Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’
A Black SEAL says he was harassed by teammates from 2021 to 2024 through racist texts and memes, leading the Navy to quietly hand out demotions, docked pay, and formal counseling.
Michelle Obama On How That Famous 2008 New Yorker ‘Fist Bump’ Magazine Cover Changed Everything
In a new interview with Jonathan Capehart, Michelle Obama talks about the moment she decided
Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club Scene ‘Grooms’ Children
The Root spoke to Atlanta insiders about whether the city’s club scene is really “grooming”
The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts
Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of
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Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Denies Using Racial Slur In 2021, Says She Wants To Play for Nigeria
A physical and verbal exchange in 2021 led Cambage to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Who Ever Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far?
From the backyard to the Billboard charts, join The Root in revisiting 50 years of hip-hop history.
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Simone Biles Proves She’s Still the GOAT With U.S. Classic Win
‘Thank you for believing in me,’ the 4x Olympic gold medalist said.
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15 Times White Women’s Lies And Hysteria Hurt People Of Color
Carolyn Bryant Donham isn’t the only white woman whose lie put a Black life on the line.
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Wanna Get Paid to Play Cards? You Just Might Have Your Chance
Mattel is hiring, and the salary just might surprise you.
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Will Lupe Fiasco’s New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?
The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.
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Denver Karen Trolls Customers in Obscene Caricature
A Colorado woman protested Target’s Pride collection but… in blackface?
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This Fail By A Somali ‘Athlete’ Is The Viral Clip You Need To Feel Better About Life
Think things are moving slowly for you? Not after you watch this clip.