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Take a Peek Inside Jon Batiste’s Beautiful Brooklyn Home
Jon Batiste has been on an incredible run for the last couple of years. While he’s always been a talented and respected artist, he has grown in popularity since the release of his 2021 album, “WE ARE....
What You Need to Know About HBCU Homecoming Season
Homecoming season is right around the corner, and if you haven’t started preparing physically, financially, and spiritually yet, then you’re behind the eight ball. But don’t worry, The Root has your c...
Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl Upset, James Earl Jones’ Comments Dissing Black Women Enrage Black Twitter, What Really Happened The Day Rich Homie Quan Died, Shannon Sharpe’s Salacious Mishap And More
Hollywood royalty James Earl Jones, who was known for his iconic voice and dignified acting career, died Monday (Sept. 9) at 93. Supporters have taken to the internet to express their condolences and ...
All the Best Dressed Guests at the White House ‘Celebrating Black Excellence’ Brunch
No one does an all-white brunch better than Black folks! On Friday, Sept. 13 President Joe Biden hosted hundreds of Black leaders at the White House for brunch to celebrate Black excellence. Actress M...
WATCH: Pharrell’s Gracious Clapback To Hecklers in Toronto is One For The Books
During a time where music legend Pharrell should be celebrating the debut of his forthcoming animated documentary “Piece by Piece,” he’s instead having to deal with hecklers hellbent on hampering the ...
Why Are Dark-Skinned Black Girls Being Erased in TV and Film?
In December 2023, an AI study spearheaded by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media (GDI) in partnership with Google Research found that screentime for darker-skinned actresses had increased by ...
A Look Inside Carmelo Anthony’s NY Mansion, Why Black Folks Say Lake Lanier is Haunted, 30 Howard University Homecoming Moments, Black Celebrity Couples With Beautiful Love Stories And More
If you’ve ever wanted to see what the lifestyle of a retired NBA star looks like, look no further than the sprawling mansion of former New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers player Carmelo Anthony. &#...
This Woman Creates Stunning, Wild Works of Art – With Her Hair.
Ivory Coast artist Laetitia Ky works with an unusual medium – her hair. By incorporating hair extensions with her natural locs, she sculpts stunning images inspired by everything around her, including...
Before We Let Go: A Celebration of Frankie Beverly From Black Media
On Tuesday (Sept. 10), the world learned that musical legend Frankie Beverly from the beloved group Frankie Beverly and Maze died at age 77. Read more…