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Twenty years ago, Sabrina Greenlee suffered a vicious attack on her life that left her blind. But with faith and fortitude, she fought her way back and is now using her experience to help others. The domestic violence survivor, author and motivational speaker shared her emotional story of trials and triumph with The…Read more...

While our society has done its best to convince us otherwise, Black women have always been at the forefront of the movement. From the tireless efforts of civil rights icon Ella Baker; to the unsung contributions of Coretta Scott King, who railed against racial injustice through song, fundraising, and other means; to…Read more...

While scrolling on my Twitter feed the other day, my meme hunt was interrupted by a post from SocialBee reading, “Expressions That Gen Z Coined.” These “expressions” were common terms created and used by Black people since before I was born. As expected, Black Twitter dragged the poor company for filth.

On Thursday, rapper Cardi B pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment stemming from a fight at a New York strip club in 2018.Read more...

New York’s Brooklyn Public Library launched a “Books Unbanned” program to fight against the anti-critical race theory legislation that has yanked books about race and gender off the shelves. Over the past few months, they issued 5,100 free electronic library cards nationally to teens who have been denied access to…Read more...

It’s been a rough few weeks down at Mar-A-Lago for former President Donald Trump. First, the F.B.I raids his golf club for all of the classified documents he allegedly left lying around. Next, his long-time buddy Steve Bannon get’s indicted on six different criminal charges for his role in efforts to build Trump’s…Read more...

Though there’s been no public news on WNBA star Brittney Griner, her family and friends are still advocating for her release from a Russian prison. As such, the Phoenix Mercury center’s wife, Cherelle Griner, will get a chance to discuss her wife’s detainment with President Biden when she meets with him at the White…Read more...

With every detail that comes out of the ongoing investigation into the botched search warrant that took Breonna Taylor’s life, it becomes even more outrageous and disheartening. Last month, Former Louisville officer Kelly Goodlett was charged for her role in providing false information into the affidavit that made the…Read more...

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One of the worst things about the death of Breonna Taylor is that the cops involved have been held accountable for almost everything but actually killing her.Read more...

Comedian Cedric The Entertainer is appearing in a new political in which he mocks Georgia Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker as crazy, on creatine and kinda like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates.Read more...

Thursday marks 59 years since the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Sarah Collins Rudolph’s sister, Addie May Collins, died with three other Black girls in the explosion: Carol Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley and Carole Rosamond Robertson.Read more...

With so many stories of division across racial, gender and political lines dominating the news cycle, it’s easy to feel defeated (or in my case, downright angry) about the state of things. But a new podcast from Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle…Read more...

Action movies are the foundation of cinema. Whether it’s sci-fi, superheroes, revenge or historical, they’re a driving force in the industry. What they don’t usually do is center the action on Black women. That’s one of the reasons The Woman King is such an important movie that, much like everyone else, I can’t wait…Read more...

Just weeks after Torey Lanez’s attorney requested to delay the trial date in the Megan Thee Stallion assault case, a judge has granted the request to push back the start date in the trial once again, according to Rolling Stone.Read more...

Wendy Williams has just taken a positive step forward in her health journey.Read more...

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If former President Trump was looking for a quick way to get out of his ongoing fraud case in the state of New York, that ain’t happening. The New York Daily News reports that N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James has rejected the former President’s settlement offer. A New York Times report has stated that James might…Read more...

Just when we thought the COVID pandemic was behind us, people are beginning to worry about monkeypox as cases continue to rise across the United States.Read more...

If you’re looking for the personification of the phrase “she who laughs last, laughs best,” then look no further than Quinta Brunson, who turned the tables on her friend Jimmy Kimmel during his Wednesday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and interrupted his opening monologue to finish her Emmy acceptance speech.Read more...

If there’s one thing Nicki Minaj does not play with, it’s her name. The superstar rapper is not letting a gossip blogger get away with calling her a “cokehead” and claiming that she’s “shoving” cocaine up her nose. As a result, Minaj is suing the blogger for $75,000 in a defamation lawsuit, according to Rolling Stone.Read more...

In the day since it was announced, the NBA’s punishment of Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, has been widely criticized by sports journalists and analysts. Now, the NBA’s biggest stars are weighing in on how the situation was handled.Read more...

Former AAMCO executive Jerome Staley filed a federal suit against the company alleging they practiced racial discrimination and paid him less than white employees, according to NBC News. He claims his pay was thousands less than other executives.

It’s happened again. Less than two months after the disgraced R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison on sex trafficking charges. R. Kelly has now been found guilty on charges of child pornography, based on videos he made of himself sexually abusing his goddaughter, who was 14 at the time, according to the …Read more...

