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Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is <i>Not</i> Dead

Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead

In a recent interview, Keith Sweat claimed cursing killed modern R&B. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite new songs that prove the genre isn’t dead.

53 Years After <i>Roe v. Wade</i>, Black Women in the South Still Suffer the Most Without It

53 Years After Roe v. Wade, Black Women in the South Still Suffer the Most Without It

<i>The Root</i> Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku Responds to Her 'Extraordinary' First Oscar Nomination For 'Sinners'

The Root Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku Responds to Her ‘Extraordinary’ First Oscar Nomination For ‘Sinners’

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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

Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Showed Out and More Black Surprises

The 2026 Oscars nominations have finally dropped and “Sinners” is leading the pack and making history. Let’s get into the nominees!

New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here’s What That Means

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

Karamo Brown’s ‘Queer Eye’ Absence Gave a Master Class on How to Respond to White Microaggressions

Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

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Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

During the start of her acting career, Christina Milian found it hard to get her foot in the door…but after making one small change to her resume, she saw overnight success.