culture
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The Real Reason Shaquille O’Neal Threatened To Harm RG III
Robert Griffin III better log off X before he catches a two piece from Shaq. And we are not talking about Popeyes Chicken.
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The Heartbreaking Life and Death of Danielle ‘Dee’ Spencer
Behind all the laughter, actress Danielle Spencer endured a life riddled with extraordinary highs, devastating lows, and battles that would test even the strongest spirit.
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Black Inventor Who Allegedly Created Clean Fuel System Goes Missing, Internet Fears the Worst
After claiming he was “under attack,” Julian Brown’s sudden absence has raised red flags online.
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The New Owner Of The Root Asked A Question We All Must Answer: ‘What Is Your Assignment?’ Don’t Have An Answer? Here’s Some Help.
We all have an assignment. But finding it will not be the same for everyone.
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Professor: Ray J Might Be Messy, But Here’s Why You Can’t Blame His Mother
After Ray J was arrested on Thanksgiving, folks trolled his mother, Sonja Norwood, online. But this professor shares why she isn’t to blame.
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13 Strategic, Powerful Moves Black Folks Are Making Amid Dark Times
Black folks aren’t just surviving, we’re strengthening, and defying marginalization at every turn. Here are 13 powerful examples of our extraordinary growth and rising intelligence, even as we stare adversity square in the face.
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The Tea Behind Tamar and Toni Braxton’s Explosive Clash
What was supposed to be a peaceful family dinner quickly turned into a showdown between Toni and Tamar. We got the tea.
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Jailhouse Call Reveals Charlotte Man’s Strange Motive for Stabbing Ukrainian Woman to Death—It’s Not What You’d Expect
In a jailhouse call shared by his sister, 35-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr. reportedly claimed the government implanted “materials” in his brain before fatally stabbing 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, on a Charlotte light rail.
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Why Black Folks Treat Troubling ‘Dr. Umar’ Better Than Talented Amanda Seales
Dr. Umar and Amanda Seales can both be frustrating, but Why Is Black America Harder on Seales?
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You Won’t Believe What Joy Reid Says She Got Paid in Comparison to Her MSNBC Colleagues
“They work less hours and make more than us, get bigger raises, more opportunities and more grace. This is the world we live in,” Joy Red said.