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Entertainment, Entertainment

Michelle Obama Reveals Her Truth About Dating a Flat-Broke Barack Back in the Day

The former First Lady shared a surprising detail about the early days of their relationship on the latest episode of her podcast

By

Jared Alexander

Published

April 3, 2025
Culture, Culture

Why Black Folks Face Decades (Not Four More Years) of Racial Hatred, Sparked by Trump’s Recent Actions

Trump’s defeat of Obama’s secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, ushered in a new era. And if history is any guide, it won’t end in 2028.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

April 3, 2025
News

How Barack Obama Hilariously Photobombed Two Adorable Black Kids…and It’s a Story!

The former president of the United States was the star of a photo he wasn't even meant to be a part of.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

April 2, 2025
Beauty + Style

Forget Ashton Hall…Here Are 15 Black Celeb Morning Routines That Aren’t So Cray but Still Inspiring

With all the chatter over morning routines, here are some realistic ways your favorite celebs start their day.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

April 1, 2025
Culture

White Man Calls Woman ‘Fat Black B—h,’ Black Folks Sitting Down For April 5 Trump Protest, Black Twitter Lit Up White Woman Commentator Comparing Game to BET Awards, LeBron Beefs With Stephen A. Smith and More From the Week in Culture

A collection of our best posts of the week in culture.

By

The Root Bot

Published

March 29, 2025
Opinion, The Callout

Why Sherri Shepherd, ‘The Breakfast Club’ Going Too Damn Easy on Jonathan Majors at the Expense of Women is No Surprise

Shepherd had far more aggressive energy for a Black celeb who didn't deserve it.

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

March 24, 2025
Culture

Black Celebs Who Created Terrible Things That We Can’t Get Enough Of: Tyler Perry, Juvenile and And Others

These influential figures are, surprisingly, important to Black culture. Who knew?

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

March 24, 2025
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Why Democrats Are Considering A Tea Party … Or Should Be

The dems are getting spanked so hard by Trump and the MAGA Republicans that it's hard to watch

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

March 21, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

Trump Is Race Baiting Black America For Hopes of Violence, But Here’s Why We Won’t Take the Bait

We know what will happen to us if we step outside and try to protest in 2025.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

March 19, 2025
Culture, Culture

Malia Obama’s Matrix-like Outfit Got Everyone Talking But It’s Something Else About Her Look that Got Everyone Hollerin’

The internet is having a serious conversation about the eldest former First Daughter

By

Angela Johnson

Published

March 18, 2025