The Root

Last week, it was rumored that Lori Harvey split from actor Michael B. Jordan for whom she dated for over a year. Although a source close to the couple told People on June 4th that the pair called it quits, neither star has confirmed the breakup. That didn’t stop the internet from losing its collective mind when they…Read more...

There are a lot of potential Supreme Court decisions coming within the next month that will shape how Americans experience abortion, gun control, and climate change. That said, today’s ruling regarding border patrol agents could shape how authority figures slip out of accountability. CNN reports that the Supreme Court…Read more...

Despite the claims that Jack Harlow is a mediocre rapper that benefits from white privilege, he’s giving a huge amount of credit to Black women for his mainstream success.Read more...

As the country awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on overturning its landmark Roe V. Wade decision, several states are working overtime to push through legislation that would make it nearly impossible for women to access safe and legal abortion care if federal protection goes away. Louisiana is close to passing…Read more...

Texas has been making strides for a while now to “protect” children from anything and everything LGBTQ+ related. But instead of drafting gun laws to protect kids from school shooters like in Uvalde, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to ban drag shows, according to NBC News.

The heartbreaking fallout of the Michigan State University-USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal continues for the victims. Seeking consequences for another institution that failed to protect them, over 90 gymnasts are suing the FBI for mishandling the investigation.Read more...

The Governors Ball Music Festival, which is set to take place this weekend from June 10-12, will see some changes in its lineup.Read more...

Doug Mastriano, Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor and leader of Stop the Steal campaign, is urging everyone in the state to reregister to vote, according to Yahoo! News. He claims this is the only way to gain America’s trust in voting and that there is a large amount of “phantom voters” who may jeopardize…Read more...

Columbus City Council approved changes on Monday limiting police in Ohio’s capital in how they use force against protesters, according to the Associated Press. The ordinance also limits police from using tear gas, wooden or rubber bullets, batons, flash-bang grenades, and other items on nonviolent protesters on…Read more...

Proud Trump supporter and rock musician Kid Rock made an unsurprising appearance on Tucker Carlson Originals Monday. In the episode, in which the the artist was interviewed by the racist white replacement theorist, Kid Rock spoke about his viral 2019 rant in which he disparaged women talk show hosts—including Oprah…Read more...

When Oprah Winfrey talks, people listen. And when she chooses books for her book club, people read them. The “Oprah effect” has helped authors like Tayari Jones and Colson Whitehead become household names and convinced people to go back and give some of the books they should have read in their high school English…Read more...

Whether he’s in the NBA Playoffs or not, LeBron James continues to make moves and a difference.Read more...

If you thought Lil Nas X was going to let the BET Awards off the hook for not nominating him in a single category, you clearly haven’t been paying attention. In response to the snub, the “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” artist tweeted out a teaser of his new song “Late to Da Party” with the caption “Fuck BET.”Read more...

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Go Mary! On Tuesday, it was revealed that recent Billboard Icon Award winner Mary J. Blige received the key to Atlantic City!Read more...

Garnell Whitfield Jr., son of Ruth Whitfield, who was among the ten Black victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo a couple of weeks ago, gave passionate testimony at a Tuesday Senate Judiciary Committee hearing concerning domestic extremism, according to ABC News. Whitfield called on Congressional leaders to “yield…Read more...

A North Carolina Sheriff’s office announced a $3 million settlement in the lawsuit filed by the family of Andrew Brown Jr., according to The Associated Press. Brown Jr. was shot and killed in his car by sheriff deputies and his killing led to days of protests in northern North Carolina.

From the moment the first trailer for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther was released, we knew we were getting something special.Read more...

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Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, signed a proclamation on Monday that makes Juneteenth an official holiday in the city. During the signing ceremony, Garcetti stated that the recognition of Juneteenth is a necessary step in dealing with America’s racist history.Read more...

We’ll see just how proud they are now.

There’s a category of people I loathe writing about. They’re newsworthy only by virtue of committing a despicable act or spouting an awful ideology, and they’re happy to capitalize on that infamy by seeking attention at every turn. This is a quagmire for writers: professionalism demands following stories wherever…Read more...

In case you missed the memo, it’s Black Music Month.Read more...

Travis Scott continues his return to live performing with his first U.S. festival appearance at the upcoming Day N Vegas, taking place September 2-4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.

