Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ voting map, which could determine how much political representation Black voters have in the state for the next decade, was partially tossed out by a federal judge on Wednesday.

An attempt to enshrine women’s right to an abortion into law failed in a divided U.S. Senate on Wednesday, leaving the country potentially on the brink of that law being rolled back after nearly a half century.

Five police trainers identified by Reuters were found to have far-right ties through their political commentary on social media. Their views consist of QAnon conspiracies, racial slurs and homophobic/transphobic language. Though the trainers denied allowing their beliefs to get in the way of teaching, the influence…Read more...

On Wednesday, nominees for the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards and Movie and TV Awards: Unscripted were revealed.Read more...

Just once I’d like young adult fans to remember they don’t own the genre.Read more...

Florida Democratic candidates have agreed to pool money together to create a $15 million voter organizing effort called ‘Blue Shift Florida,’ according to Politico, fighting to keep Florida a purple state. The money will be used to hire at least 200 organizers and open as many as 80 offices to increase voter turnout.Read more...

Social media star Tabitha Brown is all about spreading positivity and love through her food, and one of the things she uses to keep her recipes fun and flavorful for her fans is her signature Sunshine seasoning. Per a press release provided to The Root, after an extremely successful online launch last year, where it…Read more...

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The family of Darnell Wicker, a man shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police while holding a tree saw, has reached a $1.25 million settlement with the city in the lawsuit against the officers responsible, reported the Louisville Courier Journal. Though money can’t replace the life that was lost, the family attorney…Read more...

Stanford University is currently investigating a noose found hanging outside a campus building. The noose was found on in a tree outside of an undergraduate residence hall. This is the third time in three years that the California university has had to deal with an incident of this nature. The school has removed the…Read more...

Officers Rashawnda Williams and Alexis Bush-Bailey are suing the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for discrimination against their race and gender, reported Fox 4 Kansas City. The two allege the board is responsible for the treatment they received from Kansas City Police Department employees.

Trans actor and activist Laverne Cox and trans model and actress Leyna Bloom are set to be honored at this year’s Webby and GLSEN Respect Awards, respectively.Read more...

After being attacked on stage while performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last week, Dave Chappelle was not happy to hear the man who tackled him was only being charged with a misdemeanor. He and his lawyer, Gabriel Colwell, urged Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to rethink his decision and…Read more...

It looks like Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is unbothered by the racist remarks made by Tennessee meteorologist Joey Sulipeck. During Saturday’s playoff game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, Sulipeck tweeted:Read more...

Just one day after leaked photos and video of footage of Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse William’s Broadway performance in Take Me Out went viral online, the Actor’s Equity Association and Second Stage Theater are condemning the actions of whoever’s responsible.Read more...

The Supreme Court has shown its hand with all signs pointing to the government completely obliterating a woman’s right to choose abortion care. On May 2, a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which suggested that a woman’s right to an abortion should be left up to the states, was leaked. Since then, states…Read more...

As friends, family and the rest of the basketball community continue to mourn the death of former Michigan State star Adreian Payne, details on how his death unfolded have been released in court documents.Read more...

The Senate has confirmed the first Black woman ever to sit on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a historic and critical vote as the nation’s central bank fights to control runaway inflation.

In a recent Instagram Live interview with Fat Joe, Wendy Williams made her feelings on guest host Sherri Shepherd’s new show pretty clear. In case you missed it, she has no plans to check out Sherri, telling Joe, “I like her, but I won’t be watching her because I know what she’s going to be doing and that’s really not…Read more...

Speaking at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car conference yesterday, Tesla CEO and possible new Twitter owner Elon Musk said he would reverse the ban imposed on former President Donald Trump’s account after the Capitol riots, as reported by CNN.Read more...

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...