The Root

Issa Rae holds many titles: actor, creator, producer, director, and businesswoman! She's created and starred in some of our favorite content over the years, but she's not afraid to speak out about issues she sees in the entertainment industry. Recently her show Rap Shit" was canceled by Max and she has spoken out...Read more...

As Valentine's Day approaches, lovers are getting ready to shower their partners with flowers and candy (and a nice dinner or jewelry, if you're lucky). But if you aren't feeling the love in your relationship right now, one expert suggests looking at how you communicate with your partner - specifically, how you deal...Read more...

If it's February that means TV networks and streaming services are rolling out all their Black History Month documentaries, specials and series. Many of them tell previously unknown stories about Black contributions to history or shine a new light on familiar heroes. From astronauts, to athletes, to civil rights...Read more...

Black History Month is about celebrating our contributions to America. As we look back on all that Black Excellence, we definitely can't skip past the Black stars who made Hollywood meaningful and successful. Artists like Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker and Dorothy Dandridge didn't just...Read more...

House Republicans are not done targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis - whose prosecution of former President Donald Trump catapulted her onto the national stage.

It looks like someone needs to buy T-Pain a drank after he shared a disheartening revelation on social media. The infinitely talented singer/songwriter has dominated various genres of music from rap to pop to country for years, but most people probably don't know it.Read more...

The United States has been officially celebrating Black History Month for nearly fifty years. But how did the celebration come to be? And (to answer the real question on everyone's minds), why is it the shortest month of the year?

An Ohio sheriff's deputy is on trial for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. back in 2020. Opening statements raised a major question: was Goodson holding a gun at the time of the shooting... or a sandwich?

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are expected to join the families of the three soldiers who were killed in a drone strike in Jordan last weekend. The group will be at an American Air Force base for the dignified transfer of their remains.

The beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion has become such a Black cultural moment that rappers who aren't even involved are throwing in their two cents. And no one gives two cents like Harlem rapper Azealia Banks.Read more...

Wendy Williams has always been a mess-but she usually was the first person to tell you as much. After all, who else but Wendy could executive produce her own Lifetime TV special, Wendy Williams: What A Mess," and follow that up with a movie dramatizing her struggles with addiction, a cheating husband, and all the publ...Read more...

It appears things have finally gotten settled when it comes to Tiffany Haddish's Thanksgiving 2023 DUI case.Read more...

Nearly three months ago, Worden Butler and Alexis Harnett were allegedly having fun harassing their Black neighbors, Shawn, and Monica Williams, with racist remarks, racist threats, and disturbing claims in Conway, South Carolina.Read more...

Country stars getting arrested isn't a new thing. Actually, it's kind of part of the country singer essentials kit when you get into the business. The latest famous name to find themselves in legal hot water is Darius Rucker.

Remember the statue of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson that was stolen and later found in essentially scraps? Well, it looks like it's going to be replaced, with the help of people in the Wichita, Kansas community.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Mr. & Mrs. Smith!"

For over a century, Black Greek-letter organizations have provided academic and social support for students of color on college campuses.

AP English teacher Mary Wood was once punished for having her class read Ta-Nehisi Coates' acclaimed book Between The World and Me." Last year, two students in Wood's class at Chapin High School in South Carolina complained to the school board about her lesson.Read more...

It's no secret that much of this country was built on the backs of African American slaves. Black people helped create schools, churches and municipal buildings across the country. A Black man even helped design the blueprint for Washington, D.C. As we celebrate Black History Month, check out these iconic American...Read more...

It's no secret that celebrities sometimes choose unconventional names for their kids. They range from totally out there, to adorably unique. Halle Bailey and her boyfriend, rapper DDG, have certainly picked the latter where their son is concerned. They chose to gift their little angel with the name Halo. The Little...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Just when you think Nicki Minaj's one-sided tirade against Megan Thee Stallion couldn't get any more unhinged, she somehow manages to become more disgraceful by the second. In addition to claiming Meg was never really shot by Tory and ridiculing her injuries, Minaj brought Rihanna into the mix.Read more...

If there's one group of people you can always bet on to keep it real at all times, it's Black women. When it comes to the shortcomings of Hollywood and its mistreatment and undervaluing of Black talent and shows in particular, Black women-namely Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer and most recently Issa Rae are sounding the...Read more...