Corrections officers at the Victorville Federal Correctional Complex in California have been accused of making an Instagram page dedicated to spewing all the racist and sexist garbage they can’t say out loud, according to the East Bay Times. The nonsense caught the attention of the Bureau of Prisons thanks to a few…Read more...

It’s been one hell of a summer for Stephen Curry.Read more...

When you play like WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson, you expect nothing less than 110 percent from your teammates at all times. In Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, the Las Vegas Aces barely got past the Connecticut Sun, winning by three points. Yet despite getting the victory, this wasn’t enough for A’ja.Read more...

On the latest episode of Red Table Talk on Facebook Watch, which is centered on parental alienation, the series hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris (a.k.a. Gammy), and her Willow Smith, are joined by legendary music producer Teddy Riley to discuss the status of his relationship with his…Read more...

The block in East Harlem where the late actress and icon Cicely Tyson grew up is set to be renamed in her honor.Read more...

If you’re of a certain age and all about ‘90s TV, then like me, you may have considered Boy Meets World appointment viewing. When Angela showed up in Season 5, things got even more exciting as we followed the ups and downs of her relationship with Shawn. Now, Trina McGee, who played Angela, is opening up about her…Read more...

Mississippi already has enough struggles to deal with being the country’s poorest state with a capital fighting through an ongoing water crisis. On top of that, they now have to worry about a former NFL quarterback who made millions of dollars stealing from those struggling to make ends meet. The NAACP has asked the…Read more...

As police are still investigating the unfortunate death of Philadelphia rapper, PnB Rock, they suspect that an Instagram post may have possibly led to the rapper’s death, according to CBS Los Angeles.

A couple of months ago, The Root wrote about California’s progress in potentially becoming the first state to offer reparations to those who are descendants of the slave trade in the United States. First, there was a 500-page report released in June documenting how the U.S. could address the wrongs done to African…Read more...

As Marvel Comics celebrates the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man, our favorite version of the hero is back with a new solo series.

Though it’s been nearly two months since the Showtime’s hit series Desus & Mero ended, the Kid Mero is opening up about the show and if and when he and Desus will reconnect in the future.Read more...

It’s been a couple of days since Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced the ‘‘Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions” Act, which would ban abortion nationally at 15 weeks.Read more...

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Shortly after Charles III took the throne, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda announced his plans to remove him as head of state, according to NPR. This comes after Barbados did the same with the late Queen Elizabeth II, replacing her with a president. Now, the rest of the Caribbean is seeking a true…Read more...

Jesse Powell, R&B singer and songwriter known for his 90s hit single “You,” died on Tuesday at the age of 51. The cause of death has not been shared.Read more...

For the second time in three years, the Dallas Cowboys will be without starting quarterback Dak Prescott for a potentially lengthy amount of time. Owner Jerry Jones has said Prescott has a chance to make it back in time for the Rams game on October 9th. But with the way the offensive line played Sunday night, why rush…Read more...

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This is not meant to bash or hate on Jack Harlow one bit. As a personality, I actually find him very likable and funny. His shenanigans with internet personality Druski are always entertaining to watch, his interviews are amusing and I don’t have a problem if you enjoy his music. But why in the hell is he nominated…Read more...

Parents of students at East Forsyth High School in Gainsville, Georgia are agitated after the school’s principal was secretly recorded using the N-word during a meeting with a white student. As NBC News notes, the meeting saw Principal Jeff Cheney and two other staff members trying to explain racially offensive words…Read more...

If you’ve ever had the chance to watch Misty Copeland dance, you’d never know that she had any issues with confidence. But as the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) told The Root’s Editor in Chief, Vanessa De Luca, breaking that barrier was no easy feat. And she…Read more...

Robert Sarver is who we thought he was: a racist, sexist and misogynistic owner who thought because he owned a professional sports team he could get away with saying just about anything. The worst part is that he almost did.Read more...

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot and killed by London police earlier this month, reports say. According to The Guardian, the cop who fired the shot has been suspended by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). But in addition to an investigation that has left many unanswered questions, Kaba’s family was notified…Read more...

Award shows are chock full of awkward or just flat out bad comedy bits. For the most part, the 2022 Emmys were a fun, tame affair. No slaps allowed. However, one particularly weird and uncomfortable moment does have people scratching their heads and is on the receiving end of the internet’s wrath.

Black representation can go a long way, especially at the highest government positions. Karine Jean-Pierre made history as the first Black White House Press Secretary in June. And Susan Rice currently serves as the President’s Domestic Policy Advisor. Despite these examples, more can always be done, and a new report…Read more...

Ramsey Lewis, a Chicago-based jazz pianist and composer, who was sampled by countless artists and performed with a number of legendary singers, died on Monday at 87. The cause of death has not been given.Read more...

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