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Entertainment, Hot Tea

Like Katt Williams, ‘Friday’s’ Felicia Spills the Tea on What Really Made Steve Harvey Successful

Thanks to a new interview, the success of funnyman and ‘King of Comedy’ Steve Harvey is being called into question.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

June 18, 2024
Culture

Who Were The Other “Black” Presidents? How Reesa Tessa’s Bad Relationship Helped Her Go Viral on Tiktok, “Bye Felicia” Explained and More Culture News

A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture

By

The Root Staff

Published

February 24, 2024
Culture, Media

Catchphrase ‘Bye Felicia’ is 29 Years Old. But the Original Felicia Isn’t a Fan.

Actress Angela Means has spoken out about the harassment she’s received in the years since her career-defining role.

By

Dustin J. Seibert

Published

February 19, 2024
Culture, Culture

Read These With the Lights On: Black Crime and Mystery Novels We Love

Channel your inner detective with some of our favorite whodunnits.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 12, 2024
Criminal Justice

Survivors of Racially Motivated Massacres Live With An Uncommon Burden

A woman who survived the Dollar General massacre said the shooter told her to run if she wanted to live.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

September 2, 2023