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Marcus Fakana, 19, had just received a royal pardon after he was jailed in the U.A.E. for having a sexual relationship with a then 17-year-old girl.Read more...

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama unveiled plans to submit the first formal motion demanding reparative justice for Transatlantic Slave TradeRead more...

Months after Kyren Lacy was accused of causing a fatal crash, his attorney shared shocking information clearing his client of wrongdoing.Read more...

Diddy was reportedly so confident he'd walk out of prison he had speaking engagements booked in Miami. Now, the internet is trolling him for the audacity.Read more...

We've tracked down members of music's most famous family, the Jacksons, and what they are all up to now.Read more...

Prosecutors said Deshawn Williams, 7, "lived a nightmare" after he died from blunt force trauma and suffered a pelvis broken in half- as his mom did nothing.Read more...

It's not just white folks who can engage in racist behavior. We must be honest about the fact that Black men do it too.Read more...

Joy Reid didn't seem to appreciate JD Vance's advice that she should be "grateful." So, she gave him some scathing advice of her own...Read more...

When fans noticed Deion Sanders wearing one shoe during a Colorado Buffaloes game, he revealed what's really going on health wise.Read more...

From Russell Voughtto Karoline Leavitt, these close Trump officials have been linked to 'Project 2025," despite the president distancing himself.Read more...

Cardi B's latest diss in the ongoing rap beef has sparked a meme frenzy, with fans flooding our timelines with comedic masterpieces.Read more...

Man burst in class at University of Washington with Racist foolishness, but quickly realizes he Messed with the wrong professor and the wrong class.Read more...

This Texan moved to NYC and is going viral for pointing out all the crazy and unique New York things he's discoveringRead more...

Celeste Rivas' dead body was found inside of a car trunk, and although police haven't made arrests, one person connected to the case hired counsel.Read more...

Anok Yai left the Vetements runway show emotional for the second year in a row. It has social media asking, "what's really going on?"Read more...

You've heard ICE is arresting Black Americans in Chi town. Is it true? Sit down because we have answers.Read more...

Baltimore police want to identify the Black bouncer who put white man in chokehold and shattered a window with his head in a brutal clip that's going viral.Read more...

Trump has accused the radical left of promoting political violence, but here's 15 killers that all have one notable thing in common.Read more...

Michael Jackson's financial business is all over the news these days. But we're taking a look at Jackson's 2700-acre Neverland Ranch, the place he called home for more than 15 years.Read more...

Sean "Diddy" Combs was just sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison.Read more...

Rap's biggest feud has social media debating where the Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj beef began-and where it's headed next.Read more...

An Iowa community rallied behind Ian Roberts after ICE arrested him. Now, sketchy details has surfaced that he was allegedly living a double life.Read more...

Missing sisters didn't even know they were part of one of California's coldest cases. Now, a wild new discovery is leading to more unanswered questions.Read more...

Cynthia Vann's family is grieving after the unthinkable happened while she slept in her own hospital bed just weeks before her 56th birthday.Read more...

New era, same unapologetic truth. Ashley Allison steps into 'The Root' with a message just for us about the outlet's new chapter.Read more...

After admitting to taking a neutral stand against Trump, Jimmy Fallon is being dragged by Black folks who have heard this story too many times...Read more...

NFL star Wilson has been a father to Ciara's son Future for years, but this newly revealed change has some folks in their feelings!Read more...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for this utterly disgusting move toward Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.Read more...

There are over 100 HBCUs, but none are located in the North. Now, one high school in New York is giving students a taste of what they're missing out on.Read more...

From custom sweaters to freshmen uniforms and Cheetos-inspired fits, here's what HBCU students are wearing on the first day of school.Read more...

Despite a 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career, Vanessa Williams has established herself as one of the most talented artists of our time.Read more...

Both Moss and Sanders have gotten closer to each other thanks to an unfortunate turn in both of their health journeys.Read more...

Bryan Hooper Sr. was serving out a life sentence for the brutal murder of an elderly woman. But one confession has just changed his fate.Read more...

Tyrese Gibson is making it clear who the real "king of R&B" is and his choice has got the internet hot!Read more...

PG County Police launched an AMBER Alert to help find a one-year-old girl. Hours later, a car full of friends spotted the suspected vehicle and acted fast.Read more...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has vowed that she will do what she can to keep former Vice President Kamala Harris safe in CaliforniaRead more...

Sheinelle Jones, a regular face on the TODAY Show, shocked fans at the top of 2025, when she took some time away from the show to deal with a 'family health matter.'Read more...

Ruckers Root: Sisters and former reality stars create a successful hair care line steeped in their southern Roots.Read more...

Musiq Soulchild, whose music and voice is usually 'so beautiful' is getting talked about all over the social media streets and you've got to see why!Read more...

In honor of Giorgio Armani, we're revisiting some of our favorite fashion moments and campaigns from the iconic designer.Read more...

Druski has gone viral again for his famous skits. But this time around he's got Black and white folks defending and blasting him for it. Let's break it down!Read more...

Trump isn't the first president to pull off these sneaky moves...but he certainly is the first to do so this frequently.Read more...

Black Internet can not stop watching the wild back and forth betwween Don Lemon and Marjorie Taylor Greene, but one protestor had some words that shook listeners.Read more...

Florida voted for Trump in both elections, but now two Black politicians winning by huge margins could mean a shift in the state's politics.Read more...

These so-called bank deserts" aren't accidents of geography, but the result of many of the issues designed to systematically plague Black Americans.Read more...

For Black TikTokers, this now-viral video of a white man's exchange with Black men on a NYC street has been more satisfying than a cat video.Read more...

The debate about which is the real HU-- Howard University or Hampton University-- has been on all of our minds for decades... Now, we're putting their fashion up against each other to find the true answer!Read more...

Kelly Price came for the trolls-and she didn't hold back. The R&B legend slammed Black women for being nasty and disrespectful" in her comments section, but made it clear she'll keep cashing checks no matter her looks or what she's wearing.Read more...

Florida's Black surgeon general vows to end vaccine mandates in the state, and he made a deeply offensive comparison while doing so.Read more...

Cardi B has never shied away from the responsibility of taking care of her kids, but her recent revelation is something nearly every parent can relate to!Read more...