The Root

Though there’s been much chatter about who will take up the mantle as the next James Bond now that Daniel Craig has made his final film—and more specifically, whether or not we’ll be getting a Black James Bond next—Breaking and The Woman King star John Boyega has weighed in with his perspective on the matter.Read more...

Tennis player Frances Tiafoe has had an up-and-down career. As a teenager, he was expected to be the next great American star, however, success didn’t come as quickly as everyone thought it would.Read more...

Folks already had their criticisms of Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead before a group of guys robbed him at gunpoint one Sunday. After the Internet got a hold of the incident and made speculations as to whether the robbery was real or not, Pastor Prada decided he’d file a lawsuit against the influencers who dragged him…Read more...

Remember how hype hip hop fans got last year when The Fugees announced a long-awaited reunion tour...but then wound up canceling it? It was postponed to early 2022, but quashed altogether because of COVID-19 concerns, according to a statement from the band. Now the real reason for the decision has come to light.Read more...

Jackson, Mississippi is still dealing with the ramifications of a long-lingering breakdown in water treatment infrastructure. Yesterday, the city restored water pressure to normal levels, but a boil-water advisory is still in effect. Now, Baltimore, Maryland, a city with a 62 percent Black population, is trying to…Read more...

The first week of the US Open was all about Serena Williams and deservedly so. However, the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s exit has put the attention back on several players who delivered spectacular tennis through the early rounds. One of those is American Coco Gauff.

Kanye West is pissed with Adidas brass and he’s making sure everyone in the world knows it.Read more...

If you’re like me, and have been a fan of heartthrob Jason Momoa since he was Ronon on Stargate: Atlantis, you can’t imagine a world where he doesn’t have his long, flowing hair. Well, we’re officially living in that world now.

For seven seasons, Queen Sugar has been one of TV’s most underrated dramas. It’s never swept award shows or been a critics darling, but it has been an essential part of Black culture.

The never-ending aftermath of the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars saga continues, only this time it’s centered around Rock and Dave Chappelle’s latest comments in regard to Smith’s apology video posted back in July.Read more...

In past interviews and appearances, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish the described the brutal realities of growing up in foster care. Earlier this year for Variety’s Changemakers Summit, she shared a glimpse of her former reality. “When I was in foster care, I mean, I thought I was going to die there,” Haddish…Read more...

A Jan. 6th rioter was just booted out of his low-level public office by a judge in New Mexico and, well...in other news it’s Tuesday and it may or may not be raining wherever you are.Read more...

Just seconds after Los Angeles police officers stated Jermaine Petit, a Black man, was unarmed, officers still shot him three times in the back. Officers claimed that the metal car part he was carrying was a “non-functioning firearm,” according to the Independent.

Abortion is once again on the ballot. This November, voters in Kentucky, Vermont, Montana, and California will vote directly on proposed ballot initiatives aimed at either expanding or limiting access to abortion.Read more...

After a Brigham Young University (BYU) fan allegedly yelled racial slurs at a Duke volleyball player during an August match, the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team is backing out of a home-and-home series with BYU scheduled to take place over the ‘22-’23 and ‘23-’24 seasons. The first game was…Read more...

Whenever a Black woman is celebrated, it doesn’t take much time for white women to quickly chime in and somehow make it all about them. This constantly happens to Serena Williams, better known as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport.Read more...

It’s been two years since Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer, but the actor is still being honored for his exceptional artistry.

Fourteen springs, summers and Septembers finally arrived: Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shereé Whitfield finally revealed her overdue clothing line She by Shereé on Sunday’s season finale. Back in 2008 when the show first debuted, she held a fashion show that was somehow void of any fashion—how dreadful.Read more...

These days, conservatives in school districts all across the country are looking to ban books that even come close to telling the story of our country’s complicated history with race. But today, one of history’s most important figures is out with a new children’s book which tells a story of racial reckoning in her own…Read more...

The drama continues inside the nonprofit organization that became synonymous with a nationwide protest movement against police violence. This time, an argument over millions of dollars might play out in open court.Read more...

Once upon a time, The Game was a part of G-Unit at the peak of its popularity. He inevitably had a falling out with 50 Cent and the rest of the group . He has not been on good terms with the group ever since. Over the weekend, the long-running beef between two of the pettiest and oldest rappers in hip-hop continued.Read more...

Tiffany Haddish is speaking out in response to the child sex abuse lawsuit she and fellow comedian Aries Spears now face.

Don’t look but with one tennis legend exiting the sport, another may be making his ascent to the top.Read more...

