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Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan has a history of spewing discriminatory and racist rhetoric about Black people. So it's not surprising that Vice President Kamala Harris is the target of yet another offensive tirade from Hogan.Read more...

The way Oprah Winfrey makes the most of her opportunities and appears so self-assured about her decisions, she doesn't seem like someone who has a lot of regrets.

With the school year just getting started, parents across Frisco, Texas are wondering what led to a 12-year-old boy being hospitalized. The answer, they fear, could be any parent's worst nightmare.Read more...

After Russell Simmons posted a photo of he and Taraji P. Henson in Bali to his Instagram last week, the internet was ablaze with commentary and criticism toward The Color Purple" star for spending time with an alleged sexual assaulter.Read more...

Let's face it: you wouldn't normally expect to turn up at a political convention. Listening to a seemingly endless amount speeches has the potential to be a snooze fest. But this year's Democratic National Convention has done its best to flip that narrative on its head - especially during the delegate roll call.Read more...

If you've ever dreamed of living your best life in Chicago, then look no further than NBA legend Michael Jordan's nearly $15 million mansion that's currently up for sale.Read more...

When Whitney Washington and her family decided to take a vacation to San Francisco last week, they were hoping to take in some nice views and visit some fun places. For the most part they did, until they visited a particular restaurant that had the worst customer service possible.Read more...

After becoming this country's first female vice president, Kamala Harris may once again make history by becoming the first Black and first South Asian woman to be elected President of the United States. As Harris makes her official nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago,...Read more...

Over the last few years, Colman Domingo has been on a truly spectacular run. Acclaimed performances in Euphoria," Rustin" and The Color Purple" have made him one of Hollywood's most in-demand talents. In his new film Sing Sing" he continues to deliver masterful work as Divine G, an incarcerated man who finds...Read more...

Night one of the Democratic National Convention was packed with great speakers, including some of the youngest rising stars in Congress, like Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). However, one of the most powerful speeches of the night came from Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, who made...Read more...

There are at least two things to know about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris: she takes her pantsuits very seriously, and she knows exactly how to push Republicans' buttons.Read more...

Atlanta residents can sleep a little more soundly knowing that one of the city's most wanted criminals is finally in police custody after his arrest last week. Randy Baugh has been a wanted man since escaping from custody in 2023, and thanks to surveillance footage, Baugh is behind bars once again.

A woman who previously accused Sean Diddy" Combs of sex trafficking in a civil lawsuit is now making her allegations official, by filing a police report with the Miami Beach Police Department.Read more...

Updated as of 8/20/2024 at 1:45 p.m. ET

A North Carolina man didn't know July 1 would be the last time he saw his mother alive before she embarked on a trip to Haiti for a religious retreat. However, the details surrounding her death are nothing short of a mystery.

After a recent experience down under, comedian Eric Andre has taken issue with the Melbourne Airport in Australia. On Sunday, he posted an Instagram video describing an incident where he felt that he was racially profiled by airport security.

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday (August 19) at United Center and was quite the celebration. President Joe Biden gave the final address of the night, which was full of resilience and reassurance that Vice President Kamala Harris is going to be our next President Of The United States.Read more...

From Ciara to Alicia Keys to our favorite billionaire beauty Rihanna, it's not unusual for celebrities to get into the beauty business. But it's not every day that a celebrity launches a beauty brand that has the internet completely divided - that's where Sexyy Red comes in.

One may think that Sha'Carri Richardson brought home a nice amount of money due to medaling in both of the events she participated in, silver in the Women's 100 meters and gold in the Women's 4x100-meter relay. While she did bring home some cash, it may not be as much as some may think.

Halle Berry is still clapping back at Catwoman" haters all these years later. The Academy Award-winning actress stopped by The Tonight Show" this week, reminiscing on her critically and commercially panned 2004 flick with host Jimmy Fallon amid its 20th anniversary, Entertainment Weekly reported.Read more...

In the years since his conviction of a fake hate crime, Jussie Smollett's career has taken a major downturn. It doesn't look like he'll be able to reach the heights he was approaching during his early years on Empire," but he has booked a few jobs here and there. Filmmaker Lee Daniels was once one of the...Read more...

Tennis star Naomi Osaka is shutting down internet speculation on whether or not she's pregnant with her second child.Read more...

If there was some isolated mountain top in the American hinterlands - and if Black folks had the pickaxes and backhoes - we could craft a new Mount Rushmore for American presidents who were most attentive to and successful in meeting our needs.Read more...

There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Ursula Robinson, the scene-stealing actress in Tyler Perry's latest film. The actress who had everyone talking in the film's opening scene is a tenured professor at South Carolina State University.Read more...

