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The Heartbreaking Fall of Debi Thomas: From Olympic Star and Surgeon to Living in a Trailer

In honor of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, we’re looking at the life of Debi Thomas, the first African American athlete to medal at the winter games.

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

Why Biden Deserves a Place On the Black Mount Rushmore But These Other Presidents …Hell No

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Films You Need To Watch If Your Want to Keep Your ‘Black Card’ During Black History Month

If you’ve somehow missed any of these titles, we’re not judging (out loud, that is). But consider this your official cinematic syllabus—just in time for Black History Month!

'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

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

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

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Why Biden Deserves a Place On the Black Mount Rushmore But These Other Presidents …Hell No

When it was about the business of Black Americans, Biden handled far more of it than Presidents like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, etc

By Wayne Washington

Films You Need To Watch If Your Want to Keep Your ‘Black Card’ During Black History Month

By Shanelle Genai

The Heartbreaking Fall of Debi Thomas: From Olympic Star and Surgeon to Living in a Trailer

By Angela Johnson

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

By The Root Staff

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

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The Heartbreaking Fall of Debi Thomas: From Olympic Star and Surgeon to Living in a Trailer

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

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

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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

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

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

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RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

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

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

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

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

The couple’s California mansion is full of light and beautiful works of art

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

As Black women carry leadership and spiritual responsibilities in the church, faith leaders explore whether the Black church supports their paths to marriage or creates challenges in navigating modern dating.

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