In response to criticisms following the arrest of Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James, Mayor Eric Adams further defended his new policies on policing and gun control on NY1. “I thought Black lives matter?,” he asked, alleging many of New York’s shooters and shooting victims are Black.

According to the Associated Press, the head of the World Health Organization critiqued the global community concerning the lack of concern and attention given to non-white countries such as Syria and Ethiopia as opposed to the response to the war in Ukraine.Read more...

Nearly nine months after Ed Buck was convicted of all nine charges in the overdose-related deaths of two Black men in his home, the political donor was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Thursday to 30 years in federal prison for injecting the two men with lethal doses of methamphetamine as a part of a fetish,…Read more...

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On their way to The Hague in Netherlands for the Invictus Games, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stopped in London for a visit with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, per The Times. While Harry previously returned for the funeral of his grandfather Prince Philip, this is Meghan’s…Read more...

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The Black church has always been the cornerstone of the community. It was the place where civil rights leaders organized and where families found emotional and spiritual support. In Washington D.C., as the population of the neighborhoods around their churches change, Black pastors are finding it harder to hold on to…Read more...

On Monday, the Justice Department announced steps to regulate the flow of “ghost guns,” ranging from serial number requirements and background checks for buyers to executive actions. Rep. Richie Torres (D-NY) is looking to take this initiative one step further through Congress.

On Thursday, Cardi B. returned to the social media streets less than two weeks after the “Bodak Yellow” rapper deleted her official Instagram and Twitter accounts earlier this month.Read more...

A federal judge issued a ruling in a case over a political fundraising law in Georgia that will put Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and even some Republicans at a big disadvantage as they try to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp.

Cory Mills, a Republican candidate running for Florida’s 7th district primary, co-founded a company that sold tear gas used against Black Lives Matter demonstrators, reported POLITICO. (Reports also say the company sold rubber bullets to Hong Kong to crack down on their protestors as well.) The money Mills made…Read more...

I’m not surprised the RNC has withdrawn from its participation in the Commission on Presidential Debates, according to CNN. For a political party whose main point of contention is that their voices are actively being stifled, they sure are ready to retreat from using them in a neutral environment that doesn’t indulge…Read more...

It’s officially “Bad Bitch o’clock,” as Lizzo has announced the release date for her new album, Special.Read more...

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional sports in America and became the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball by signing with the then Brooklyn Dodgers. Almost 75 years later, his impact is still felt in American society because of the major sacrifices he made…Read more...

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Prairie County Sheriff Rick Hickman is claiming that he is not racist. In fact, he says his comment was not out of bounds after a recorded phone call caught him responding to news of a triple shooting and his negative comments about Black people who live in the area, according to KARK-TV.Read more...

When Oprah talks, people listen. So hopefully, her latest partnership with the Smithsonian Channel will get people to listen to the cries for better access to quality healthcare for people of color. On April 14, the network announced its Color of Care campaign, which is focused on equity in health care across racial…Read more...

Tiger Woods has a busy summer ahead of him, as he’s laid out the next steps in his golf comeback. Yesterday, Woods registered to potentially play in the U.S. Open tournament as well as a pro-am competition in Ireland later this summer.

Let’s be honest, the Wizarding World Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts franchise hasn’t always been the most diverse. However, in The Crimes of Grindelwald, we were introduced to William Nadylam as Yusuf Kama, a mysterious French-Senegalese wizard on a mission to avenge his family’s tragic past. The matter of his…Read more...

Teachers who are already overworked and underpaid now have to worry about the growing anti-Critical Race Theory movement and the impacts of its legislation in the classroom. Kim Morrison, an English teacher at Greenfield High School in Missouri, was fired after parents accused her of teaching Critical Race Theory, as…Read more...

It’s about to get percolatin’ in this dancery! Per a press release provided to The Root, Mary J. Blige will receive the Billboard Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, taking place Sunday, May 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airing live on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

There are so many great things about the ‘90s, but the hairstyles may be the exception. This list of classic ’90s hairstyles, many of them inspired by the hottest celebrities of the decade, is proof that some things are best left in the past. But mostly, it’s clear that what’s old often becomes new again. From…Read more...

There’s no better time than spring to add some greenery to your space. Plants not only make your home look great, they have so many other benefits, including improving the air you breathe, reducing stress and increasing your productivity. April 14 is National Gardening Day, making it a great time to start planting.Read more...

