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Education, HBCUs, News

Aside from Southern University, Other Prestigious HBCU Marching Bands You Should Be Checking Out

With Southern University’s marching band putting on a great performance during the Super Bowl pregame show, we highlight these talented other HBCU bands.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 10, 2025
Entertainment, Hot Tea

Lip Reader Spills on What Beyoncé Told Blue Ivy, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z at the Grammys, Red Carpet Convo Between Kanye West, Bianca Censori Should Have Everyone Concerned, What Did Barack Obama Tell George W. Bush at the Inauguration, Angel Reese, SZA, and Other Juicy Lip Readings, Donald Trump Allegedly Said This to Barack Obama, and Even More Professional Celeb Lip Readings

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrity is whispering about? Well, The Root has you covered with all the tea!

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 10, 2025
Politics

Bakari Sellers: Why ‘Superman’ Isn’t Coming to Save Black Folks From Trump

In an exclusive interview with The Root, the author and political pundit broke down what to do instead of looking for a political savior.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 6, 2025
Opinion, The Callout

Where Is Obama When We Need Him??

Can we blame America’s first Black president for not saying too much right now?

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

February 6, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn in School

As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 6, 2025
Entertainment, Hot Tea

Juicy Celeb Lip Reader Interpretations, From SZA to Kelly Rowland to Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande And More

Here’s a list decoding all the must see pop culture moments of recent times.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

February 5, 2025
Culture, Finance

You Thought Egg Prices Would Improve…? Why Trump’s Tariffs Will Hit Black Folks Especially Hard

Thanks to Trump’s proposed tariffs, eggs, avocados and even tequila will get more expensive,

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

February 4, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

Presidents Have Rarely Been Friends to Black Folks, But These Got Big Things Done For Us

Most of the 45 men who have served as president were e indifferent to the needs of Black folks or actively opposed to pursuing policies that were a help to us.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

February 3, 2025
News

Howard University Professor, Who Was Michelle Obama’s Ex-Intern, Died In Plane Crash in D.C.

In an instagram post, Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé, expressed her sadness over the death of the young lawyer.

By

Mahalia Otshudy

Published

February 1, 2025
Politics

Lori Lightfoot’s Probe Into “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard, Why Trump’s Attempt To Overturn The 14th Amendment Should Scare Everyone, Steve Bannon Goes After Elon Musk, The Latest Update About Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze And More

Our most important political stories from the week.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 31, 2025