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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Congressional Address That Black Folks Better Watch Closely
The president blathered for almost two hours, but there were some things which were important in the circus of chaos.
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More Famous Songs by White People That Black Artists Sang Better
Beatles, Radiohead, and Dolly Parton are great singers, but Black artists like Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, and Dionne Warwick covered their hits and— ate!
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Family of Black Man Who Was Buried 19 Years Ago Discovers Medical Examiner Kept Some of His Remains… in a Bin
The family of Cedric Wayne McFadden plans to file a lawsuit against the Lake County Medical Examiner’s Office in Orlando, Fla.
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The Most Outrageous Online Reactions To Fani Willis’ Testimony
Willis testified on Thursday during Donald Trump’s election subversion case.
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With Kandi Burrus Leaving and Porsha Williams Returning, Is Real Housewives of Atlanta About to Get Revamped?
O.G.’s of the franchise include Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes and Porsha Williams Guobadia.
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Blowing Money Fast Is the Next Chapter in Starz’s Burgeoning BMF Empire
The eight-episode docuseries chronicles the rise and fall of the notorious Black Mafia Family.
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![17 Black Actors Other Than Idris Elba Who Could Be the Next James Bond [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25104219/4fa113bbe53421b6dc87879e8aa76bac-300x186.jpg)
17 Black Actors Other Than Idris Elba Who Could Be the Next James Bond [UPDATED]
With Idris Elba moving on from possibly being James Bond, we take a look on #JamesBondDay at 17 actors who are ready to don the famous tux.
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PageTurners: The Simultaneous Attack and Guidance of Literature
At some point in time, we all pick up a book to help us find a better way of understanding who we are. This week, we see that guidance spread across genres
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![Charlie Robinson, Known for Portraying 'Mac the Clerk' on Night Court, Dies at 75 [Corrected]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29121406/3d36562352ff59c4934c793c355171b1-300x169.png)
Charlie Robinson, Known for Portraying 'Mac the Clerk' on Night Court, Dies at 75 [Corrected]
The talented actor died in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer.
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PageTurners: Loving, Losing and Learning in Literature
This week’s releases center around a common theme: growth. But where that growth is found comes from within the author’s delivery and the reader’s perspective