The Root’s 2025 Ultimate Black Father’s Day Gift Guide
A Look Inside David Ortiz’s Former $11.5M Miami Mega-Mansion Now Up For Grabs!
Red Carpet Looks At The 2025 BET
TikTok Blasts Vogue Magazine for Allegedly Lightening Teyana Taylor’s Skin— With Receipts
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Cyber Weekend Has Officially Started! Here’s Where We’re Shopping
The Root's annual list of Black-owned Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales is back—with fresh cuts!
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Sephora’s Holiday Sets Are Back and Blacker; Here’s What We’re Gifting
The retailer's commitment to the Fifteen Percent Pledge has extended to its gift offerings this holiday season, with Black-owned beauty sets in the mix.
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The 15 Percent Pledge Blessed Us With a Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide; Here Are 15 We’d Love to Give (and Get)
The nonprofit started by Aurora James has been a game-changer for Black-owned brands and major retailers alike—its wish list urges us to shop 15 percent, too.
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The Big Reveal: AMAs Fashion Was Wild, Wacky and…What Was Up With Cardi’s Mask?
Host and winner Cardi B had an impressive series of outrageous outfits—including a custom mask and finger-inspired chandelier earrings by Schiaparelli.
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As King Richard Finally Hits Our Screens, All Hail Venus Williams for Blessing Us With This Throwback Look
The elder Williams sister understood the assignment at the film's premiere, serving an update on the trademark beaded hairstyles she and Serena once wore.
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Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles
The November/December issue celebrates 'Radical Self-Care' with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as Hannah-Jones announces a new fellowship with The 19th.
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Nike Postpones Next Travis Scott Drop as Houston Officials Decline 3rd Party Investigation Into Astroworld Tragedy
The pause in the ongoing collaboration comes as Scott's team and Houston authorities debate who is culpable for the tragedy that killed 10 and injured hundreds.
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Beauty Entrepreneur Chris-Tia Donaldson, Founder of Thank God It’s Natural, Has Died
The Detroit native battled breast cancer while building her multimillion-dollar haircare brand, which is now sold in over 10,000 stores nationwide.
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The Collab Conundrum: After the Devastation of Astroworld, Should There Be Travis Scott Collabs?
As Scott's team pushes back against 'inconsistent messages' following the Astroworld tragedy, his brand partners consider the message they're sending.
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Inclusivity and Black Influence Won the Night at the CFDA Awards
Aurora James' Fifteen Percent Pledge, Dapper Dan and Zendaya were all honored at the 2021 event; Christopher John Rogers, Telfar and Theophilio won top prizes.