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman is facing heat for a very unexpected reason. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - PETA is reportedly taking aim at the young poet and activist for.... supporting milk drinking.Read more...

If it's a day ending in y," best believe Kanye West probably went on a social media rant.Read more...

Tamron Hall is one of the most stylish hosts on daytime television, and while watching her talk show viewers are bound to notice her use of striking prints, colorful heels, boots, perfectly tailored suits. Her secret? A bold print, and if you're wondering how you can look just a put together as she does, look no...Read more...

A new National Geographic series uncovering the relationship between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X has hit our television screens. We're diving deeper into the people behind the movement this Black History Month. And that includes looking at the future of the civil rights movement.

To paraphrase Michelle Obama: When they go low, Jason Whitlock goes lower. The media personality is known for saying the most incendiary and asinine things about Black folks, and now he is throwing in some antisemtism as well. That is, until he got caught.Read more...

Since the mid 1800s, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country have been on a mission to educate and empower Black students. Boasting CEOs, politicians, award-winning actors and world-class athletes among their proud alumni, HBCU grads never seem to forget their college years-even long...Read more...

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Music's biggest night is almost here and while we've heard a few interesting announcements, The Recording Academy seems to be saving a lot of surprises for the Grammys stage. Despite the lack of advanced notice, the performers and presenters that have been confirmed has us excited about the 66th Annual Grammys...Read more...

It's been a lil while but remember that white girl who was accused of fatally stabbing her Black boyfriend? Yeah. Well, it seems her parents just got swept into her murder case after prosecutors found they held onto some evidence.

Warning: This article contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.

Some of us have always felt in the pit of our stomach that Francis Scott Key's The Star-Spangled Banner" is a tad too, well, American-y. Fortunately, we've always had Lift Every Voice and Sing" - known colloquially as the Black National Anthem" - as a fallback to acknowledge love for a home that hasn't...Read more...

Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) is facing a Justice Department investigation related to alleged misuse of federal funds. But the Congresswoman says there's more to the story.

When Megan Thee Stallion called up The Breakfast Club last week to preview her new song Hiss," she knew it would throw the rap world into a tizzy. Still, Meg remained steadfast about defending herself from her haters on wax. It's basically telling you to back off," she stated.

Sergio Kletnoy-the entertainment director at Vogue magazine-is saying sorry after leaving some questionable emojis under Nicki Minaj's Instagram Live feed that seemed to make light of Megan Thee Stallion being shot in the foot. But Black Twitter did not let him get away with it.Read more...

American Dream" rapper 21 savage caused the popular streamer Kai Cenat to go berserk after making an appearance on the Twitch star's stream on Monday night.

One year ago this month, Tyre Nichols died after being brutally beaten by a mob of Memphis police officers. The city just released an additional 21 hours of footage from the incident revealing disturbing new details of what happened that fateful night.Read more...

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Ever seen an old dog near the end of his life working hard to get up a flight of stairs?Read more...

Mari Copeny, better known as Little Miss Flint, waded into the Nikki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion drama. Unsurprisingly, the Barbz descended upon the 16-year-old water activist.Read more...

There's been a lot of talk lately about how hard it is to be a comedian who hosts awards shows. Some claim it's the events themselves that make the gig difficult, while others say these shows aren't built for comedy. However, none of these issues seem to plague Grammys host Trevor Noah as he prepares to emcee music's...Read more...

January is all about awards shows and fashion weeks! Black celebrities were traveling near and far to slay and show that 2024 is all about a bold look. We saw a variety of prints, bright colors, figure-snatching dresses, and more this month! Here are some of our favorite looks that celebrities rocked to start the new...Read more...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's storied career embodies an athlete that is literally larger than life on and off the court. With the Lakers, and with a lot of help from Kobe Bryant, he shined like a superhero in the game and entertained fans with his antics outside of the game.Read more...

Updated as of 1/31/2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET

Just weeks after former Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned in the face of plagiarism allegations, another Black woman at the Massachusetts-based university is allegedly in the hot seat.Read more...

Less than two weeks before the popular ABC series Abbott Elementary" comes back to small screens around the country, the beloved show is already showing its impact extends far beyond just television.Read more...

A former inmate who was incarcerated in the women's prison on Riker's Island alleges that during her imprisonment, New York City sent a transgender woman there but they turned out to be heterosexual man seeking to prey on women.