Over 19 states have passed some voting restrictions since the end of 2021 – specifically in Republican-led states such as Florida, Texas, and Georgia. These measures were a reaction to the record Black voter turnout in 2020, which helped tipped the presidency to the Biden administration and handed Democrats control of…Read more...

Hip-hop has always been more about just the music. It’s the bravado, charisma, personality and clothing. Rappers have always cared about how they dress, and how they’re portrayed to their fans. Since the 1980s, when the genre really started to take form, artists cared more and more about what they wore.

Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is nearly over. There’s only one more major release, and it’s a big one. As we not-so-patiently wait for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to hit theaters Nov. 11, we thought it was time to take a look back at the rest of the MCU’s most recent offerings and rank them from best…Read more...

Summer is coming to an end. And while there aren’t too many beach days left, a good book can provide a great escape. This year’s National Read a Book Day falls on September 6, making this the perfect time to find a new book to sink your teeth into. Fortunately, great memoirs, historical fiction, and rom-com by Black…Read more...

It seems like the price of just about everything is going up these days. And if you’re spending more on everything from gas to groceries, it doesn’t leave you a whole lot to spend on a new fall wardrobe. But don’t worry, we’ve scoured the web for great looks that won’t break the bank. These designer dupes prove you…Read more...

“The BBL era is over,” proclaims a robotic voice overlaying video after video of celebrities with noticeably slimmed down backsides on Tik Tok.Read more...

This past week, archaeologists in Tampa Bay, Florida reported the discovery of 328 graves under St. Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery. Gravesites that according to The Tampa Bay Times were supposed to be relocated nearly 70 years ago when the church agreed to sell the land to a group of developers. Back then, St.…Read more...

Over the last several years, Black athletes and sports fans have proven that our interests lie far beyond the basketball court or football field alone. From the reign of Queen Serena Williams in the world of tennis to NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace to golf GOAT Tiger Woods, we dominate every arena, even those not…Read more...

When Donald Trump won his bid for the White House in 2016, no one truly anticipated how detrimental his presidency would be. Quite predictably, the platform for his campaign was him being a Karen to the nth degree. Trump’s storied history of racism, sexism and capitalism only gave him more appeal.Read more...

These days, it’s rare that we get a feature from Jay-Z like the four minute long verse recently released on DJ Khaled’s “God Did” track. Even more rare is a public appearance from Hov in the way we witnessed his participation in Twitter Spaces last week. During the chat with Genius’ Rob Markman, the 52 year old was…Read more...

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Tired of seeing the same melanin free faces in your travel ads, or having to search the hashtag #travelingwhileblack for a little getaway inspo? Then the latest unlikely (but timely) collab between Delta Air Lines and Adobe is sure to pique your interest.Read more...

After the initial rejection of a swimmer’s cap made specifically for natural Black and textured hair, Soul Cap has finally received approval. Last year, FINA, the world governing body for aquatic sports banned the use of the caps at the Olympics stating that athletes competing at this level “never used, neither…Read more...

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Strap in, Saints and ain’ts! We’ve got to talk about the recently released satirical comedy starring Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. Slight spoilers ahead.Read more...

September 4 isn’t just the day before Labor Day. For Beyoncé fans everywhere, it’s a day to celebrate the birth of a style and music icon. Whether she’s hitting the red carpet, performing on stage or just hanging out at a Nets game, Bey is always wearing something that leaves the rest of talking. Help us show the…Read more...

Amazon Prime’s new series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which is based on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, confronts its legacy of racism through diverse casting choices. Though it is believed that the author isn’t racist, the way he describes some of his fictional creatures stand in contrast to that…Read more...

The fallout from the shooting that took Donovan Lewis’s life as Columbus police conducted a warrant for his arrest is just beginning. As noted by the Columbus Dispatch, Lewis was the “sixth shooting involving Columbus police in 2022 and the third to happen within eight days in late August.” Now, his family and…Read more...

The Worm ain’t the only one with athletic talent in the Rodman family.Read more...

Before there was Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis or Deontay Wilder, there was a heavyweight fighter whose punching power had even Muhammad Ali shook. That man was Ernie Shavers—he was alternately called “the Dark Destroyer” or “The Puncher of the Century”, died yesterday at age 78.Read more...

We are about to hit the home stretch in the fight for Senate control and Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz can’t seem to stop himself from saying the wrong things. Last week, he made light of his Democratic opponent Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s health. Now, his campaign is going after two Black campaign…Read more...

A Virginia school district has implemented a new policy requiring transgender students to submit “evidence” to school officials so that they can use the bathroom that aligns with their gender of choice, according to NBC News. These documents include disciplinary and criminal records. What does that have to do with…Read more...