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The Unforgettable Story of James Brown, The Most Sampled Artist Ever

The Unforgettable Story of James Brown, The Most Sampled Artist Ever

The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 26, 2006. From his hit songs to his legal woes, we’re looking at the life of Soul Brother Number One

These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026

These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men's 'Let It Snow' or Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You?'

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men’s ‘Let It Snow’ or Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You?’

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Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Lets Immigrants Skip the Line, But There’s a Huge Catch

Uh…Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About Hakeem Jeffries’ Reaction to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run

Black Internet Explodes After Kyle Rittenhouse Returns to Social Media

Wait…Is Idris Elba About to Retire From Acting for Good??

Ex-NFL Star Kevin Faulk Mourns Sudden Death of Another Child

EXCLUSIVE: Why Jasmine Crockett’s Criticism of the Democratic Party Might Be the Key to Her Senate Election Win

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump -- Why It's Crucial for 2026

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump — Why It’s Crucial for 2026

Sherrone Moore's Sad, Messy Michigan Firing Scandal: Everything We Know

Sherrone Moore’s Sad, Messy Michigan Firing Scandal: Everything We Know

Ben Crump Secures Staggering $779M Wrongful Death Verdict in Landslide Victory for Black Family

Ben Crump Secures Staggering $779M Wrongful Death Verdict in Landslide Victory for Black Family

Why Joy Ann Reid Just Dragged Stephen A. Smith to the Moon and Back

Why Joy Ann Reid Just Dragged Stephen A. Smith to the Moon and Back

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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

The Real Story Behind the Woman Everyone Identified as 'Juror 160' From the Diddy Netflix Doc

The Real Story Behind the Woman Everyone Identified as ‘Juror 160’ From the Diddy Netflix Doc

This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here’s how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.

The Story of Jasmine Crockett's Political Journey From Local Politics to an Historic Senate Run

The Story of Jasmine Crockett’s Political Journey From Local Politics to an Historic Senate Run

These Little-Known Black History Facts Are Sure to Shock You

These Little-Known Black History Facts Are Sure to Shock You

Busta Rhymes Runs Up on Content Creator Who Said He Looks Like Tracy Morgan -- and It's Not Pretty

Busta Rhymes Runs Up on Content Creator Who Said He Looks Like Tracy Morgan — and It’s Not Pretty

A Peek Inside The Root 100 Party's Swag Bag

A Peek Inside The Root 100 Party’s Swag Bag

Entertainment

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men's 'Let It Snow' or Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You?'

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men’s ‘Let It Snow’ or Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You?’

When it comes to hella Black Christmas songs, does Boyz II Men have an edge over Mariah Carey? Let’s get into it!

Wait...Is Idris Elba About to Retire From Acting for Good??

Wait…Is Idris Elba About to Retire From Acting for Good??

Who Was Diddy's Harlem 'drug lord?' Father, Melvin Combs

Who Was Diddy’s Harlem ‘drug lord?’ Father, Melvin Combs

North West Finally Breaks Silence to Drag Haters of Her One Unique Fashion Choice

North West Finally Breaks Silence to Drag Haters of Her One Unique Fashion Choice

EXCLUSIVE: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler Break Down How 'Sinners' Helped Them Reconnect With Their Southern Roots

EXCLUSIVE: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler Break Down How ‘Sinners’ Helped Them Reconnect With Their Southern Roots

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Trump's New 'Gold Card' Lets Immigrants Skip the Line, But There's a <i>Huge</i> Catch

Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Lets Immigrants Skip the Line, But There’s a Huge Catch

After months of teasing Trump’s $1 million immigration Gold Card, here’s everything you should know about the Green Card competitor.

By Phenix S Halley

These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026

These 7 Black Female Senate Candidates Could Rewrite History in 2026

By Asheea Smith

The Unforgettable Story of James Brown, The Most Sampled Artist Ever

The Unforgettable Story of James Brown, The Most Sampled Artist Ever

By Angela Johnson

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men's 'Let It Snow' or Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You?'

Which is the Better Blackity-Black Christmas Jam: Boyz II Men’s ‘Let It Snow’ or Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You?’

By Shanelle Genai

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump -- Why It's Crucial for 2026

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump — Why It’s Crucial for 2026

By Phenix S Halley

Culture

Sherrone Moore's Sad, Messy Michigan Firing Scandal: Everything We Know

Sherrone Moore’s Sad, Messy Michigan Firing Scandal: Everything We Know

Ex-NFL Star Kevin Faulk Mourns Sudden Death of Another Child

Ex-NFL Star Kevin Faulk Mourns Sudden Death of Another Child

After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again

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'

Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’

Opinion

The New Owner Of <i>The Root</i> Asked A Question We All Must Answer: 'What Is Your Assignment?' Don't Have An Answer? Here's Some Help.

The New Owner Of The Root Asked A Question We All Must Answer: ‘What Is Your Assignment?’ Don’t Have An Answer? Here’s Some Help.

Professor: Ray J Might Be Messy, But Here's Why You Can't Blame His Mother

Professor: Ray J Might Be Messy, But Here’s Why You Can’t Blame His Mother

The Black Panther Party Didn’t Disappear— Here’s Where The Revolutionary Activists Are Today

The Black Panther Party Didn’t Disappear— Here’s Where The Revolutionary Activists Are Today

Professor: Black Folks Who Won't Let Their Food Touch Are Annoying, But They're Also Right

Professor: Black Folks Who Won’t Let Their Food Touch Are Annoying, But They’re Also Right

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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

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

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<i>The Root's</i> Best Albums By Black Artists in 2025

The Root’s Best Albums By Black Artists in 2025

Everything You Never Knew About Prince's Childhood Home -- Including What's Next For It

Everything You Never Knew About Prince’s Childhood Home — Including What’s Next For It

Favorite White Celebs Who Know How To Get Down to Black Music

Favorite White Celebs Who Know How To Get Down to Black Music

These Are the Trailblazing Black Music Icons Who Walked So Today’s Biggest Stars Could Run!

These Are the Trailblazing Black Music Icons Who Walked So Today’s Biggest Stars Could Run!

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump -- Why It's Crucial for 2026

These 13 Republicans Just Turned Their Back on Trump — Why It’s Crucial for 2026

Thirteen Republicans just sided with Democrats in a historic move to undermine Trump… but what does that really mean for the future of Congress?

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Uh…Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About Hakeem Jeffries’ Reaction to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run

Jeffries reaction to Crockett’s Senate announcement left people filling in the blanks.

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Who Was Diddy's Harlem 'drug lord?' Father, Melvin Combs

Who Was Diddy’s Harlem ‘drug lord?’ Father, Melvin Combs

Here's Everything 50 Cent, Producers Got Wrong in Diddy Netflix Doc

Here’s Everything 50 Cent, Producers Got Wrong in Diddy Netflix Doc

50 Cent Just Revealed He Has Even More Shocking Diddy Footage That Didn't Make The Doc

50 Cent Just Revealed He Has Even More Shocking Diddy Footage That Didn’t Make The Doc

North West Finally Breaks Silence to Drag Haters of Her One Unique Fashion Choice

North West Finally Breaks Silence to Drag Haters of Her One Unique Fashion Choice