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In 2024, The Root reported on tons of crimes ranging from small town horrors to nationally covered celebrity cases. Lawsuits, murders, suspected lynchings - you name it, we covered it.Read more...

A few years ago, I spoke with civil rights icon Andrew Young and in my conversation, I asked him about being appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He told me that his international perspective came from the people from the Black diaspora that he met through the Black church.

Having a hard time keeping up with the trends that have taken over your child's life? Don't worry, The Root's got you. It was another year filled with new memes, music, artists, and fashion that have been entertaining young people all year. Here are seven of the best ones that will be sure to keep you updated on...Read more...

This, the waning Year of Our Lord 2024, is when Kendrick Lamar singlehandedly transformed Drake from being one of the biggest hitmakers in music into a punchline. But, because he was selfless, K. Dot used the platform this year provided him to put the West Coast in the center of Black culture.Read more...

SZA isn't letting any body negativity on social media into 2025 and her latest move just proved it.Read more...

Just weeks before Christmas, a Black inmate at a New York prison was allegedly beaten to death by a group of correctional officers. The footage of the incident was so horrid, even the police union called it incomprehensible."Read more...

The son of the legendary Isaac Hayes recently shared a disturbing video on Instagram of a Karen who tried to prevent him from entering his gated community. In the clip, the woman-who was seemingly intoxicated-also told him that he should be white." - Candace McDuffieRead more...

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Welp, we guess the MAGA honeymoon is over...

We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they're our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of legend."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.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is set to take place on Jan. 20, 2025-the same day America will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Interestingly enough, a prestigious HBCU marching band is set to perform at the event.Read more...

Nothing says I made it" like popping out with a Birkin bag on your arm. The luxury Hermes tote, named after British-French actress/singer/designer Jane Birkin in 1984, has been a status symbol for decades and is a favorite of the rich and famous, including Cardi B., Law Roach and Travis Scott.

Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we've made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries' most important figures. As we continue to make it through the year, join us in honoring the lives and...Read more...

Former President Jimmy Carter's relationship with Black America hasn't been perfect, but in light of his Dec. 29 passing at age 100, it's time we go back in history and remember his impact on the Black community.Read more...

Wedding gifts can be a tricky tightrope to navigate, especially for parents. They're probably already paying for all or most of the ceremony, so they may feel like giving a gift on top of that is asking too much. Of course, if your name is Snoop Dogg, the words too much" aren't in your vocabulary.Read more...

Whitney Houston's former bodyguard - on whom the 1992 cult classic film, The Bodyguard" was loosely based -is spilling the tea about his time with the late singer and the film...and what he said just might surprise you.Read more...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America and the longest-living American president, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday.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.Read more...

For Savannah James, there's a lot of perks that come with being married to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. However, one major drawback is Christmas never belongs to your family. Whether he's on the road, or at home, Christmas Day always revolves around LeBron James' game day schedule.Read more...

In 2024, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)programs at several of the nation's largest companies came undone as prominent figures like Elon Musk voiced their disapproval. And it looks like the trend of coming for the programs will continue in 2025.Read more...

As the rise of the content creator rages on, one young streaming legend is currently outshining the rest, becoming one of the biggest internet stars ever, so much so that it seems he can't even walk outside.Read more...

At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, a former peanut farmer, was the 39th president of the United States and the longest living American president. He died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son James E. Carter III per The Washington Post. Beloved and misunderstood, Carter especially had a...Read more...

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The social media prankster who was recently arrested for spraying bed bug killer at a Walmart in the Phoenix area is now facing more problems.Read more...

From action, to drama, to fantasy, to superheroes, to family fare, 2024 delivered a wide range of movies. As the business continues to catch up from pandemic and strike delays, there were blockbusters hitting theaters and streaming services throughout the year. There were so many, we completely understand if you...Read more...

You can tell a lot about the Black community by the food they eat. No, we're not talking chicken and watermelon stereotypes. We're talking carefully prepared meals that have been passed down for decades.Read more...

