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Another day, another racist ass comment made by Tucker Carlson. In a May 10th op-ed penned by the Fox personality, he first undermined Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black LGBTQ woman White House Press Secretary, by belittling the job itself.

In all my years of being a basketball fan, I never heard Michael Jordan say that he needs a strong Utah Jazz team to win the NBA Finals. He relished beating the best of the best, but it didn’t matter who was in front of him. All that mattered to Jordan was winning that championship.Read more...

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Ever since it was known that the Supreme Court intended to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made his intentions known to bring the Women’s Health Protection Act up for a procedural vote in the Senate.Read more...

Two innovative, Atlanta-based Black-owned companies announced today that they have agreed to merge.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all of us. But it has been especially tough on frontline healthcare workers. And Black nurses have been among the hardest hit. Research from the Rutgers School of Nursing found that COVID-19 has been uniquely difficult for non-white frontline healthcare workers due to the…Read more...

Former Oklahoma police officers are facing manslaughter charges after they fatally shot an unarmed Black man in December 2021, according to NBC News.Read more...

This April 29 marked 30 years since the city of Los Angeles erupted in violent riots after the police officers who violently beat Black motorist Rodney King during a traffic stop were acquitted. Just over a week after that grim anniversary, police set out on a search for King’s youngest daughter, Tristan, who was …Read more...

It’s been two years since we checked in with the weird universe inhabited by the hosts of HBO’s Westworld. Now it’s finally time to return, because the long-awaited eight-episode Season 4 is set to premiere Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, per a press release provided to The Root.Read more...

Mike Tyson has no worries about jail time after an incident in which he was recorded punching a passenger on a JetBlue flight on April 20.Read more...

Nearly two months from the day Power producer and rapper 50 Cent promised to put comedian and Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique back on, it appears he’s actually made good on it!Read more...

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is being sued for forcing out white women NYPD chiefs to fill their positions with people of color instead, reported New York Daily News. According to the suit, de Blasio’s shift was described as “the human reality for a few individuals” and aimed at making the a demographic…Read more...

After years of working in fashion, liquor and television, Sean “Diddy” Combs is ready to return to music. However, he’s planning to change things up and it won’t be hip-hop he lends his talents to.Read more...

While much has been seen and reported when it comes to comedian Dave Chapelle’s recent sets at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, as a part of the inaugural Netflix Is A Joke festival, fans and followers might be disappointed to find out that footage of that night won’t be coming to the streaming platform any time…Read more...

In response to the draft opinion leak that revealed the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared plans to support reproductive rights. During a press conference earlier this week, she announced the “Justice For All Pledge” and $500,000 that will go toward increasing access to…Read more...

Clearview AI has been under fire for developing a highly controversial facial recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies. According to CNN, the company agreed to stop selling its technology to most private companies operating in the U.S.

The Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team has accused Georgia police officers of racial profiling for a traffic stop in which they allegedly searched for drugs and none were found, according to USA Today.Read more...

Wendy Wiliams is slowly making her way back into the spotlight.Read more...

In case you were wondering what Steve Harvey thought about the slap heard ‘round the world, wonder no more. During an appearance at Georgia State University, the entertainer and Family Feud Host, 65, commented about the infamous Oscars incident during a keynote address he gave at the Atlanta law school.Read more...

When Kevin Hart fires up his grill this summer, there won’t be any beef. Just in time for National Burger Month, the comedian is teaming up with the folks at Beyond Meat to launch a summer grilling ad campaign for the plant-based protein brand. In the ad, Hart tries to convince comedian Spank Horton to try a Beyond…Read more...

Jacob Blake withdrew his civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot him in the back during a traffic stop in 2020, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Following the shooting, protests ensued for the following days, leading to the shooting of a few demonstrators by Kyle Rittenhouse.

Popular period tracking apps like Clue, Flo and Cycles can be useful for people trying to get pregnant and people trying to avoid pregnancy alike. But users should be aware that the information collected by these apps could be shared with third parties. And in a time when many states are looking to implement…Read more...

There really aren’t enough words that can be said about the impact and legacy left by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and essayist Toni Morrison. Her novels and speeches have left an indelible mark for writers and non-writers alike, which is why it’s exciting to report that her second novel, Sula, will be…Read more...

Lincoln College located in central Illinois is closing following challenges from the pandemic and a recent cyberattack, reported CNN. The predominantly Black college suffered from compromised access to institutional data and inoperable systems for recruitment and fundraising as a result.

