The Root

As we head into the final stretch before the November midterm elections, one of the most anticipated debates falls on the Georgia Senate race between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker. We know both men will be present for the October 14th debate in Savannah. However, did you know…Read more...

If asked to describe a person who does yoga, someone who is thin, flexible and almost always white might come to mind. But Jessamyn Stanley is here to change that image and turn the idea of what a yogi should look like on its head.Read more...

It’s one thing for the drama displayed between the women on any one of the Real Housewives franchises to trickle over into comment section on Instagram and even into divisive discourse on Twitter. But it’s a whole other thing when that drama causes viewers to come after these ladies’ children—and that’s unfortunately…Read more...

On Wednesday, a jury decided that a Wichita police officer was acting in self defense when he shot and killed 26-year-old Icarus Randolph in front of Randolph’s family on July 4, 2014.Read more...

The status of Migos may be up in the air, but one member doesn’t have any doubts about where he stands as a solo artist.

Lil Tjay is finally home; he’s given his fans an update on his condition since he was shot in June.Read more...

If you visit New York, it may be common to see a couple of NYPD officers talking to each other while at a traffic stop or on patrol. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police officer, is fed up with seeing that. An internal memo is said to have gone around the department saying officers should stop hanging out…Read more...

I know that police arrest Black people for anything these days but this is just outrageous. A Childersburg, Ala. pastor was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers, according to WBRC. Per the video footage, several witnesses confirmed he was supposed to be there but the officers refused to remove his handcuffs.

On a day—8/24—when fans across the sports world and social media celebrated his legacy, a Los Angeles jury awarded Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for her family’s suffering over the distribution of pictures from the scene of the helicopter crash that killed him.

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In a recent Psychology Today feature entitled “The Rise of Lonely, Single Men,” Greg Matos PsyD writes about a trend that shows a growing number of men are checking the long-term single box.

On Monday, a lawyer for one of two brothers who have been detained since June for felonies they apparently committed during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol said his client’s actions were comparable to those who participated in Black Lives Matter protests.Read more...

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to wrap up her history-making career at the US Open. Since announcing she’s “evolving away from tennis” in the September issue of Vogue, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has been relatively quiet about her decision.

It’s no secret that Vivica A. Fox was wholly disappointed and unimpressed with Jada Pinkett Smith’s comments concerning the now infamous Will Smith Oscars slap.Read more...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is taking her political opponents to task over how they’re portraying her, quite literally.

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Bradford County Deputy Jacob Desue has been called to resign after pulling his gun on a pregnant woman during a traffic stop, according to First Coast News. Her children witnessed the horrifying scene from the backseat. The county sheriff was left shocked by the deputy’s actions after viewing the video footage.

Besides the late Chadwick Boseman, no other actor of this generation brought Black masculinity to life with the range of Michael K. Williams. His most memorable character, The Wire’s Omar, was a homicidal stickup man clinging to a rigid morality in Baltimore’s vicious drug culture, a man who never pondered any…Read more...

As children in some Republican-led states return to school, the curriculum will be vastly different. From the start of 2022, there has been an anti-Critical Race Theory crusade to provide the youth with a white-washed, non-confrontational version of America’s history. If it were left up to Republican lawmakers, they…Read more...

Back in January, I warned you all to fastTEN your sea-belts due to the exciting news of Jason Momoa coming onboard the tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. Now, it appears we’ve finally got a good idea of what we can expect from the Aquaman star when he finally makes his appearance in the film next…Read more...

Kanye West won’t be facing any charges for an incident where the Chicago rapper allegedly punched a fan after getting into an argument, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office.Read more...

Even though he won’t appear in the highly-anticipated Black Panther sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Daniel Kaluuya is still excited to support his former co-stars and see the movie as a fan.

Jidenna recently opened up about his unconventional approach to relationships on Bumble’s “Luv2SeeIt” series with host Teyana Taylor. In the 30 minute episode, the star discussed his polyamorous journey, current relationship status, and what he’s learned from all of these experiences.

The World Health Organization recently announced they plan to rename the monkeypox virus out of concerns of stigmatization, according to NBC News. Once I saw the “monkey” in “monkeypox” there were two thoughts that came to mind: “It’s a monkey virus” and “Um…is that racist?” Apparently both of my thoughts were…Read more...

Just in time for Black Business Month, Barbie is paying tribute to entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist Madam C.J. Walker with an Inspiring Women doll. Beginning today, the dolls will be available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Mattel Creations and retail for $35.

Whether you supported Roe v. Wade, or not, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe clearly has an impact on Black Americans.Read more...

