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On the heels of the Gap’s collaboration with legendary streetwear designer Dapper Dan–which sold out in seconds–another designer is pairing up with two iconic Black colleges for a new collection.Read more...

One of TV’s most fun comedies is finally back with new episodes, as Young Rock season two returns to NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c. The sophomore run of the time-bending hit finds superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the verge of becoming elected president in 2032, while young Dewey must deal with his father’s success, high…Read more...

I know you don’t need another reminder of how tough 2020 was on Black people. But the racial unrest and violence against members of our community motivated many of us to start being more aware of the brands we support. Rather than give Jeff Bezos or any of his rich, space-traveling cronies another one of our…Read more...

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On Tuesday, presenters for the 94th annual Academy Awards were announced.Read more...

Within the issue of voting rights, gerrymandering is becoming a huge problem in Republican-led states as we head into the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. Places like Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Florida have either tried, succeeded, or have met court challenges over their efforts to tip voting power in their…Read more...

The man accused of fatally shooting Peter Spencer while on a camping trip in rural Pennsylvania last December will not be charged, according to ABC News.Read more...

He might not play every night, but when Kyrie Irving is in the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup, it’s always a rough game for the opposing team. Tuesday’s victims were the Orlando Magic, who suffered as Irving laid a Nets franchise record 60 points en route to 150-108 dub.

Barack Obama is adding another interesting stop on his post-presidential journey. According to Deadline, he will serve as the narrator for the upcoming Netflix docuseries Our Great National Parks. The five-part doc, set to premiere on April 13, travels to some of the most beautiful national parks around the world.Read more...

In an attempt to battle gun violence and the rise of crime in New York, the police department has composed a new initiative to target firearms with a revised plainclothes unit, reported CNN. The Neighborhood Safety Teams aim to take a more ethical and constitutional approach to policing than the previous anti-crime…Read more...

Two former HBCU football coaches are joining NFL coaching staffs, hires that observers say are a small but significant step toward filling the NFL’s coaching pipelines and bolstering Black colleges’ reputations for preparing pro-level coaching talent.

Police in Washington D.C. have arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for a series of shootings targeting homeless people in New York City and Washington, according to ABC News.Read more...

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Talking about sex can be difficult for Black people. But talking about problems with sex can be nearly impossible. Black body shaming, religious beliefs, and a focus on prevention rather than pleasure can all contribute to why many Black people choose to avoid the topic of sex whenever they can.Read more...

A poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found Black Americans are doubtful of progress being made with police reform. While the demand for police reform persists as police shootings continue, the poll results reflect the doubt Black people have in serious police accountability policies…Read more...

The anti-CRT movement has evolved into targeting what Republican legislators are calling “divisive concepts.” Divisive concepts are usually defined as dealing with race and gearing it towards “not making one race feel guilty over teaching American history.” These new laws also include subjects like gender and are…Read more...

Marcus Penman, 39, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2005 for drug-related charges. Penman was reported to have suffered from bipolar disorder, antisocial disorder and ADHD while incarcerated and was left untreated, per a USA TODAY investigation. During a mental health episode, prison guards attempted to…Read more...

Too often, Black creators on social media create a viral dance, design a creative piece of clothing or conceive some other viral trend but are not the ones profiting or receiving acclaim for their work. It has led Black content creators on social media to go on strike because white creators were getting the credit and…Read more...

After a long wait, fans are finally getting a first look at Kamala Khan’s live-action debut in the new Disney+ series Ms. Marvel. According to TVLine, the streamer has released the first trailer for the show, which is set to premiere June 8.Read more...

The nation’s third-largest commercial bank is being put on blast yet again for discriminatory practices dealing with black folks and their mortgages. According to a Bloomberg News analysis published on March 11, Wells Fargo approved less than half of the mortgage refinancing applications submitted by black homeowners…Read more...

On Tuesday, Towanda Braxton—sister of Traci Braxton, who recently passed away at the age of 50 after battling cancer—penned a sweet tribute to her late sibling in honor of her memory.Read more...

In 1922, George Tompkins , 19, was found hanging from a tree in Indiana. Believe it or not, it took nearly 100 years for his death to be ruled a lynching by officials, according to NBC News.Read more...

The trial of the man accused of murdering former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, who was shot to death almost 12 years ago, will finally begin today in Wright’s hometown of Memphis.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination hearings to the Supreme Court begin on March 21st. One Republican senator signals he may be a no vote. Another is not sure how her vote will go down. So far, all the Senate GOP collective has said is that they will keep things “fair” once the hearings begin, according to a…Read more...

Lizzo loves being from Houston, but she’s not here for Texas lawmakers’ attack on women’s reproductive rights and transgender kids. According to NBC News, the singer made her feelings on the state’s controversial, new laws very clear during a keynote speech at the South by Southwest festival in Austin.Read more...

We still have a long way to address the wage gap in America’s workforce. The National Women’s Law Center analysis shows that women working full-time are paid eighty three cents on the dollar compared to men. It gets worse when you speak about women of color. Black women made sixty four cents on the dollar compared to…Read more...

