The Root

We all know Trevor Noah for being an entertaining comedian who does a solid job hosting some of the biggest award shows out there. But did you know that he also seems to have a love for real estate?Read more...

PBS' hit series Finding Your Roots" is must-see television for its more than 4.5 million weekly viewers who tune in to learn more about their favorite stars' family history.

In a heartbreaking finding, the Chicago Police Department confirmed the death of an 11-year-old boy after he was stabbed by a convicted felon who was just released on parole. Authorities say the boy tried to stand in the way of his mother to protect her.

The internet is buzzing about that cringey-ass interview between media personality Don Lemon and Elon Musk that was posted Monday.Read more...

For some reason, people are still debating whether couples should split expenses 50/50. It feels like such a common sense approach to a partnership that it's shocking people are even arguing about it.Read more...

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been known to say some odd things on social media - but his latest post has him getting dragged in the community notes.Read more...

Robert F. Smith is the wealthiest African American man in the United States. Forbes estimates his net worth at over $9 billion dollars. But how did he get there?

A lot has been made about the multiple issues currently facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Jonathan Majors' legal trouble, to a questionable narrative for the Multiverse War, to concerns about missing characters, to low box office numbers, it's definitely time to worry about the MCU. Amid all this craziness,...Read more...

The fatal shooting of an officer and sudden disappearance of a South Carolina paramedic led the police on a frantic manhunt to find the suspect connected to each incident. This weekend, the cops finally caught their guy.

Leave it to Fox News to allow Donald Trump to spew even more of his hateful rhetoric as he gears up for a rematch against Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. On Saturday at a rally near Dayton, Ohio, Trump once again attacked immigrants and said that the ones accused of crimes are not people."Read more...

Updated as of 3/16/2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Rumors continue to swirl about the whereabouts of British royal Kate Middleton -who has not been seen publicly in non-doctored or grainy photographs in months. And on Thursday one intrepid reporter decided to see if the White House had gotten involved.Read more...

The anticipation is over, there's finally a ruling in the motion to dismiss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. On Friday, a Georgia Judge ruled that Willis could remain on the case - but there's a catch. -...Read more...

Macklemore has pulled out of Shaun King's Hope During Times Of Genocide" tour. Earlier this week, photos and videos were circulating on the internet of King and his wife speaking in what is reportedly Arabic dialect. The footage also showed the couple sitting with a religious figure as they donned traditional Muslim...Read more...

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The NAACP Image Awards is closing awards season out with the biggest and Blackest celebration. The 55th annual award show seeks to showcase and highlight the best of the best in TV, film, music, podcast, books, and more. Queen Latifah returned to host the celebration of Black Excellence that featured many of our...Read more...

The abundance of Black Excellence is the reason we love the NAACP Image Awards so much. With The Color Purple," American Fiction," Swarm" and Abbott Elementary among the nominees, we're finally seeing our favorite Black films, TV series and artists get the recognition they deserve. To that end, the stars showed...Read more...

If you've ever had to tell a young child no,' then you already know that they can be downright unreasonable when they don't get their way. And no matter how hard you try to stay calm and reason with them, those little ones can take you there if you let them.Read more...

Now that awards season is over, we can truly get invested in the 2024 movie calendar. From surprise sequels, to highly-anticipated musicals, to new superhero team ups, to powerful biopics, there's something everyone can get excited about this year. Get your calendar app open, bookmark this page and check out our 2024...Read more...

One of Hollywood's biggest nights-the Oscars-took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel served as host for the fourth time, with Black Hollywood favorites Cord Jefferson and Da'Vine Joy Randolph taking home awards for their respective projects (American Fiction" and The Holdovers")....Read more...

Singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson has been blessing us with hits since the early 50s, both as a frontman for The Miracles and as a solo artist. Diana Ross once said, If a great writer is a poet, and a great poet is a genius, then Smokey Robinson is a miracle." But while most people his age spend their...Read more...

Candace Owens has a history of spreading false conspiracy theories on her podcast. But her latest accusation has everyone calling B.S.Read more...

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If you've seen the recently released Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love," then you may recall the lush hotel the reggae icon recuperated at following the assassination attempt on his life in December 1976.Read more...

Whether they are civil rights activists, singers, actors, dancers, or rappers, we must recognize the Black legends who made significant impacts in such a short amount of time.