Over 44.5 Million federal student loan holders across the United States waited for President Biden’s actions as the August 31st pause neared its expiration. The Biden administration’s plan is here, which mostly aligns with his campaign promise to cancel up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for each American.

An Albany judge decided to dismiss all charges against Lexis Figuereo, who emerged as one of the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement in the city. The ruling comes after the Albany County District Attorney’s Office confessed that it failed to adhere to evidence discovery rules.Read more...

The woman accused of throwing a racist Juneteenth party, which a Black firefighter was invited to, was previously a racist Twitter troll, according to The New York Post. After facing the consequences of her behavior, she held a press conference in an effort to clear her name and apologize.

Social media is known for being infested with malicious weirdos who spread fake news about celebrity deaths, relationship drama and the like, but this one takes the cake. Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson was forced to hit Twitter on Monday to clear up a rumor after a picture circulated with a…Read more...

Prosecutors yesterday decided against charging two Atlanta police officers who killed a Black man in 2020, an incident that sparked sometimes violent unrest in a city generally known for Black progress.Read more...

From the moment the first trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens was released, John Boyega was the subject of racist harassment from assholes who couldn’t fathom a galaxy with a Black stormtrooper. The fact that Finn is one of the best new characters the franchise has ever introduced didn’t seem to…Read more...

Meghan Markle is launching her new podcast, Archetypes, in a big way. The series features The Duchess of Sussex discussing “the labels and tropes that try to hold women back.” The first episode features Meghan and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams talking about “The Misconception of Ambition.”Read more...

The current RICO charges and indictments involving YSL artists Young Thug and Gunna have reignited a conversation about using rap lyrics against artists in criminal cases. While some legislative efforts seem to have lost steam, California is poised to be the first state in the country to do something about it. The…Read more...

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No one really wants to talk about IBS. I mean, the word bowel alone grosses me out. But we’re all adults here, and IBS is a real condition that impacts nearly ten percent of the population worldwide – and those are just the folks who talk to their doctors about it. So we need to talk about what causes IBS and what you…Read more...

I’m not sure who put a bug in Dennis Rodman’s ear to travel to Russia and try to help free WNBA star Brittney Griner, but luckily he has no plans of following through. Last weekend, the five-time NBA champion told NBC News:Read more...

After loooooong days of internet discourse over whether or not R&B music is dead—a conversation spawned largely in part by music mogul Diddy via a series of tweets and Instagram live sessions (more on that later)—Usher, arguably thee King of R&B, has now spoken out on the matter.Read more...

Esteemed Vogue photographer Annie Leibovitz is under fire again for her latest portraits of a Black woman. Last week, the former Rolling Stone journalist shared her pictures of Ketanji Brown Jackson—who made history by becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court—posing by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,…Read more...

A comprehensive New York Times Guild study shows there is a long way to go concerning the publication and how Black and Latino workers receive performance review scores. Around 1,000 New York Times employees were chosen for this study, and the findings say people of color were less likely to receive strong job ratings…Read more...

I don’t know about you, but every now and then, I get stuck in a cooking rut. Thankfully, my family doesn’t complain, no matter how many different ways I try to serve them pasta and vegetables. But cookbooks can be a great way to get creative in the kitchen, discovering new recipes and creative twists on old…Read more...

Remember after Hurricane Katrina when Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation pledged to help rebuild environmentally friendly houses in the Lower 9th ward of New Orleans? Well, it turns out those houses weren’t built all that well.Read more...

Maryland created a new alert system to track down racist incidents and other hate crimes, according to CBS News. The “Emmett Till Alert” will be modeled after the Amber Alert and notify Black leaders in the state of any racially motivated crimes. The initiative comes after a string of attacks on Black Maryland…Read more...

John Boyega may have been out of the mix for a while, but fans of the Small Axe star will be getting a double dose of the Golden Globe-winning actor in two upcoming films slated to release this fall: Breaking and Woman King.Read more...

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If you’re an experienced Black TV writer/producer looking for that elusive opportunity to tell authentic stories, Google and The Black List have a new program worth checking out.

A lawyer for one of the two brothers detained on felony charges in connection to the Jan 6. Riot, compared his client to the Black Lives Matter protestors of 2020, per Law & Crime. The judge wasn’t so enthused. The lawyer argued his client was subjected to a “politically motivated prosecution.” Well, that’s what…Read more...

American Airlines is celebrating the 100-year legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, by operating a Black-women led flight, according to The Dallas Morning News. This month, a crew of 36 Black women flew from Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport to Phoenix.

Well, that was anticlimactic. This NBA off-season was supposed to be full of madness, chaos, and moving parts. While NBA fans got some of that, we didn’t get the shifting piece that we wanted. I’m speaking of the Kevin Durant trade request.Read more...