After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again
Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’
Vince Staples’ Comment About How Black Folks Would’ve Dressed For Jan. 6 Insurrection is Deeper Than You Think
These Little-Known Black History Facts Are Sure to Shock You
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What People Are Wearing at HBCU Homecoming 2025
From Fort Valley State to Alabama State to South Carolina State, we picked the best fashions from the first week of the 2025 HBCU homecoming season.
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After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens hold the record for longest-married couple in the world. According to recent Black marriage data, that record won’t be broken any time soon.
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Placenta Pills? Okra Water? This Expert Weighs In on Birthing Trends That Really Work!
From centuries-old remedies to viral TikTok hacks, one expert breaks down 13 modern birthing trends and what actually works — and what could be risky.
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Everything You Didn’t Know About the Harlem Renaissance’s Quiet, Powerful LGBTQ Influences
A new exhibit at The New York Historical takes a look at the significant contributions of Black LGBTQ artists to the Harlem Renaissance.
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What are Michael Jackson’s Family Members Up to These Days?
We’ve tracked down members of music’s most famous family, the Jacksons, and what they are all up to now.
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All The Wars in Africa You Never Hear About, But Should Know
Let’s talk about what’s really going down in Africa— and why staying informed isn’t optional.
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What’s Happening to Diddy’s Fortune? Here’s What We Know
He was once on the way to billionaire status. Now, Diddy’s net worth and his reputation has taken a drop.
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The Messy Thanksgiving Topics Every Family Should Avoid, And How to Navigate the Drama Just in Case
From politics to family secrets, here’s how you can survive the Black family Thanksgiving chaos.
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The Inspiring Story of How One Missouri Black Man Fought His Way From Prison to a Ph.D.
Before he became a tenured professor at Howard University, Dr. Stanley Andrisse served a 10-year sentence at a maximum security prison.
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Root 100: How Ryan Coogler Became One of the Greatest Filmmakers and Storytellers of Our Time
Before The Root 100 gala on Dec. 3, we’re celebrating Ryan Coogler’s inspiring career, triumphs and enduring impact on Black storytelling!