Top HBCU Party Schools, Sha’Carri Richardson’s Iconic Finish-Line Photos, A Look Inside VP Kamala Harris’ Mansion And More

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Sha’Carri Richardson’s Iconic, Victorious Finish-line Photos

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Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after competing in the first round of the Women’s 100 Meter during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

As we gear up for the 2024 World Olympics in Paris, we felt it fitting to highlight one of our very own participants: Sha’Carri Richardson.

The beloved sprinter is heading overseas to compete, and we have no doubt she has what it takes to represent Team USA beautifully, bring home a medal, and provide us with more stellar photo finish images as she crosses the finish line. - Shanelle Genai Read More

A Look Inside Vice President Kamala Harris’ Mansion

US Vice President Kamala Harris (2nd R) and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (R) greet Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (2nd L) and his partner Matthew Barrett ahead of a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast at the Vice President’s residence in the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC, on March 17, 2023. Photo: Getty Images OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP

As Americans, we know a lot about the White House. The place where our past presidents have lived and worked, doing everything from delivering serious news to the nation to hosting Easter Egg rolls. But not much is known about the Vice President’s residence. In fact, you may not know that the Veep didn’t even have an official place to call home until the 1970s. - Angela Johnson Read More

Ingrid Andress Explains Her Horrible Rendition of the National Anthem, But All She Had to Do Was Listen to Whitney or Luther

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The internet is still buzzing about country music artist Ingrid Andress’ performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2024 Home Run Derby on July 15. And in case you haven’t seen it, it’s not good. - Angela Johnson Read More

WATCH: Steph Curry Is Fed Up With Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ But Another Huge NBA Star is Not

Photo: Getty Images Christopher Pike

Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry has seemingly had enough of Kendrick Lamar’s epic Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” After the American team defeated Serbia 105-79 on Wednesday, the arena DJ played the song over the loudspeakers at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. - Candace McDuffie Read More

Forbes Removes Ridiculous Article That Asked If Trump Shooting Will ‘Appeal To Black Voters’

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Following public outcry, Forbes has taken down an article from its site entitled “Will Surviving Gunfire Be Donald Trump’s Next Appeal To Black Voters?” - Candace McDuffie Read More

Historically Black Colleges, Universities (HBCUs) With ‘Poppin’ Party Scenes

A crowd - including Maxim Fields, a 23-year-old Howard University senior, gathers to cheer on the musical performers at International Yardfest, the centerpiece of Howard University’s Homecoming festivities, on Friday, October 25, 2013, in Washington, DC Image: Getty Images Jahi Chikwendiu

Even in the dead of summer, The Root is thinking about this upcoming school year when Black students will walk onto the nation’s top Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) — and some for the very first time. Although we love our HBCUs for their academic excellence and famous alumni, college is more than simply hitting the books. Balancing studying with a good party— on the weekends of course— is what college is all about. - Phenix S Halley Read More

What?? Nearly 100 Graves of Black Slaves Discovered Near a Virginia Waterpark

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This summer, lots of families will head to the Atlantis Waterpark at Bull Run in Centreville, Va. to take advantage of its massive waterslides and cool pools and beat the oppressive summer heat. - Angela Johnson Read More

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tennis Olympian Coco Gauff

Photo: Getty Images Sean M. Haffey

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approaching, Cori “Coco” Gauff is one of the heavy hitters that should be on everyone’s radar. The rising tennis star already has a high profile that’s climbing every day, but here are six facts about Gauff that you might not already know. - Alyse Martin Read More

How Sabrina Greenlee Turned Her Heartbreaking Story into a Touching Memoir

The acid attack survivor and NFL mom shares how she made memoir magic with help from a ghostwriter.

WATCH: NFL Mom and Survivor Sabrina Greenlee on Family and Her Amazing Healing Journey

Author and mother of NFL star DeAndre Hopkins on how she got her family back on track and started her own healing journey.

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