The Root

The idea of a Black woman becoming President of the United States might be too much for some people to handle, but we've been thinking about this for a while. As we prepare for the possibility of Kamala Harris being elected the first Black woman to become Commander-In-Chief, we had some suggestions for how Hollywood...Read more...

Political experts everywhere are debating if the racist rhetoric about Puerto Rico during the MAGA rally in New York City could sink Trump's election bid. Blowback has been swift this week, with Trump holding an alternative rally to clean things up and the largest Newspaper in Puerto Rico urging Puerto Ricans in the...Read more...

With Sean Diddy" Combs headlines continuing to take over the news, everyone is itching to know what exactly went down at these alleged Freak Offs." The FBI claims these parties were hubs for sex trafficking, drugs, and other illegal activity, and one of Diddy's former party planners just told it all in an exclusive i...Read more...

Thanks to Sean Diddy" Combs' allegedly villainous ways and federal indictment, he's become quite the hot topic over the last month-but a few people have already taken things too far just in time for Halloween.Read more...

Since she was first discovered at Howard University's homecoming in 2017, Anok Yai's career has skyrocketed, propelling her into a league that includes some of the most sought-after models in the industry. In just a few years, she's walked high-profile runways around the world, including the Victoria's Secret Fashion...Read more...

With the presidential election only days away, Vice President Kamala Harris has released a pair of new ads to appeal to Black men. One ad attempts to spotlight her work on criminal justice reform, while the other targets what the Harris-Walz campaign says are the dangers from a second Donald Trump presidency.Read more...

A group of Black women who felt they were discriminated against by workers at a Hooters in Greensboro, N.C. are finally getting the justice they felt they deserved for the past year. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

More than ever before, this year's Homecoming season has caused quite the fashion uproar. Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for setting trends and stepping outside the box, but after this year, it could be time to reel it back in. From inappropriate skirts to tired fashion trends,...Read more...

Red carpet season is upon us, and we can't wait to see who shows up and shows out at The Root 100 gala. But if getting dressed up feels more like a punishment, you might want to rethink the kinds of shoes you're wearing. These days, sneakers aren't just for the gym. In fact, they're totally appropriate for a red...Read more...

As Vice President Kamala Harris nears the end of her race for president of the United States, more and more Hollywood heavyweights are rallying behind her to hopefully push her across the finish line.Read more...

Updated as of 11/1/2024 at 5:10p.m.PT: After a clip Megan Thee Stallion admitting to actually sleeping with rapper/singer Tory Lanez in her new Prime Video documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words" began to circulate online on Thursday, many viewers began calling out the Hot Girl rapper for lying to Gayle King...Read more...

Mia Harris, an Ohio grandmother who confessed to shooting her 5-month-old granddaughter in the face, was sentenced to nine to 12 years in prison on Tuesday (Oct. 29). According to WXIX, Harris pleaded guilty to felonious assault charges in the beginning of October.Read more...

Fox's popular animated series The Simpsons has been on the air for 36 seasons, which means viewers have plenty of time to analyze and examine the show. Longtime fans have theories on everything from Springfield existing in its own space-time bubble, to Marge's family financially supporting them, to the idea that...Read more...

Elon Musk's efforts to help Donald Trump win the 2024 Presidential Election have led to some serious accusations from the workers tasked to help him.Read more...

After seven years, Kevin Hart's legal drama involving his 2017 sex tape scandal has finally come to an end.Read more...

Thanks to the likes of OutKast, T.I., Goodie Mob and Ludacris, Atlanta is arguably the third coast" of hip-hop talent. The city is full of rap legends who have blessed our playlists and inspired music across all genres.Read more...

With Election Day just days away, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains as tight as ever. As we inch closer to Nov. 5, here are the list of Republicans, known conservatives or conservative-adjacent folks who are publicly supporting Harris in her journey to be the nation's next...Read more...

This is their most telling chance yet to get out of the bed with misogyny and white supremacy.Read more...

A Washington white woman who initially claimed that a teenager assaulted her is now the one on the wrong end of the law.Read more...

Legendary actress Shirley MacLaine has never been one to mince words about her private life or romantic relationships. In her new memoir, The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime," the 90-year-old star of stage and screen reveals some surprising details about her long career, including the...Read more...

The Niagara Falls community has been left in utter shock after officials say a mom of two jumped to her death from a popular tourist overlook. It's believed Chianti Means and her two young children fell from about 200 feet to their untimely deaths on Oct. 28. Police say it was an intentional act."

Popular Atlanta rapper Young Thug walked out of a Fulton County courtroom in Atlanta a free man on Thursday (Oct. 31), marking the end to the longest (and arguably messiest) criminal trial the state had ever seen. But how it happened will surprise you.Read more...

Her name and face are beyond just recognizable - supermodel Anok Yai is one of the most stylish and iconic models of her generation. This year, she proved exactly why she sits on top with the big dogs. From high profile runway walks to returning home to Howard University, where she was first discovered, the 5-foot-10...Read more...

