A Year After Eaton Wildfires Devastated this Historic Black Neighborhood, a Full Investigation Begins
New Twist in Nia Long’s Allege Stalker Drama
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Best Red Carpet Looks of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards
A closer look at the fashion and significance of the 57th annual ceremony featuring Salt-N-Pepa, Colman Domingo, and more.
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EXCLUSIVE: NAACP President Derrick Johnson Explains His Expectations for State of the Union and What’s at Stake for Black Voters
The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has “no expectations” for Trump’s State of the Union address.
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NBA Legend Chris Paul’s 5 Dirtiest On-Court Moves
Retiring after 21 years in the NBA, Chris Paul was widely regarded as one of the dirtiest players in the league.
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Florida Pastor TD McNutt Faces New Outrage After Teen Accuser’s ‘Coerced’ Apology Video Sparks Concern
After Florida Pastor TD McNutt was charged with cruelty toward a child, TikTok alleged he “forced” his teen accuser to apologize.
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Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best
Black spies used their invisibility in plain sight to carry out some of the nation’s most important war efforts.
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After Trump Uninvited Gov. Wes Moore From White House Dinner, These White Governors Take a Stand
Trump has excluded all Democratic governors from the traditional White House meeting, breaking the longstanding bipartisan tradition.
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Best Celeb Looks at The GQ Bowl: The Ultimate Super Bowl Fashion Crossover Event
Before the Super Bowl kickoff, our favorite celebrities stepped out for the GQ Bowl and we had to show off their looks.
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Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Is a Win for Black People Everywhere
Vibe Check’s hosts Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones Discuss Bad Bunny’s trajectory, from bagging groceries in Puerto Rico to becoming the most-streamed artist of last year.
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Nonprofit Commits $500K to Black Media Outlets After Black Journalists’ Arrests
Amid attempts to erase Black history and progress, Onyx Impact’s Invest in Black Media campaign will fund Black storytelling, journalism, and media preservation throughout 2026
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Don Lemon Describes the Moments of His Arrest by FBI Agents
Don Lemon finally reveals the shocking moments of his arrest by federal agents last week.