Everything to Know About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on His 65th Birthday
In honor of what would have been his 65 birthday, we’re looking at some of the most fascinating facts about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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
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”
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Obama’s Meet and Greet With Team USA Basketball Has Folks Thinking About This Key & Peele Comedy Sketch
Life definitely imitated art when our Forever President turned up to support Team USA
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Sha’Carri Richardson Spills The Tea On Why She Famously Ditching Her Wig on the Track in 2023
Ripping off her wig to reveal a set of braids made for one of the most iconic moments in sports that year.
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You Won’t Believe Why This NYC Couple Had Their Wedding Reception on a Subway
Getting married ain’t cheap, so one groom decided to throw the ultimate reception on the L train.
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We See You Whoopi Goldberg, Expanding Weed Business in a Big Away
For the actress and talk show host, the weed business is a family affair
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What Inspired Serena Williams’ Famous On-Court Grunt?
The tennis great says she modeled her noises during play after a tennis legend.
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What Not To Bring To The Black BBQ, Virginia Woman Makes Big Money With Side Hustle, Black Woman Should Have Died But Didn’t— and More
A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture
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Throwback Pics of Black Sorority-Fraternity Life Through the Decades
This Black History Month, we look back at some of our favorite throwback photos of members of the men and women of the Divine Nine.
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Houston Woman Sees Her Husband’s Registry For His Wedding …To Another Woman …On Facebook
“You can’t go around lying and misleading individuals at your self satisfaction,” the woman said