Whew, festival season is in full effect and if your pockets are light, you might miss out on some of these performances because the tickets are not cheap.Read more...

The idea that everything is back to normal is tempting. Politicians on both sides of the political aisle have encouraged folks to toss off their masks, leave their vaccine cards at home, and push their way into crowded subway cars and return to equally crowded office spaces.Read more...

The suspect in the murder of Atlanta rapper Trouble has turned himself to police, according to officials.

When you’re talking about a Black woman’s beauty routine, it all comes down to the products. From the shampoo we use in our hair to the moisturizer we use on our skin, we’re constantly looking for the best products on the market made to address our unique concerns. But while there are plenty of products made for us…Read more...

Harvard University has a new student on its roster and it’s none other than Night School and Like A Boss star Tiffany Haddish.Read more...

Chris Rock doesn’t appear to be too pressed about “reconciling” with Will Smith, despite Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent comments for them to do so.Read more...

Rising gas prices are one symptom of inflation and the War in Ukraine that’s been hitting American consumers’ wallets hard. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state’s motor fuel tax break until mid-July. With the national average of a gallon being at $4.91, his Democratic gubernatorial opponent Stacey Abrams is…Read more...

Georgetown University Law Center professor Ilya Shapiro has resigned from his position. According to Insider, he decided to leave after the school placed him on administrative leave following remarks he made via Twitter regarding President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee.

The brave Uvalde mom who rescued her two sons from Robb Elementary School during the devastating shooting that killed 19 students and 2 adults is speaking up about being threatened by law enforcement.

This week, much of the world has joined with Great Britain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. In addition to the parades, concerts and other festivities, many celebrities have sent the Queen their messages of support, including former First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama posted a message of…Read more...

If you thought Blac Chyna losing her defamation lawsuit against the Kardashian family was the end of this story, I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news. Because Chyna and Rob Kardashian appear to be headed back to court.

There’s a lot to blame Senator Joe Manchin for if you’re someone who cares about things like abortion rights or not going out in a massive climate apocalypse.Read more...

Former NBA player Rasheed Wallace, who was mostly known for his time with the Detroit Pistons where he won an NBA championship in 2004, has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff as an assistant coach, according to The Athletic.Read more...

Last month, Sean Bickings, 34, pleaded for Arizona officers to help him when he was drowning in a lake. The officers said they weren’t jumping in after him, according to NBC News. Bickings’ body wasn’t recovered until six hours later. Tempe City has released body camera footage of the incident and the responding …Read more...

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, many charities, sports teams and strangers have reached out to help the community. Comedian Dave Chappelle is using his fame to raise money for the victims and their families.Read more...

Bartees Strange is busy. He’s busy waiting for fans (both old and new) to listen to his sophomore album, Farm to Table, set to release on June 17.Read more...

Before the Supreme Court decides the fate of a 108-year-old concealed carry law in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has already signed ten public safety-related bills into law strengthening gun control measures, the Associated Press reports. New York’s Legislature passed the bills last week in the wake of the Buffalo…Read more...

A federal judge in Louisiana struck down a redrawn Congressional voting map in Louisiana yesterday, after the state’s Democratic governor and voting rights activists sued over the fact that it included only one majority-Black district in a state with a population about a third Black.

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Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner have been tapped to host the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards.Read more...

I’m a tennis casual at best. The one time I took a stab at playing, it took less than an hour for me to lose every ball I bought from Target to the woods behind the court. I pretty much only watch when Venus, Serena, Sloane Stephens or Coco Gauff are playing in a major, and yes, that’s because I care about the sport…Read more...

Donald Trump built an empire on lies, the labor of unpaid contractors and possibly cooked financials. He was rewarded with a stint in the White House. Some of us are old enough to remember the name Oliver North, who flipped a scandal over illegal weapons sales, Nicaraguan rebels and American hostages into a…Read more...

A good salesperson knows just what to say to convert a potential customer into a paying customer. Professors at Xavier University in Louisiana know that fact to be true, and now they are using Artificial Intelligence to help business students become better salespeople. The school has introduced its students to Jenny -…Read more...

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“Martin: The Reunion” is airing on BET+ in just 10 days. The 90-minute special, hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, will feature actors Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold.Read more...

As promised, a 24th woman has filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, alleging Deshaun Watson hired her as his massage therapist and then turned a professional session into an opportunity to sexually gratify himself as she worked.