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The Mystery of a Philly Woman Found Frozen to Death Under a Bridge After Being Kicked Out of Nightclub
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...
A Bullet Destroyed a Black Iowa Teen’s Jaw, Here’s How AI Made It Right
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...
Sparkle Denies ‘Grooming’ Allegations Following R. Kelly Victim’s Explosive CBS Mornings Interview
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...
A Peek Inside NBA Star Anthony Davis’ Jaw-Dropping $40 Million Bel-Air Mansion
We're taking a look inside the sprawling 8-bedroom Bel-Air estate of NBA player Anthony Davis.Read more...
Internet Responds to Joe Budden Calling Out Rappers for Being Too Quiet About ICE Raids
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...
Why You Need To Be Careful With What You Send In The Groupchat In 2026
This is why you shouldn't tell your groupchat everything in 2026.Read more...
How This Influencer’s Own TikToks Made Her a Target for ‘Nightmare’ Home Invasion
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...
Nonprofit Commits $500K to Black Media Outlets After Black Journalists’ Arrests
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...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Has Words For Nicki Minaj — and It’s Not Pretty
After Nicki Minaj's pro-MAGA turn, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett told reporters why she thinks the rapper is a "sellout."Read more...
The Tragic Story of Bobby Brown, the ‘King of R&B’
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...
Cam’ron Breaks Down the Real Reason He’s Suing J. Cole
On his podcast "Talk With Flee," Cam'ron shared the reason why he decided to sue J. Cole for their failed collaboration.Read more...
LaMonte McLemore and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026
We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.Read more...
These Are the Best Black Movies Since the Turn of the Century
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...
Lil Wayne Whines About Grammy Snub, Fans Drag Him Mercilessly
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...
Why Young Money Records Had the Biggest Fall-Off in Hip-Hop History
Ten years ago, no one could have predicted Young Money Records would have a downfall like this...Read more...
Black Mom Telling Parents to Not Go Broke Trying to Make Their Kids Happy Sparks TikTok Debate
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...
The Wild TikTok Theory About Teyana Taylor’s Meteoric Rise—and the Sudden Fade of Exes Iman Shumpert and Aaron Pierre
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...
Brandon Scott Shuts Down Reporter After Questions About His Pricey Executive SUV
For months, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been facing heat over the purchase of an executive vehicle worth over $160,000.Read more...
Jamal Bryant Responds After White Pastor Disrupts His Church Service
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 Allegedly Embezzles $300K From the City’s Poor — Here’s What She Bought With It, Feds Say
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...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Relationship Goals’ Stars Kelly Rowland, Method Man Talk New Film, Give Priceless Dating Advice
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...
Trump Wants to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Before Midterms, Here’s Why You Should Worry
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...
You Won’t <i>Believe</i> How Long it Took Colman Domingo to Become Joe Jackson for New ‘Michael’ Biopic!
Actor Colman Domingo just shared what went into his amazing transformation to becoming Jackson family patriarch Joseph.Read more...
The Chilling Sentence Just Handed Down to Calif. Couple Who Decapitated Their Two Kids and Made Siblings View Their Remains
A California couple who beheaded their two kids and made their starving younger siblings view their remains just learned their fate.Read more...
Kirk Franklin Calls Out the Church’s Silence Over ICE, Makes Surprising Claim About Jesus
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...
Project 2025 Creators are Ready to Control Your Marriage and Childbirth — and It’s Scary
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 Bernice King Chimes in, Shaboozey Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Immigrants Built America’ Controversy
After Shaboozey's Grammy speech caused a stir online about Black Americans and immigrants, Dr. Bernice King has responded.Read more...
Some of the Best Places Around the Country to Learn About Black History All Year Long
This Black History Month, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your to-do list.Read more...
The Internet Is Hot Over Kim Burrell’s R.Kelly, Diddy Comments
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...
2026 BHM: Secret Black Systems That Kept Us Alive (And Still Do)
From mutual aid societies to churches and colonies, Black communities have built lifelines when the American system refused to provide.Read more...
NFL Star Russell Wilson Shuts Down Rumors After His Name Appears in Epstein Files
Russell Wilson responds after being name-dropped in the Epstein files.Read more...
The Essential Luther Vandross Playlist of His Best Songs
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...
You’ll Be Shocked at How Much These Black TV Actors <i>Really</i> Get Paid…
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...
Why Some Wendy Williams Fans are Shading Sherri Shepherd Over Her Show Cancelation
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...
The Victim of R. Kelly’s Infamous Sex Tape Finally Breaks Her Silence — and Reclaims Her Identity
EXCLUSIVE: The world knew about the infamous R. Kelly sex tape, but they've never heard from its victim...until now.Read more...
BHM 2026: Why Gen Z Should Watch These Classic Black Shows This Black History Month
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...
‘Sinners’ Star Delroy Lindo’s Best Movies, By the Box Office
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...
Why Black Folks Need To Remain Alert To New Powers ICE Agents Have Been Granted
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 Describes the Moments of His Arrest by FBI Agents
Don Lemon finally reveals the shocking moments of his arrest by federal agents last week.Read more...
The One, Hilarious Thing Keke Palmer Refuses to Do In Relationships
Keke Palmer is never scared to share her opinions on love and relationships. But her latest revelation is both frank and hilarious!Read more...
Why It’s Finally Time for Everyone to Mute Cam Newton
Cam Newton's popular 'Funky Friday' podcast may have an audience, but his absurd opinions have started toRead more...
Famous Pastor Reveals the Biblical Truth About ‘Submissive Wives’ That Social Media Ignores
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 Threatens Boycott of ‘The Odyssey’ After Black Actress Chosen As World’s Most Beautiful Woman
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...
Breaking Down Pat McGrath Lab’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
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...
How a Snow-Packed ‘Stolen’ Parking Spot in Pittsburgh Turned Into a Viral, and Hilarious, TikTok Series
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...
Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About Pharrell Williams’ Grammys Speech — and It’s Not Cute
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...
Michael Jackson’s Newly Released Recordings About Children Might Creep You Out
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...
The Humiliating Reason a Tuskegee University Coach Was Handcuffed, Escorted From Rival Morehouse Game
Tuskegee University is speaking out after its coach was handcuffed and escorted away after a rival basketball game against Morehouse.Read more...
All the Grammys 2026 Stars Who Called out ICE and Trump On Air
Kehlani, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey and more stars who spoke out against ICE and President Trump at the 68th Grammy Awards.Read more...
Why The Internet Is Going <i>Crazy</i> Over Colman Domingo in the Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic
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...
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