The Root

It's never too late to chase your dreams, but when a Bronx, NY grandmother decided to pursue her own and go get her masters degree, life took an unthinkable turn. After a two-year-long set back, she's back on track to open her own business providing much needed help to New York's homeless population.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has unsurprisingly made his way back to headlines, but this time, there's a shocking twist. As The Root previously reported, a woman named Ashley Parham filed a civil lawsuit back in October against the disgraced mogul alleging sexual assault. But now, reports of an amended suit by Parham has the...Read more...

A Virginia high school track star was in for quite the surprise while she was running the second leg of a 4 x 200 meter relay over the weekend at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championships at Liberty University: She was seemingly attacked by a fellow sprinter who was just steps behind her.Read more...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto fraudster currently serving 25 years in prison for his crimes, recently opened about being in the same jail as Sean Diddy" Combs. Both men are being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.Read more...

An altercation between two Tennessee roommates took a turn after one man was killed and the other was taken into custody and charged with murder. According to Nashville police, Davis Owolo Jr. has been charged with the killing after an argument ensued between the two men. Police believe it started after Owolo...Read more...

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, husband to Serena Williams, and father to 7-year-old daughter Olympia is speaking out and sharing how his eldest daughter inspired a $100 million business deal. And trust us, the details are so sweet, you'll want to hear them.Read more...

Last week I caused a bit of an uproar by telling my truth. I said(with my chest) that the movie The Wiz" is boring. My reasoning was simple. I find the pacing of the film laborious and the acting to be not great.Read more...

It's time for die-hard Tupac Shakur fans to start stacking their coins. Over the weekend, Momentsintime.com announced that it would be selling several artifacts that used to belong to the All Eyez on Me" rapper, including written lyrics and three unreleased songs.Read more...

Black folks have a lot to say about the Maryland hairstylist who went viral for dragging a teen client across a salon floor during a March 2 incident. Jayla Cunningham, 18, is now facing a second-degree assault charge.Read more...

With the fits she's been serving lately, Doechii has earned the title of Fashion Queen and Paris Fashion Week has been her coronation. With her recent Grammy win, her onstage performance with Lauryn Hill and her sense of style, Doechii is making her way to icon status. The-naughty-school girl look she was known for...Read more...

. For those who don't know, March 10 is the National Day of Rest for Black Women. The day also recognizes the death of civil rights and freedom pioneer Harriet Tubman - an appropriate time to encourage hard working Black women to take a break.Read more...

Tory Lanez recently made news after announcing that he will be releasing his next studio album, Peterson," while serving his 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

A Colorado sheriff's office finally released the video footage from a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young man. However, the attorney representing the the deceased victim claims the video proves the shooting was not justified.Read more...

Donald Trump handpicked the members of his administration based on previous relationships and perceived loyalty-not integrity. The world was reminded of this fact after a history of racist tweets were discovered from one of his deputy press secretaries at the Defense Department.Read more...

One social media influencer is catching heat after a now-viral interview with Megan Thee Stallion didn't go over well with fans. Hannah Berner, a well-known comedian and podcast host, got a little too carried away after meeting the Savage" artist, and now she's walking back her comments and apologizing to Meg.Read more...

Samples continue to be a huge part of our current music culture. Some of the biggest artists in the world have used them to create incredible hit records that have gone on to become classics in their own right.Read more...

Although Kanye West still seems to be stuck in his ways, he's maturing in other areas in his life, specifically when it comes to his long, tumultuous relationship with Drake.Read more...

Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season -a.k.a. braids- just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer report. And what it revealed just might come as a shock.Read more...

This award season has been all about Zoe Saldana as she took home a bunch, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild award for her role in Emilia Perez." With all that winning, the 46-year-old actress has had to make plenty of acceptance speeches, and one thing they all have in common - she...Read more...

Stephen A. Smith has finally addressed his viral moment with LeBron James. As we reported, the ESPN commentator was trending all over social media after a clip from the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New York Knicks on Thursday night took over the internet, in which a clearly unhappy James walked over to Smith...Read more...

Denzel Washington's return to Broadway for Othello" is warranted to gather him some street attention as he walks to the theater near Time Square. His recent reaction to one frustrated actress-hopeful will make you smile.Read more...

Singer-songwriter-musician Bobby Womack grew up in Cleveland, Ohio singing with his five brothers. Starting as the gospel group the Womack Brothers, they eventually changed their name to the Valentinos and their sound to R&B. Under the mentorship of soul singer Sam Cooke, Womack and his brothers landed a record deal...Read more...

While it seemed Kevin Hart and popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat had a good working relationship, a new interview appears to suggest otherwise. And we've got all the tea on it!Read more...

Beyond the Gates," daytime's first ever nearly all-Black soap opera in over 30 years has officially made it's television debut and fans (including this author) can't help but to rave about it. But seeing this truly historic show garner new viewership made us ponder upon the rest of the soaps that we all grew up...Read more...

On Sunday, March 9, most of the country will spring forward," setting our clocks ahead one hour for reasons most of us still don't completely understand. But what we lose in sleep on Sunday morning, we'll gain in the form of extra sunlight as we head towards the summer months.

