After 50 years in women’s basketball and 1,055 wins as head coach, the legendary C. Vivian Stringer is retiring. Effective September 1, Stringer made the announcement of her well deserved retirement in a release on Saturday.Read more...

After a two year COVID activated hiatus, The White House Correspondents Dinner made its return on Saturday night. Headlined by comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, the evening had its handful of laughable, and intentionally uncomfortable moments, with most jokes aimed at president Joe Biden, as per…Read more...

As spring comes into full bloom, we lay all of winter’s grief to rest. This past Friday offered global style icons and fashion history enthusiasts the opportunity to do just that at the memorial for André Leon Talley. Held at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on 84th and Fifth Avenue, friends, family, and industry…Read more...

The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner celebrated on April 30, 2022 brought together the political world’s brightest lights, along with celebrities who also shined bright on the red carpet. From journalists and politicos, to activists, here’s who turned up and turned out.Read more...

On a recent episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” the washed rapper took yet another opportunity to make good use of his right to free speech, to devalue and victim shame Black women. As a public supporter of Tory Lanez (who as you know will face court later this year for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the…Read more...

When Precious Tross picked her daughter up from school last week, seventh grade Ja’Nasia Brown of Rochester’s School of the Arts recounted a story of her day that nearly drove her mother off of the road. In Brown’s social studies class last Tuesday, she and her Black classmates were forced to pick cotton as part of…Read more...

You could launch a rock into oblivion and likely land on a reason to boycott Netflix. Whether it’s the fluctuating prices, the lack of quality content, or the company’s failure to properly address anti-trans jokes made by its hired talent, the streaming platform has pissed off enough people to lose over 200,000…Read more...

Could they be any more fly? Last night was the first round of the NFL draft in Las Vegas—and these fashionable prospective players definitely rose to the occasion. First impressions are important and the night served as the introduction athletes have with their teams. From chains to watches to rings, the only rule…Read more...

On April 29, 1992, the four white Los Angeles police officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King within an inch of his life a year earlier, were acquitted in a court of law on almost all charges (one of which included felony assault). The only things Theodore Briseno and Timothy Wind lost were their jobs in law…Read more...

Cigarettes kill thousands of Black people every year. And data shows that among Black smokers, menthol-flavored cigarettes are preferred by Black smokers over other types of cancer sticks.

With a few exceptions, late night television has been the domain of white men. Now that James Corden has announced his departure from The Late Late Show, CBS has a chance to add some new style and culture to the genre. Naturally, we have some ideas and suggestions for who should take over Corden’s chair. These are 10…Read more...

Some Baltimore residents aren’t happy that Mayor Brandon Scott, is again proposing a budget that would raise, not lower, funding for the city’s police department.

Can you imagine a time when the country is celebrating Harriet Tubman Day? If Jeannine Cook gets her way, it could be a reality. Cook has been interested in the life of the well-known abolitionist since learning about her as a child. She was impressed by her accomplishments, including leading several enslaved Blacks…Read more...

The House committee currently investigating all facets of the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol building will hold a series of public hearings in June, reported by ABC News. Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss) stated to reporters the public will hear from outside witnesses, people “we’ve not heard from before,” adding…Read more...

The New York City Council voted on Thursday night to delay the implementation of a new pay transparency law until Nov. 1, as reported by Gothamist. Once it goes into effect, employers will be required to include salary ranges in job advertisements.Read more...

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights in investigating Racial discrimination claims against Central Michigan University. The claims come after the school severed the men’s track and field program in May 2020, according to the Detroit Free Press.Read more...

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield stated in his testimony to House investigators that the CDC’s role during the early days of the COVID pandemic was shut down by the Trump administration, reported by The Washington Post. Redfield noted the CDC could not get approval from the…Read more...

A Black teenager from Georgia’s Gwinnett County is claiming that she was called the “N-word” during her lacrosse game, according to WSB-TV.Read more...

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Despite legal pushback, on Friday, a new documentary detailing the tragic events that transpired at Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival will be released to the general public.

Back in March, we told you about Chris Brown and Drake’s legal teams responses to court filings that claimed the two artists violated copyright infringement laws on their 2019 hit “No Guidance.” Now it appears, that the Certified Lover Boy himself has been let off the hook entirely.Read more...

Licensed cookbooks focused on popular movies and TV series aren’t new. Most of the time the recipes are pretty basic dishes with names rethemed. For example, you might find something like Chewbacca’s chicken kebabs in a Star Wars cookbook. However, in Marvel’s Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook the recipes…Read more...

Kelly Rowland has a lot going on these days. In addition to her upcoming film, Fantasy Football, she’s also a mom of two sons, Titan (7) and Noah (1). And this week, the Grammy-winner can add children’s book author to her long list of accomplishments. “Always with You, Always with Me” is a picture book co-authored by…Read more...

A Texas family says their son hasn’t been able to enroll in his local public high school because of a racist and arbitrary policy that bans braids and other natural hairstyles common among Black people.

