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Peek Inside The Childhood Home Of Nina Simone
A look through the recently restored childhood home of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone.
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Breaking Down Beyoncé, Brandy and Ray J’s Social Media Drama!
There’s been a whole bunch of online chatter regarding Beyonce, Brandy and Ray J. Let’s break down what it’s all about!
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Michelle Obama Reveals Seven Unknown Facts About Katt Williams
The comedian opened up to Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on their podcast, sharing a vulnerability you rarely see.
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The Root’s Best Albums By Black Artists in 2025
As the year comes to its end, we at The Root wanted to shine a light on what we think were the best albums of 2025.
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The Miss Universe Drama Continues as Miss Haiti Calls For an Independent Investigation of the Pageant
Weeks after Miss Universe 2025 was crowned, Miss Haiti is calling for an independent investigation into alleged corruption behind the scenes.
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Ashley Allison’s Inspiring Speech Electrifies Star-Studded Root 100 Gala!
At the 16th Annual The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall in NYC, The Root’s new owner Ashley Allison takes the stage for an inspiring speech!
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Odell Beckham Jr. Says $100 Million Isn’t Really a Lot of Money…So We See if He’s Right
Odell Beckham Jr. shared his thoughts about why today’s pro athletes can still go broke after signing contracts worth $100 million.
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The Root 100: Pastor Jamal Bryant Opens Up About Target Boycott, DEI and the Black Church
Dr. Jamal Bryant, a Root 100 Honoree, discusses Black unity, the Target boycott, and the role of the Black Church.
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The Most Shocking Moments From ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’
Just in case you missed it, here are the Most Shocking Moments From “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.”
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Inside the Riveting Lore of South Sudanese Models
From accusations of oversaturation to modeling agencies’ questionable recruiting methods, South Sudanese models are all anyone can talk about.