Everything to Know About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on His 65th Birthday
Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’
Michelle Obama On How That Famous 2008 New Yorker ‘Fist Bump’ Magazine Cover Changed Everything
Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club Scene ‘Grooms’ Children
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Our Favorite Black-Owned Etsy Shops
From colorful jewelry to unique stationary to handcrafted wooden furniture, the online marketplace can connect you to independent Black-owned businesses.
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Yes, This Diddy – Diageo Beef is Still Going On
Yesterday, we told you about Diddy accusing Diageo of “illegal and outrageous retaliation” to his legal action. Now, the company is clapping back.
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The Beef Continues: Draymond Green, Jordan Poole’s Father Trade Words on Social Media
Green was seen on video punching Jordan Poole during a Warriors’ practice just days before the 2022-23 season was set to start.
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The Importance of Cypress Hill and Their Classic Studio Album, Black Sunday
Sen Dog spoke to The Root about the group’s legacy and the importance of their sophomore album, Black Sunday, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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My Hip-Hop Story: Jason Derulo Shares His G.O.A.T Rapper & Sings Missy Elliot’s Praises
As part of our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, singer/songwriter Jason Derulo shares his earliest hip-hop memories.
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You Won’t Believe Why This Black Woman Is Stuck in a Dubai Prison
Tierra Allen, a Houston truck driver and influencer, has been detained for over two months in Dubai for “screaming in public.”
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Flint Acting Shady On Refusal to RePaint BLM Mural
Flint City Hall refused to allow the Black Lives Matter street mural be repainted for traffic safety concerns but city residents aren’t convinced.
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Black College DEI Director Sues School She Says Accused Her of Being a White Supremacist
“They literally marginalized me as an individual, and they shunned me and they worked really hard to push me out,” says Dr. Tabia Lee.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Makes History By Starting 1st Black-Owned, Women-Led Credit Union
VP Kamala Harris, who is a member of AKA, has a history of supporting community lenders and banks.