The Root

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez made history as the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe in 2022 for her role as house mother Blanca Evangelista on the FX original drama series “Pose.” Although the show ended in 2021, after three seasons on the air, Rodriguez hasn’t slowed down a bit. She’s currently starring as…Read more...

A new report released by the National Registry of Exonerations explores the circumstances under which people are wrongfully convicted, particularly, Black people. We already know the root of the issue: racism. In the report, experts weighed in to explain what we may not know about the findings.

The history and legacy of Black supermodels and various fashion/beauty icons are at the center of a brand-new docuseries from YouTube and Vogue, aptly titled Supreme Models.Read more...

No one has ever accused women’s college basketball coach Kim Mulkey of being the warm and fuzzy type. That’s never been more apparent than in her response to former player Brittney Griner’s wrongful detainment in Russia.

After a summer that included a trade request that didn’t go through, and reported requests for both a coaching and general manager change, the Brooklyn Nets are entering the upcoming NBA season as one of its most intriguing stories. Much of that mystique surrounds their top star Kevin Durant, and where his mental…Read more...

Legal advocates have secured the release of five pregnant and postpartum women who were detained in Etowah County, Alabama, to “protect” their fetuses. However, several other pregnant and postpartum women held under similar circumstances remain jailed indefinitely.Read more...

Can y’all buy a—damn clue? The long-running television show Wheel of Fortune has recently come under fire for televising a racist puzzle. “Rhyme Time” was the category it was featured under and the answer turned out to be:“EENIE MEENIE MINY MOE CATCH A TIGER BY THE TOE.”Read more...

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This year has been difficult to cover for all kinds of reasons. But one of them is all of the talented Black people we have lost in the last 9 months alone. Some were older, others were young, but all of them were gone too soon. Here are some of the Black celebrities we lost in 2022.Read more...

Over the weekend, the CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., confirmed that the academy has begun the process of giving Afrobeats its own category at the Grammys.Read more...

Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin made a recent appearance at Heroes Comic Con in Belgium on Sunday (Sept 25) and discussed the racism he’s experienced from fans of the show. He has portrayed Lucas Sinclair on the popular Netflix series since 2016. But because he’s Black, he claims to have received different…Read more...

Kevin Hart is speaking out in support of Will Smith months after the infamous Chris Rock/Oscars slap back in March.Read more...

As The Woman King continues to lead the box office and receive rave reviews, it’s natural to see awards talk start making the rounds. Plus, pretty much anything Viola Davis stars in gets awards talk.

Three former Philadelphia police officers are headed to trial after killing 8-year-old Fanta Bility, according to The Associated Press. Bility was killed when the officers shot at her family’s vehicle. Ballistics can’t tell which officer fired the fatal shot, but the court ruled they’ll all be charged in connection to…Read more...

When it comes to fashion and beauty trends, it seems we really can’t have anything. Black and brown people have always been trendsetters, but for some reason, white people just won’t let us be great. That’s exactly what happened when Hailey Bieber posted a video to her social media showing off her latest fall lip…Read more...

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When we denounce the repeated storytelling of slavery and Black trauma through film, we must also consider the recent and highly anticipated Jeffrey Dahmer biopic on Netflix. Why? Because the majority of his victims were people of color and Black people. The sister of victim Errol Lindsey, Rita Isbell, shared her…Read more...

Up until Sunday, Stephen Curry had been radio silent on the revelations that Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver was sexist and racist. But, during the Golden State Warriors media day on Sunday, the 4-time NBA champion revealed how he felt about the NBA’s punishment for the disgraced owner and shared that he…Read more...

Though it’s been 13 years since Spike Lee called the types of stories Tyler Perry makes “coonery buffoonery,” Perry is now finally addressing how he feels about the comments.

LeBron James, the greatest basketball player of his generation, has often openly wondered whether he should have played another sport altogether. Sure, the whole basketball thing worked out OK, but King James wasn’t too shabby at football in high school and had the physique, at 6'9" and 250 pounds that would give any…Read more...

A woman who recently attended a Carnival Cruise claimed that a comedian repeatedly used the N-word during his stand up performance. Pamela Frilot took to Tik Tok to expose Rob O’Reilly’s use of the slur.Read more...

A new program from Fannie Mae—the government-based mortgage insurer—could make it easier for thousands of renters to get qualified to buy their own houses.Read more...

