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Updated 2026-06-03 07:32
North West Finally Breaks Silence to Drag Haters of Her One Unique Fashion Choice
North West is steadily growing into her own and trying out new style trends. But her latest one has folks up in arms and now, she's clapping back!Read more...
Ben Crump Secures Staggering $779M Wrongful Death Verdict in Landslide Victory for Black Family
A Gadsden County jury awarded the family of Lewis Butler $779.4 million following his death at an internet cafe in Havana, Florida. The case was led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.Read more...
Heartbreaking Video of Detroit Man Finding 6-Year-Old Walking Alone in Freezing Temps Goes Viral
Joshua Threatt's heart-stopping encounter went viral after he spotted a little girl alone in freezing weather and walked her safely to school.Read more...
After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won't be broken any time soon.Read more...
Here’s the Truth About the GOP’s Real Plan As Countdown to End of Obamacare Subsidies Continues
At the 11th hour, Republicans are still trying to vote on a plan before Obamacare subsidies end for millions of Americans.Read more...
Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’
An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first-- and the internet is fiercely divided.Read more...
Candace Owens’ Latest Conspiracy About Charlie Kirk’s Murder is So Wild Even Trump Chimed In on It
Trump had to intervene after Candace Owens doubled down on her conspiracy theory surrounding Charlie Kirk's murder.Read more...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler Break Down How ‘Sinners’ Helped Them Reconnect With Their Southern Roots
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stopped by The Root to discuss how 'Sinners' helped them connect with their lineage!Read more...
D.C. Woman Accused of Squatting in Her Airbnb Rent-Free For Nearly a Year — and It Gets Worse
A 32-day stay at a Washington, D.C., Airbnb turned into nearly a year of free rent and a refusal to leave. Now, the guest argues she doesn't have to.Read more...
Exclusive: Jasmine Crockett on the Uphill Battle She’s Facing in the Senate Race — and Why It’s So Important
Rep. Jasmine Crockett talked to The Root about the uphill battle she's facing after launching her Senate campaign.Read more...
The <i>Real</i> Story Behind That Photo Of JD Vance Arguing With His Wife Usha in Public
Black folks, if you thought that viral photo of JD Vance arguing with his wife at a restaurant was real... We have some bad news to share.Read more...
Amanda Seales Explains Why She’s Not Rocking With Charlamagne Tha God
Amanda Seales has no problem speaking up about people and situations that have rubbed her the wrong way--and her latest criticism about Charlamagne tha God falls right in line!Read more...
Fabulous Looks From The Critics Choice Association Celebration of Black Cinema & Television
The fashion was fly at the Critics Choice Association's annual celebration of the best in Black cinema and television.Read more...
TODAY Co-Host Sheinelle Jones Gets Surprising News Months After Losing Husband to Cancer
Sheinelle Jones has had a tough year as she took some time away from her role on the TODAY Show. But now things are looking up thanks to this new announcement!Read more...
Vince Staples’ Comment About How Black Folks Would’ve Dressed For Jan. 6 Insurrection is Deeper Than You Think
Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look "better" during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.Read more...
Rep. Jim Clyburn Stands With Michelle Obama on This Hard Truth About the American People
Congressman Jim Clyburn echoes Obama, calling out America's double standard on women in power.Read more...
Why Singer Jason Derulo Vows to <i>Never</i> Work With Women Again
Jason Derulo states that he feels uncomfortable working alone with women ever since his sexual harassment case.Read more...
Why Lil Rod’s Part in Shocking Diddy Documentary Was So Jarring
Producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones' confessional was just one of many in Netflix's new Diddy doc. But it's got a lot of people talking for a lot of reasons. Let's get into it!Read more...
These Little-Known Black History Facts Are Sure to Shock You
100 years after the first Negro History Week, we're looking at some amazing, little-known Black history facts.Read more...
All About the Black Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
Authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr., a Black man and loner who lived in his mom's basement, as the suspect who planted pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.Read more...
Mother Who Stabbed a Nurse to Fund Her Teen’s Cheerleading Trip Learns Her Fate
Years after a nurse was stabbed 17 times, a cheer mom who needed cash for her daughter's trip just learned her fate after pleading her innocence.Read more...
The Real Story Behind the Woman Everyone Identified as ‘Juror 160’ From the Diddy Netflix Doc
This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here's how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.Read more...
Kimora Lee Simmons Finally Breaks Silence Over Her Daughter Dating Man 44 Years Older
Kimora Lee Simmons isn't holding back her thoughts when it comes to the controversial relationship her daughter got entangled in, in 2024!Read more...
The Story of Jasmine Crockett’s Political Journey From Local Politics to an Historic Senate Run
Long before her viral read on Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been committed to doing the work of the people. Now, she has her sights set on the Senate.Read more...
Busta Rhymes Runs Up on Content Creator Who Said He Looks Like Tracy Morgan — and It’s Not Pretty
In a now-viral clip, Busta Rhymes had to get a fan together after a case of mistaken identity.Read more...
Small Town of Latta, S.C. Makes History Twice With One Election of Black Mayor
Marcus McGirt's historic victory in Latta came after generations of Jim Crow and racism in the South Carolina town.Read more...
How Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run Could Completely Reshape U.S. Politics Right Now
On the final day candidates can qualify for the primary election, Root 100 honoree Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she's running for Senate.Read more...
Understanding the Plight of Somalis Making it to the U.S. — Only to Get Trashed By Trump
In order to understand the Somali Civil War and why President Trump is targeting Somalis, you have to start form the very beginning...Read more...
Is Tyra Banks OK? Why Fans Don’t Think So
Tyra Banks is looking to expand her ice cream brand just in time for the holiday season, but her latest attempt has fans genuinely concerned and confused!Read more...
How Cynthia Erivo’s Latest ‘Wicked’ Press Run Proves Misogynoir is Alive and Well
Cynthia Erivo has been forced to endure awkward press moments and field inappropriate interview questions that Ariana Grande and her other non-Black "Wicked" co-stars don't have to.Read more...
The Flyest Fashions From Brandy and Monica’s ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour!
Brandy and Monica have finally given the people what they wanted and gone on tour. And now, those same people are showing up and slaying their fits!Read more...
What Jeannie Mai and Jeezy Have to Say About Their Messy Divorce a Year Later Might Surprise You
The divorce between Jeezy and Jeannie Mai kept going from bad to worse, but now it seems like the two have come out on the other side of it and are speaking out!Read more...
These Black-Owned Brands Offer Great Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
Don't let your holiday gift list leave you broke. We've rounded up some great gifts from Black-owned brands that are under $50.Read more...
Wait, Again?? Manhunt Underway for More Escaped New Inmates in New Orleans
Months after 10 inmates escaped from a Louisiana prison, a second manhunt is underway in the same state for more escaped inmates.Read more...
Even More Times Accused Killers, Racists Launched Controversial Fundraising Campaigns
From convicted killer Derek Chauvin to the "Cinnabon Karen," these accused or convicted killers and racists raised millions on funding sites like GoFundMe and GiveSendGo.Read more...
The Root 100: A Sneak Peek Into the Hottest Party of 2025!
Although The Root 100 Gala is over, we're giving you an inside peek at the best Christmas party of the year celebrating Black excellence!Read more...
‘The Color Purple’ Cast: What Everyone’s Up To 40 Years Later
As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today.Read more...
3 Shocking Takeaways From Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bombshell ’60 Minutes’ Interview
Weeks after announcing her resignation from Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is back with an interview to spill all the tea on Trump and MAGA.Read more...
R&B Singer Alexander O’Neal’s Sad Week Got Even Sadder in an Instant
1980s R&B hitmaker Alexander O'Neal and his wife are recovering after a fire destroyed their MN home, just after he was released from the ICU.Read more...
After Trump Removes Major Black Holidays From National Park Calendar for His Birthday, Folks Are Left Furious
Outrage ensues after the National Park Service announced their new fee-free calendar, where major Black holidays were replaced with Trump's birthday.Read more...
Janice Combs Finally Breaks Her Silence on Those Explosive Diddy Documentary Allegations
Janice Combs, Diddy's mom, is setting the record straight and addressing the dark allegations leveled against her in the explosive Netflix documentary.Read more...
Rolling Stone’s ‘Best Films of 2025’ List is Trash, Here’s Why They Aren’t Alone
Almost every "year-end" and "best-of" list that publications drop are flaming dumpster fires. Here are the three reasons why.Read more...
13 Hip-Hop, R&B Remixes That Are <i>Way</i> Better Than the Original
We picked 13 hip-hop and R&B songs that are arguably exceptionally better than its original. Trigger warning: your favorites may be listed!Read more...
White Tuskegee University Player Dragged For Vile Disrespect, Attack of Alabama State’s Black Marching Band
A friendly rivalry between Alabama State and Tuskegee took a nasty turn when a white kicker began attacking ASU's marching band.Read more...
Black Celebrities Who Got Their Start on ‘Star Search’
Netflix is bringing 'Star Search' back! Here are 13 Black celebrities you migh've forgotten were on the show early in their career.Read more...
16 Black Women Who Dominated Fashion On Our Favorite Shows!
Black women have been setting the standard for fashion-forward style on TV for more than 50 years. Here are a few of our faves!Read more...
Black Woman Drives <i>Three Hours</i> to Confront Racist Troll on TikTok, Here’s What Happened Next…
You won't believe what happened when this Black woman drove three hours to confront someone who left racist comments under her video and documented it all on TikTok.Read more...
13 Black Celebs Who Prove That Financial Literacy Is Key to Success
Here are 13 celebrities that prove with the proper investments and right ideas, you can set your family up for generations of success!Read more...
New Witness Breaks Silence On <i>That</i> Solange and Jay-Z Elevator Fight
Fashion designer Oscar G. Lopez is finally spilling what really sparked Solange and Jay-Z's infamous elevator fight.Read more...
The Shocking, Interesting History of ‘Real Housewives” Mary Cosby
Discover the full story of Mary Cosby, the controversial Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, including her life as a First Lady and her unusual marriage to her step-grandfather.Read more...
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