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Justin J. Pearson on What the State of the Union Address Really Means for Black Folks

Tenn. politician Justin J. Pearson broke down exactly what all Black folks should take away from Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24.

David Bowie’s Daughter Reveals Heartbreak of Being in Treatment When He Died

Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner

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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

Black Leaders React to Trump’s State of the Union

Hakeem Jeffries, Justin J. Pearson, Scott Colom, Mandela Barnes and more Black leaders had plenty of thoughts after Trump’s State of the Union address.

Oscar-Nominee Michael B. Jordan’s Best Movies, By Box Office

Oliver “Power” Grant and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026

NFL Star Shares Important, Heartbreaking Message Following Fellow Player’s Suicide

The Most Handsome & Brilliant Black Men From Every Era

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The Most Handsome & Brilliant Black Men From Every Era

From Barack Obama to Kendrick Lamar, these talented and attractive men wowed society with both their looks and contributions to the world. Let’s take a look!

The Worst Oscars Red Carpet Trainwrecks Over the Years

Celeb With Tourette Syndrome Speaks Out After N-Word Remark at BAFTAs, But the Internet Isn’t Here for It

DMX’s Son Shares ‘Spiritual’ Moment With His Father As He Transitioned

Gabourey Sidibe’s Husband Has Shocking Health Scare

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Exclusive: Touré Roberts, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share 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