Former NFL player Mike McFarland, has been accused by a former romantic partner of putting their sex tapes on the website OnlyFans. The former Indianapolis Colts tight end and allegedly uploaded the explicit footage twice -allegedly unbeknownst to his ex-girlfriend Amanda Dicrosta.Read more...

When Black people say someone is their cousin, we don't always necessarily mean we're blood relations. However, for two of rap's biggest stars, it turns out they actually are family.

When I come home from a draining and stressful day of teaching unmotivated teens and dealing with ego tripping admin, I just want to snuggle with a tub of Talenti ice cream and watch my favorite show, The Walking Dead. I was first introduced to TWD in 2013 when I dated this guy who turned out to be the last man I ever...Read more...

GMA co-host Michael Strahan just made his daughter's day with a surprise visit from some special guests, including rapper Fat Joe and her favorite person ever," Bryson Tiller.

The spotlight was on a group of 8th graders from a Southwick, Mass. school after they were exposed for an online mock slave auction incident that led parents into outrage. Now, they're facing a bigger punishment.

The anticipation is over, there's finally a ruling in the motion to dismiss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. On Friday, a Georgia Judge ruled that Willis could remain on the case - but there's a catch.Read more...

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Football fans were shocked to learn that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is embroiled in a sexual assault scandal.

Michael B. Jordan, one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, is back on the market just in time for yet another Hot Girl-or rather Hot Boy Summer.

I don't think LeBron James realizes how hilarious he is. The King is quite literally one of the most amusing athletes in sports right now, and he does it without even trying.Read more...

QAnon supporter and conspiracy theorist Liz Crokin has taken to social media, as well as Substack, to allege a bizarre story about Jay Z. The writer initially went on X/Twitter to discuss the emcee's alleged former mistress Cathy Koreana White.

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade is known as much for his style as he is for his legendary game. For most of his time with the Miami Heat, fans looked forward to his pre-game walk through the tunnel just to get a glimpse of his drip.Read more...

The controversial Dr. Jackson Gates is reaping from the pain he sowed, regarding the family suing a hospital for allegedly decapitating their infant during childbirth. Nah, he didn't deliver the baby. However, he was accused of posting photos of the corpse on Instagram.

Between promoting The Color Purple," making the awards rounds and her new TV special, Oprah Winfrey has been outside more than usual lately. On Thursday, she was recognized with the Vanguard Award at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Before she returns to staying at home with her books, she was a guest on Jimmy...Read more...

Nothing is ever simple with Kanye West, as the emcee is known for saying the most ridiculous, asinine and ignorant things. Now, the Vultures" rapper is having an online feud with media personality and infamous culture vulture YesJulz.Read more...

Sorry Girlfriends" fans, it's time to move on and let go.

What in the actual Final Destination" has happened here?! A Georgia woman died in a freak accident after reaching for an AirPod that dropped underneath a conveyor belt.

Black creators played a pivotal role in getting TikTok to be the behemoth it is today. Yet we've had to fight for years for acceptance and recognition of our contributions. White people have made millions from stealing our creativity and passing it off as their own, so egregiously that we boycotted the site in 2021.Read more...

The MTV Video Music Awards is always an unhinged event. No moment better represents that than when Lil Mama hopped on the stage as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their hit, Empire State of Mind," in 2009.Read more...

Dolton, Ill., Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing new disturbing allegations after weeks of speculation around her reported misuse of taxpayer dollars.Read more...

Basketball Wives" star Draya Michele cannot escape the internet's wrath regarding her relationship with Houston Rockets player Jalen Green. Michele, 39, announced last week that she was pregnant by the 22-year-old athlete-much to the shock and dismay of many.Read more...

Some feuds never die.Read more...

Real Housewives of Miami" star and event planner extraordinaire Guerdy Abraira shocked fans with her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023. Abraira got real with viewers as she shared her diagnosis and treatment throughout RHOM Season 6 - including the moment her husband - fan-favorite Russell Abraira -- helped her...Read more...

Shock and anger follow the latest development in the case against a Georgia officer who was convicted in the fatal shooting of a Black veteran suffering a mental crisis.

In all the talk about peak streaming, it often gets lost that a lot of these shows are extremely adult-oriented. When it's family night and you're looking for something everyone can comfortably enjoy, the choices can get limited. And let's be honest: not all kids' shows are fun for adults to watch. So we're tackling...Read more...