After five years of fighting to prove her innocence in the fatal shooting of her sex trafficker, Chrystul Kizer finally has a response from the court on her self-defense claim... and it's not good.

Becoming a parent can be one of the happiest moments of a person's life. But with that job comes great responsibility - and a whole lot of advice you didn't ask for. If you're not careful, all of that noise can slowly seep into your subconscious and make you feel guilty about every decision you make, from whether or...Read more...

When moving to their new home in Maryland, Angela and Prince Floyd thought they found their dream home. It was on the water and was spacious enough to accommodate anyone who wanted to come over and enjoy the space with them.Read more...

Mayor Eric Adams and his whole team are in the hot seat now in connection to an ongoing federal probe into allegations that they were involved in some financial corruption that was both international and illegal.

Updated as on August 19 at 11 a.m. PT: After facing charges of domestic battery, it looks like Skai Jackson is finally in the clear.Read more...

The year of hate continues, as Marlon Wayans and DJ Vlad continue lobbing their disrespectful thoughts about each other on social media.Read more...

A family has now lost both a son and daughter after Naomi Hagley was allegedly gunned down by her twin brother, Jonathan D. Hagley. But you won't believe what Jonathan had going on at the time of the shooting.Read more...

The Blind Side" is considered one of the most popular sports movies ever made. However, for Michael Oher, whose life the story is supposed to be based on, it has a darker, more emotional background.

It looks like the city of Chicago isn't for actress Taraji P. Henson, as she is selling not one- but her two high-rise condos with gorgeous city-lake views. The adjoining condos are now on the market for a combined $3.37 million dollars.Read more...

Donald Trump has made it a political strategy to personally attack Vice President Kamala Harris. On Saturday (August 17), his gross antics were once again on full display when the former president held a campaign rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Read more...

Memphis police are trying to get to the bottom of an alleged child abuse case that left a one-year-old dead. However, the suspects in question are playing the blame game as to what really happened.

A Georgia couple is suing an Atlanta hospital for negligence they say left them with mounds of medical bills and the patient missing a critical piece of his anatomy.Read more...

We all know flying is stressful, but that doesn't give you the right to act like you have no home training on the plane. Former NFL player Gosder Cherilus forgot this over the weekend when he allegedly did something disgusting on a Delta Air Lines flight.

A Florida jury entered their verdict for Susan Lorincz, the 60-year-old white woman who shot mother-of-four Ajike Owens from behind her door amidst a neighbor dispute.

August is also National Golf Month but few know that Black folks have always had a rich history in the sport. Though it was initially deeply segregated and Black folks sidelined, golf has slightly evolved over the years to become more inclusive. However, it still has a long way to go.Read more...

On Oct. 11, 2014, Karla Weeden, who was 23 weeks pregnant, was simply driving home from the grocery store when out of nowhere, a driver ran a red light and hit her car. Although she was required to spend the night in hospital, she was sent home the next day on bed rest.Read more...

With season 4 of Godfather of Harlem" currently filming, we at The Root thought it would be the perfect time to dig into Ellsworth Bumpy" Johnson, the titular subject of the show.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are currently running the most joyous presidential campaign we've seen in a long time. They're just making people happy, which is the complete opposite of their opponents.Read more...

South African-born Chidimma Adetshina had big dreams of winning the Miss South Africa title. But after pulling out of the South African contest last week, she has accepted an invitation to compete for the title of Miss Universe Nigeria instead.

Disney's D23 Expo is a chance for fans of the House of Mouse to celebrate the company's various brands, including films, TV, animation, theme parks and others. While we got previews of upcoming films like Moana 2" and series like Agatha All Along," we also heard plenty of news about its Black stars and projects. To...Read more...

At the 2024 Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival, a handful of fave celebs gathered on the luxurious island for nine days of great films, great events, and great conversations.Read more...

LL Cool J had a time watching the breakdancing portion of the 2024 Olympic Games. The rapper and actor visited D-Stroy's SiriusXM show CTRL, ALT, D-Stroy," where he broke down the love and pride he felt watching the breakdancing competition this year.Read more...

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Updated 8/16/24 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Another day, another Black celeb being messed with in Paris. Ayesha Curry's time at the Olympics seemingly came to an unexpectedly unpleasant ending over the weekend. According to recent reports, the wife of Stephen Curry was involved in an intense encounter with the French police over the weekend that's made its way...Read more...

Controversy swarmed Rachael Raygun" Gunn after a bizarre performance led to her literally scoring all zeros from Olympic judges. The so-called Australian breakdancer was criticized by Black folks who said she mocked" the Black art form. Even singer Adele had to stop her Munich show to laugh at what she called the...Read more...