Black Celebs Who Died, Diddy Faces More Legal Problems, Jamie Foxx Finally Speaks on Hospitalization, 4 Missouri Cops in Trouble and More

A collection The Root's best posts of the week in news

Finally We Are Learning Why Jamie Foxx Was Hospitalized

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Jamie Foxx’s health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Black Officer is Scared for His Life Now That Hawaii Cops, Who Allegedly Targeted Him, Are In Handcuffs

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Four deputies from the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement were accused of giving their Black co-worker a pretty hard time last year. By a hard time, we mean they allegedly racially harassed him for months - so bad, it resulted in cuffs for every cop involved. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Celebs We Lost in 2024

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Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we’ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries’ most important figures. As we make it halfway through the year, join us in honoring the lives and legacy of those we’ve lost in 2024. - Root Staff Read More

4 Missouri Prison Guards are in BIG Trouble Following Torturous Death of Black Inmate

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Damnnn, son. In the same day, four Missouri prison guards got mollywopped with both murder charges and a lawsuit. For what, you ask? The cops were named in the alleged ambush and torturous death of a Black inmate during a drug raid. - Kalyn Womack Read More

A Louisiana Man Sent a Chilling Warning Ahead of Crime Spree

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In 2021, the Louisiana neighborhood of Bogalusa was terrorized by a Black man who rode around shooting aimlessly at children and families. Turns out he sent out a warning ahead of his shooting spree. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Where was Bryson? Son of Ex-NFL Player Reappears after Mysterious Vanishing Amidst Domestic Abuse Claims

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Indiana authorities were on the search for a 14-year-old Black boy the past two weeks until he finally reappeared mysteriously. We don’t know what’s more suspicious, his sudden vanishing or the domestic abuse accusations that came against his family at the same time of his disappearance. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Are Right-Wing Activists On a ‘Witch Hunt’ to Get Rid of Harvard’s Black Leadership?

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The Wild Reason Young Thug’s Fate in YSL Rico Trial Will Take Longer Than Expected

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Young Thug’s YSL Rico trial has been anything but normal — not only due to his popularity as an artist but also the shenanigans that have occurred in the courtroom. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Again?? Diddy Facing Even More Legal Problems This Week

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Despite how quiet Sean “Diddy” Combs has been recently, his legal troubles will continue to be loud. Along with being notified by federal authorities last week that he is the subject of a criminal investigation, Diddy has also been named in a new lawsuit that claims he trafficked a woman for years during his infamous all-white parties. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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