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All About Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren

All About Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren

From high-end fashion designers to Hollywood costume designers, Bobby Garnett’s vintage clothing collection has had a major impact on the fashion industry.

Breaking Down If the Black Church Ruins Women’s Chances at Marriage

Breaking Down If the Black Church Ruins Women’s Chances at Marriage

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

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Sen. Raphael Warnock and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

Beyoncé’s New Look Has Hair Stylists Preparing for a New Trend

New Voting Bill Dusts Off Old Voter Suppression Tactics

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

15 of the Cutest, Iconic Celeb Black Love Stories

Messy New Details Emerge in ‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Divorce Timeline

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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats’ Gorgeous Cali Oceanside Palace

How Detroit's Racially Charged History Paved the Way For Its Comeback

How Detroit’s Racially Charged History Paved the Way For Its Comeback

A Look at The Fascinating Love Story Between Diana Ross and Berry Gordy

A Look at The Fascinating Love Story Between Diana Ross and Berry Gordy

BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That <i>Won't</i> Traumatize You

BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That Won’t Traumatize You

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine's Day

15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs.

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

Report Finds Chemicals Used in Certain Black Hair Products Will Sicken You -- Maybe Literally

Report Finds Chemicals Used in Certain Black Hair Products Will Sicken You — Maybe Literally

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We've Got Answers

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

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'Euphoria' Star Breaks Down the <i>Real</i> Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’ Star Breaks Down the Real Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’s’ Nika King is pulling the curtain back on what actors have to deal with financially if they want to make it far in the business.

Step Into The World of 'Sinners' In This New Warner Bros. Studio Tour Exhibit

Step Into The World of ‘Sinners’ In This New Warner Bros. Studio Tour Exhibit

You'll Never Guess What Happened After Deion Sanders Tried to Hook Up Marsai Martin With His Son

You’ll Never Guess What Happened After Deion Sanders Tried to Hook Up Marsai Martin With His Son

A Definitive List of D'Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

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Sen. Raphael Warnock and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

Sen. Raphael Warnock and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.

By The Root Staff

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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats’ Gorgeous Cali Oceanside Palace

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Breaking Down If the Black Church Ruins Women’s Chances at Marriage

Breaking Down If the Black Church Ruins Women’s Chances at Marriage

By Asheea Smith

Beyoncé's New Look Has Hair Stylists Preparing for a New Trend

Beyoncé’s New Look Has Hair Stylists Preparing for a New Trend

By Mahalia Otshudy

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

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Sen. Raphael Warnock and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

Sen. Raphael Warnock and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons

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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats’ Gorgeous Cali Oceanside Palace

BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That <i>Won't</i> Traumatize You

BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That Won’t Traumatize You

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

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Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip -- That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago

White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip — That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago

Kendrick Lamar Set the Super Bowl Halftime Show Bar, Bad Bunny Just Raised It

Kendrick Lamar Set the Super Bowl Halftime Show Bar, Bad Bunny Just Raised It

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

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RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

Black Celebs' Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky's Style

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

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GloRilla's Parents Finally Speak Out Amid Sibling Drama, But It's Not What You Think

GloRilla’s Parents Finally Speak Out Amid Sibling Drama, But It’s Not What You Think

Before You Bother Watching, Here's a Recap of Everything from MAGA's All-American Super Bowl Halftime

Before You Bother Watching, Here’s a Recap of Everything from MAGA’s All-American Super Bowl Halftime

Why Chris Brown Is Getting Dragged to the Moon Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Why Chris Brown Is Getting Dragged to the Moon Over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Spiciest, Shadiest Lyrics From J. Cole's New Album 'The Fall Off'

The Spiciest, Shadiest Lyrics From J. Cole’s New Album ‘The Fall Off’

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

Check Out Our Favorite Books By Black Authors That Are All About Love

If you’re looking for a great book about Black love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites.

All About Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren

All About Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren

From high-end fashion designers to Hollywood costume designers, Bobby Garnett’s vintage clothing collection has had a major impact on the fashion industry.

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15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine's Day

15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

Grand Jury Calls D4vd's Family to the Witness Stand in Tragic Celeste Rivas Investigation

Grand Jury Calls D4vd’s Family to the Witness Stand in Tragic Celeste Rivas Investigation

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In the Mood for Black Love Films This Valentine’s Day? We Got You

A Full Timeline of Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar's Long, Ongoing Beef

A Full Timeline of Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Long, Ongoing Beef