In the never-ending saga of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson vs. Starz, the “In the Club” rapper is reporting that one of his high-profile projects is no longer in production at the cable channel. According to Complex, the Power Universe executive producer announced on Twitter that the anthology series A Moment in Time:…Read more...

Nicki Minaj is living her best life right now. And she’s spreading the message on Twitter that since she’s been sober, she’s never been happier. On April 21, a Twitter user asked the “Anaconda” rapper if she was high. Although the Twitterverse would have been more than understanding if she had lit that person up with…Read more...

Yet another excerpt from a forthcoming book on the 2020 election and the Biden Administration’s first year in power contains an unflattering anecdote about how President Joe Biden arrived at choosing then-U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate and eventual vice president.

Rosalie Rock, the mother of comedian Chris Rock, has spoken out about the slap heard round the world that happened at the 94th Academy Awards last month. In an interview with NBC affiliate South Carolina television station, WIS of Columbia, she shared her thoughts on one of the most shocking moments in the history of…Read more...

In a civil lawsuit, a Black Kansas City police sergeant is alleging that two officers racially profiled him during a traffic stop in 2021 in which they conspired about what happened and falsely accused him of misconduct, according to The Kansas City Star.Read more...

In the wake of his arrest, superstar singer/fashion mogul Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky are presenting a united front. According to People, the couple was seen having dinner with friends in Santa Monica over the weekend.Read more...

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis officially signed H.B. 7, or the “Stop Woke Act,” a bill aimed at limiting how schools, colleges, and businesses discuss issues of race into law, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion is finally opening up about the 2020 shooting incident allegedly involving rapper Tory Lanez in her first-ever TV interview.

Over the weekend we got yet another reminder that fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Read more...

In a world where Black women are constantly perceived to be resilient and strong, is there space for them to be cared for? To care for themselves? One Elon University student is out to prove that there is, indeed. Self care may continue to be a buzz word both on and offline, but Lumen Scholar, Eukela Little is on a…Read more...

Jaquial Durham had what most would consider an unusual entry into the fashion world. After deciding to forgo his high school prom, the soon to be designer took the money his grandmother had given him for his tux to launch his fashion line. “She was upset, but that’s what I wanted to do,” Durham told Greenville News.Read more...

A new documentary is shining a light on a shameful piece of Springfield, Illinois’ public school history. In “No Title for Tracey,” filmmaker Maria Ansley tells the story of Tracey Meares, a graduate of Illinois High School’s senior class of 1984. Over 30 years ago as graduation approached, Meares was set to be the…Read more...

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In August of 2020 as the world cried out for justice for George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, the quiet town of Tiburon, California was mismanaging its own officer encounters with the public. Married couple Yema Khalif and Hawi Awash were approached by an officer late one night as they restocked their Main…Read more...

A second memorial for Dwayne Haskins Jr., the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who died this month in a tragic accident on a Florida Highway, is being held in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon.

A woman is suing Von Miller, NFL linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, for allegedly sharing explicit images of her engaged in consensual sexual acts with two celebrities. The files also allegedly include a sex tape between the woman (who is being referred to only as Jane Doe), and the NFL star. According to documents…Read more...

All criminal charges against Pamela Moses have been dropped after she was originally sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to register to vote in the city of Memphis. Moses was told by her probation officer that she had completed her probation from a 2015 felony conviction, which was confirmed by the officer…Read more...

When Atlanta premiered there was nothing like it on TV. Donald Glover delivered a unique comedy that no one could pin down. It didn’t fit in the “Black TV show” category, so critics weren’t prepared for how amazing it is. With Zazie Beetz, Brian Tyree Henry and LaKeith Stanfield, we got introduced to a new group of…Read more...

Earth Day is here, a day for all of us to reflect on the impact of climate change and consider ways we can take better care of our planet. After all, it’s the only one we’ve got…right now. But being kind to the environment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice looking great. There are lots of Black-owned beauty brands…Read more...

Trey Songz is making headlines yet again for accusations of sexual assault. A young woman claims that the singer—born Tremaine Neverson—groped her in August 2013 during “Foxwoods Liquid Sundays with Trey Songz” at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. In reports obtained by TMZ, the woman claims that the…Read more...

Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress can continue to exclude Puerto Rican residents from a federal program that assists elderly and low-income disabled people. The Social Security Income program, known as SSI, was established in 1972 to provide minimum income for adults in need who are over 65, blind or…Read more...

Emmett Till’s family members are calling for the prosecution of the woman who accused him of whistling at her in 1955, leading to his brutal murder, reported CBS News. Though the Justice Department closed the investigation into his murder, Till’s relatives are seeking another angle to finally bring justice to the case.

Vice President Kamala Harris will give the commencement address at Tennessee State University on May 7, the school announced this morning. Harris will speak along with Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Randall Woodfin as some 900 students receive their degrees.

