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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...

It's OK. You can admit it because we are all discussing it. Right after you heard those pops, not long after you saw the former president helped to his feet with blood running down his face and seconds after you saw the fist pump and the mouthed exhortation to fight,' it slipped into your mind: This ain't real. This...Read more...

Black Twitter is calling foul after a reported shooting that had former President Donald J. Trump rushed off stage from a campaign rally.Read more...

July 20, 2002, was a day that changed Sabrina Greenlee's life forever. It was the day she endured a terrifying acid attack that left her fighting for her life and ultimately took her sight. And it was a day that sent her on a journey that tested her strength and her faith.Read more...

The mother of Taylor Casey, the Black Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas, says though she couldn't withhold her daughter's racial identity, there was another detail about her she hid from the public in fear it would throw a wrench in the search for her.

As we gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it's also important to remember that several athletes who attended HBCUs also won gold at the Summer Games, such as Edwin Moses and Wilma Rudolph.

Updated as of 7/13/2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET

After months of speculation and guessing by fans, we're finally getting our first look at Gladiator II" with the release of the trailer. The movie stars Paul Mescal (Aftersun") as Lucius, an adult version of the young heir from the original film. When the Roman army attacks his home, he's taken prisoner and becomes...Read more...

Both Democrats and Republicans are holding their breath, patiently waiting for GOP nominee Donald Trump to reveal who he wants to be his running mate come November. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Disgraced boxer Ryan Garcia has a history of problematic behavior. However, the trouble he's found himself in recently could be career-ending - and social media has big thoughts about it. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

Teacher Alex Nguyen at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. is under fire for including what's perceived as inappropriate and racist questions on a biology final exam given last month. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Despite numerous articles, studies and his own tweets suggesting otherwise, Donald Trump continues to deny any correlation between his presidency and a rise in race-based crime.Read more...

Last night at the ESPY Awards, host and tennis legend Serena Williams looked stunning as she changed into eight different outfits throughout the evening. Not only was she beautiful, but Williams also managed to throw shade at Drake by dancing to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us" and make fun of Harrison Butker-the Kansas...Read more...

On Wednesday, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson manage to avoid reporters who asked him about his past comments and called their line of questioning pure shameful." Instead of addressing their concerns, his security detail rushed Robinson into an elevator.Read more...

Much of the public is trying to give President Joe Biden grace regarding his age and ability to serve if reelected. But ever since last month's presidential debate, it seems he can't help but to show his age.

Anthony Mackie's Captain America is finally hitting the big screen! Disney just dropped the first trailer for the upcoming flick, which sees Mackie again holding the iconic shield after taking over the role in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." The new films marks the first Black Captain America...Read more...

The family of a Black man who died following a detainment by hotel security guards have spoken out against the claim from authorities that the man showed aggression toward the guard. Evidence may prove he wasn't a threat at all.Read more...

From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's The Message" to Public Enemy's Fight The Power," hip hop has always been a powerful platform for young people of color to express themselves and speak out against the injustice around them.

It's no secret that at The Root ...we've made it our responsibility to call out Former President Donald Trump for his racially-insensitive remarks and often divisive politics. We speak directly to our viewers but recently gave South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott the opportunity to be open and honest with those in the Black...Read more...

Eminem is back to his old ways of not holding back any punches when it comes to his opinions on the rap industry. It seems no one is safe on his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)," including some of the most beloved and controversial figures in the industry.Read more...

The Boys" are back in town and on Prime Video for its fourth season. And as we head into the final two episodes, stars Jesse T. Usher and Susan Heyward are getting all the way real about the truly unhinged and chaotic nature of their show.Read more...

Actors Meagan Good has been in the spotlight as of late for her starring role in the new Tyler Perry film Divorce In The Black." But a too-close-for-comfort interaction between Good and a former colleague had social media buzzing late Thursday afternoon.

Athletes and Hollywood teamed up to celebrate the year in sports at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday. Super Bowl champions, Olympic gold medalists, chart-topping musicians and award-winning actors were all on hand to honor the likes of NBA champion Jaylen Brown, legendary basketball coach Dawn Staley and WNBA...Read more...

As billionaires traversed rural Idaho for this year's Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference, one attendee stood out in the crowd of navy pullovers and black t-shirts.Read more...

It would seem Supreme Court corruption is untouchable, but last week Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a formal request to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the opening of an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Separately, this week, Rep. Alexandria...Read more...

Peter Welch of Vermont became the first Senate Democrat publicly call for Biden to end his campaign following the President's shakey debate performance against Trump last month. Since then, this plea has only intensified.Read more...

