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Oprah Winfrey has been such a personal part of our lives for so long, she feels like a member of the family. We've followed her through all the ups and downs, success and failures. One issue that Black women in particular have connected with her over is her constant battle with her weight. Over the years, we've seen...Read more...

What seems like an otherwise typical, homey diner in Santa Barbara used to be part of a restaurant chain carrying a much-criticized racist theme from the 1950s. After going through a serious rebranding, the restaurant is now booming with business. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Though Juliana Margulies had no problem saying despicably racist comments with her chest on a peculiar podcast interview, the actress has predictably tried to walk back what she said. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

In the never-ending mass of streaming services, Peacock can sometimes get lost, as viewers focus on its countless sports options instead of its series and movies. However, there are quite a few fun picks from NBC and Universal Pictures' catalogs. Sure everyone knows about Law & Order," The Office" and the Bravo...Read more...

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Former video vixen and Joe Budden Podcast co-host Melyssa Ford recently implied that rapper Cam'Ron may have had sexual relations with underage girls. On a recent episode of the show, Ford's commentary was in response to the emcee saying he and Ma$e had a threesome with a sex worker in the 90s while visiting a...Read more...

Nicki Minaj's much anticipated fifth studio Pink Friday 2" is out, and people are already picking apart the lyrics.

It appears as if Will Smith is keeping some very attractive company lately. The actor, 55, was seen Friday at Art Basel in Miami with a mystery woman. Per onlookers, the pair were seen leaving the prestigious art event together in the same limousine.

As the assault trial of Loki" star Jonathan Majors continued on Friday, the actor's ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, wrapped up her testimony. According to People, September 2022 text messages between the two were read aloud by an emotional Jabbari. The messages seemed to describe an alleged physical incident, the...Read more...

In a new episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, hip hop mogul Russell Simmons finally addressed allegations of sexual misconduct-including rape- that first surfaced in 2017. Even though 18 women have come forward against Simmons, he said he has proof of his innocence.Read more...

The Food and Drug Administration approved two revolutionary new treatments for sickle cell disease on Friday, ushering in a massive change to how the disease can be treated in the United States.Read more...

Earlier this year, a Pasadena police officer was involved in an incident in an attempt to de-escalate an arrest that could've gotten violent. Following that day, she was terminated from the department.Read more...

Back in October, Ginuwine unexpectedly found himself playing a pivotal role in Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, The Woman In Me. The pop star took aim at her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, detailing an awkward and ridiculous interaction he had with the R&B singer in the early 2000s. Britney wrote about Justin using...Read more...

This week the mayor of Ghent, Belgium Mathias de Clercq, the mayor of Ghent, Belgium, made it very clear this week that hes not on the side of inclusion this holiday season: de Clercq canceled the appearance of Queen Nikkolah, a Black Mrs. Claus, for an event that was anticipated to bring in over 200 attendees.Read more...

A Black mother is exposing a Maryland cheer coach for discriminating against her daughter, who the mom says was booted from not only her competition but her team following a conflict over her hair.

I know the recent allegations against P. Diddy are at the top of everyone's mind, and deservedly so. One of the most notable figures in hip-hop being accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women is a huge story.Read more...

A woman was arrested for attempting to burn down the birth home of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Atlanta police were called to the scene on the evening of December 7 after a group of out of towners spotted the suspect and held her until local authorities arrived.

We're less than a year out from the next presidential election, and it's anyone's guess who will win. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck - with many polls showing the former reality star out slightly ahead.Read more...

Grace Jabbari's testimony in the assault trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors has included shocking revelations about the night of the alleged assault involving the actor and his ex-girlfriend. On Wednesday and Thursday, Jabbari continued to detail the events of the night in question, discussing her injuries and...Read more...

In news that can only be described as IKYFL," the exes of former GMA3" hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are now allegedly dating each other. It's reportedly not sitting well with the television personalities.Read more...

As Beyonce's Renaissance" film continues to see success on the silver screen, the Queen Bey took time to show her gratitude towards her fans and supporters.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman went on a racist tirade against Harvard's first Black President, Claudine Gay, on Thursday, claiming she was a diversity hire. Ackman said she would likely not have gotten the role if not for a fat finger on the scale."

