The Root

Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
Search
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
  • Grandma who Invited Stranger to Thanksgiving Becoming Netflix Movie

    Grandma who Invited Stranger to Thanksgiving Becoming Netflix Movie

    Netflix is making The Thanksgiving Text about Wanda Dench, the grandma who accidentally invited Jamal Hinton, a stranger, to Thanksgiving.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 3, 2021
  • Emmett Till Docuseries Let the World See Premieres in January

    Emmett Till Docuseries Let the World See Premieres in January

    ABC sets docuseries Let the World See as companion to limited series Women of the Movement.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 2, 2021
  • Suspect Arrested in Jacqueline Avant Murder

    Suspect Arrested in Jacqueline Avant Murder

    Beverly Hills police arrested a suspect in the murder of Jacqueline Avant, wife of music executive Clarence Avant

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 2, 2021
  • Philemon Chambers Stars in LGBTQ Christmas Movie Single All the Way

    Philemon Chambers Stars in LGBTQ Christmas Movie Single All the Way

    Philemon Chambers is first Black LGBTQ lead in Netflix Christmas movie Single All the Way

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 2, 2021
  • Audra McDonald Producing Doc on Young Whitney Houston

    Audra McDonald Producing Doc on Young Whitney Houston

    New Whitney Houston doc focuses on early life before stardom.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 2, 2021
  • DaBaby Doesn’t Have Time or Money for HIV/AIDS Organizations

    DaBaby Doesn’t Have Time or Money for HIV/AIDS Organizations

    Following initial meetings, DaBaby has had no further contact or charitable donations with HIV/AIDS organizations.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 1, 2021
  • Netflix Invests $100 Million in Black-Led Financial Institutions

    Netflix Invests $100 Million in Black-Led Financial Institutions

    Netflix announces $100 million investment in Black-led banks to “help close the wealth gap.”

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 1, 2021
  • Yahya Abdul_Mateen II Announces House Eleven 10 Production Company, Partners with Netflix

    Emmy winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s new production company House Eleven10 will have a creative partnership with Netflix.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 1, 2021
  • Janet Rollé named CEO, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre

    Janet Rollé named CEO, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre

    Janet Rollé is the first Black woman to be appointed CEO and Executive Director at American Ballet Theatre.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 1, 2021
  • Trevor Noah to Host 64th GRAMMY Awards

    Trevor Noah to Host 64th GRAMMY Awards

    Trevor Noah will return to host the 64th GRAMMY Awards, which take place Jan. 31 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on CBS.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    December 1, 2021
Stephanie Holland Avatar





Stephanie Holland






«Previous Page
1 … 231 232 233 234 235 … 237
Next Page»
The Root
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed

Sitemap

About

Accessibility

Privacy

Terms of Use

Advertising

Jobs

Reprints & Permissions

Your Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon

© 2025 Watering Hole Media