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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Cheat Sheet: What is Juneteenth?
Before Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021, most Americans had no idea about its history and its profound significance.
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Cheat Sheet: 5 Things You Must Know About Juneteenth
June 19th is the day we honor the freedom of those who were enslaved in the Confederacy.
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Here’s Why You’ll Have to Wait a Little Longer to Find Out the NBA’s Decision on Ja Morant
During his NBA Finals press conference, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the ongoing investigation into Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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Daymond John Gave Family a Deal on Shark Tank, Then Filed A Restraining Order
It’s getting so ugly: Owners of Bubba Q’s ribs says the FUBU CEO is trying to take over their business.
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Diddy Accuses Distributor of His Ciroc and DeLeon Brands of Racism
The rapper and entrepreneur filed a lawsuit against Diageo North America this week, accusing the company of creating an “illusion of inclusion.”
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Juneteenth 2023: Films To Help You Celebrate Black Liberation
From Black Panther, to Hidden Figures, to Selma, these are the movies that remind us of the true strength and resilience of Black people.
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Will a Lack of Star Power Hurt NBA Finals TV Ratings?
NBA analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson spoke to The Root about the matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.
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Black Stars Begin 2023 French Open With Dominant First Round Wins
Frances Tiafoe; Sloane Stephens; Madison Keys; and Coco Gauff begin tennis’ second major of the year with big wins.
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Former BET CEO Debra Lee on Failures and Breaking the Glass Ceiling
As part of our Start.Build.Grow. series during August’s Black Business Month, the TV exec describes how her past failures led her to securing the bag.