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Folks Say Detroit is Making a ‘Comeback’ — But It Never Left

Behind Detroit’s ongoing economic resurgence is a history shaped by Black migration, segregation and resistance.

15 of the Cutest, Iconic Celeb Black Love Stories

A Look at The Fascinating Love Story Between Diana Ross and Berry Gordy

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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

15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs.

Report Finds Chemicals Used in Certain Black Hair Products Will Sicken You — Maybe Literally

New Voting Bill Dusts Off Old Voter Suppression Tactics

How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers

After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand

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'Euphoria' Star Breaks Down the <i>Real</i> Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’ Star Breaks Down the Real Cost of Being Successful in Hollywood

‘Euphoria’s’ Nika King is pulling the curtain back on what actors have to deal with financially if they want to make it far in the business.

Step Into The World of ‘Sinners’ In This New Warner Bros. Studio Tour Exhibit

You’ll Never Guess What Happened After Deion Sanders Tried to Hook Up Marsai Martin With His Son

A Definitive List of D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits, In Honor of His Birthday

Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About Playing His Uncle in New Michael Jackson Biopic

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Folks Say Detroit is Making a ‘Comeback’ — But It Never Left

Behind Detroit’s ongoing economic resurgence is a history shaped by Black migration, segregation and resistance.

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BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That <i>Won't</i> Traumatize You

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BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That Won’t Traumatize You

Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

15 of the Cutest, Iconic Celeb Black Love Stories

Exclusive: Raphael Warnock Breaks Down the Real Problem with Trump’s Version of ‘Christianity’

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Maybe You’re Single on Valentine’s Day Because You Listen to Social Media

White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip — That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago

Kendrick Lamar Set the Super Bowl Halftime Show Bar, Bad Bunny Just Raised It

Professor: How Bad Bunny Became Famous By Gentrifying Black Music

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RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

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GloRilla’s Parents Finally Speak Out Amid Sibling Drama, But It’s Not What You Think

Before You Bother Watching, Here’s a Recap of Everything from MAGA’s All-American Super Bowl Halftime

Why Chris Brown Is Getting Dragged to the Moon Over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Spiciest, Shadiest Lyrics From J. Cole’s New Album ‘The Fall Off’

15 of the Cutest, Iconic Celeb Black Love Stories

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the cutest Black stories from Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee to A$AP Rocky and Rihanna.

Messy New Details Emerge in ‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Divorce Timeline

The divorce between Kandi Burress and Todd Tucker is starting to get a bit more testy. Here’s the latest in their unfortunate saga!

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