While Chris Rock has remained adamant about not talking about the Will Smith slap incident that took place at this year’s Academy Awards, his brothers have chosen to go a different route.Read more...

In February, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis submitted a congressional map that would seek to break up north Florida’s lone Black district and hurt Democratic Rep. Al Lawson. At the time, Florida’s Supreme Court refused to give Desantis an advisory opinion on whether the district was protected under Florida’s voter-approved…Read more...

It appears the legal ramifications stemming from Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival, which ended in tragedy back in Nov. 2021, are continuing to play out.Read more...

Tracy Gaeta, 54, was shot and killed by a Stockton police officer after backing her car into a police vehicle, reported NBC News. Lawyers for her family say the officer used excessive force and that she never threatened anyone nor was she armed.

Within the massive protests that happened in the summer of 2020 calling attention to the murder of George Floyd and the need for substantial police reform, the incident at Washington’s Lafayette Square is still jarring to think about–given the manner and tools used to disperse a peaceful protest. It’s a continuation…Read more...

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has made no secret of his growing issues with Starz, the home to his extremely popular Power Universe and BMF. For the last few months, the rapper/producer has aired his grievances with the network on Instagram. And now, in his latest post, per HipHopDX, the “In Da Club” rapper said he is…Read more...

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The Biden Administration this morning will roll out so-called equity action plans for every federal agency, following up on a campaign promise to address structural and policy inequities along racial and gender lines across the government.Read more...

In February, the fledgling XFL said that when it relaunches in 2023, it would collaborate with the NFL on innovations that would “create increased opportunities for player development both on and off the field.”

Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty to charges of forcible touching, culminating one of several cases involving accusations of sexual misconduct that have followed the actor since 2019.

In his Proclamation of Black Maternal Health Week, President Biden stressed his commitment to policies and practices that make pregnancy and childbirth safer for Black women. We wanted to learn more about what his administration is doing to eliminate the racial disparities that exist in maternal healthcare.Read more...

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When Showtime announced it was including Forever First Lady Michelle Obama in its The First Lady limited series, our immediate reaction was: “Great, but who’s playing her?”Read more...

Just weeks after Questlove’s Summer of Soul (...Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) took home the much-deserved award for Documentary Feature at this year’s Oscars, it looks like the general public will be able to partake in some of that soul-stirring fun relatively soon.Read more...

Areva Martin is a parent of a Black son on the autism spectrum who knows firsthand the challenges parents face when trying to obtain the diagnoses and services they need for their children.Read more...

For fans of veteran TV actor Jesse L. Martin, he’s in a good news/bad news situation.Read more...

Former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who is already under fire concerning his role in the ongoing efforts to overturn the 20202 presidential results, has a separate mess to worry about – claims of voter fraud. The Hill reports Meadows has been removed from North Carolina’s voter rolls and is also being investigated for…Read more...

On Monday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that he had signed 700 bills into law and amended 100-plus other bills. However, the 26 bills Gov. Youngkin vetoed are drawing some pushback from critics, according to the Associated Press.

A Black history teacher at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia says he is preparing to sue a former student for multiple racist acts the student allegedly committed against him, according to WAVY-TV 10.

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Even the Library of Congress knows “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit.”Read more...

Back in February, we told you about the potential collaboration between new Death Row Records owner Snoop Dogg and Bad Boy Records founder P. Diddy.Read more...

Lawyers for Nicki Minaj are responding to a claim in recent court documents that allege the Queen rapper has “a reputation of supporting sex offenders.”Read more...

According to the Associated Press, Nashville mayor John Cooper has stated he plans to sign an executive order on Thursday to make Juneteenth an official paid holiday for city employees. An effort to recognize Juneteeth a statewide holiday in Tennessee, stalled after a House panel took the bill “off notice.” Gov. Bill…Read more...

Despite Oscar winning Will Smith’s successful acting career and his move away from music, Will and DJ Jazzy Jeff of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince have remained close friends throughout the course of their careers.Read more...

Though we haven’t met Riri Williams yet, her superhero series Ironheart is busy assembling its team.

As usual, there’s no time wasted between the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship and the WNBA Draft. To be fair, the season starts May 6 so it’s not like there’s time to bask in the success of the tournament.Read more...