People have always pointed out that celebrities look alike. In some cases, they can be parent and child, and in other cases, they're not related at all, but people still continue to point it out.Read more...

A Detroit police officer just got exposed for sharing inappropriate messages with his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Now, he could mess around and go to prison. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

The internet is working overtime trying to make sense of a now-viral photo of former Major League Baseball heavy-hitter, Sammy Sosa. The picture, viewed nearly 3 million times, was posted on X by @RickNunley60. And although it was taken on March 1 at the Chicago Cubs spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona, some...Read more...

In 2019, Tia Hamilton founded Urban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore while looking for a place to sell her publication State Vs Us Magazine." She wanted to use her voice to address the harmful reality of mass incarceration and systemic racism.Read more...

Considering President Donald Trump's diarrhea of the mouth when it comes to tangling with other countries, it's a small miracle we haven't seen any missiles lobbed our way yet. But in his tirades, the president has made it clear it's either his way or the highway; with that, it's time we all prepare for the worst-case...Read more...

Welp, it's time to add to the long list of politicians taking a stand against President Donald J. Trump. Texas Rep. Al Green sent off groaning boos" from republicans and mild cheers from democrats following a shocking demonstration at the Capitol last night (March 4). - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Art is a way to personalize your space, adding your own sense of style and making your home your own. Some of our favorite Black celebrities have done just that, decorating their homes with impressive art collections that include a mixture of paintings, sculptures and tapestries from classic and modern artists.Read more...

Though the 2025 Oscars had it's fair share of high moments, one of the lows was unfortunately the highly-anticipated Quincy Jones tribute led by Queen Latifah. And folks on social media aren't mincing words about it! - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Fans of Tony! Toni! Tone! and R&B as a whole received the shock of their lives when they learned of the latest news involving lead singer and guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins. Let's just say what's been revealed won't make them feel good."Read more...

Stephen A. Smith was in for a shock during the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Instead of interacting with his team in between quarters,LeBron James walked over to Smith to air out his grievances in front of everyone attending the game.Read more...

A Birmingham, Alabama mother, who went to the hospital for a scheduled C-section, delivered a shocking surprise. Pamela Mann attended a routine OBGYN appointment a few weeks before her baby's due date. At her checkup, technicians estimated the baby's weight as ten pounds - which led her doctor to schedule a C-section...Read more...

In news that can only be described as excuse me, what?" R. Kelly is back in the news again and what he shared might either enrage you or excite you. We'll let you be the judge.Read more...

Nearly two years after Duane Keefe D" Davis was arrested after being indicted for the September 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, the 61-year-old is finally speaking out. Although he's being charged for the murder of the hip-hop legend, he says that he played no part in his fatal shooting.Read more...

Gabrielle Union is walking back her comments about going 50/50 with her former NBA husband Dwyane Wade. And what she said just might spark a necessary conversation between couples.Read more...

There's a new development in the case of the Tampa dentist who was busted by FBI for being behind a series of violent threats. Now, he may be trading his scrubs for an orange jumpsuit.Read more...

America feels more divided than ever. If we weren't already split before last year, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and company have us holding down our sides of the fence even more now. Need proof of the divide..? Just look at video of Trump's speech to Congress on Wednesday (March 5)...the tension was thick.Read more...

They say shoot for the moon but aim for the stars, and for college basketball player Hansel Enmanuel, that describes his entire life story. The 21-year-old has been playing basketball since early childhood, following after his father's footsteps. But now, he's paving his own way on his own terms.Read more...

The flight attendant whose viral video, twerking in the empty aisle of the aircraft, got her in major trouble is now speaking out. Her claim is that she was discriminated against for her urban" dance moves.Read more...

As fans mourn the untimely passing of R&B singer-songwriter Angie Stone, a crowdfunding platform just shut down a phony fundraiser set up in her name. According to TMZ, GoFundMe pulled the plug on a fundraiser claiming to support Stone's legacy. The campaign, which didn't offer details about how the money would be...Read more...

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In the early 2000s, Karrine Steffans was one of the most recognizable faces in hip-hop music videos, appearing in Jay-Z's Hey Papi," Mystikal's Danger" and Ja Rule's Between Me and You." To some, Steffans appeared to be living her best life, rolling in circles with some of the hottest athletes and artists at the...Read more...

Nearly a week after people were worried about the well-being of Birdman, a member of the Hot Boys is clearing up speculation about the Cash Money Records' boss.Read more...

We've all heard it before: President Donald Trump's second term is all about completing his mandate, and to his credit, he's off to a pretty good start. From enacting mass deportations and signing executive orders to undo constitutional rights all the way down to gutting DEI at the federal level and firing thousands...Read more...

With the nation clearly polarized by politics, many Black Americans are wondering where are the leaders who can bring the country together. From Frederick Douglass to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., past Black political thinkers and activists have always rewritten history and reshaped the Black experience in the U.S. But,...Read more...

Just minutes into President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday, March 4, Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green stood up and raised his cane in his direction and shouted out. He was given a warning by House Speaker Mike Johnson - a Louisiana Republican - who told Green to sit down and maintain decorum."Read more...