When you're a kid, you never know how certain images are going to affect you. Sure, you know Candyman, Freddy Krueger and Chucky are going to terrify you, but you never expect cute little family movies to have scenes and characters that become nightmare fuel for the rest of your life. The holiday season sparked this...Read more...

Jamie Foxx is still upset at the perpetrator who ruined his birthday dinner earlier this month and wants the person in question to be taken in cuffs. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Geoffrey Owens is keeping it real when it comes to his financial situation. Years after gracing our screens as Elvin on The Cosby Show," Owens revealed in a recent interview that he still has a hard time making ends meet.

Photographer James L. Hicks has always admired Black models. So he was happy to contribute his work to celebrity stylist and journalist Marcellas Reynolds' 2019 book, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion."Read more...

Blue Ivy Carter might only be 12 years old, but since birth, she's been an absolute fashion icon. Her wardrobe surely puts most people's to shame, and it's about time we give Miss Carter her proper flowers! - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

The shots keep firing at Sean Diddy" Combs as more details arise about his reputation. Fortune Magazine reached out to 100 former employees for more details about their experience working with the disgraced media mogul.Read more...

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Beginning with Katt Williams' explosive Club Shay Shay" interview, then moving into the lyrically vicious Kendrick Lamar vs Drake feud, then heading to Paris for the Summer Olympics and wrapping up with box office combo of Gladiator II" and Wicked," it was clear that Black culture once again dominated the...Read more...

Because it's a day that ends in y," yet another video has surfaced on social media of a Karen" doing what they do best - threatening to call the police on someone because they feel they have been wronged. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

As his term comes to an end, President Joe Biden is making headlines with his decisions on pardons and clemency. The latest announcement involves a name familiar to viewers of Starz's BMF."Read more...

If you were around in the 1970s and 1980s, you already know that the DeBarge family dominated R&B music along with The Sylvers and The Jacksons. The siblings, who grew up in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan, found music as a way to cope with the physical abuse they suffered at the hands of their father, a white...Read more...

Pranks on social media are all fun and games until the police get an idea of what you're doing and it leads to your arrest.Read more...

Christmas Day 2024 was filled with gifts, football, and Beyonce, with millions tuning in to watch the singer's highly-anticipated NFL halftime show performance on Netflix. Some minds, including one PR crisis manager, have theories about the much-talked about performance, however, and what it could mean for both...Read more...

Dame Dash is known to hold on to grudges. He still hasn't amended his relationship with Jay-Z, and recently took shots at R&B singer John Legend for something that happened more than 20 years ago.Read more...

Double standards. Society is built on them, and although they're biased by design, we can't help but feel offended when they don't work in our favor. We're all aware of the double standards Black people face in regards to our race, but some of them are obviously outrageous. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Elon Musk, who has been infamously dubbed as President-elect Donald Trump's Co-President," has a history of racially questionable behavior. Here are five instances of Musk using his power and influence to promote divisive rhetoric.Read more...

A London man almost outsmarted police, but a couple of wrong moves resulted in 24-year-old Michael Babolala facing the same music as his convicted older brother.

Whether you're planning a big New Year's Eve party or you just want to have a fun singalong, TLC is probably on your playlist. Those first few notes of No Scrubs" always gets everyone going.Read more...

Muni Long has had enough - and not just anybody can take ownership of songs she writes.Read more...

The son of the legendary Isaac Hayes recently shared a disturbing video on Instagram of a Karen who tried to prevent him from entering his gated community. In the clip, the woman-who was seemingly intoxicated-also told him that he should be white."Read more...

SZA's SOS" set chart-topping records, won multiple Grammys and catapulted her to a new level of fame. The album's mainstream success had audiences outside of R&B finally taking notice of her immense talent. In the entertainment world, when you hit different levels of success, you sometimes have to make changes to...Read more...

Nearly two dozen House Democrats have signed a letter encouraging President Joe Biden to exonerate former civil rights leader Marcus Garvey. In 1923, Garvey - one of the first internationally-known Black civil rights leaders - was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and was given a five-year sentence.Read more...

Jamie Foxx is still upset at the perpetrator who ruined his birthday dinner earlier this month and wants the person in question to be taken in cuffs.Read more...