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An Illinois man claims that he was fired from an Iowa-based trucking company over an issue that we shouldn't even be talking about in the big year of 2024.Read more...

If nothing else, former President Barack Obama has always been a practical guy. We all remember his let me be clear" declarations before making a statement. When he said that, you know it was time to listen. Now it seems that he's making something else clear: to paraphrase Aretha Franklin: You better think."Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs, the rap mogul at the center of several ongoing sexual assault lawsuits and a potential Federal trafficking probe, experienced an ever greater hardship just a few years ago before these legal battles began. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

Athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris don't know if they'll wind up on the medal podium this summer. But the volunteers presenting the coveted awards do know that their beats will be on point - thanks to Rihanna.

Joe Budden is not shy about critiquing another artist's career, which means he also must know that he opens himself up for someone else to make a similar assessment of his career and some of the controversial things he's done.Read more...

When Sonya Massey, 36, called police on July 6 to report a possible intruder in her Springfield, Ill. home, she was expecting help from the officers sent to protect her. Instead, Massey's fate was allegedly sealed by those same officers.

The media fell in love with 17-year-ol Kai Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., after she spoke about her grandpa, former President Donald Trump, during the Republican National Convention (RNC). But Whoopi Goldberg is urging Americans to not fall for the banana in the tailpipe.

While the world watched as former President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since his brush with death at a rally last week, Black folks were ready to clock his lies and call the GOP nominee out on his racially divisive language.Read more...

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The Obamas may no longer be the occupants of the White House (sniff), but we still can't stop admiring their style. So we've been self-soothing by scrolling through our Forever First Lady's timeline and admiring her positive posts, including this April 2023 Instagram post of her knitting in what looks like her living...Read more...

There's no question that Drake is the clear loser in his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and as a result people in the hip-hop community has used this opportunity to dump on the Canadian megastar. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Christopher Eubanks' journey toward becoming a tennis player worth watching is filled with interesting highlights and impressive achievements. He's headed to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in a couple weeks, so here are five things you might not know about the Atlanta native.Read more...

The early 2000s were an interesting time in the movie business, particularly for Black films. We got the usual action blockbusters, big franchises and family fun animation, but there were also a lot of adult comedies and memorable breakout roles. Some of these projects were considered instant classics, while others...Read more...

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Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry has seemingly had enough of Kendrick Lamar's epic Drake diss track Not Like Us." After the American team defeated Serbia 105-79 on Wednesday, the arena DJ played the song over the loudspeakers at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.Read more...

This year marks 15 years without the King of Pop, and even after all this time, his family still can't get it together. Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, has been fighting against her son's estate controllers after they secretly" sold half of the late singer's music catalog worth $600 million to Sony Music...Read more...

An Illinois police officer is in BIG trouble following the fatal shooting of a Black woman. Her family says she called the police in fear of a possible prowler. Instead, the cop allegedly perceived her as a threat.

They say the best revenge is living well, and tennis star Serena Williams is living proof. Watching the 2021 Academy Award-nominated film King Richard," it's easy to see that Serena and her big sister Venus inherited their incredible work ethic from their coach-dad, Richard Williams. But the winner of 23 Grand Slam...Read more...

United Airlines was under fire this week after infamous Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis shared a disturbing encounter he had on a recent flight. The airline company has since apologized but... is that enough?

During an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers" on July 10, Whoopi Goldberg host warned the crowd that No one should do this" before delving into her story about spreading her mother's ashes.

Khyree Jackson was just months away from fulfilling his childhood dream of being an NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings. But the 24-year-old's dream vanished when he and two high school teammates were killed in a July 6 car accident near their hometown of Upper Marlboro, Md.Read more...

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If you've ever watched Love Jones," you know Larenz Tate oozes charm out of every single one of his pores. And if you haven't seen it, shame on you. The talented actor known for iconic roles in films like Menace II Society" and Dead Presidents," is currently playing Councilman Rashad Tate in the Power series. But...Read more...

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Now that the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has long been over, other artists affiliated with the different parties are being affected.Read more...

Even in the dead of summer, The Root is thinking about this upcoming school year when Black students will walk onto the nation's top Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) - and some for the very first time. Although we love our HBCUs for their academic excellence and famous alumni, college is more than...Read more...

