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 she needed to tell her story before anyone else could.
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
How to Show Up For Someone Who Is Grieving This Holiday Season
Here are a few practical ways to let someone know you’re there for them when
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LeBron James Dishes On His Real Issue With Stephen A. Smith
Smith addressed the leaked audio of James talking to former NBA player Richard Jefferson over the weekend.
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Despite Meghan Markle’s Show Being A Hit, Haters Still Hating and Black Women Know Why
The online reaction to “With Love, Meghan” reveals some aren’t ready for a Black Martha Stewart
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Bronx Woman Dropped Out of College After Being Diagnosed with Cancer, but the School Still Charged Her Until this Happened
Soon after starting her masters program, Karen Wallace was diagnosed with two types of cancer.
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Shannon Sharpe Once Again Reacts to Sammy Sosa Being Black, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Two Step Takes Over Wedding Parties, Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They’ll Never Teach You in School, Black Graves Moved In Virginia And More
Our most viral and important culture stories from the week.
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Check Out These Stunning Pieces From Black Celebrities’ Personal Collections
Carmelo Anthony, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Lenny Kravitz and other Black celebrities who have amazing art in their homes
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Black Twitter Responds to LeBron James Clapping at Stephen A. Smith During Knicks Game
Smith detailed the interaction during a Friday of “First Take.”