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The Life and Times of Soul Singer Al Green
In honor of his 80th birthday, we’re looking at the life of the legendary soul singer, Al Green.
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These Ain’t Your Grandaddy’s Hats
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite men’s hat styles that are the perfect way to top off your Easter outfit.
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Take a Peek Inside Tracee Ellis Ross’ Gorgeous PATTERN Beauty Offices
We love PATTERN Beauty, so we couldn’t wait to check out the inside of the West Hollywood office space where Tracee Ellis Ross’ products are made!
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Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read in April 2026
They say April showers bring May flowers, but in 2026, the first month of spring also promises to bring an amazing list of books by Black authors.
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All Aboard! Famed ‘Soul Train’ Dancers Discuss Their Time On the Popular Series
It’s been 20 years since ‘Soul Train” went off the air for good. We’re looking back at the place to see the flyest fashion and the hottest dance moves.
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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats’ Gorgeous Cali Oceanside Palace
The couple’s California mansion is full of light and beautiful works of art
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Breaking Down Pat McGrath Lab’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
While some are worried that her Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means the end for another Black-owned beauty brand, Pat McGrath says she’s not going anywhere.
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The Story of Hip-Hop Super Producers The Neptunes — and How Everything Went Wrong
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were the hottest producing duo in music, now, the childhood friends are at odds.
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How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen
From the 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career to her iconic roles on stage and screen, we’re looking at the story of multi-talented icon Vanessa Williams.
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Veteran Black Journalist’s New Novel Explores Love, Hip-Hop and Magazines in the 1990s
The Root spoke to Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel which explores the good and bad of hip-hop and journalism in the late 1990s.
Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture
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The Life and Times of Soul Singer Al Green
In honor of his 80th birthday, we’re looking at the life of the legendary soul singer, Al Green.
-
These Ain’t Your Grandaddy’s Hats
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite men’s hat styles that are the perfect way to top off your Easter outfit.
-
Take a Peek Inside Tracee Ellis Ross’ Gorgeous PATTERN Beauty Offices
We love PATTERN Beauty, so we couldn’t wait to check out the inside of the West Hollywood office space where Tracee Ellis Ross’ products are made!
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Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read in April 2026
They say April showers bring May flowers, but in 2026, the first month of spring also promises to bring an amazing list of books by Black authors.
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All Aboard! Famed ‘Soul Train’ Dancers Discuss Their Time On the Popular Series
It’s been 20 years since ‘Soul Train” went off the air for good. We’re looking back at the place to see the flyest fashion and the hottest dance moves.
-
A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats’ Gorgeous Cali Oceanside Palace
The couple’s California mansion is full of light and beautiful works of art
-
Breaking Down Pat McGrath Lab’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
While some are worried that her Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means the end for another Black-owned beauty brand, Pat McGrath says she’s not going anywhere.
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The Story of Hip-Hop Super Producers The Neptunes — and How Everything Went Wrong
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were the hottest producing duo in music, now, the childhood friends are at odds.
-
How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen
From the 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career to her iconic roles on stage and screen, we’re looking at the story of multi-talented icon Vanessa Williams.
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Veteran Black Journalist’s New Novel Explores Love, Hip-Hop and Magazines in the 1990s
The Root spoke to Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel which explores the good and bad of hip-hop and journalism in the late 1990s.