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After a ton of controversy, the College Board released the new AP African American studies course on Wednesday. The highly anticipated course had been the source of significant debate from conservatives as well as Black scholars who argued that the curriculum released earlier this year was too watered down.Read more...

Two programs offered in an Evanston, Ill. school district allow for students of color to opt in to affinity classes" for English and math subjects. In other words, classes can be Coloreds Only." As expected, civil rights experts have voiced concerns about what seems like a blatant Brown v. Board of Education...Read more...

In case you've been living under a rock this entire year, 2023 marked the year hip-hop turned 50. And while the myriad of celebrations featured rappers from Will Smith to Jeezy and everyone in between-there was one face who wasn't present: Andre 3000.Read more...

Just days after making a rare red carpet appearance for her godfather, Macaulay Culkin's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Paris Jackson took to social media to talk about her new mission to stop paparazzi from publishing stories about her and her late father, Michael Jackson.

If last night's cage match (err, debate) showed us anything, it's that the 2024 presidential race is bound to get pretty ugly. But if you're not excited about any of the current slate of candidates, Will Ferrell thinks he has a much better idea of who should be sitting in the Oval Office.

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A scathing report from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller just blew the lid off a private policing conference that teaches some problematic (and that's an understatement) principles about being a cop.

Beyonce asked fans to sport silver at her shows during the final month of her Renaissance" tour. The idea was to celebrate her birthday and Virgo season by creating a human disco ball at each venue. The Beyhive did not disappoint, showing up decked out head to toe in their finest silver attire. But now that the tour...Read more...

Hollywood is still reeling from the passing of television icon Norman Lear, who died Wednesday at the age of 101. His influence and reach stretched across the entertainment industry. Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams was one of the many famous names who paid tribute to Lear, remembering his generosity" and...Read more...

Last night was the premiere of the much-anticipated film, The Color Purple, in Los Angeles. Stars of the movie musical like Fantasia and Taraji P. Henson strutted in their black and white fits while others like Danielle Brooks and Oprah Winfrey rocked purple gowns. This cast and many other Black celebrity guests...Read more...

Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino-Taylor may be costarring in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple" together, but there was a special connection that bonded them long before then.Read more...

While a romantic relationship between Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson may have only been speculation in late October, it seems the internet's hunch may be correct after all.Read more...

It's time to stop being shocked about Morgan Wallen's continued success.Read more...

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Oprah Winfrey has been such a personal part of our lives for so long, she feels like a member of the family. We've followed her through all the ups and downs, success and failures. One issue that Black women in particular have connected with her over is her constant battle with her weight. Over the years, we've seen...Read more...

It should surprise no one that Republicans love to push the lie that white Americans are victims of racism. However, new research proves just how mythical that talking point is.Read more...

The country's war against Roe v. Wade has taken a complicated turn in the case of Brittany Watts, 33, a Warren, Ohio woman headed to grand jury on charges that she allegedly attempted to discard the remains of her baby.Read more...

As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team USA hopes people will reach into their hearts and their wallets to help the country's top athletes this holiday season. But before you hit that donate button, American track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson wants you to know that the...Read more...

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The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But spending more than you can afford on gifts, decorations and food can leave you in a serious post holiday slump, setting you up to spend most of the new year trying to get out of debt.

The public discourse around Keke Palmer's extremely private issues has not dimmed the actress' spirit. On Tuesday, she sent out a message supporting DomiNique Perry, as the Insecure" actress deals with her own unfortunate headlines.Read more...

We all remember Obama's infamous anger translator" played by the hilarious Keegan-Michael Key. And last night at the Apollo Theater, comedian and Root 100 host Roy Wood Jr. brought the bit back with a twist, translating for current White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Last night, Jon Batiste became The Root 100's first recipient of the Vision and Voice" award. The prolific Grammy-winning artist was grateful for the honor and wanted to share his journey with attendees.Read more...

He's known as a Hip-Hop pioneer who popularized beatboxing and made timeless hits as the leader of the Get Fresh Crew, but Doug E. Fresh has done so much more. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop in 2023, the World's Greatest Entertainer conceptualized a block party-style summer celebration tour with...Read more...

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