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All ‘The Wire’ Actors Who’ve Died Over the Years
With the recent losses of Bobby J. Brown and Isiah Whitlock Jr., we thought we'd take a look at some of 'The Wire's' iconic actors who were gone too soon.Read more...
Expert Breaks Down How Trump Has Skated the Law for His MAGA Agenda in His Second Term
A foreign policy expert explains the consequences of institutions failing to check Trump as he celebrates one year in office.Read more...
All Aboard! Famed ‘Soul Train’ Dancers Discuss Their Time On the Popular Series
It's been 20 years since 'Soul Train" went off the air for good. We're looking back at the place to see the flyest fashion and the hottest dance moves.Read more...
A Nebraska Doctor Opens Her Home and Her Heart to a Black Child in Need
A Nebraska anesthesiologist went out of her way to help a patient with a congenital heart condition.Read more...
Why Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Latest Statements Could Be His Political Suicide
Gavin Newsom's recent remarks upset quite a few folks, including many liberals accusing the governor of spewing Republican talking points.Read more...
Lupita Nyong’o Wants to Talk About Uterine Fibroids, Here’s Why We Should Listen
Actress Lupita Nyong'o is sharing her personal experience to raise awareness around the issue of fibroids in women.Read more...
More Devastating News About Black Hair Extensions and Health Risks
Braid wearers assume human hair and non-toxic" synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.Read more...
Late Comedian’s Famous Joke About How Racism Keeps Poor People Divided Resonates Now More Than Ever
Comedian Ralphie May once made a joke that racism is hologram to keep poor folks fighting, and his words are truer than you might realize.Read more...
Oscars 2026: The Most Iconic Black Celeb Red Carpet Looks of All Time
From Halle Berry to Colman Domingo, these are the best Academy Awards red carpet looks ever from our faves!Read more...
This Black Actress Sues Harvard Over Something Every Black Woman Can Relate To!
Nike Imoru suffered unimaginable hair loss as a result of her recent theater experience and now, she's taking matters into her own hands!Read more...
Guess Who’s Actually Behind the Pro-MAGA Twitter Account Pretending to Be Black
The Trump administration is under fire after a dedicated pro-MAGA social media account was linked directly back to the White House.Read more...
The Chilling Details of This HBCU Track Star Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend Based on a <i>Wild</i> Assumption
After catching her athlete boyfriend in her roommate's bed, a Lincoln University sprinter allegedly used a hair clip to break in- and a knife to end his life.Read more...
New Report: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have Miracle Brains
New study finds that "super-agers" have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them.Read more...
Tragedies and Vile Racism That Happened During Black History Month
From Malcolm X's assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA's, here's some of the many terrible Black History Month moments which impacted our community.Read more...
Professor: We Need to Talk About Snoop Dogg Shufflin’ For White Folks at the Winter Olympics…
OPINION: This professor believes Snoop Dogg's bag was secured during the Winter Olympics, but that his dignity is still in negotiations.Read more...
White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let's take a look!Read more...
Black Folks With ADHD May Possess Superpowers, But There’s So Much More You Should Know
ADHD has two signature super power characteristics: Pattern recognition and "hyperfocus," both can benefit Black people navigating in this racist world. But wait, there's another side to having ADHD.Read more...
Black Gen-Zs Remember Where They Were When Trayvon Martin Was Killed 14 Years Ago
Feb. 26 marks 14 years after Trayvon Martin, the murder that shaped a young generation.Read more...
Finally, a New Breakthrough in the D4vd Celeste Rivas Death Case
Court filings from an investigative grand jury's probe into the shocking death of Celeste Rivas have revealed the true "target" of the case.Read more...
Check Out Black Celebrity Influencer Hannah Bronfman’s Fly NYC Pad
Lifestyle influencer Hannah Bronfman and her husband Brendan Fallis turned a former warehouse space into a warm NoHo loft for their family.Read more...
David Bowie’s Daughter Reveals Heartbreak of Being in Treatment When He Died
Alexandrua 'Lexi' Jones, daughter of Iman and David Bowie is getting candid with her fans and followers, shedding light on a seriously troubled time in her teen years.Read more...
Black Internet Responds to Alex Cross’ Romance With a White Woman in the New ‘Cross’ Season
Aldis Hodge is back as Detective Alex Cross on Prime Video's hit show 'Cross.' But this new seasons have fans speaking out for a funny yet interesting reason.Read more...
Black Woman’s Essay on Modern Dating Is Lighting Up The Comments Section
A Black woman shared her take on dating Black men in 2026, and people can't stop talking about it.Read more...
Candace Owens Has MAGA <i>Furious</i> After Announcing Series Investigating Charlie Kirk’s Widow
After launching a new series investigating Erika Kirk, Candace Owens is getting dragged by MAGA sick and tired of all of the drama.Read more...
A North Carolina 3-Year-Old Was Hot Glued to a Chair. Now, Their Teacher Learns Her Fate
After a three-year-old at a Charlotte suburb daycare wouldn't sit still, teacher Lashawna Williams did the unthinkable. Now, she just learned her fate.Read more...
