, and Letitia Wright stun as cover stars in the upcoming November 2022 issue of Elle Magazine UK.

The creative works and impact of Tyler Perry are at the center of a new course introduced to first-year students at Emory University in Georgia this fall.Read more...

With the shocking events from the end of Season 2 hanging over everyone’s heads, The Equalizer returns to deal with the fallout in its Season 3 premiere, Sunday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS.

It’s been nearly 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but some Black women aren’t letting decades of reproductive rights slip away quietly.Read more...