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Akon Scooped Up Land in Senegal For a $6 Billion Wakanda-Like City, But the Country is Calling Him Out For Shenanigans
Four years after announcing his plans for a Wakanda-inspired city, the “Locked Up” singer is being told to get to work or risk losing the land
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You Won’t Believe How Many Millions A Former Republican Mayor Just Gave Several HBCUs
The donation is part of Michael Bloomberg’s ongoing effort to promote racial wealth equity
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NFL Player is Dragged to Hell For Critique of Simone Biles, Even Michelle Obama Got Involved
“I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship!” said the former First Lady
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Things You Must Splurge on If You Want to Make a Powerful Impression
As part of The Root’s power series, we look at the clothes and accessories that are worth the spend.
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Donald Trump Is Still Illegally Using an Isaac Hayes Song at His Campaign Rallies
After warning him in 2022, the legendary singer-songwriter’s estate is pursing legal action against the campaign.
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WATCH: Denzel Washington Moved to Tears By This Touching Moment
“A beautiful moment,” wrote one commenter on Instagram.
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Keke Palmer’s Eyewear Collab is Going Viral, Check Them Out
The actress and “Password” host never misses with her eyeglasses. Check out our favorite frames from her new collab with online brand Zenni.
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Noah Lyles’ NBA Trash Talk Pissed Off Kyrie Irving, Stephen A. Smith, But He Just Backed it Up Big Time
“[He’s] an Olympic gold medalist. He can talk for life,” said New York Knicks player Josh Hart.
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The Essential James Baldwin Reading List
In honor of the seminal, celebrated and misunderstood author’s 100th birthday, check out these late summer must-reads.
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A$AP Rocky Shouts out Son Riot’s 1st Birthday With Cutest Baby Photos—Ever
The proud papa of two made us smile with an adorable family photo dump.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Akon Scooped Up Land in Senegal For a $6 Billion Wakanda-Like City, But the Country is Calling Him Out For Shenanigans
Four years after announcing his plans for a Wakanda-inspired city, the “Locked Up” singer is being told to get to work or risk losing the land
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You Won’t Believe How Many Millions A Former Republican Mayor Just Gave Several HBCUs
The donation is part of Michael Bloomberg’s ongoing effort to promote racial wealth equity
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NFL Player is Dragged to Hell For Critique of Simone Biles, Even Michelle Obama Got Involved
“I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship!” said the former First Lady
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Things You Must Splurge on If You Want to Make a Powerful Impression
As part of The Root’s power series, we look at the clothes and accessories that are worth the spend.
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WATCH: Denzel Washington Moved to Tears By This Touching Moment
“A beautiful moment,” wrote one commenter on Instagram.
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Keke Palmer’s Eyewear Collab is Going Viral, Check Them Out
The actress and “Password” host never misses with her eyeglasses. Check out our favorite frames from her new collab with online brand Zenni.
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Noah Lyles’ NBA Trash Talk Pissed Off Kyrie Irving, Stephen A. Smith, But He Just Backed it Up Big Time
“[He’s] an Olympic gold medalist. He can talk for life,” said New York Knicks player Josh Hart.
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The Essential James Baldwin Reading List
In honor of the seminal, celebrated and misunderstood author’s 100th birthday, check out these late summer must-reads.
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A$AP Rocky Shouts out Son Riot’s 1st Birthday With Cutest Baby Photos—Ever
The proud papa of two made us smile with an adorable family photo dump.
