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Throughout the 2024 Presidential campaign, we heard plenty of warnings about how bad another four years of Donald Trump as President would be for the United States. But no one warned us as loudly as his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.Read more...

Aside from his war on DEI programs, President Donald Trump has also taken aim at something else we're not sure he knows much about: tariffs. Now that he's launched a trading war on China, one of our biggest trading partners, the country responded with their own strategy.Read more...

Throughout the history of Black music, we've loved songs with lyrics that have left us with more questions than answers. Like, who exactly is Billie Jean and is the kid really not Michael Jackson's son? And who is the guy that Biz Markie's love interest told him was just a friend'?Read more...

A beautiful bonding moment between a father and son turned into a catastrophe. Even sadder is that it was all caught on camera.Read more...

As if Sean Diddy" Combs needed another lawsuit thrown his way, that's exactly what he got on Thursday (April 3). But unlike previous suits, this one appears to involve some of the most high-profile names yet.Read more...

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport passengers received some free in-house entertainment to go with their boarding passes last week. But how entertaining it all actually was is in question.Read more...

Three former teachers in Texas were accused of swapping out their lesson plan for a disabled student with an activity that seemed more like a cruel and unusual punishment. Now, they're in bigger trouble than just losing their teaching gigs.Read more...

Bozoma Saint John isn't just a marketing executive, author and Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, she's a style maven who is known for her colorful fits. Saint John recently opened her Los Angeles home to the folks at Open House TV and showed viewers that she also has a knack for interior design.Read more...

The power of social media is strong. Even though a Black Georgia college student received a solid amount of money in a scholarship from Chick-fil-A, many people noticed it was less than other recipients. Instead of complaining, folks got proactive and came to her support.Read more...

Though it's only been five months since Young Thug was able to walk away a free man after his YSL RICO trial in Georgia concluded in November 2024, it appears he might actually have to serve some time behind bars-if prosecutors get there way. And once you find out why they're pushing for prison time, you'll more than...Read more...

A study from Pew Research found that 79 percent of Black men are married to Black women. However, there's a stigma that Black men tend to gravitate toward putting a ring on non-Black women. That stigma is even bigger for Black men in professional sports.Read more...

What is The Matrix" without Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus? Well, we found out back in 2021's The Matrix: Resurrections." Despite other stars like Keanu Reaves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning and reprising their roles in the fourth film in the franchise, Laurence Fishburne, who played and helped shape the iconic role...Read more...

Michelle Obama just spilled some major tea regarding the early days of her relationship with her husband, President Barack Obama. As we previously reported, Michelle's podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson" has been a hit since it launched earlier this year, going viral almost weekly as their frank...Read more...

Actor and self-admitted and criminally-charged abuser Jonathan Majors wants to make a Hollywood comeback.But before we unpack that, here's a game of three things can be true, and one thing still doesn't change that."Read more...

During another episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe's weekly podcast where he interviews celebrities, dropped with Damon Wayans. During the episode, Wayans spoke about his family, fame, and his start in comedy. But it's when Wayans came to Kanye West's defense that has the internet talking.Read more...

As the three part Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" reunion continues to play out on Bravo, many viewers are starting to pick sides with one of the main faces: Bozoma Saint John. And it's easy to see why.Read more...

There are so many things fans want to ask Actor Will Smith. For example, we want to know what's going on with that new woman he's been photographed with lately? And what possessed him to create a new album? Since Red Table has gone mute, it will be a long time before we get our many questions answered.Read more...

A woman is being charged with three counts of manslaughter, negligent homicide, and assault after a harrowing crash left a mother and her two young children dead. But the reason behind the incident may send chills down your spine.Read more...

This American period of renewed and open hostility to Black Americans will long outlive Donald Trump's second term as president. Could be a decade. It could, as some suggest, last for forty to seventy years, but history tells us it won't be four years as many of us believe.Read more...

A Georgia man is looking at some serious legal trouble after a now-viral story of why he left his three children behind in a local McDonald's seems to have some holes in it. The internet rallied behind 24-year-old Chris Louis, who was arrested on March 22 at an Augusta McDonald's after police found he'd left his three...Read more...

Police say an Indianapolis man had a serious crash out over not being able to see his son and took his anger out on the child's mother outside the baby's daycare. The horrifying scene led him to meet his fate under the law.Read more...

Lizzo has added a stunning Hollywood Hills mansion to her real estate book! For $12.4 million, the Truth Hurts" singer bought a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom house, according to TMZ.Read more...

Shilo Sanders, son of Deion Coach Prime" Sanders may be on the NFL's radar when it comes to the upcoming 2025 Draft, but it appears Mercedes-Benz is also keeping its eyes on him. And it's not for a good reason. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

Da'ron Donta Jenkins was released from prison on Tuesday, March 25. Just six days later, he's accused of the unthinkable. Wilson, North Carolina, police responded to a home in the 1700 block of Snowden Drive around 5:23 p.m on March 31 after receiving an unknown type call." Upon their arrival, officers found...Read more...

It would appear no amount of money or attention can keep Kanye West's wife around after the Chicago rapper used his platform to go on wild social media rants supporting Hitler, and making anti-semitic comments. Now he's all alone.Read more...

