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That's Right, We Found Great Holiday Gifts for Under $30

You heard that right. You can get good gifts without break the bank.

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Sports

Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla Do Not Care About British Royalty

They're only two out of millions of Black folks around the world rejecting these walking symbols of colonization.

Keith Reed

Sports

Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Finds Himself in More Trouble

An arrest warrant was issued by Tampa Bay police for the former All-Pro wide receiver.

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Sports

We Now Have An Answer To "What About Amazon" In the Kyrie Irving Controversy

The CEO of the internet retailer says it won't stop hosting a controversial film with antisemitic themes. But should that be the end of the story?

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Jamaican Government Bans Music and TV Content Promoting Violence and Drug Use

Following the announcement of the new ban, Black Twitter cries out: “Well what the hell is left?!”

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News

15 of the Kraziest Karens We've Seen Thus Far

Small Town Horror: The Story of a SWAT Team That Set A House Ablaze

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OG YouTuber, Jackie Aina Is Being Accused of Profiting Off of A Nigerian Protest Slogan

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Elon Musk Belittles Black Twitter and His Black Employees

It's another sad chapter in his brief ownership of the company.

Imani Perry Wins 2022 National Book Award For Non-Fiction For South to America

The Princeton professor was recognized for her latest work which explores the troubling nature of American history.

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Culture

Michelle Obama Reveals Why She Didn't Wear Braids During Her Stint As Former First Lady

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Tamron Hall Is Helping Abuse Victims And Their Pets During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Race Matters

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Race Matters

Black Twitter Goes off on Jeopardy Contestants Who Didn't know Ketanji Brown Jackson

Contestants in the Tournament of Champions couldn't answer a question about the first Black woman on the Supreme Court

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Race Matters

NC Residents Had No Idea Their School Was Named For a Violent Racist

Angela Johnson

Race Matters

Black-Owned Restaurants in The Bronx Receive Racist Hate Mail

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Race Matters

Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]

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Family Matters

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Family Matters

Misty Copeland Says Motherhood Could Have Stalled Her Career

In an interview with Graham Bensigner, the ballerina opens up about the sacrifices she's made to develop as a dancer

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Family Matters

Michelle Obama Recalls Funny Story About Martinis at Malia and Sasha's Apartment

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Family Matters

A 911 Dispatcher Answers a Call for Help. It was Her Daughter.

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Family Matters

Does Gentle Parenting Work for Black Folks? Some Influencers Say Yes, Others Say Hell to the No

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Black Excellence

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Black Excellence

A Man Attacked for his Black Santa Display Decides to Become a Black Santa Himself

Now THIS is the Christmas clapback we needed to see.

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The Evolution Of

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Black Excellence

The Creator of the App, Black, is Bringing Mental Health to Black News

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Black Love

Bow Wow, Soulja Boy and California Cliffside, Now That's How You Get Married

BR, granddaughter of Ray Charles and entrepreneur/real estate investor Wack Star just shared details of their gorgeous wedding with Brides.

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Philanthropy

Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Spelman College

He says he was inspired by his business partner's daughter.

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Philanthropy

LeBron James Family Foundation Announces Plans to Open Medical Center in Akron, Ohio

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Philanthropy

Travis Scott to Donate Profits From Nike Collaboration to Project HEAL Initiative

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Philanthropy

Travis Scott Donates $1M to 100 HBCU Students

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History

A Black Girl Was Killed by Police. What Happened to Her Remains Was Horrifying

Decades after a 1980s police bombing in Philadelphia killed 11 people, controversy surrounds the actions police took with the remains of one victim.

Jessica Washington

and Adriano Contreras

History

"Buffalo Rangers" Series Will Celebrate Only All-Black Special Operations Combat Unit In The History of U.S.

Candace McDuffie

History

U.S. Museums Finally Return Stolen African Bronzes That Date Back To 19th Century

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History

Egyptians to Brits: Run Us Back That Rosetta Stone

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Health

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Health

World Health Organization is Giving Monkeypox a New Name

After growing concerns over “racist and stigmatizing language,” the WHO is saying goodbye to the negative name

Angela Johnson

Health

Black Pregnant Moms Have Reasons to Worry About RSV, But Pfizer Wants to Help

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Mental Health

Could "Warmlines" Be An Affordable Mental Health Resource For The Black Community?

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Health

Biden Administration Wants More Black People to Have Access to Health Insurance

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Business

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Business

Black-Owned Online Bank Gets $45 Million Investment from Obamas' Advisor

Greenwood is one of the biggest investments yet for Pendulum Holdings

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Business

Why Did Billionaire Mark Cuban Disrespect Black Owners of FRSH on Shark Tank?

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Small Business Spotlight

Black Friday Who? Here Are Black-owned Businesses to Support This Small Business Saturday

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Business

Candace Owens-Endorsed "Anti-Woke" Bank Dies A Hilarious Death

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Finance

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Finance

How Does One NY College Student Spend $16k in One Week?