It’s happened again, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill on Monday that would limit how race can be discussed in classrooms. The bill will take effect immediately, according to NBC News.Read more...

Mike Mora, photographer and husband to “Bossy” singer Kelis, has died at the age of 37 after a long battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. The news was confirmed to ET Monday night via a statement from Steve Satterhwaite of Red Light Management.Read more...

BET is reviving its early 200s reality show College Hill, but this time celebrities will be the ones hitting the books. According to TVLine, College Hill: Celebrity Edition will feature NeNe Leakes, Ray J, Lamar Odom, Big Freedia, Stacey Dash, DreamDoll, India Love and Slim Thug living together and going to Texas…Read more...

An email from Barbara Goldberg Goldman, a longtime Democratic party donor, questioned whether Black candidates can run for office and win. Her comments have received backlash from other Democrats but also trigger a larger conversation around bringing more Black people into office, per an Axios report.

When in Brooklyn, Tompkins Avenue is the place to buy clothing, incense and jewelry that is just as unique and colorful as the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood it runs through. Despite gentrification that has changed the racial composition of the area, Black women know they can still depend on stores along Tompkins to…Read more...

The question of whether Ginni Thomas, conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, attended the Jan. 6th rally had been subject to scrutiny in investigations by the New York Times and the New Yorker. Twitter posts from Thomas’s account “sending her love” to the protesters at the Jan. 6th…Read more...

Delilah Antoinette was a newlywed in a toxic relationship who was dealing with issues of anxiety and depression in 2018. The recent grad was unable to find a job, so she leaned on alternatives to traditional therapy, including holistic practices like yoga, meditation and reiki healing to help her cope with her issues.Read more...

ABC gets top marks for making the right decision and renewing Abbott Elementary for Season 2, per TVLine. In typical Abbott Elementary fashion, the announcement came straight from the desk of Principal Ava Coleman.Read more...

Sunday marked the second anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death during a botched no-knock warrant raid. Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankinson was recently found not guilty of three counts of wanton endangerment. Still, to this day, Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, seeks justice for her daughter, who…Read more...

Just about everyone gets a case of the Monday morning blues when they have to go to work after a nice, relaxing weekend. But for some Black women, their office environment can create blues that last all week and seriously impact their mental and physical health. A 2020 Essence study revealed that 45 percent of Black…Read more...

Over the weekend, Kanye West took the time to air his grievances with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and the challenges he’s been facing when it comes to the dealings of their children.

A few months back, Magic Johnson expressed his disinterest in HBO’s Lakers limited series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. At the time he said he had a competing project coming out. Now, in a press release provided to The Root, AppleTV+ has offered a first look at the four-part documentary They Call Me…Read more...

Will Smith has always been very honest about his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith. Some might say the pair have been way too honest about their marriage. In an interview with Gayle King for CBS Sunday Morning, during a conversation about his memoir Will, his long career and Oscar-nominated role in King Richard, he…Read more...

Over the weekend, family and friends of Empire star Jussie Smollett spoke out in support of their loved one, demanding his freedom from jail and maintaining his innocence.

Rep. Terri Sewell, mentee of the late Rep. John Lewis, said she is not backing down on the voting rights bills that failed to pass the Senate. Sewell announced on the 57th commemoration of Bloody Sunday that she plans to reintroduce the Freedom to Vote Act upon her reelection, reported NBC News. She is currently…Read more...

The family of Daunte Wright is against the plans to take down the memorial at a suburban Minneapolis intersection, the location where the 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by a police officer, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

It was another busy awards weekend with both the Critics Choice and BAFTA awards taking place on Sunday. While there wasn’t a huge amount of Black representation at either show, we do have a few fan favorites to talk about.Read more...

Back in 2013, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged to disclose that all lobbyists’ meetings with members of his administration would be posted on the city’s Website. It was a promise de Blasio had troubles keeping up within his administration. But while there was at least a system in place for there to be …Read more...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who apparently feels threatened by teenagers wearing PPE in his presence, has seemingly found his backbone when it comes to trying to disenfranchise Black voters.

The state of Georgia has been active in shaping its school curriculums through recent pieces of legislation. First, it was with House Bill 1084 or the “Protect Students First Act,” which requires schools to launch investigations at least three days after a parent files a complaint about the school curriculum. If…Read more...

Looking healthy and complaining only of a scratchy throat, former President Barack Obama took to social media to announce he has tested positive for COVID 19.Read more...

Last year, Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, was shot and killed by Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon following an altercation between her and a group of girls. Ohio prosecutors announced Friday Reardon has been cleared of criminal charges, reported the Associated Press.

If you believe that the Gilded Age belonged solely to white men like Andrew Carnegie, JP Morgan, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, HBO’s new series is challenging you to think again. “The Gilded Age”, which debuted in January of this year, showcases the significant contributions made by people of color during this era.Read more...

Both rules and records are meant to be broken, and the fact of the matter is that record holders are sometimes dethroned. Take Samuel L. Jackson for instance, the well known king of cursing, who just found out that he no longer held the record for most on screen swear words.Read more...