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The Tea On Why This Writer is Dragging LeBron James Over New Netflix Basketball Movie

Questions about who came up with a story idea are common in Hollywood. Sometimes these questions lead to lawsuits, and that’s the situation NBA superstar LeBron James finds himself in. Read more…...

Man Says Gun Legislation Is Anti-White, Uses N-Word At Senate Committee Hearing

White supremacist Avi Rachlin shamelessly dropped the N-word during a Michigan Senate committee hearing on Thursday (Nov. 14). The slur was used after he falsely said lawmakers were attacking the gun ...

Dragons, Magic and Superheroes: Black Fans’ Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Universes

There’s something about sci-fi/fantasy that has always drawn in Black fans. Maybe it’s the idea of living in a new society, maybe it’s the possibility of having magic powers, or maybe it’s just the dr...

A Judge Just Gave This Woman on Death Row The Best News Ever

Melissa Lucio has been on death row since 2008 for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter. However, she’s stood on her innocence all this time. Read more…

The Real Story Behind the Return of Halle Berry’s ‘Best Oscar Dress of All Times’

Halle Berry, one of our 2024 Root 100 honorees, has always been a looker. So it should come as no surprise when she turns heads at events. But a recent appearance has gotten a whole lot of people talk...

Black Vogue Model Gets Charged With Murder, Black Cheerleader Forced To Walk On Imaginary Leash By White Teammates, Michael Strahan Lashes Out Amidst National Anthem Controversy, Diddy’s Latest Attempt To Get Out Of Jail And More

A young New York man who was on his way to a promising career in the fashion industry is now facing charges in connection with the murder of a man in the Bronx. – Angela Johnson Read More Read m...

Red States Are Looking Up How To Change Their Votes, Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. Shares Real Reason Kamala Lost, People Wonder If Slavery Will Come Back Under Trump, The Scariest Parts Of 2025 And Other Stories

As America grapples with Trump’s impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level. – Candace McDuff...

Black Women React To White Women’s Blue Bracelets, Black Counter To Project 2025 Gains Traction, Sports Host Michelle Beadle Uses N-Word On Air, Celebs Who’ve Left X Since Elon Musk’s Takeover And More

On TikTok, white women are now going around making blue friendship bracelets as a way to not only show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris after her loss to former President Donald Trump, b...

Gabby Thomas And Jordan Chiles Look Stunning In Sports Illustrated, Al Roker Gives Advice On Weight Loss Drugs, Inside Viola Davis’ Multi-Million L.A. Home, Black Twitter Sounds Off On Andre 3000’s Grammy Nomination And More

Gabby Thomas and Jordan Chiles may be a decorated Olympic athletes, but now they can add yet another coveted feat to their names: Sports Illustrated models. – Shanelle Genai Read More Read more&...