She summed up my Black girl in luxury dream in under two minutes.

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Finance

Buyer Beware: Buy Now, Pay Later Programs May Come at a Cost

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Finance

A New Plan Could Help Black Renters Boost Their Credit Scores

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Finance

9 Easy Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

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Technology

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Technology

Twitter To Start Charging $20 Monthly Fee For Blue Checkmarks And Black Folks Are Disgusted

The blue checks are actually about stopping the spread of misinformation--not popularity.

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Technology

Racists Rejoiced When Elon Musk Officially Acquired Twitter. What Does This Mean For The Rest Of Its Users?

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Technology

Memphis Tech Bubble Grows With The Help of a $700,000 Grant

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Technology

Apple News Sends Racist Notifications Instead of Updates to iPhone Users

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#MeToo

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#MeToo

Nicki Minaj Comes for Real Housewives' Garcelle Beauvais Over Sexual Assault Victim Interview

Nicki Minaj went off on the reality star and former talk show host for interviewing the woman accusing Minaj's husband of sexual assault.

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#MeToo

Hulu's New Mike Tyson Biopic Courts Controversy

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#MeToo

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#MeToo

Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty In Groping Case

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Gender Studies

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Gender Studies

People REALLY Need to Stop Comparing Abortion Restrictions to Slavery

You're not wrong: the way some white people are talking about abortion is... kinda racist

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Gender Studies

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Gender Studies

This Is Your Yearly Reminder That Black Women Are Still Paid 37 Percent Less Than Their White Male Counterparts

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Gender Studies

A Woman of Color Is the Least Likely to Receive Mentorship. How Can We Unlock Her Potential?

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Body Politics

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Body Politics

Miami Beach Says No to Race-Based Hair Discrimination

“The new ordinance applies in cases where hair is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, such as Black communities."

Angela Johnson

Body Politics

Come On Bill Murray, Everyone Knows You Don't Touch A Black Woman's Hair

Keep Lizzo's Name Outcha Mouth!

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Body Politics

Tik Tok Says The BBL Era is Over! This Black Woman Has Some Thoughts

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LGBTQ

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LGBTQ

'I'm not a hero" Says Man who Stopped Colorado Club Shooter [Update]

The gunman carried a semiautomatic weapon and a handgun.

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LGBTQ

When You Vote, Remember the Stolen Lives

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LGBTQ

ULTA Beauty Faces A Boycott For Trans-Inclusive Marketing

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Let's Talk About Sex

Report: DaBaby Recently Met With Black HIV Advocates

The virtual, private meeting followed an open letter from several HIV organizations to the artist following his homophobic rant at Rolling Loud Miami.

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It isn't always that easy figuring out what dads want.

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AVEC's Premium Cocktail Mixer Is Our Swag Of The Week

These carbonated spiced mixers can be consumed on their own or mixed with your spirit of choice. But are they a hot buy?

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Juneteenth

Historic Houston Park is Planning a Special Juneteenth Celebration

Emancipation Park in the city's Third Ward is celebrating its 150th birthday in a big way

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Originals

For About $200K, You Can Grab This Virgil Abloh-Designed Benz

But you better have a plug if you want to buy this Benz because they'll be in short supply

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'There's No Limit': Mom Blogger Shina Sanabria Is All About Using Her Platform to Help Women Learn to Heal and Be Whole

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Spirituality

Rev. William Barber Is "Deeply Concerned" Ahead of Midterm Elections

In an excusive Q&A with the Root, the chairman of the Poor People's Campaign talks about where politics and religion have failed.

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Gentrification Causing Problems for Black Churches in D.C.

Historically Black churches in the nation's capital are losing members as gentrification changes the face of the neighborhood.

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Georgia Pastor and Wife Arrested for Holding 8 People Locked in Basement Against Their Will

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Black Pastors Consider Leaving Southern Baptist Convention Due to Racial Insensitivity

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Travel

Delta Air Lines and Adobe Partner in Collection of Stock Images of Black and Brown Travelers

The “Faces of Travel” photo campaign just might eliminate the need to Google “Black People Outside.”

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Travel

Adulting on the Disney Wish, Part 2

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Travel

HBCU’s Receive $9.7 Million From National Park Service To Preserve Historic Sites

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Travel

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The Future 25

The Future 25: A New Name for the Next Generation of Changemakers Who Are Doing Big Things

The Root's Young Futurists will now be known as The Future 25.

