After Three Open-Heart Surgeries, This Black Father Discovered an Unusual Cure
New AI TikTok Trend Has Gorillas Posing as Black Women, and Folks are Pissed
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Take a Peek Inside Diddy’s $50 Million Miami Mansion He Offered Up As Collateral
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Mercedes Moné Makes Her New Japan Pro Wrestling Debut; Leaves Sasha Banks Behind
The former WWE superstar made her first appearance in NJPW on Wednesday at Wrestle Kingdom 17.
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Damar Hamlin’s On-Field Collapse Is a Stark Reminder of the True Cost of Football [UPDATED]
Damar Hamlin’s family has released a statement thanking fans, first responders and the Cincinnati Bengals.
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NFL Player Damar Hamlin In Critical Condition After Frightening Monday Night Football Incident [Updated]
The league finally suspended the game after a lengthy pause.
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Black Content Creators Call Out Influencer Industry for Racial Bias in Gifting
Content creators say that it’s not just about freebies, it’s about creating opportunities for full time employment.
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Black Women Who Inspired Us In 2022
These women have been at the forefront of the culture, showing us what it means to simply be great.
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If You’re Mad About Condoleeza Rice’s Role In Hiring The Denver Broncos Next Coach, Cry More
Rice won't be the first non-expert with a spot on a big-time hiring committee. Your boss is also probably one.
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The Evolution of Representative Hakeem Jeffries
Representative Hakeem Jeffries just became the first Black politician to lead a party in Congress. But who is Rep. Jeffries and how did he come to power?
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Deion Is Gone. Ed Reed is SWAC Now
The legendary former Ravens safety is the latest retired NFL player to take over an HBCU program.
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AEW’s Swerve Strickland Is Everyone’s Favorite Wrestling Supervillain
The wrestling star spoke with The Root about his amazing 2022 and what’s in store for 2023.