Why Black Folks Should Participant in the Black Census Project
New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births
NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate
Black Virginia Family Finds Army Discharge Papers That Unlock a Mother’s Secret WWII Legacy
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5 Black Celebs Helping Out SNAP Recipients During the Government Shutdown
SZA, Tyler Perry and Monica are among the Black celebrities who are stepping up to help SNAP recipients whose benefits have been cut.
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The Fascinating Story of How Root 100 Honoree Loren LoRosa Got Her ‘The Breakfast Club’ Gig
Entertainment journalist and “The Breakfast Club” co-host Loren LoRosa talks about how refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer got her the job of her dreams.
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The Moment Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement Changed Everything
On November 7, 1991, NBA legend Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced his HIV diagnosis and his retirement from the NBA.
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How Keke Palmer Backlash Taught Us ‘A Different World’ Was Almost Centered Around — A White Woman??
Following Keke Palmer’s “Southern Fried Rice” backlash, we learned that “A Different World” was almost reimagined with a white girl as its main character.
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The Root’s New Owner Personally Gives ‘The Breakfast Club’ Its Root 100 Flowers!
The Root’s publisher Ashley Allison surprised the hosts of The Breakfast Club with the news that they were included in The Root 100 list for 2025.
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Why Jeff Bezos’ Ex MacKenzie Scott is Still Donating Millions to HBCUs
MacKenzie Scott, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, handed out over $500 million to HBCUs within the past six years. Here’s the real reasons why.
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Conservative Content Creator Doubles-Down on Halloween Blackface Costume, But it Actually Gets Worse
After posting in blackface on X on Halloween, conservative content creator Lilly Gaddis actually doubled down on her actions.
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TikTok Star Mainly Mannie Delivers Another Frightening Health Update Following HIV Reveal
Fans of social media star Mainly Mannie are showing their support after he shared an update on his health online.
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How AI Caused Police to Surround a Black Baltimore Teen With Guns Out Over — a Bag of Doritos?
Taki Allen was hanging out with friends and eating chips minutes before he was surrounded by police and accused of bringing a gun to school.
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The Life and Crimes of the Most Notorious Jewel Thief Ever, ‘Diamond’ Doris Payne, 94.
“Diamond” Doris Payne has spent most of her life as a successful jewel thief and the most notorious woman in the world.