Unless you are tuned into the everyday media of mainstream hip-hop, you probably have no idea who DJ Akademiks is. But, if you’re a hip-hop head like me, you’ve probably heard this media personality’s name more than you would like to.Read more...

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is opening up about the company’s decision not to recast T’Challa in the upcoming Black Panther sequel film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.Read more...

When you sign a $265 million contract extension, needless to say, some expectations are going to be set. The Denver Broncos have longed to get a star quarterback since Peyton Manning’s retirement in 2015. Enter the era of all-pro quarterback Russell Wilson, who needed a change of scenery after ten years with the …Read more...

A new article by the New York Times states that business owners who have been convicted of marijuana offenses in New York state can apply for licenses to open cannabis dispensaries. The four-year licenses, the publication states, are for entrepreneurs who have criminal records stemming from marijuana-related offenses.Read more...

Fresh off his amazing US Open run, Frances Tiafoe brought his entertaining play to London for the 2022 Laver Cup. The American joined Team World to face off against Team Europe, which was led by legends Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.

A Florida sheriff has been ordered by a jury to pay $15 million to the parents of Andrew Joseph III, a teen who died while crossing a highway after deputies kicked him out of a state fair, according to The Associated Press. Joseph’s family attorney said Andrew should’ve never been put in such a “vulnerable situation.”

The original “hot girl,” Megan Thee Stallion, is nothing if not a trendsetter, and this time around, she’s using her influence to encourage people to take care of their mental health.Read more...

The Brett Favre Misssissppi welfare funds story seems to worsen with every new development we learn. A couple of weeks ago, newly uncovered text exchanges between Favre and former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant allegedly showed both men looking to repurpose $5 million in welfare funds to build a new volleyball stadium…Read more...

So many of us in the Black community are excited that Halle Bailey is playing Ariel in the live-action interpretation of The Little Mermaid. The heartwarming reactions from Black children across the country show how important this upcoming movie is for Black people.Read more...

Before taking the stage on Saturday at Rolling Loud in New York City, A$AP Rocky took to social media to announce that the headlining performance would be his last until new music is released. However, that wasn’t the only surprise in store for fans.

There is no better underdog story in Big Brother’s 24 seasons than Taylor Hale.

On Sunday, it was announced that Rihanna would headline as the 2023 Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performer.Read more...

The viral video of Jacqueline Craig being violently tackled and arrested by the police spread a wildfire of outrage in 2016. She had initially called them for help. The city of Fort Worth, Texas has agreed to pay her $150,000 to settle the federal lawsuit she filed following the incident, according to NBC News.Read more...

There are some troubling developments regarding amended autopsy details about 23-year-old Elijah McClain, a Black man who died in police custody in Denver in 2019. According to CNN, the autopsy results reported by coroner Stephen Cina were updated to “complications of ketamine administration following forcible…Read more...

If you fall within or are anywhere close to the millennial generation and ended up attending an HBCU, chances are that this decision was highly influenced by the on screen depiction of the experience as laid out by TV sitcom, A Different World. And if you didn’t make it to a Hampton, Spelman, or North Carolina…Read more...

These days Jay-Z and his team are doing more than making hits and passing out bitcoin. According to Vibe.com, the rap mogul and his Team ROC organization are tackling social justice issues, and have most recently helped to take down a corrupt Kansas City police officer. Roger Golubksi, a former detective with the…Read more...

Some of Broadway’s most accomplished producers and directors shared their personal memories of Marva Hicks, the actress and singer whose “heavenly” voice lit up stages and screens for three decades.

It’s the end of an era for a voice we know and love. James Earl Jones who perhaps has the most recognized voice in all of film history has decidedly stepped down from his role as Darth Vadar after 40 years.Read more...

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A new charter school in Denver centering Black students and culture finally got the greenlight after initially being rejected. This past Thursday, the school board approved plans for the 5280 Freedom School to open it’s doors to students next fall.Read more...

Halloween may be more than a month away, but controversial rapper Da Baby is already diving head first into spooky season with the release of his new single, “Boogeyman.” And while the cover art for the track is giving Nightmare on Elm Street, perhaps the most frightening detail around this song’s release is the…Read more...

Following the breaking news of Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka being made to face disciplinary action for his role in a consensual relationship with another franchise staff member, many felt more concern for his partner Nia Long than they did for the coach’s future in the league. Despite the scandal now costing Udoka…Read more...

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