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The Story of How Atlanta Became 'Black Hollywood'

The Story of How Atlanta Became ‘Black Hollywood’

You know about Hollywood, but how much do you really know about the city of Atlanta and its reputation as “Black Hollywood?”
6 Dangerous Health Conditions Affecting Black America and What To Do

6 Dangerous Health Conditions Affecting Black America and What To Do

Afrika Bambaataa and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026

Afrika Bambaataa and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026

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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

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EXCLUSIVE: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Love

EXCLUSIVE: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Love

The Root spoke with Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page ahead of the release of their new romcom, ‘You, Me & Tuscany,’ which is out in theaters on April 10!
Chick-fil-A Worker Finds $10K ... And Then This Happened

Chick-fil-A Worker Finds $10K … And Then This Happened

A Chick-fil-A employee in North Carolina returned nearly $10,000 he found on Good Friday, saying his faith and values made keeping the money unthinkable.

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