A Black grandmother in Biloxi, Mississippi was the victim of a racist road rage incident and managed to record the disturbing episode on camera. Neco Eley was driving down U.S. 90 on her way to a doctor's appointment with her 6-year-old son when a white man in a silver Mercedes-Benz started driving erratically near...Read more...

We've been saying Missy Elliott's talent is otherworldly for years. Now, that statement is officially true.

Though it was initially reported that 8-year-old Noah Bush simply wandered into a construction pit and drowned in May, his family was not willing to leave it to that and hired a private investigator to look deeper into the case.Read more...

For many veterans, the sounds of fireworks on the Fourth of July or any sudden bang resembling a gunshot can be triggering. For one Black veteran in Miami, her trigger was a sudden ambush from police for allegedly no good reason at all.

Simone Manuel - also known as Swimone" - has carved an unforgettable mark in the world of swimming since her breakthrough at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Securing gold in the 100-meter freestyle etched her name in history as the first Black woman to claim an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.Read more...

Larry Robinson, the president of Florida's only public historically Black university, has resigned following outrage over the school's failure to vet a suspicious multi-million dollar donation from a questionable donor.Read more...

Los Angeles police officers arrested a suspect in connection to the deaths of two young children from an apparent fentanyl overdose. The saddest part: The prime suspect is the parent of the victims.Read more...

Big Sean has social media buzzing after dropping his latest freestyle for On the Radar Radio. Although he has dropped other solid verses this year, including his recent feature on Eminem's Tobey," this is his most buzzed-about due to the content and his apparent target.

It looks like Drake's year just continues to get worse. Richie Branson, who is known for work on the popular video game Fortnite," has now developed Not Like Us: The Game" based on Kendrick Lamar's popular diss track.Read more...

We know we just celebrated the 2022-23 TV season in January, but yes...it's actually already time to showcase the best of 2023-24. On Wednesday, Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph and Inside Out 2" actor Tony Hale announced the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards.Read more...

The longer the Queen of All Media has been away from the spotlight to battle a dementia diagnosis, the more we realized she was right about a lot of things that were considered controversial during her time on radio and on her eponymous talk show, The Wendy Williams Show.

After a very public, very messy years-spanning feud, Mo'Nique and director Lee Daniels have finally reunited. Fortunately for fans of the 2009 film Precious," the reunion will take place on-screen.Read more...

The internet is reacting to Serena Williams' husband sharing some news about his health that surprised him at a recent visit to his doctor. Alexis Ohanian revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in a July 16 post on X, writing in part:

A Detroit mother of three pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident so heinous even the police beyond shocked. Police say her arrest was a result from a grim discovery from her freezer.

When will the world give Drake a break? Not only does the biggest song in the world happen to be a diss track about him, but now he can't enjoy peace in his own home.Read more...

Just when we think we know what to expect from Tyler Perry's unique style of drama, he delivers a scene so wildly over the top, we don't know where he goes from here. In his new Prime Video film, Divorce in the Black," instead of starting with a low key moment that sets up the story, he opens the movie with what may...Read more...

In his first public speech after the Donald Trump assassination attempt, President Joe Biden told Black folks at the 115th NAACP National Convention he is all in" during a 30-minute speech about his plans for the future, Black issues, and most interestingly, what he thinks a Black job" is.

For the past five decades, police sought to identify a Jane Doe who was the victim of a cold case murder in Chicago while an Ohio family wondered where their loved one had disappeared to. Finally, each side have had their questions answered.

As we gear up for the 2024 World Olympics in Paris, we felt it fitting to highlight one of our very own participants: Sha'Carri Richardson.Read more...

The Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here. This July 16 - 17 you can save big on clothing, beauty products, housewares and more while shopping from the comfort of your couch.

It was the hug seen around the internet! Busy promoting her new film Divorce In The Black," Meagan Good was center stage as she reunited with Michael Ealy at a Los Angeles event this week. The viral reunion moment was a little too close for comfort for some, especially in front of Good's boyfriend Jonathan Majors. -...Read more...

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When you're a rock star you can do whatever you want. So if you're Lenny Kravitz and your longtime friend Denzel Washington calls while you're on stage, you don't have to wait to pick up the phone.