David Alan Grier is currently starring in Fox’s The Cool Kids, where he is joined by co-stars Vicki Lawrence (Mama’s…
Over the weekend, North Philadelphia residents protested at a local bodega that was selling realistic toy guns to…
Pose actress and activist Angelica Ross definitely understands the importance of community during the holiday season.
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While in town for The Root 100 several days ago, Panama and I were compelled to shoot a video articulating the many…
The magical world of Harry Potter just got a little blacker.
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Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of director Malcolm D. Lee’s first major film, The Best Man, which hit…
All’s fair in love and guessing games.
The midterms didn’t go how many of us had hoped they would. But tonight, there’s one huge glimmer of hope, and that’s…
Andrew Gillum may not be Florida’s first black governor, but he still had an encouraging message of perseverance and…
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election in Georgia, an armed militia has threatened violence if Stacey Abrams wins the…
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), who won’t allow bomb threats to intimidate her, is encouraging voters to “step up…
Misty Copeland just keeps making history. This time, she made it to Disney!
Andrew Gillum called on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to declare a “state of emergency” after Markeis McGlockton was killed…
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The Root’s Video Producer Felice Leon and I went to Harlem to ask black voters what issues they want to see addressed.…
Insecure’s Kendrick Sampson doesn’t shy away from discussing politics or its impact on people’s daily lives. In fact,…
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