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The Root 100: Best Dressed Black Stars
The Root 100 Gala was held last night at Gotham Hall in New York City, and we have curated a list of the best-dressed Black stars on the red carpet!
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Flex Alexander Says Michael Jackson Wasn’t Happy With That Terrible ‘Man in the Mirror’ Film, But Not Why You Think
The 2004 Michael Jackson flick was poorly received by pretty much everyone, including the man himself. But star Flex Alexander just revealed the real reason MJ hated the film.
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The Miss Universe Drama Continues as Miss Haiti Calls For an Independent Investigation of the Pageant
Weeks after Miss Universe 2025 was crowned, Miss Haiti is calling for an independent investigation into alleged corruption behind the scenes.
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After AT&T Pens Letter to Trump Ending DEI, Black Internet Is More Than Pissed
AT&T is the latest company to end DEI, and boy do Black people online have thoughts.
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Grandmother Shares Difficult Update on Baby After Brain-Dead Mother Was Kept Alive Under Georgia Law
Adriana Smith's baby is still hospitalized after nearly six months in the NICU. His grandmother says he requires more intensive care.
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Trump’s Nasty Comments About Somalis are Likely a Result of This One Person
After claiming Somali migrants contribute "nothing" and are "garbage," President Trump is stamping his verbal attacks with a new deportation operation.
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Ashley Allison’s Inspiring Speech Electrifies Star-Studded Root 100 Gala!
At the 16th Annual The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall in NYC, The Root's new owner Ashley Allison takes the stage for an inspiring speech!