The Root

Over the past few years, we've lost some of our most beloved Black musicians, artists, actors and more. James Earl Jones, Tina Turner and more lived long lives after their peak of success, earning the status of legend."Read more...

With President-elect Donald Trump making big plans to completely get rid of DEI, it seems like many corporations like McDonald's are falling in line. But there's one company in particular that's taking a stance against Trump and all other anti-DEI nonsense and doubling down on their efforts to preserve diversity...Read more...

New York City police have arrested and charged a transgender woman in connection to the deadly stabbing of a U.S. Postal Service worker. According to police, the fatal incident began when the suspect and victim got into an verbal altercation in a Harlem deli on Jan. 2.

New year, new family" seems to be the mantra for comedian and actor Rickey Smiley thanks to a shocking new revelation he's now sharing with his fans.Read more...

The Fox Sports world has been hit with scandal after a bombshell lawsuit was filed by a former employee on Friday, Jan. 3. In the 42-page filing, ex-FS1 stylist, Noushin Faraji, names Fox network, sports commentator Skip Bayless, and others as defendants in a jaw-dropping sexual misconduct lawsuit, obtained by Front...Read more...

Hundreds of Black men who say they were physically or sexually abused at two state-run reform schools during the height of Jim Crow in the 1960s are applying for restitution from the state.Read more...

Four New York City teens who attempted to rob a senior citizen on her way to New Year's Day church services got a surprise when they messed around and found out that their target was not going to let go of her purse without a fight.

Even years after both Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard retired from the NBA, their petty beef continues.Read more...

As the glamorous dust from the 2025 Golden Globe Awards begins to settle, many of the winners and presenters of the evening are just now getting into the luxurious goodies of their swag bag.Read more...

After the news broke that a Virginia nurse allegedly harmed newborns on Monday (Jan. 6), Black Twitter lost their minds.Read more...

After spending months away from the spotlight recovering from a life-threatening medical complication, Jamie Foxx is back in a big way.Read more...

Imagine going into a food mart to grab a pack of hot links and getting ambushed with a slew of knuckle sandwiches by the cops. Well, the family of a Black California man claim this is what happened to him and the footage of the incident is even more brutal.Read more...

Comedian Nikki Glaser is in hot water after her questionable joke about Sean Diddy" Combs at the 2025 Golden Globes.Read more...

Former President Jimmy Carter's dedication to service and commitment to human rights are among the reasons Black people are deeply mourning his passing on December 29 at age 100.

Zahara Marley Jolie's red-carpet game has everyone talking. Appearing alongside her mother Angelina Jolie, the 19-year-old attended the Golden Globes on Sunday night, hitting the red carpet in impeccable style that any celebrity would hope to pull off.

As president of the Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked with swearing in the newly-elected U.S. senators on Friday (Jan. 3). There were several striking moments from the ceremony.Read more...

While Denzel Washington, Earvin Magic" Johnson and the late Fannie Lou Hamer may all be legends in their own respective industries, the trio were among the recipients for the same very special honor recently.Read more...

50 Cent is tired of all the jokes and is firing back at anyone who has something negative to say about his Las Vegas residency.Read more...

Naomi Osaka and Cordae became the talk of the timelines on Monday thanks to shocking news the tennis champ shared on Instagram.Read more...

Fatherhood is extremely important to actor and TV show host Nick Cannon. So, when it came time for him to give the world a sneak peak into his mansion, the father of 12 enlisted the help of his twins, who he shares with singer diva Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe.Read more...

Some big congratulations are in order for Zendaya! The Euphoria" star is officially engaged, taking a massive step in her relationship with her Spider-Man" co-star, Tom Holland. Before TMZ confirmed the engagement this morning, however, the internet was already speculating and cheering the Dune" actress on after...Read more...

As we learn more about the stories of those impacted by the deadly New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, one Alabama woman is sharing her story of how her friends' quick thinking after the attack likely saved her life.Read more...

The mother of a 1-year-old boy went to work on Nov. 23, leaving her son in the care of her boyfriend at the time. But what was meant to be a typical babysitting arrangement quickly turned horrific when the unnamed mother returned home to a shocking sight.

Sean Diddy" Combs' had a very different New Year's Eve this year. The disgraced rapper spent his holiday season at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting prosecution on federal sex crime charges, as we have reported. Now, days after the holiday, we know what meal the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO had while...Read more...

A 12-year-old boy from Georgia has suffered second degree burns on his face after three of his friends poured boiling water on him. The group responsible, ages 12-15, insisted it was supposed to be a prank - but they may now be in some serious trouble.Read more...