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Following the fallout of Sean Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking charges, John Legend's manager has written an op-ed detailing an encounter she had at an event held by the disgraced mogul. She also condemned the toxicity of the music industry.Read more...

As we get closer to Election Day, both Democratic and Republican supporters are doing everything they can to besmirch the candidate of the opposing party...with some stooping to vulgar lows.Read more...

We all knew it wouldn't be long before the beef between Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson and Omari Hardwick enveloped the rest of the Power" Universe. Now, leading lady Naturi Naughton is weighing in on the situation.Read more...

Ray J is finally opening up about the near-fight that transpired between him and three of Sean Diddy" Combs' sons, Justin, Quincy and Christian.Read more...

We're entering one of the most hectic times of the year. With an election just around the corner, holiday season rapidly approaching the station and tax season right behind that, The Root knows what it's like to feel financially stretched and counting pennies.

During this 2024 election season, former President Obama has been seen in the public eye more than any other political figure (besides Kamala Harris and Donald Trump). But he hasn't just talked about getting to the polls and voting - he's made time to give his two cents on pop culture.Read more...

If everything happening in the world today has you feeling a little nostalgic for the 90s and early 2000s, you're not alone. But while Blockbuster video stores and dial-up internet will probably never make a comeback, luckily some of our favorite fashions never really went away.Read more...

The family of a San Francisco Black man who was tased while he was struggling in the water is now filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers involved.Read more...

Whether you're a normal, everyday working mom, or a billionaire superstar, if your kids don't want to sit still, you cannot make them cooperate. Once their little legs get moving, they can't be stopped. Rihanna lived through this exhausting parenting exercise while shooting a new Savage x Fenty campaign with her young...Read more...

Another Travis Scott show has descended into violence. On Tuesday, as fans were waiting for the UTOPIA" rapper to take the stage at Eden Park in Aukland, New Zealand, fights broke out among the crowd of nearly 50,000 people.Read more...

One of the things we love most about former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama is the genuine love they share. From their beautiful first dance at the 2009 Inaugural Ball to Beyonce's rendition of Etta James' At Last," we knew they were definitely #BlackLoveGoals.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has been hit with hundreds of lawsuits- many of which were filed by anonymous accusers- since he was federally indicted in September. With a growing number of accusations lining up at Diddy's door, it's likely getting hard to keep up with all the anonymous filers. But this week, a judge ruled that...Read more...

Imagine it's the morning after the election is finally called and you wake up to sounds of jubilation chiming in your text messages, your social media feed is blowing up in celebration, and the newspaper headlines read: KAMALA HARRIS WINS!Read more...

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On Wednesday, Saint West - Kim Kardashian's oldest son with Kanye West - got in some hot water with his YouTube page that made his mama snatch the whole thing down.Read more...

This Halloween, Black Hollywood is on fire with the costumes...offering us tributes to classic characters, superheroes and celebrations of cultural icons. Stars like Halle Bailey, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Hudson delivered their annual over-the-top surprises, while Lizzo broke the internet with her meta choice. If...Read more...

Looks like the rapper formerly known as Kanye West will be forwarding his mail to a ritzy new Beverly Hills address. Ye just snatched up a 35-million-dollar mansion in Beverly Park North, an exclusive gated community where more is definitely more. According to Forbes, homes in the area average 20,000 square feet and...Read more...

No matter what obstacles are thrown Megan Thee Stallion's way, she seems to always come out on top. And thanks to her latest legal move, it looks like she's aiming for another win. We'll explain.Read more...

It's Halloween! If you plan on staying in the house and are searching for something to help you get in the mood for the evening, we have a few movies and TV shows for you to enjoy that also make you think about the Black condition in America.Read more...

On Monday, singer and actress Erykah Badu was honored with the 2024 Fashion Icon Award at the Council of Fashion Designers Awards (CDFA).Read more...

After the sad and surprising death of beloved actor John Amos left his close family and fans in shambles due to the personal drama that followed just days after-there's finally a positive update.Read more...

Who doesn't love Keke Palmer and who doesn't want to know everything about her? Along with her beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn real estate purchase, the gorgeous singer and actress bought a home off in the cut of Studio City, Los Angeles.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been joined by a star-studded lineup of supporters in the final weeks of her presidential campaign. There may have been none more exciting than Beyonce and Kelly Rowland showing up at the Houston rally on Oct. 25. With two thirds of the super popular and successful R&B group Destiny's...Read more...

Political experts everywhere are debating if the racist rhetoric about Puerto Rico during the MAGA rally in New York City could sink Trump's election bid. Blowback has been swift this week, with Trump holding an alternative rally to clean things up and the largest Newspaper in Puerto Rico urging Puerto Ricans in the...Read more...

Scary Movie" fans, rejoice! The beloved franchise is officially returning for a reboot, with the Wayans brothers coming back to the franchise for the first time in almost 20 years.

If you're looking for a Halloween costume, legendary actress Halle Berry has plenty of iconic acting roles for you to choose from. This year, singers Halle Bailey and Tyla paid homage to Berry with their spot-on costumes as some of Berry's most notable - and most scantily clad - roles.