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If at first you don’t succeed, try and get rejected again. On Jan. 12th, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected legislative maps drawn by Ohio Republican lawmakers, stated they were “unconstitutional,” and set a 10-day deadline “to redraw lines that don’t gerrymander districts.”

A new exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of the late Virgil Abloh is coming to the Brooklyn Museum soon.Read more...

When will the deadly practice of no-knock warrants finally be abolished nationwide? It appears that after Amir Locke’s unnecessary death at the hands of Minneapolis cops during a no-knock raid, we’re not much closer to that day, despite rhetoric at the federal and local levels.

Former mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Monday that she has joined CNN as a political commentator. Bottoms has previously appeared as a guest on the network over the past two years. She joins two other political commentators, Van Jones and Ana Navarro.Read more...

Last month, we told you about the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.) and their critique of the highly popular HBO series, Euphoria.Read more...

While many of us grew up celebrating Black History Month in the U.S., it’s not always common knowledge where the monthlong recognition came from. So let’s take a moment to highlight the “Father of Black History” himself.Read more...

It’s no secret the 2022 Winter Olympics have been mired in controversy. NBC has awkwardly tried to stay in the neutral zone on COVID-19, human rights and IOC corruption, but the one issue the network apparently felt it had to take a stand on was...Leslie Jones.Read more...

Andrew Yang, a businessman and former Democratic presidential candidate, is walking back his comments made on Twitter that defended Joe Rogan, after a 5-minute compilation clip of the popular podcaster using the N-word was shared on social media.Read more...

Not every movie has to be a life-changing, award-winning experience. Sometimes, you just want something fun your family can watch together. With that in mind, Disney+ has released the first trailer for the new movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, starring our girl Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff.

The methods to keeping natural hair healthy and maintained have an endless number of combinations. However, Black Girl Curls founders Aeleise Ollarvia and Aisha Strickland are here to tell us our Liquid-Oil-Cream hacks are actually counterproductive to what our curls need. Their suggested 30-Day Hair Detox may break a…Read more...

Should we be surprised? Black women have been carrying Black-owned businesses since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.Read more...

Before their home game against the Green Bay Packers in week eight, the Arizona Cardinals were riding high on a 7-0 record. Quarterback Kyler Murray played so well that he was a leader in the MVP conversation. Then, a late interception on a game-winning drive, an ankle injury that would keep Murray out for three…Read more...

Will Smith has clearly enjoyed his globe-spanning partnership with National Geographic. And in his efforts to keep that same energy, Variety reports that the actor, who was recently nominated for Best Actor and Best Picture at the Oscars for King Richard, is making another Disney+ exploration docuseries.Read more...

Nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards were revealed on Tuesday.

With college university tuition prices skyrocketing since the 1980s and Americans still waiting to see if student loan debt relief will come, community college is another way for some to receive a post-high school graduate education. In April of 2021, the Biden administration included a $109 billion proposal in the…Read more...

As the battle over voting rights and legislative districts rages across the country, a divided Supreme Court ruled on an Alabama case that could disenfranchise Black voters and further erode broader voting protections based on race.

As schools and companies continue to debate over the importance of Black history, Gallaudet University has been dedicated to addressing one subsection that’s often overlooked: the Black deaf community. In 2020, the university launched The Center for Black Deaf Studies to embrace the history of the Black deaf…Read more...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants following the murder of Amir Locke by police and will work with national experts on how to revise the department policy on no-knock warrants, reported PBS Newshour. The gesture was important but will not undo the actions of the officers involved in…Read more...

Building a multiracial, multicultural democracy is hard and we must be willing to fight for it. There’s no silver bullet to solve the challenges we face but putting the first Black woman on the Supreme Court moves us one step closer in a long journey towards a more just and better country.Read more...

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Republicans in Tennessee have succeeded in passing a gerrymandered Congressional district map that splits the state’s largest city into three parts, with each part in a district that’s overwhelmingly white and conservative.

Lovie Smith is about to get a long-overdue NFL head coaching opportunity, but the timing of it sucks.

Westworld star Thandiwe Newton is apologizing to darker-skinned actresses for the role her light skin has played in advancing her career, often at the expose of their own. (Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Read it again if you have to, then keep on because I’m just getting started.)

Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina released a statement in response to the backlash on social media after being nominated for an NAACP Image Award, reported Insider. Over the past year, she has faced harsh criticisms about her consistent use of a blaccent. Now, that blaccent won her both a nomination but also harsh…Read more...

Last week more than 17 HBCUs across the country received bomb threats and as a result, the FBI has now gotten involved. The hate crime investigation now involves more than 20 field offices and has identified at least five persons of interest who are responsible for the threats, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

We have some sad news to report concerning the mother of Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson.Read more...

Samuel L. Jackson is known for many things: He’s the world’s biggest box office star, mostly based on the sheer number of movies he does; he’s the glue that holds the Marvel Cinematic Universe together; and he’s the undisputed champion when it comes to the creative use of profanity. And now, after delivering memorable…Read more...

