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The Target Boycott Is Over, but the Fight Isn’t: Leaders Reveal Progress and Work Ahead

The Root spoke exclusively with Pastor Jamal Bryant, Tamika Mallory and Nina Turner about how the Black community held a major corporation accountable.

These Black Celebs Showed Up and Out at the 2026 Time Women of the Year Gala

Why There’s Drama Between Janet Jackson and the New Michael Jackson Movie

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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

Biggie’s Legacy, Diddy’s Villain Era: Their Strange Friendship Through the Years, Explained

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie’s death, we thought we’d take a look his musical friendship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar

Howard University Athletes Take a Stand Against New Kneeling Policy for the National Anthem

NBA Shuts Down Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ Promotion, Black Twitter Responds

Everyone Who Attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Funeral in Chicago

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Unveiling the New Black Billionaires: Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and More

Dr. Dre has now joined the list of Black billionaires, per a new report from Forbes. So let’s take a look at other Black stars and influential folks who’ve amassed truly insane levels of wealth!