This Former Miami Mayor Was a Successful Immigrant — But the Government Says He Led a Double Life
All eyes are on one former North Miami mayor after a jaw-dropping federal lawsuit is calling his citizenship and marriage status into question.Read more...
Marla Gibbs is Spilling Major Tea in Her New Memoir, Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know
At 94 years young, Marla Gibbs is out with a memoir, detailing her unconventional road to stardom. We're looking at 5 things you didn't know about the actress.Read more...
The Most Handsome & Brilliant Black Men From Every Era
From Barack Obama to Kendrick Lamar, these talented and attractive men wowed society with both their looks and contributions to the world. Let's take a look!Read more...
Are the $2,000 Tariff Refunds Trump Promised <i>Actually</i> Coming?
Pressure is mounting from business owners, working-class Americans and Democrats for Trump to give a full tariff refund as he promised.Read more...
Why White Women Are Being Dragged After Trump’s State of the Union Address Over DEI
White women who stood to their feet, applauding the "end" of DEI are facing backlash, for good reason.Read more...
NFL Star Shares Important, Heartbreaking Message Following Fellow Player’s Suicide
NFL star A.J. Brown is opening up about mental health and encouraging his fellow football players and fans, by extension, to get the help they need.Read more...
The Flyest Black Fashions at London Fashion Week
From the best runway looks to the hottest street style, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black style from London Fashion Week.Read more...
Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner
With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.Read more...
Google Sends Out News Alert With N-Word and, Uh, Black Twitter is <i>Through</i>
As the internet was still reeling from the N-word incident at the 2026 BAFTAs, Google has now unintentionally added more fuel to the fire! Let's get into it.Read more...
Black Leaders React to Trump’s State of the Union
Hakeem Jeffries, Justin J. Pearson, Scott Colom, Mandela Barnes and more Black leaders had plenty of thoughts after Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...
Why J. Cole’s “Everyman” Tour Stunt Is Getting Old
The superstar rapper has been driving around the country selling CDs out of the trunk of his used Honda Civic.Read more...
It’s Time For Black People to Consider Wealth Beyond Home Ownership
Black people have always leaned toward home ownership but the changing housing landscape should have us thinking about other ways to obtaining equity.Read more...
Halle Berry’s Best Movies, Ranked By Box Office
With Halle Berry's newest heist film in theaters, let's take a look at some of her most successful films by the box office!Read more...
Why Black Folks Are <i>Always</i> Expected to Extend Grace When No One Else Will
Black folks are being asked to "turn the other cheek" after the BAFTA scandal, but given the deep history of forcing Black people to submit, the wound is still too fresh.Read more...
EXCLUSIVE: NAACP President Derrick Johnson Explains His Expectations for State of the Union and What’s at Stake for Black Voters
The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has "no expectations" for Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...
How the Barbz Are Responding to Nicki Minaj Going Full MAGA
Following her MAGA events, Nicki Minaj has the Barbz divided with some stuck between sticking beside their Queen or stepping away...for good.Read more...
Proof That Jim Crow Era Was Not That Long Ago And Why This is Important to Know
Jim Crow laws were in place not that long ago. Even though many photos from that time are in black and white, the history is far from ancient and the remnants are all around us.Read more...
Mississippi Black Woman Desegregated High School—Then Faced Terror and Isolation
Mary Smith-Blackmon was among the first Black students in a Canton, MIssissippi school and shared what it was like to eperience integration in isolation.Read more...
Did You Know These Black Celebs Are Trump Supporters?
From rappers like Nicki Minaj to famous athletes, these are the surprising people in President Trump's corner. Let's take a look!Read more...
A Look at Trump’s Most Misleading Claims Before His State of the Union Address
Before Trump's State of the Union address, let's get into all of the false claims he's made about the country and what's really at stake for Republicans.Read more...
Black and MAGA Folks Angry At Gavin Newsom For Implying Black People Can’t Read… But That’s Not The Full Story
Gavin Newsom Is Receiving Backlash Online After Telling Black Folks He's Just Like Them Because He Can't Read... Except That's Not What HappenedRead more...
If You Want a Beyoncé Bob Without the Commitment, These Wigs Will Get You Right
Like Beyonce's new bob? Want to try a bob without making the big chop; these bob wigs let you have the best of both worlds.Read more...
Celeb With Tourette Syndrome Speaks Out After N-Word Remark at BAFTAs, But the Internet Isn’t Here for It
John Davidson has finally broken his silence about the racist ordeal at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. But what he has to say isn't landing too well with folks online.Read more...
Why This New York Mom Was Forced to Deliver Her Own Baby Alone in a Hospital Bathroom
Long Island parents are demanding a hospital to take accountability after they delivered their newborn on-site...but in a bathroom.Read more...
DMX’s Son Shares ‘Spiritual’ Moment With His Father As He Transitioned
DMX's son Xavier Simmons is opening up about a truly unbelievable moment he shared with his father as he transitioned.Read more...
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