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A Philadelphia family is demanding answers after a woman was found frozen to death under a highway bridge after she was kicked out of a nightclub.Read more...

After undergoing multiple surgeries to replace a jaw that was shattered in a tragic shooting, Mya Buie is getting a well-deserved second chance.Read more...

After Reshona Landfair's viral CBS Mornings appearance, her aunt Sparkle is denying claims that she enabled R. Kelly's abuse, calling the allegations of grooming an "absolute lie."Read more...

We're taking a look inside the sprawling 8-bedroom Bel-Air estate of NBA player Anthony Davis.Read more...

Joe Budden has had it with the hip-hop community and its alleged lack of concern for all the ICE raids and chaos. And he's got something to say about it!Read more...

This is why you shouldn't tell your groupchat everything in 2026.Read more...

California influencer Daphne Blunt says she was the victim of a "nightmare" home invasion, and cops think her TikTok gave the burglars the blueprint.Read more...

Amid attempts to erase Black history and progress, Onyx Impact's Invest in Black Media campaign will fund Black storytelling, journalism, and media preservation throughout 2026Read more...

After Nicki Minaj's pro-MAGA turn, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett told reporters why she thinks the rapper is a "sellout."Read more...

In honor of his 57th birthday, we're looking at the life of Bobby Brown, a legendary artist with a career that includes decades of hits and scandalous legal drama.Read more...

On his podcast "Talk With Flee," Cam'ron shared the reason why he decided to sue J. Cole for their failed collaboration.Read more...

We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.Read more...

BHM 2026: Since 2000, Black films have seen some phenomenal projects added into the cannon. Here, we take a look at the best ones each year since the turn of the century!Read more...

As Lil Wayne vents over the Grammys snubbing "Tha Carter VI," fans dragged the rap icon's salty attitude, urging him to wake up" to the industry's pattern of overlooking him.Read more...

Ten years ago, no one could have predicted Young Money Records would have a downfall like this...Read more...

One Black social media mom is giving parents a reality check about the dangers of trying to give their kids more than they can afford.Read more...

TikTok has theorized how Teyana Taylor is suddenly Hollywood's "It" girl, while her exes Iman Shumpert and Aaron Pierre has seemingly disappeared.Read more...

For months, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been facing heat over the purchase of an executive vehicle worth over $160,000.Read more...

Pastor Jamal Bryant is fighting back after a white evangelical pastor decided to disrupt his church service. And now he's calling for some sort of repercussions!Read more...

Detroit judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin is accused of embezzling thousands from wards of the state to fund a bar and her car lease...but that's not all.Read more...

Music stars Kelly Rowland and Cliff "Method Man" Smith sat down with The Root to chat their spicy and teachable romcom, 'Relationship Goals.'Read more...

After the Jan. 6 Insurrection and talks of running for a third term, President Trump has a dangerous suggestion to help win Republican votes this election.Read more...

Actor Colman Domingo just shared what went into his amazing transformation to becoming Jackson family patriarch Joseph.Read more...

A California couple who beheaded their two kids and made their starving younger siblings view their remains just learned their fate.Read more...

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is getting frank about the lack of the church's involvement when it comes to pressing issues like ICE.Read more...

The Heritage Foundation-- the far-right Christian organization-- plans to roll out new policies encouraging Americans to have more babies... and soon!Read more...

After Shaboozey's Grammy speech caused a stir online about Black Americans and immigrants, Dr. Bernice King has responded.Read more...

This Black History Month, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your to-do list.Read more...

Gospel legend Kim Burrell has spoken out about disgraced music icons R. Kelly and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. But what she has to say isn't going over too well with folks!Read more...

From mutual aid societies to churches and colonies, Black communities have built lifelines when the American system refused to provide.Read more...

Russell Wilson responds after being name-dropped in the Epstein files.Read more...

The late Luther Vandross is still a trending topic thanks to the 2026 Grammys. So what better time than now to take a look at some of his best songs!Read more...

Black actors have notoriously gotten underpaid and now Melvin Gregg and Danielle Brooks are pulling back the layers on how little they earned when first starting off!Read more...

Fans of talk show host Wendy Williams are not being shy about how they feel about the news that Sherri Shepherd's show has been cancelled.Read more...

EXCLUSIVE: The world knew about the infamous R. Kelly sex tape, but they've never heard from its victim...until now.Read more...

From "The Jeffersons" to "All That," here are 13 Black TV shows that Gen Z and millennials should absolutely watch this Black History Month.Read more...

Veteran actor Delroy Lindo is now a first-time Oscar nominee! In honor of his achievement, let's take a look back at his impressive filmography by box office numbers!Read more...

Pastor and leader of the digital faith community, The Faith Community, Kristian A. Smith, is laying out the reasons why Black folks need to pay attention to what ICE is doing.Read more...

Don Lemon finally reveals the shocking moments of his arrest by federal agents last week.Read more...

Keke Palmer is never scared to share her opinions on love and relationships. But her latest revelation is both frank and hilarious!Read more...

Cam Newton's popular 'Funky Friday' podcast may have an audience, but his absurd opinions have started toRead more...

As red pill rhetoric reshapes conversations about marriage and gender roles, the Brooklyn pastor breaks down what biblical submission actually means - and why it's been so widely misunderstood.Read more...

Elon Musk is causing a stir online after rumors of an Oscar-winning actress joining the cast of "The Odyssey" began circulating online.Read more...

While some are worried that her Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means the end for another Black-owned beauty brand, Pat McGrath says she's not going anywhere.Read more...

It's an unwritten rule in some cities: don't park in spaces you didn't shovel. But one Pittsburgh driver found out the hard way in TikToks that's going viral!Read more...

Pharrell Williams accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Awards at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, but his speech has got the internet annoyed and offput. Let's get into why!Read more...

A new four-part docuseries about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson includes disturbing new audio recordings of the singer talking about his relationship with children.Read more...

Tuskegee University is speaking out after its coach was handcuffed and escorted away after a rival basketball game against Morehouse.Read more...

Kehlani, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey and more stars who spoke out against ICE and President Trump at the 68th Grammy Awards.Read more...

The trailer for the new Michael Jackson biopic has officially dropped and Colman Domingo's portrayal as Joe Jackson has rightfully got the internet hype!Read more...