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The Root | Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

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Surprising Celebs We’d Invite to The Cookout

Chris Hemsworth, Melissa McCarthy and Tom Hanks are some of the famous faces we’d hang out with at the summer cookout.

Stephanie Holland

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Kelly Rowland — and Black Twitter —React To Cannes Red Carpet Disrespect

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Kelly Rowland Breaks Silence on Cannes Controversy

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Old Video of Kanye West Speaking on Diddy Hits Differently Following Abuse Video Leak
How in the Hell Did This Guy Beat Idris Elba for 2024 UK's Sexiest Man Alive?!

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Surprising Twist In Case of Black Teen Recorded Severely Beating Kaylee Gain

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7 Scary Things Black Folks Should Never Forget About Trump's Presidency

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EXCLUSIVE: Aisha Hinds Discusses How Hen’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her in ‘9-1-1’

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When Did Justin Bieber and Diddy Become Friends?

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green on the fifth season & On Being the Franchise’s First Black Female Captain and Lead

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green on the Show's Fifth Season & On Being the Franchise’s First Black Female Captain and Lead

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Kelly Rowland Breaks Silence on Cannes Controversy

After plenty of internet speculation, the singer/actress explains what happened during her confrontation with a staffer at the Cannes Film Festival.

Stephanie Holland

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Surprising Celebs We’d Invite to The Cookout

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Chaka Khan’s Daughter ‘Dancing’ on Diddy’s ‘Demise’ After She Claims He Did This to Her Mom

Stephanie Holland

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A Look at Cassie Ventura's Life Without Diddy

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EXCLUSIVE: Aisha Hinds Discusses How Hen’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her in ‘9-1-1’

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7 Scary Things Black Folks Should Never Forget About Trump's Presidency

Even if the former president is convicted of a felony, he can still reclaim the Oval Office.

Candace McDuffie

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Surprising Twist In Case of Black Teen Recorded Severely Beating Kaylee Gain

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Cassie Breaks Silence on Diddy Abuse Video

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What Year Is This?? Black Man's Home Set on Fire After Receiving Mysterious Racist Packages

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LaMelo Ball’s Driving May Have Just Gotten Him in Trouble

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Taye Diggs Reveals Sister's Schizophrenia Diagnosis

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First Black Miss Nevada Finally Meets the Mother Who Left Her in an Airport 44 Years Ago

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It Took 60 Years for America's First Black Astronaut To Achieve His Ultimate Goal

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Diddy Has Apologized, and Black Twitter Has Lots to Say About It

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Unlike Other Badly Behaved Black Celebrities, Diddy's Shot at Redemption Is Nearly Impossible

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Why The Internet Knows Diddy's 'Apology' is Trash

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Cassie Assault Video Proves Diddy's 'Brother Love' Rebrand Was Nothing More Than A Calculated Lie

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Black Folks Are Canceling Diddy, And Now There's No Coming Back

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15 of Kelly Rowland's Best Fashion Moments

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Style Icon Grace Jones' Best Looks Through the Years

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Even More of the Best Black Fashion Moments at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

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Meet The Celeb Braider Who Keeps The Kardashian Kids' Hair Laid

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Kelly Rowland — and Black Twitter —React To Cannes Red Carpet Disrespect

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When Did Justin Bieber and Diddy Become Friends?

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WATCH: Terrence Howard Goes Full-Blown Terrence Howard in Conspiracy Theory-Filled Joe Rogan Interview: ‘We’re About to Kill Gravity’

Stephanie Holland

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Old Video of Kanye West Speaking on Diddy Hits Differently Following Abuse Video Leak

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Surprising Twist In Case of Black Teen Recorded Severely Beating Kaylee Gain

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Kelly Rowland Breaks Silence on Cannes Controversy

Stephanie Holland

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EXCLUSIVE: Aisha Hinds Discusses How Hen’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her in ‘9-1-1’

Stephanie Holland

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7 Scary Things Black Folks Should Never Forget About Trump's Presidency

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