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The trial has concluded for a Black man in Georgia accused of leading a sex cult where he raped and abused a group of women and men. Based on the gruesome details of his behavior exposed by prosecutors, there's no wonder why he'll spend the rest of his life in prison.

Seemingly overnight, the internet was flooded with photos of former President Donald Trump seemingly surrounded by adoring groups of Black voters. In one idyllically posed portrait, Trump has his arms around two smiling Black women as a larger group scrambles to get in frame.

Esteemed actor John Amos is speaking out against new allegations of neglect made by his daughter, Shannon, regarding his care. TMZ reported that their law enforcement sources stated the LAPD launched an investigation looking into the damning claims.Read more...

To kick off Women's History Month, we're exploring some of film's most inspiring and heroic female characters. From warriors to queens to single mothers to trailblazing scientists to superheroes, we've got love for women from all walks of life. Get your female empowerment on with this list of our favorite Black movie...Read more...

It seems like every other week, we're getting news of one of our favorite shows saying sayonara to our small screens thanks to mergers or budget cuts or any number of reasons (looking at you, specifically Truth Be Told, Love Life and 61st Street). This not only makes for upset fans who already found themselves...Read more...

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It seems BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts, for the uninitiated) need to come with a warning sticker: Get one and you may stink. At least, that's what male partners of women with BBLs have gone online to say.Read more...

Closing arguments wrapped in Georgia on Friday, in one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in the nation. The stakes could not be any higher for Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis who is fighting not only to remain on the Georgia Election interference case, but for her reputation and legal career.

The success of Bob Marley: One Love" and the anticipation for Michael" has fans discussing some other big names they want to see music biopics of. Films about Tina Turner, Ray Charles and New Edition showed us that we never really know the whole story about our icons' lives. To that end, these are the legends we're...Read more...

After just over three years, actor Billy Porter is putting his New York home up for sale. According to TMZ, the financial pressure brought on by last summer's SAG-AFTRA strike led to the Pose" star's decision to sell and walk away from the home he shared with now ex-husband Adam Smith. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

During his closing argument before the South Carolina GOP primary on Friday, former President Donald Trump decided to remind the world of how truly racist he is by attacking Black voters with dehumanizing tropes. This is nothing new for Republican presidential candidates-or white conservatives in general-but the...Read more...

Could Bronny James score a bucket against his father, LeBron? Kevin Garnett certainly doesn't think so.

Authorities have finally ended a four-month manhunt in search of the suspect connected to a terrifying and heartbreaking discovery: the decomposing remains of an abandoned 12-year-old boy. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

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This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business.

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Let your average Black C.O.G.I.C. pastor, zombie apocalypse filmmakers and an impending second Donald Trump presidential term tell it, the end is nigh.Read more...

As the saying goes, The only thing certain in life is death and taxes."

Slave Play," a critically acclaimed show by playwright Jeremy O. Harris, is causing quite a stir in London...but not for the reasons you might assume.Read more...

We all know that hip hop would not be as popular as it is today without the ladies. As we celebrate Women's History Month, The Root wantsto introduce you to the best female MCs out here, right now.

Hip-hop is one of the most popular music genres in the world. Everywhere you'll probably hear a rap song being played over the radio, someone's phone or speaker. Now, more than ever, female rappers are enjoying success.

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Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson is looking back on her time with the popular singing group.Read more...

It's been a rough few years for Jussie Smollett, but the actor does have something to feel positive about. According to TMZ, the former Empire" star recently completed a five month outpatient rehab program for substance abuse.

Hair cuts, lipstick shades and sneaker styles may come and go. But like white t-shirts, little black dresses and aviator sunglasses, a good book never goes out of style.

Amira Hunter, 23, was released on Thursday after a viral video emerged of the young unhoused woman hitting a New York City subway cellist with a water bottle. She was arrested on Wednesday, two weeks after the attack.

No matter how much an actor prepares themselves, there will always be elements of starring on a popular series that they're not ready for. In Idris Elba's case, he wasn't expecting his big The Wire" death scene to come so soon. And he definitely wasn't expecting to get the news of Stringer Bell's demise in such an...Read more...

A Missouri Republican Gubernatorial candidate wants to set the record straight about his affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan. But his connection to the white supremacy group appears to be too close even for the Missouri GOP.

Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and rape.

Our hearts go out to the family of award-winning actor Billy Porter, who just announced the passing of his mother at age 79. The Pose" star and his sister, Mary Martha Ford, released a joint post with the heartbreaking news on Instagram on February 29.

First, let's clarify that these internet detectives could be wrong. Despite all the clues they think they are seeing in this lawsuit, there is no way to tell what is and is not true since most of us were not there to see it.Read more...

What better time to acknowledge the business acumen of two Black women than the start of Women's history month and the end of our Black history celebration.Read more...

After Girls Trip" star Tiffany Haddish announced from a business class cabin that she was flying to Israel to learn and see with her own eyes," Haddish has resurfaced days later in multiple photos and video-including with gay porn performer and producer Michael Lucas.Read more...

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Through nonviolent protests and other forms of civil disobedience, the Civil Rights Movement was a decade's long effort to make racial discrimination, disenfranchisement and inequality illegal across the country.

As it appears, we received one more day to celebrate Black History month and on this day, nearly 85 years ago, Hattie McDaniel cemented herself in the history books by becoming the first Black person to ever win an Oscar.

In 2019, Tyler Perry became the first Black person to fully own his own TV/film studio lot. In addition to a star-studded opening night, the studio has since seen many major films and TV shows filmed there since its inception including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Coming 2 America," Mea Culpa," House of...Read more...

If there's one thing Kanye West is consistently going to do, it's call out his ex-wife Kim Kardashian on social media. Ye seemingly doesn't understand the idea of handling things privately, so he naturally makes it a public issue whenever he has an issue.

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As Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and former President Donald Trump battle it out over the fate of the Georgia election interference case - a new hacker-sized wrinkle threatens to throw the proceedings into further disarray.Read more...

When Megyn Kelly isn't whining about the Black National Anthem or defending blackface, she is demanding attention and credit from prominent media outlets.

Black actresses have been talking a lot about pay inequality lately, and we're definitely here for it. Terrence Howard added to the discussion when he alleged that he was unfairly compensated for Hustle & Flow." Now, America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews is explaining his opinion on the subject of actors' pay, and...Read more...

A video of a Burien City Council Member yelling at unhoused people in front of her luxury condo has rocked the small Washington State community.

Jada Pinkett-Smith is speaking out in support of Taraji P. Henson and shining the light on her own experiences with unequal pay in Hollywood.Read more...

Willow Smith is stepping out in style for Paris Fashion Week. The 23-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who has grown up in the spotlight, has never been shy about serving up edgy red carpet looks over the years. But this time, she proved that doing less often gives a whole lot more.

For some reason, conservatives continue to insist that Black people are racist even though it's not true. The latest target for their outrage: legendary athlete Sheryl Swoopes. Earlier this month, Swoopes questioned Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her ability to break the Division I career scoring recording that was...Read more...

Pulling up to pick up your foh-for-foh and strawberry lemonade should never result in such chaos and havoc. Yet alas, a Florida man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill an employee when he was refused a refund.

We aren't even through the first quarter of 2024 and it's already been an unprecedented year of venting, grievance airing and unfiltered trash talking.Read more...