When it comes to HBCUs, Xavier University is one of the best places to go if you’re going pre-med. But now, the small Louisiana university is planning to open a medical school and graduate school of health sciences of its own.

British racing champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis champion Serena Williams are putting their collective influence and coins together as a part of a bid to potentially buy Chelsea FC, one of the world’s biggest and most premier football clubs.Read more...

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Janelle Monáe continues to be a game-changing inspiration.Read more...

Residents in Lowndes County, and in other rural areas in Alabama, are victims of inhumane living conditions; 40 percent of homes in the county have inadequate or no sewage systems. With a mostly Black population, it has a poverty rate of 22 percent—double the amount of the national average. The Justice Department…Read more...

This Blac Chyna vs. the Kardashians trial will get worse before it gets better, and when all is said and done, no one in the family will actually win.Read more...

At Brigham Young University, Black students represent less than one percent of the 30,000 undergrads on campus, a fact that can leave many of the Black students feeling isolated. But they do have a Black Student Union which has tried (albeit unsuccessfully) to encourage more inclusiveness on the school’s Utah campus.

Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish has already conquered the acting world and is looking to make the jump to the music industry. The award-winning comedian, whose murder mystery AppleTV+ show The Afterparty was released in January, talked to TMZ in a recording studio and outlined her business plan.Read more...

Though it’s been weeks since the infamous Will Smith slap incident at the 2022 Academy Awards, the Tony Awards are doing what they can to prevent that from ever happening on their stage.Read more...

A committee appointed by Wichita City Manager Robert Layton found the police department did not properly discipline police officers accused of sending racist and homophobic messages, reported The Associated Press. The city report also found the department mishandled its investigation into the officers who exchanged…Read more...

When the next SpaceX Dragon capsule heads to space, one of its crew members will make history. Jessica Watkins, who will be on board, will be the fifth Black woman to go to space and the first Black woman to work on the International Space Station.

Florida’s Legislature approved new congressional boundaries Thursday under the insistence of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The map would lessen Black representation in the U.S. House and ultimately work to the advantage of Republicans by eliminating two districts represented by Black Democrats. In addition, the map…Read more...

The parents of late Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. said in a statement that they will not attend their son’s funeral services, which are slated for this morning in Pittsburgh.

An Ohio State University student leader faced criticism after saying he would love for “Black people to be taught they are superior,” reported the student newspaper, The Lantern. The remarks were made during a presentation in March to address the increase in anti-critical race theory legislation.

On Friday, it was announced that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs (a.k.a. Puffy, a.k.a. Puff Daddy, a.k.a. Love) will be hosting and executive producing the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.

Will Smith continues to feel the fall out from his infamous Oscars slap.

This is your last chance to nominate a woman whose style is undeniable! The Root (G/O Media) has opened the floor for nominations to identify and recognize the most stylish African American women in the U.S. Could this describe someone you know?Read more...

The NFL is planning to file a motion to have Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit either dismissed or moved from federal court to being heard by an arbitrator, according to The Athletic.

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Earlier this month, The Root reported on community advocates who penned a March letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander urging them not to award a contract for municipal deposits to Wells Fargo. The bank, which has a history of discriminatory practices towards Black and Hispanic borrowers,…Read more...

It looks like Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of Barack and Michelle, may be dating someone new. The 20-year-old college student has been romantically linked to son of ‘Ray’ actor Clifton Powell, according to a Daily Mail report published Wednesday. The article revealed exclusive photos of the pair taking a…Read more...

On his first album, Will Smith–irony of ironies–rapped about thinking he could beat Mike Tyson. This wasn’t today’s weed-smoking, podcasting, peacenik Tyson; The Fresh Prince’s everyman’s fantasy was to take down the Baddest Man on the Planet during the cocaine ‘80s, when Tyson once beat up another boxer on the street…Read more...

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has been ordered to pay $1.3 million in legal fees to Omarosa Manigault Newman, reported CNBC News. The campaign sued Manigault Newman over contents in her book detailing her time working with Trump. Specifically, they made a fuss about her exposing Trump for being racist (like we…Read more...

I definitely don’t mind spending a weekend afternoon in Netflix coma. But as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, I love unplugging with a good book. And this May, there is no shortage of great titles for book lovers to sink their teeth into. Touching memoirs, steamy romances and brilliant biographies are…Read more...

A lawsuit involving a monument located at the Lauderdale County Courthouse in Florence, Alabama, alleges tactics are being used to criminalize activities connected to protesting. States like Florida have already passed bills that do so.Read more...

Sadly, as Black folks know, what happened last weekend in Syracuse is not an anomaly by any means. Yesterday, a video of an 8-year-old Black boy being detained by police officers in Syracuse over allegedly stealing a bag of chips went viral. By design, American police forces are working exactly the way they’re…Read more...

Idris Elba will be getting back into his thriller bag for a new limited series coming to AppleTV+.Read more...