On Friday, it was revealed that the multiple guns seized at A$AP Rocky’s Los Angeles home did not match the ones used in the Nov. 2021 shooting that the popular rapper is under investigation for.Read more...

We’ve always known how special Insecure is. The five seasons we spent hanging out with Issa, Molly, Tiffany and Kelli were fun while also showcasing the daily struggles of being a Black woman. And now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the HBO comedy is being honored by the Television Academy for its consistently…Read more...

On April 28, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would offer loan forgiveness to students at the Marinello Schools of Beauty who were burned by the institution. Students who received loans between 2009 and February 2016, when the school eventually closed, will have their debt canceled. The move affects…Read more...

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For fashion lovers, the Met Gala is everything. The annual get-together, which celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, brings out the A-listers in stunning looks designed by fashion’s heavy hitters. Every year, some stars take the Gala’s theme very…Read more...

Sage Steele is suing her longtime employer, ESPN, alleging the network is violating her First Amendment right to free speech, even though Steele has never been suspended or disciplined by the company for anything she’s said.

The parents of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst are speaking out and sharing their plans to honor their late daughter just in time for her 31st birthday.Read more...

The Republican party continues the legislative crusade to bend history to its warped view of America. Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed a few education bills into law, including one that targets “divisive concepts” in the classroom, as reported by CNN.Read more...

What better way to celebrate Pride Month than with a hilarious history lesson on how queer people have shaped the world? Per a press release provided to The Root, Discovery+ is set to premiere variety show The Book of Queer on Thursday, June 2. Dominique Jackson (Pose) and Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist)…Read more...

After 20 years, Atlanta HBCU Morris Brown College has received full accreditation after losing it due to debt and financial mismanagement, according to CNN. The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools voted to grant accreditation to the historically Black Atlanta college at its annual meeting on…Read more...

Lawyers representing rapper DaBaby—a.k.a. Jonathan Lyndal Kirk—are speaking out following the recent publishing of never-before-seen video footage by Rolling Stone, that seemingly calls into question the “Bop” rapper’s stance of self-defense in connection with a deadly Wal-Mart shooting back in 2018 that resulted in…Read more...

As basketball star Brittney Griner continues to be detained in Russia, the release of another imprisoned American has led to questions about how the federal government is responding to her case.Read more...

Hyperpigmentation, vitiligo and keloids are some of the most common skin conditions affecting people of color. But trying to find information on diagnosis and treatment isn’t always easy.

Last week, we told you about how rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested and later released from jail in connection with a 2021 shooting. We also told you that while his expedient release was in process, police raided his Los Angeles home using a battering ram to gain access. Well, now we know a little about what they found.Read more...

Blac Chyna’s $100 million defamation trial against the Kardashian/Jenner family took a dramatic turn when Rob Kardashian squared off with Chyna’s attorney during his testimony. According to Deadline, an agitated Kardashian spoke about Chyna, legal name Angela White, allegedly holding a gun to his head, saying, “She…Read more...

A Michigan white man has been charged with hate crimes by the Justice Department for terrorizing local residents by leaving racist notes and nooses around his community to prevent them from supporting Black Lives Matter, according to NBC News.Read more...

White people love to invoke the imagery of Black trauma to get a point across—especially when it furthers their political agenda. Case in point: Texas Republican Louie Gohmert’s latest remarks regarding the treatment of Clarence Thomas. It happened during a House Judiciary Committee hearing called “Building Confidence…Read more...

There’s no dispute that Grand Rapids cop Christopher Schurr killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya by shooting him in the back of the head. There’s no question that Lyoya was unarmed when Schurr pulled him over or that the traffic stop that ended in Lyoya’s death was for a nonviolent infraction (the car Lyoya was driving…Read more...

South Carolina is one of two remaining states that have not passed a hate crimes law. The other is Wyoming, whose latest attempt at passing a law failed in 2021. Despite explaining and bargaining with state Republicans, there are only days left until the measure dies on the legislative floor.Read more...

Isn’t it funny how the same rules cops apply to everyone else suddenly no longer apply when they’re in trouble?

In his first major headlining appearance since the Astroworld tragedy in 2021, Travis Scott will be performing at this year’s Primavera Festival in Santiago, Chile in South America.Read more...

It’s time for a new crop of houses to compete for the Legendary title, as the HBO Max reality series is set to return for Season 3. According to a press release provided to The Root, the first three episodes premiere Thursday, May 19, with three new episodes every week through the June 9 season finale. The ballroom is…Read more...

The country’s richest, most prestigious university has set up a $100 million fund as an attempt to make amends for its own role in American slavery.Read more...

If you’re hellbent on being “outside” this summer and Lil Nas X’s or Lizzo’s Tour recent tour announcements didn’t tickle your fancy, then allow me to provide with another option that’s sure to get you moving and grooving: Pharrell Williams’ 2022 Something in the Water Festival!Read more...

Collard greens are mandatory on any soul food menu and are often the star of a Black family dinner table. The history of these glorious greens can be traced to enslaved African Americans and poor whites in the South, who relied on the inexpensive, healthy vegetable to feed their families. But while every Black family…Read more...