Rapper Ice T is having to answer for footage originally taken more than eight months ago that was just leaked for the first time over the weekend.Read more...

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guard's legacy during a halftime ceremony at the team's United Center. But while it was heartwarming to watch everyone from former teammates to the broadcasters who called his games share their fondest memories of...Read more...

Congratulations 2 Low -you'll now live in infamy on the internet for something that could've severely injured you, or worse.Read more...

While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has made strides when it comes to acknowledgement of diverse storytelling at their annual glitzy awards show, the 2025 Golden Globes still wasn't enough for some of our favorite Black stars to walk way with the win.Read more...

Though we may only be a few days into 2025, the annual awards season is officially underway with the first of the major festivities being the 82nd annual Golden Globes! Our favorite celebs took over the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sunday (Jan. 5) and stunted in amazing ensembles. And...Read more...

Little by little, the FBI has been releasing information on the New Year's Day attacker who drove his pickup truck through a crowd of people in New Orleans. The latest (and most disturbing) piece of information comes from videos filmed by the attacker himself. Turns out, he had the whole thing planned out.Read more...

Just as we saw happen with R. Kelly, Sean Diddy" Combs is becoming the subject of many documentaries examining the mogul given his pending sex crime case. In the latest trailer, a few crucial insiders spoke out on their own experiences being around him. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

After the brutal attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, multiple families are now starting 2025 without their loved ones. As we reported, a vehicle drove into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter, killing 14 people and injuring 30.Read more...

50 Cent's much-anticipated Las Vegas residency that started last month has not been getting a lot of positive feedback. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Maryland authorities said they received a report of suspected child abuse just after an infant was rushed to the hospital where she ultimately died of life-threatening injuries. Despite the mother's version of the story, police determined she was behind the death. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

After 12 long months, 2024 finally drew to a close on Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday morning, New Year's resolution season started once again.Read more...

Even if you weren't around when the band got their start in the late 1950s, you've definitely experienced the music of The Isley Brothers. With a sound that combines R&B, rock, funk and soul, their music has been been heavily sampled and covered by the likes of Ice Cube, The Beatles and Whitney Houston.Read more...

On New Year's Day, 15 people were killed and 30 were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating 2025 in the French Quarter. The cops have their suspect who has since been described as a terrorist." However, his profile describes him as quite the opposite. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Drake is trying to have a better year in 2025, and he kicked it off by dropping a new freestyle where he's calling out everyone who switched up on him. Allegedly titled Fighting Irish," the 6 God is seen getting extremely introspective about relationships in his life without specifically referencing who he is...Read more...

If you used social media at all over the past couple of weeks, your timeline was probably flooded with photos of families wearing matching Christmas pajamas. Whether you think the tradition is cute or corny, you know the whole point of the pics is for everyone (even the family dog) to match. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Maryland authorities said they received a report of suspected child abuse just after an infant was rushed to the hospital where she ultimately died of life-threatening injuries. Despite the mother's version of the story, police determined she was behind the death.Read more...

Eve has gone viral, but not for the reason you would expect. The Let Me Blow Your Mind" rapper's holiday celebration with her husband has got everyone talking, with photos of her with his family sparking major debate on social media. - Jared Alexander Read MoreRead more...

Scandal continues to ravage the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after its highest-ranking uniformed officer abruptly resigned amidst shocking allegations last month.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is ringing in the new year with an all-new home and lifestyle show. And we've got the inside scoop on where it took place!Read more...

50 Cent's much-anticipated Las Vegas residency that started last month has not been getting a lot of positive feedback.Read more...

The British royals have had a hard time in 2024. From cancer diagnoses and ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all the way to Jamaica taking another step to officially break up with King Charles III, last year proved to be quite interesting for the British royal family.

Yes, she's a beautiful singer and actress with amazing style who was part of one of the most successful girl groups in history. And yes, her family Christmas card pic could easily be used as a cover of a high-fashion magazine. But at the end of the day, Kelly Rowland is just like the rest of us - a wife and mom who...Read more...

Just weeks after Jay-Z was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit filed against him and Sean Diddy" Combs, his request to file a motion to dismiss the case has been granted by a judge.Read more...

A field trip to a local Florida museum is sparking outrage after one middle school student was reportedly choked and slapped by his teacher. Now his mother wants answers and consequences for the adult responsible.

Simone Biles has 11 Olympic gold medals, five gymnastics moves named after her, a Presidential Medal of Freedom and the title of Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. And although that's a pretty impressive list of accomplishments, the rest of world would selfishly love to see her add to her medal count...Read more...