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Following a sentencing hearing for the Julio Foolio murder trial, Black Americans online express concerns over forced labor and chattel slavery.

Kevin Hart's celebrity roast continues to garner more backlash and now, activist and Pastor Jamal Bryant is calling out the foul jokes!

We're looking at the hottest fashions spotted in and around the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Tennessee state Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells The Root about her biggest concerns in light of the Republican-led redistricting effort.

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Wait, You're Shocked? Jamie Foxx's penchant for dating white women is once again back in the spotlight. But is it really worth dragging him over at this point?

The Root spoke exclusively with TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson about his confrontation with highway patrol troopers during a protest over the state's redistricting plans that he says will diminish Black voting power.

'SNL' star Michael Che is calling out the white comedians who decided to let off racist jokes during Hart's celebrity roast. And here's why he's justified in doing do!

Super producer DJ Khaled has a lot to smile about these days, showing off a dramatic weight loss that has his fans shook!

The athletic world is grieving following the passing of Jason Collins, who has died from brain cancer at the age of 47. As the first active NBA player to publicly come out as gay, he left a lasting impact on the sport. Here is his journey.