Darrine Timpson's 2-year-old dog died while giving birth to her puppies on March 27. Timpson contacted Loving Care Pet Funeral Services in Catonsville, Maryland, to arrange the cremation of his beloved dog Jada. The following day, Timpson received what he thought were Jada's ashes, but about 30 minutes after he left,...Read more...

Depending on who you ask, TikTok is the place to go to discover the latest trends or watch heated exchanges between MAGA supporters and, well, everyone else. But there are also plenty of people who flock to the app to get lost in content that is just plain relaxing. Just ask Derrick Downey Jr., the Los Angeles-based...Read more...

We like to think children are safe from dealing with the realities of racism and systemic oppression, but a new study has found the stark opposite is true. While economic, educational, and political disparities remain issues in the Black community, now we have something else to add to our already hefty plate of...Read more...

Just last week we reported on Malik Yoba's viral social media post where he said that he's no longer identifying as a Black man but a non-white man." The post had folks talking with some either agreeing or disagreeing, but mainly people were scratching their heads, wondering what Yoba meant.Read more...

Ja Morant is being dragged on social media for yet another alleged offense involving gunplay. Though, this time, the incident was less of a potential threat but more of a display of poor sportsmanship.Read more...

It seems like everyday when we turn on the news, there's yet another trying, upsetting and arguably traumatizing thing going on. Whether it's some absurd policy enacted by President Donald Trump that aims to erase the history and contributions of Black folks from or another senseless police brutality encounter-what's...Read more...

Police say the latest high-profile individual to be targeted by a group of robbery suspects was Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman. What's even more horrifying was the video footage he retrieved from the incident.Read more...

It's been nearly a year since the lyrical war of words kicked off between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Although neither has released a proper diss track in a while, they are both taking subtle shots at each other in other ways.Read more...

Meghan Markle is remaining unbothered by the negativity when it comes to her rebrand as the newest queen of home and lifestyle. And she's finally silencing her critics once and for all.Read more...

Paula Sutton spent years in the fast-paced world of fashion publishing before leaving London behind to make a life with her family in a gorgeous Georgian estate in the English countryside. A self-described lover of traditional English interiors and vintage decor, Sutton put her personal touch on the home with...Read more...

Keke Palmer may be the Internet's Favorite Cousin" but it looks like there's about to be some familial in-fighting thanks to a rumored new interview with Jonathan Majors. And folks on social media are taking her to task about it!Read more...

While New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker was causing good trouble on the Senate floor, one of his staffers was getting in some real trouble outside the room. Capitol Police led him away in handcuffs over what he tried to bring in the building.Read more...

A video of a Black man's confrontation with employees at a Los Angeles-area Whole Foods has gone viral after thousands who have viewed the video accused the store manager of racial profiling. In the video, the man who was shopping at the Culver City store can be heard in a heated exchange with a Latino employee. The...Read more...

Even though it's been years since he's been in office, former president Barack Obama is still bringing a smile to the faces of American citizens. In this case, he was just minding his business while taking a walk.Read more...

After a routine traffic stop took a shocking turn, one Michigan police officer has been exposed for alleged use of excessive force on multiple occasions. Lt. Matthew Furman is now facing a civil lawsuit over a July incident, but this isn't the first time his policing has been called into question.Read more...

For 25 hours and five minutes, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor, delivering a speech that set a new record for the longest filibuster. Underneath the surface of his impeccable stamina and ability to yap endlessly, there's a much bigger meaning behind what this record-breaking moment...Read more...

Dennis Rodman has done a good job at staying out of the headlines lately. But that all changed on Tuesday thanks to a truly over-the-top joke that his fans are saying went way too far-and now Rodman is responding.Read more...

Ever since Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died, there have been questions surrounding his death from both fans and authorities. But after days of investigating his passing, we finally have answers.Read more...

The Lupus Foundation of America describes lupus as a chronic disease that attacks the immune system, the part of the body that fights off disease and infections. Some of the most common symptoms people living with lupus often experience include extreme fatigue, joint pain and swelling, headaches and skin irritation.Read more...

There's no one way to be Black. In the case of many of our brothers and sisters, their Black roots are just one piece of their greater identity. From Carmelo Anthony to Mariah Carey, these celebrities have fully embraced their Latino heritage just as they do their Black heritage.Read more...

Bed Rotting" is the latest trendy term to come out of TikTok, and the trend has the app divided for good reason. While Black doctors on the app say that bed rotting can be healthy, a bunch of non-Black doctors are saying it WILL kill you. So, what's the tea? What is bed rotting and why is there such an extreme...Read more...

Wendy Williams' voice championing for freedom from her guardianship just got a whole lot louder thanks to her supporters. And now she's speaking out about itRead more...

When Malik Robinson graduated from high school, the decision to attend college was an easy one. The knowledge of self that you get from an HBCU [historically Black college or university] in terms of being Black is incomparable to other institutions," he told The Root. Now a senior at Alabama A&M University, Robinson...Read more...

A Black woman in California who was expecting to get a simple test from a local medical clinic experienced something much worse, causing outrage on social media.Read more...

Even before she told Sherri Shepherd about trading emails with Anna Wintour, we knew supermodel Anok Yai was the real deal. Now we're even more convinced after hearing her tell a badass story about the lengths legendary fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld went through to get her to one of his shoots.Read more...