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In 2018, The Root embarked upon a mission to prove our commitment to the “It’s OK to be White” movement by honoring the notable achievements of America’s underwashclothed community. Despite owning more Grammys, Tonys, Oscars and Emmys for the music,…

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That's Right, We Found Great Holiday Gifts for Under $30

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Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Finds Himself in More Trouble

We Now Have An Answer To "What About Amazon" In the Kyrie Irving Controversy

Jamaican Government Bans Music and TV Content Promoting Violence and Drug Use

15 of the Kraziest Karens We've Seen Thus Far

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OG YouTuber, Jackie Aina Is Being Accused of Profiting Off of A Nigerian Protest Slogan

Elon Musk Belittles Black Twitter and His Black Employees

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When it Comes to Black Consumers, Advertisers Are Leaving Money on the Table

A Man In Cali Is Suing Cardi B Over An Image Literally Nobody Thought Was Him

Imani Perry Wins 2022 National Book Award For Non-Fiction For South to America

Michelle Obama Reveals Why She Didn't Wear Braids During Her Stint As Former First Lady

Tamron Hall Is Helping Abuse Victims And Their Pets During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Black Twitter Goes off on Jeopardy Contestants Who Didn't know Ketanji Brown Jackson

NC Residents Had No Idea Their School Was Named For a Violent Racist

Black-Owned Restaurants in The Bronx Receive Racist Hate Mail

Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]

Misty Copeland Says Motherhood Could Have Stalled Her Career

Michelle Obama Recalls Funny Story About Martinis at Malia and Sasha's Apartment

A 911 Dispatcher Answers a Call for Help. It was Her Daughter.

Does Gentle Parenting Work for Black Folks? Some Influencers Say Yes, Others Say Hell to the No

A Man Attacked for his Black Santa Display Decides to Become a Black Santa Himself

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The Creator of the App, Black, is Bringing Mental Health to Black News

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BlackFULLness is Making Space for Black People to Slow Down

Yes, Black Women Do Kayak

I Got My Entire Life During Juneteenth Weekend In Los Angeles

Bow Wow, Soulja Boy and California Cliffside, Now That's How You Get Married

Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Spelman College

LeBron James Family Foundation Announces Plans to Open Medical Center in Akron, Ohio

Travis Scott to Donate Profits From Nike Collaboration to Project HEAL Initiative

Travis Scott Donates $1M to 100 HBCU Students

A Black Girl Was Killed by Police. What Happened to Her Remains Was Horrifying

"Buffalo Rangers" Series Will Celebrate Only All-Black Special Operations Combat Unit In The History of U.S.

U.S. Museums Finally Return Stolen African Bronzes That Date Back To 19th Century

Egyptians to Brits: Run Us Back That Rosetta Stone

World Health Organization is Giving Monkeypox a New Name

Black Pregnant Moms Have Reasons to Worry About RSV, But Pfizer Wants to Help

Could "Warmlines" Be An Affordable Mental Health Resource For The Black Community?

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Black-Owned Online Bank Gets $45 Million Investment from Obamas' Advisor

Why Did Billionaire Mark Cuban Disrespect Black Owners of FRSH on Shark Tank?

Black Friday Who? Here Are Black-owned Businesses to Support This Small Business Saturday

Candace Owens-Endorsed "Anti-Woke" Bank Dies A Hilarious Death

How Does One NY College Student Spend $16k in One Week?

Buyer Beware: Buy Now, Pay Later Programs May Come at a Cost

A New Plan Could Help Black Renters Boost Their Credit Scores

9 Easy Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Twitter To Start Charging $20 Monthly Fee For Blue Checkmarks And Black Folks Are Disgusted

Racists Rejoiced When Elon Musk Officially Acquired Twitter. What Does This Mean For The Rest Of Its Users?

Memphis Tech Bubble Grows With The Help of a $700,000 Grant

Apple News Sends Racist Notifications Instead of Updates to iPhone Users

Nicki Minaj Comes for Real Housewives' Garcelle Beauvais Over Sexual Assault Victim Interview

Hulu's New Mike Tyson Biopic Courts Controversy

Domestic Workers Seek Visibility during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty In Groping Case

People REALLY Need to Stop Comparing Abortion Restrictions to Slavery

Cuomo's Sexual Harassment Allegations Cause Turmoil for Leadership of Time's Up and the Human Rights Campaign [Updated]

This Is Your Yearly Reminder That Black Women Are Still Paid 37 Percent Less Than Their White Male Counterparts

A Woman of Color Is the Least Likely to Receive Mentorship. How Can We Unlock Her Potential?

Miami Beach Says No to Race-Based Hair Discrimination

Come On Bill Murray, Everyone Knows You Don't Touch A Black Woman's Hair

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Tik Tok Says The BBL Era is Over! This Black Woman Has Some Thoughts

'I'm not a hero" Says Man who Stopped Colorado Club Shooter [Update]

When You Vote, Remember the Stolen Lives

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ULTA Beauty Faces A Boycott For Trans-Inclusive Marketing

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That's Right, We Found Great Holiday Gifts for Under $30