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Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’
An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first– and the internet is fiercely divided.
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Vince Staples’ Comment About How Black Folks Would’ve Dressed For Jan. 6 Insurrection is Deeper Than You Think
Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look “better” during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.
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16 Black Women Who Dominated Fashion On Our Favorite Shows!
Black women have been setting the standard for fashion-forward style on TV for more than 50 years. Here are a few of our faves!
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Black Celebs Who Blessed Miami Art Basel 2025
Lori Harvey, Rihanna and Swizz Beatz were among the Black stars spotted in Miami for Art Basel. We’re looking at how Black folks are enjoying the celebration of modern art.
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Inside the Riveting Lore of South Sudanese Models
From accusations of oversaturation to modeling agencies’ questionable recruiting methods, South Sudanese models are all anyone can talk about.
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Why Gabrielle Union’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ is More Relevant Than Ever — and Should Return for a New Chapter
OPINION: Gabrielle Union’s iconic portrayal of Mary Jane Paul continues to mirror the emotional, professional, and cultural journey of Black women, making “Being Mary Jane” more relevant than ever.
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WATCH: New York Woman Earns Guinness World Record for the Largest Afro!
Jessica Martinez has just been crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the world’s largest afro, measuring 6 feet, 2 inches in circumference.
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The Amazing Story of ‘Finding Your Roots’ Host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Ahead of the annual Root 100 awards, we’re taking a look at the life of The Root’s founder, Henry Louis Gates Jr.











