The Chilling Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce,’ Where Men Take Their Wives to Hike— Then Purposefully Abandon Them
Expert Weighs in on Mental Toll of Record-Breaking Job Loss for Black Women
A Latino Man Breaks Down Hispanic’s ‘Polite’ Racism Black People Probably Won’t Notice Immediately
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How Much Money Sha’Carri Richardson Made From the Olympics Will Shock You
The track star made more money from endorsements than she did from her performance at the Summer Games.
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Keke Palmer With a Word for Folks Giving Unsolicited Parenting Advice Online
The actress and new mom wants your prayers, not your opinions.
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A Look Inside Taraji P. Henson’s Listed $3.37 Million Chicago Condos
The actress has now put both her condos up for sell, and The Root has the deetz
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Aside From Tiger Woods, Other Black People Who Broke Barriers in Golf
National Golf Month: Through the years Cedric The Entertainer has tried to diversify the sport with his Celebrity Golf Classic, which he hosted this month
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15 Reasons Why Harlem’s Bumpy Johnson Is the Most Intriguing Gangsta of All Time
While we patiently wait for season 4 of “Godfather of Harlem” to be announced, here are some fascinating facts about the real Bumpy Johnson.
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You Won’t Believe the Wild Family Discoveries This Miss South Africa Finalist Made on the Road to Compete For Miss Universe Nigeria
The 23-year-old competitor dropped out the South Africa competition last week
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Time Magazine Honors Black Boy For Creating Soap That Could Treat Skin Cancer
Heman Bekele was given the prestigious “Kid of the Year” honor.
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WATCH: Here’s What Breaking Should Look Like, How It Became a Worldwide Sensation
What Breaking looks like: Here’s a pallet cleanser for the people focused on the poor breaking performances at the Paris Olympics.





