Even More Crazy Events No One Could Have Predicted in 2025
Peek Inside The Childhood Home Of Nina Simone
Why Supreme Court’s MAGA-Friendly Redistricting Ruling Could Change Everything For Jasmine Crockett, Other Texas Dems
Customer Pulls Gun on Black Barber After A Messed Up Haircare… and That’s Not All
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Films With Black Stars Everyone Should See This Fall
From a “Knives Out” sequel starring Kerry Washington to the final ‘Wicked’ installment, we’re breaking down all of the must-see films of the fall.
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The Root 100 Returns For Its 16th Year!
The Root 100 is back and live for its 16th year, celebrating the trailblazing Black innovators, leaders, and culture shapers making major moves in 2025. Check out who made the list this year!
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The Root’s New Owner Personally Gives ‘The Breakfast Club’ Its Root 100 Flowers!
The Root’s publisher Ashley Allison surprised the hosts of The Breakfast Club with the news that they were included in The Root 100 list for 2025.
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Why Nicki Minaj Going Full-Blown, Trump-Loving MAGA is a Bridge Too Far For Folks
Nicki Minaj’s latest praise for Donald Trump has fans wondering where she really stands, but it seems their patience is wearing thin.
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Why Blue Ivy is the Only Reason Beyoncé Won This Grammy
Steve Carless tells the story of how Blue Ivy convinced Beyoncé to record “Brown Skin Girl.”
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Why Folks are Trashing Kelis’ Calls For Black Folks to Start Over in Africa
On TikTok, Kelis spoke about some of the reasons she thinks people should move to Africa, but not everybody is convinced.
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Racism is the New Normal, and These Real-Life Examples Prove It
From viral moments to “whites-only” homesteads, racism is rapidly becoming a trend in 2025 — and Black folks are paying attention now more than ever.
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Detroit Makes History Electing First Black Woman Mayor in 324 Years!
Detroit just made history after not only electing its first woman mayor, but a Black one at that in Mary Sheffield!
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Black Internet Celebrates The Passing of Prop 50 In California
After Prop 50 passed,Black folks posted their reactions online, unable to hide their excitement over the polling results.