Wayne Brady is a consummate entertainer. From his recent starring role in The Wiz," to hosting Let's Make a Deal," to Whose Line Is It Anyway," he's done it all. Now he's welcoming fans into his private life with the new Freeform reality series, Wayne Brady: The Family Remix."

If you've spent any time on the dating and relationship side of TikTok, then you may have come across the popular Pop the Balloon or Find Love series.Read more...

A West Virginia community's outraged response to the hiring of the ex-Cleveland officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice was enough to make him and the police chief step down from his position.

The Missouri white man who was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, aggravated sexual offense, first-degree kidnapping, and second-degree assault nearly two years ago has just been charged with another gruesome felony.

On Tuesday afternoon, an 11-year-old girl police identified as Taliyah Clarke was shot inside her Miami apartment and later died from her injuries. The three charged in connection to her death are among those who'd normally be expected to care for Clarke the most.Read more...

Just about everyone thinks they've got a memoir in them, a compelling story of triumph over tragedy guaranteed to sell millions of copies around the world and ultimately become a made-for-tv movie. But the idea is often where it ends, because they don't know where to start or who to ask for help.

On the morning of July 5, a man offered Bennie Gates, a ride from the Chicago Greyhound Bus Station for $40. According to Fox News, after arriving at the Elmhurst Terrace Apartment complex, the man alleges that 19-year-old Gates paid him the $40, got out of the car, and then walked to the driver-side window.Read more...

D.L. Hughley, known for a career of sharing divisive stances, is at it once again with a sharp tone regarding a high-stakes issue: folks who are adamant about President Joe Biden dropping out of the upcoming presidential race.Read more...

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Kevin Hart has been embroiled in drama surrounding a sex tape scandal since 2017. Now, a new lawsuit indicates that this situation isn't ending anytime soon. According to Rolling Stone, on Wednesday, the actor/comedian's former friend Jonathan J.T." Jackson filed a civil lawsuit for breach of contract against the Fig...Read more...

Nearly two years after a white woman was found stuffed in the freezer of her Chicago home. Now, her killer is looking at some serious prison time.Read more...

If you need any further confirmation that former President Barack Obama is by far the coolest leader this country has ever had, just check him out hanging with the United States men's basketball team this week.

At a Trump rally in Florida on Tuesday, there was one particular guest who stood out from the crowd.Read more...

Add checking out at the Dollar Tree to things women can't do in peace. Philadelphia police were flipping the city upside down looking a man who allegedly ejaculated on a woman while at the chain store. The outrage was so bad, renowned music artist Meek Mill even stepped into the manhunt.

Both Democrats and Republicans are holding their breath, patiently waiting for GOP nominee Donald Trump to reveal who he wants to be his running mate come November.

Family Feud" has remained so popular for so long because it often results in hilarious, off-color moments when the questions get a little spicy. Steve Harvey is an expert at taking full advantage of these situations. Things really get wild on Celebrity Family Feud" when our favorite stars have to deal with Harvey's...Read more...

Teacher Alex Nguyen at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. is under fire for including what's perceived as inappropriate and racist questions on a biology final exam given last month.Read more...

Sigh... in yet another example of how Black people struggle navigating the job seeking process, a Black Detroit man is suing a luxury hotel for allegedly denying his application, only to hire him for a ridiculous reason.

Though the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar may have resulted in a resounding win for K. Dot, the Compton rapper's former Black Hippy groupmate Ab-Soul thinks there's still a way for Drizzy to get back in the public's good graces.Read more...

Steven Kelly" Pankratz was referred to the Love & Caring for People" care homes after developing a brain condition and hospitalization for sepsis. Pankratz later broke his ankle on the way home, making it difficult for him to get around, so he was placed under the care of Regla Su" Becquer, who has owned the care...Read more...

The search for a suspect behind the butchered body of an alleged sugar daddy and suspicious sweep of his financial accounts has finally come to an end. Authorities say a torn ligament was the key toward solving the mystery.

Eddie Murphy is getting all the way real about his relationship with Bill Cosby.Read more...

Sha'Carri Richardson sees the 2024 Olympic games as her shot at redemption. After an amazing performance at the Olympic Trials in 2021, she tested positive for THC and missed out on her chance to compete for team USA at the Tokyo games. Since then, she's been out to prove that she's up for the challenge this time...Read more...

On Monday (July 8), civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump stood outside a Hyatt Regency and demanded justice for a Milwaukee man who died after he was held face down by hotel security guards. D'Vontaye Mitchell, 43, died on June 30 after allegedly entering a women's bathroom at the hotel.