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David Otunga Wins Primary Custody of Son as Jennifer Hudson Voluntarily Drops Order of Protection
David Otunga will be the primary custodial parent of his son, David Jr., after he and his ex, Jennifer Hudson, came to a temporary custody agreement. TMZ reports that Otunga is expected to hold primary custody of David Jr. at least until a formal custody agreement is worked out between the 8-year-old’s parents. The site…
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The Perils of Being Black and Undocumented: The Good Place Actor Reveals Status to Los Angeles Times
Of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., approximately 575,000 (5 percent) are black—yet they make up about 10 percent of immigrants in deportation proceedings. Black undocumented immigrants also are less likely to receive valuable resources and help when it comes to programs like the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The cost…
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Grammys Announce 2018 Nominees and Somehow Cardi B Isn’t Included for Best New Artist
How? Just how???!!! It’s that time of year again, and the Grammys have announced their 2018 nominees for their 60th-anniversary show. Dope. Cool. Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are going to be battling it out for Album of the Year, which was widely expected. But what is probably most surprising is that somehow Belcalis Almanzar, aka…
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Beyond ‘Other’: Meghan Markle Recounted Her Feelings When She Heard Her Mom Called the N-Word in a 2015 Essay on Race
Like many, we here at The Root have been having somewhat heated (I don’t know who was typing in all caps) discussion about Meghan Markle, the 36-year-old actress currently betrothed to Prince Harry, fifth in line to the British throne. And we got down to the real—like, if her engagement to Prince Harry is good…
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Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Terry Crews Back at Work After 1-Month Suspension
Because no one cares about black people, not even when they say they have been sexually assaulted, WME exec Adam Venit was allowed to return to work Monday at the Beverly Hills entertainment agency after serving a one-month suspension related to allegations of sexual assault lodged against him by actor Terry Crews. Venit was demoted…
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Meghan Markle Snagged Her a Prince and Black Twitter Is Here for It
“Princess Meghan”—it’s got a nice ring to it! Let me start first by saying yasss for anyone who can find love in a hopeless place … aka the world, which is literally self-destructing. There was a bombing in Egypt and a volcano erupting in Bali, Indonesia; Donald Trump doesn’t believe news is real; Taylor Swift’s…
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She’s Your Princess-to-Be: Prince Harry Puts a Ring on Meghan Markle
American actress and gender-equality advocate Meghan Markle is now engaged to the Obamas’ favorite redhead, Prince Harry of Wales. The news was released through a statement from Blackingham Palace the Clarence House, one of the royal residences in London. Apparently, Markle and Prince Harry have been engaged since earlier this month. Their wedding is set…
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Jay-Z Cancels Another 4:44 Tour Date
For the second time on his 4:44 Tour, Jay-Z has canceled a date, citing “technical difficulties” as the reason. In a statement to the Omaha World-Herald and Rap Radar, Jigga said the production crew was unable to put up the large screens used in his stage show in time for his performance, forcing him to…