A Look Inside Carmelo Anthony’s Lavish New York Mansion
If you’ve ever wanted to see what the lifestyle of a retired NBA star looks like, look no further than the sprawling mansion of former New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers player Carmelo Anthony. - Shanelle Genai Read More
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The Story Behind Why Black Folks Say Lake Lanier is Haunted
If you ask any native Georgian what to look out for in the Peach state, they’ll likely give you two warnings: Be careful of scammers, and NEVER go swimming in Lake Lanier. - Phenix S Halley Read More
Over 30 Howard University Homecoming Moments To Get You In the Homecoming Spirit
Homecoming season is right around the corner, and The Root knows like anyone else that the place to be is on the campus of any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Homecoming comes every year, but this year marks a special celebration for one of our beloved Black universities. - Phenix S Halley Read More
Report Says Black Women are Undergoing C-Sections They Don’t Need And The Reason Why Will Upset You
Women’s reproductive freedom will be one of the biggest issues on the ballot in the 2024 election for the Black voters, particularly as it relates to Black maternal outcomes. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. - Angela Johnson Read More
Wait, What?!? How Was Raygun Named World’s Number One Female Breakdancer?
Coming off the debut of breakdancing at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the World DanceSport Federation (WSDF) just released their list of top female B-girls in the game, and you’ll never guess who’s number one. That’s right, none other than viral Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn. - Angela Johnson Read More
A Look Inside Vice President Kamala Harris’ Mansion
As Americans, we know a lot about the White House. The place where our past presidents have lived and worked, doing everything from delivering serious news to the nation to hosting Easter Egg rolls. But not much is known about the Vice President’s residence. In fact, you may not know that the Veep didn’t even have an official place to call home until the 1970s. - Angela Johnson Read More
Black Celebrity Couples With Long, Beautiful Love Stories
With Actors Denzel and Pauletta Washington announcing their decades-long marriage, we decided to look at other Black love stories that have endured. Let’s face it, marriage is not easy. But it’s even harder when you’re a celebrity and have millions of people analyzing every photo and social media post looking for a sign that something just ain’t right. - Angela Johnson Read More
Ben & Jerry’s is So Down For Kamala, They Dedicated This Brand New Ice Cream Flavor to Her
When Vice President Kamala Harris speaks, people listen – and create memes that spread across social media like crazy. Many of her soundbites from the campaign trail have gone viral, especially the line “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” - Angela Johnson Read More
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