A Year After Eaton Wildfires Devastated this Historic Black Neighborhood, a Full Investigation Begins
New Twist in Nia Long’s Allege Stalker Drama
How Ray Charles Outsmarted the Industry and Became Ultra Rich
Phoenix Police Invented a Gang to Frame 18 Protestors. Now, They’re Walking Away Scot-Free
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This Black Teen Saw How Unaffordable NYC Housing Became — So He Did Something About It
Derrick Webster Jr. and his friend, Beckett Zahedi taught themselves to code so they could help solve the city’s affordable housing crisis.
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How White Christian Nationalism Co-Opted Nicki Minaj
OPINION: Christ was a significant topic during Nicki Minaj’s appearance with Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, but both He — and Nicki — were tools for TPUSA.
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You Won’t Believe Which Black Culture Icons Had Photos in the Epstein Files
After the DOJ releases new documents associated with Epstein, folks are noticing these Black stars in many photos with the deceased sexual predator.
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Black America Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk
After weeks of being suspected of “turning MAGA,” Nicki Minaj joining hands with Charlie Kirk’s widow and praising Trump has Black folks outraged.
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A Peek at Mariah Carey’s Fly Real Estate Portfolio
Ever wondered where Mariah “Queen of Christmas” Carey unwinds after a busy holiday season? Take a peek inside the many homes she’s owned over the years.
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Candace Owens’ MAGA Flip-Flops, White House Chief of Staff’s Tea On Trump’s Inner Circle, Nicki Minaj Picks a Fight With Gavin Newsom, Atlanta DA Fani Willis Testifies About Romance With Nathan Wade, Stacey Abrams Speaks to The Root and More Political News From the Week
No need to wonder what you missed this week in politics! The Root has you covered with the latest political news!
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From Chicago to Decatur, These Cities Are Now One Step Closer to Reparations
Outside of just Maryland, there are plenty of cities around the country dedicated to delivering reparations to the descendants of slavery.
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How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans
Trump’s vengeance isn’t just about targeting Black leaders, but the calculated plan to bankrupt Black families while criminalizing our leaders.
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Black Internet is Hot Over What Ice Spice Wore to a Kids’ Film Premiere
Fans and TikTok creators slammed Ice Spice’s sheer red-carpet look, calling it inappropriate for a children’s film and labeling it a calculated PR stunt.
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The Biggest New York City News Stories of 2025
Before we close the books on 2025, we’re looking back at some of the biggest news stories that went down in New York City this year.