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April, is that you playa? Readers, it looks like we’ve made it to the beginning of a brand new month. Spring has…

In news that should surprise no one—because, let’s face it: various publications, platforms, and organizations have…

When Ryan Coogler, Shaka King, and Charles King first sat down to discuss the now Oscar-nominated film Judas and the…

Before we get into this, let me first start by setting the framework for this entire piece with the wise words of…

This year marks the 14th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards celebration, honoring some of the most…

When rapper Drake penned the hook “let’s see what’s boutta happen next” in his latest hit “What’s Next” (that’s…

Trigger Warning: This story contains instances of physical abuse and harm.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is sending her support to the Asian-American community.

When composer Daniel Roumain was commissioned to create an original work for “Greenwood Overcomes,” a celebration…

Beyhive, assemble!

My dearest and most delightful reader, ‘tis I, Lady Welpington of The Root, back with another roundup of Black…

Well, well, well. It seems we’ve come to yet another end of the virtual events road—at least where the month of…

Former co-host of The View Sherri Shepherd is sending her support to Sheryl Underwood in the aftermath of her and…

First things first: Rest in peace to my expectations. They’re gone. RIP. They’re no more; they’ve left the building.…

On Tuesday, we told you of the recent autopsy report pertaining to Bobby Brown’s late son, Bobby Brown Jr., who…

If there’s one person whose rise to fame I’ve loved being a witness to, it’s Issa Rae.

Regardless of what James Brown said—this is, in fact, a woman’s world.

Whether it’s an aspiring jazz musician, a legendary soul singer, or an exonerated man who finally gets justice after…

Kitty-cat, kitt-cat, prrr. All the big girls down to the flrrrr.

What happens to a potential TV show reboot that dies down before it can properly fire up?