I’m not sure what character Jesse Williams portrays in his new Broadway play Take Me Out. I’m not sure what the plot is or even who is co-stars are. All I know is that the man is packing heat. Trust me—if you want something to see, you should definitely cop tickets.Read more...

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards have put together an interesting list of performers. Now a surprising name has been announced to join the show.Read more...

Grammy-winning Atlanta Rapper Young Thug and members of his Young Stoner Life imprint (YSL), including Gunna, were charged and arrested Monday afternoon in a 56-count court indictment, according to WSBTV.Read more...

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The current makeup of the Senate rarely agrees on anything – especially when it comes to provisions for the betterment of the American people. However, when it comes to the Supreme Court, they make sure they quickly spring into action. In response to the protests happening outside of certain Supreme Court justices’…Read more...

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Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary is not only an event to celebrate the happiest place on earth, but also a way to highlight their dedication to diversity and inclusion. Disney’s been working to increase their representation in all levels of business from cast members to high ranking executives, pulling talent from…Read more...

Just when it seems like there are no more new 2Pac stories to tell, FX has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming docuseries, Dear Mama.

With the 2022 Cannes Film Festival just around the corner, it’s just been revealed that Viola Davis is set to be honored with the Women In Motion Award at this year’s festival.Read more...

It appears Will Smith isn’t getting out of Hollywood jail anytime soon. With a number of his projects being postponed and canceled, Variety reports that his next major film release has been pushed back to 2023.

There’s not much Jersey-born rapper, actress and singer Queen Latifah can’t do. With Emmy and Grammy awards already under her belt, your girl is halfway to coveted EGOT bragging rights. And now, 21 years after her first partnership with COVERGIRL cosmetics, she’s Cover Girl, once again. The Queen announced the news…Read more...

Stacey Abrams’s campaign for Georgia governor is in line for a seven-figure fundraising boost, but it has to wait a bit for the check to clear.

Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball star and NBA player of four years was fatally shot in Orlando, Florida on Monday. Police arrested 29-year-old Lawrence Dority for the shooting on a warrant for first-degree murder, according to the Detroit Free Press.Read more...

Black content creators have been outspoken about the disparities they face on various social media platforms. At The Root, we’ve reported on Black TikTok creators who have grown increasingly frustrated with white creators’ ability to earn more money and receive more sponsorship deals. These issues have led to Black…Read more...

Early Sunday, rapper Travis Scott took the stage for the first time publicly since the catastrophe at Astroworld. The artist was at Miami Grand Prix weekend and performed at the nightclub E11even. Controversy has followed Scott since the grim events of his November music festival in Houston, in which 10 people died…Read more...

Fans of the ABC musical drama series Queens will be disappointed to learn that their beloved show won’t be returning for a second season.Read more...

Frank R. James, the 62-year-old man arrested and accused of the Brooklyn subway shooting a month ago, was indicted on Friday on two federal counts: one count of terrorist attack and other violence against a mass transportation system, and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, according to CNN.

Eric Holder, the man accused of fatally shooting the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, will finally stand trial after multiple delays. According to the Los Angeles Criminal Court, it is set to start on June 2. The hearing will be at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles. In addition, a readiness…Read more...

Flint city councilwoman Eva Worthing called Black colleague Jerri Winfrey-Carter “ghetto” under her breath during a committee meeting, reported MLive. Another Black colleague overheard the remark and brought it to the attention of the committee, calling Worthing unprofessional and offensive.

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in last weekend’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix, but he’s still first on the elite racing circuit at speaking out about social injustice.

Daunte Wright’s mother, Katie, was briefly detained by an officer after stopping on the highway to record a traffic stop, reported NBC News. Following the killing of her son, Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure those who were stopped got home safe and didn’t suffer the same fate her son had.

After an especially tough season full of closures, cancellations and delays, Broadway is looking to celebrate its return to form with the 75th Annual Tony Awards. This year’s show takes place Sunday, June 12 with Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose hosting.Read more...

Introspective lyrics, slick flows, an interesting music video and a Marvin Gaye sample, Kendrick Lamar season is in full effect and rap fans are ready for it.Read more...

Over the weekend, multi-Emmy nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning actor Anthony Anderson added yet another impressive notch to his belt: becoming a graduate of Howard University.Read more...

Black News Channel, or BNC, shut down in March after just 2 years after its launch. The television outlet boasted its majority stakeholder as Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. Anchors included notable media personalities Marc Lamont Hill, Charles Blow and Sharon Reed.Read more...