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Remember Christian Keyes? Former Tyler Perry Accuser's Video Resurfaces Following New Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Remember Christian Keyes? Former Tyler Perry Accuser’s Video Resurfaces Following New Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Keyes, who was in Perry's 2005 film 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman,' became a trending topic once again this week.
The Black Movies of 2025 Everyone Should Add to Their Must-Watch List 

The Black Movies of 2025 Everyone Should Add to Their Must-Watch List 

Whether you're into vampire horror films or jam-packed action films, our fave Black stars have
Viewers Watched Social Media Influencer's Chilling Last Moments on Live— Then Came the Unthinkable

Viewers Watched Social Media Influencer’s Chilling Last Moments on Live— Then Came the Unthinkable

People suspect Duchess Dior was killed by her husband after they argued during a Facebook
  • GALLERY: Overseas Sensations

    is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. The Destiny’s Child alumna may only be a visitor at the top of the U.S. charts, but overseas she calls it home. Her first solo album was certified gold in the U.S. but sold 2.5 million worldwide. The album topped the chart…

  • Icy Hot: Black Hockey Players

    is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. Team: Chicago Blackhawks Position: Left Wing Playing Career: 2005-present Team: Philadelphia Flyers Position: Goaltender Playing Career: 2002-present Team: Boston Bruins Position: Right Wing Playing Careeer: 1957-1979 Willie O’Ree is the Director of Youth for the NHL’s Diversity Program. He has held the…

  • Generation Y's New Age Hustle, Part 2

    In Part I of The Root‘s two-part series, ”Generation Y’s New Age Hustle,” Saaret E. Yoseph explored the Millennial work ethic by examining the independent career ventures of sales associate-cum-actor Darrell Britt-Gibson and rapper/actor Armando ”Panama” Cadogan. A Millennial herself, Yoseph was inspired to investigate Generation Y’s entrepreneurial enthusiasm after watching her 26-year-old sister launch…

  • FBI Investigates Shooting, Dragging of Black Man

    NEWBERRY, S.C. (CBS/WLTX/AP) The South Carolina shooting death of an African American man whose body was then dragged behind a pickup truck for miles is being investigated as a possible hate crime, after a white man was arrested. Newberry County deputies have arrested and charged 19-year-old Gregory Collins with the murder of Anthony Hill of…

  • Generation Y's New Age Hustle

    GALLERY: Get to know the next breakout stars, including ones identified by The Root’s readers. “Which sounds better?” she asked me, “The Collective Muse or The Muse Collective?” It was late one morning when my sister—a former art history major turned part-time waitress, sometimes philanthropist and freelance curator—broke the news of her latest endeavor. Adding…

  • Single-Minded: These Heels Are Made for Walking

    It has been suggested more than once that I have some type of problem. ”If you’re consciously choosing to do something to the obvious exclusion of your own personal safety, then something’s clearly wrong. You need to go to meetings where people sit on folding chairs. Take a friggin’ cab!” commanded a concerned friend through…

  • Young Hustle: Up and Coming Gen Yers

    is an intern at The Root and senior journalism major at Howard University. In The Root’s two-part series, “Generation Y’s New Age Hustle,” Saaret E. Yoseph explored the Millennial work ethic by examining the independent career ventures of five young entrepreneurs and artists; an investigation of Gen Y inspired by her own sister’s entrepreneurial enthusiasm. LEFT:…

  • Desiree Rogers Joins Johnson Publishing as Consultant

    Linda Johnson Rice is finally bringing in the big guns to turn around the battle to save Johnson Publishing. Former White House social secretary and longtime friend Desiree Rogers is working in a consultancy position with the company “to assist with corporate strategy,” says Wendy Parks, a spokeswoman for the publisher of Ebony and Jet…