Mary DeVoto, who has worked as a teacher for 41 years, was discussing Native American history with high school students at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and somehow the N-word snuck itself into the lesson.Read more...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is walking back his previous comments in support of Joe Rogan after a newly surfaced video of the popular podcast host using the word “nigger” on several episodes went viral over the weekend. (Editor’s Note from Jay Connor: Joe Rogan is trash but y’all knew that already.)Read more...

The Super Bowl LVI news never stops, and it’s safe to assume there will be new announcements right up until kickoff. To that end, Variety reports, the Super Bowl LVI Gospel Celebration will leave BET and stream on Prime Video channel IMDB TV, as well as airing on Bounce and ION.Read more...

After crushing it on the court and in the kitchen, one of America’s favorite couples, three-time NBA champ Steph Curry and his wife, cookbook author and Food Network star Ayesha Curry, are combining superpowers to co-host About Last Night, which invites celebrity couples to go head-to-head in an impromptu game night…Read more...

Cases of missing Black women and girls are being ignored disproportionately, but now instead of just non-profit organizations raising awareness, public officials are bringing new eyes to this issue.Read more...

In a joint interview with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), while on CNN’s “State of the Union, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) stated she was not there to “be a representative of the Republican party.” According to Politico, Murkowski said she would back a Black woman for the Supreme Court, but she used the ‘exceptional’…Read more...

D’Monterrio Gibson was delivering FedEx packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi last month when he claims two white men chased him and shot at his delivery truck. Last week, Gregory Case and his son, Brandon, were arrested for the Jan. 24 attack that Gibson says police didn’t take seriously.Read more...

In the season premiere of Power Book IV: Force, Isaac Keys (Beyond the Lights, Jurassic World) is a strong presence as Diamond, the former leader of one of Chicago’s most promising crews. We meet him at the end of a 15-year prison sentence, where he’s spent his time educating himself and making plans that may not be…Read more...

The pandemic has given America time to look at the scope of employment and what means the most to workers – ranging from hybrid/work from home, wages, and job titles. In April 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Worker Organizing and Empowerment task force headed by Vice President …Read more...

A Black woman who worked for 12 years as a receptionist at Alabama’s state-run museum of the Confederacy has filed a racial discrimination complaint with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission over her treatment while working there.

Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Vanessa De Luca, and I’ve been at the helm of The Root now for nearly a year, quietly working behind the scenes to learn, absorb and then create the kind of environment I’ve been envisioning for The Root since I came on board. I am the kind of person who will not jump in…Read more...

Former classmates and sorority sisters, Montré Moore, Phyllicia Phillips, and Angel Lenise are redefining the Black beauty store experience with their company, AMP Beauty LA. While the buying power of Black women in the beauty industry holds steady at 9 times more than any other ethnic group, we remain among the most…Read more...

I dream of a day where white people and their power and wealth don’t earn them the rights to claim things that never belonged to them. In the case of country band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, the legal dispute over their new name between the band and a blues singer, has now come to an end in their favor.…Read more...

Vaccine mandates have been a hot topic since they began rolling out in the late summer of 2021. Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal has been among the chorus of celebrity voices in favor of the vaccine in the last several months, and their enforced regulations both in and outside of the league. But now, Shaq is singing…Read more...

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Two things I’ve learned this week: For one, tennis icon Serena Williams is actually besties with Prince Harry. And two, Prince Harry has like…a real job, and a good one too! The Duke of Sussex serves as the chief impact officer of the company, BetterUp, an organization that offers mental health services and employee…Read more...

For years, the Metaverse, (formerly known as Beyonce’s internet), awaited the arrival of Ye, (formerly known as Kanye West) to Instagram. And since his arrival, well, we seem to have gotten more personal business from the rapper than we bargained for. In his latest series of posts to the platform, he asks his…Read more...

As it turns out, Rihanna’s been cooking up more than just the bun in her oven! On the heels of her pregnancy announcement with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, the 33 year old singer revealed the recent launch of the newest extension of her Fenty makeup family, the Fenty Beauty Icon Lipstick Collection. And if that doesn’t get…Read more...

Gregory and Travis McMichael along with their neighbor William Roddie Bryan will go to trial next Monday for federal hate crime charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Feb. 2020. Both McMichaels reversed their guilty pleas this week after failed plea deal agreements with the prosecution.Read more...

Timberland is launching a new “From the Root” campaign for Black History Month to celebrate Black creatives. The campaign is focused on cultural unity and connections with nature as they bring together a collection of designers, craftsmen and storytellers to celebrate the month and amplify Black voices, per…Read more...

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The NFL is about to spend $1 million to study whether cannabis products might help its athletes manage pain better or recover from the effects of concussions.

Laquanda “Faye” Jacobs was arrested at 16 and ultimately convicted for a killing she and others claim she did not commit. Now, after serving 26 years in prison, Jacobs is looking to clear her name.