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Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Raphael Saadiq and more of the 'Sinners' artists are speaking out about their monumental feat!
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Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ
Don Lemon was at risk of legal trouble by the Department of Justice for reporting on ICE protests in Minnesota.
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible
Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is opening up like never before, revealing her perspective on the Bible. And it's definitely sparking some swift reactions!
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Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead
In a recent interview, Keith Sweat claimed cursing killed modern R&B. We've rounded up some of our favorite new songs that prove the genre isn't dead.
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A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About
For everyone still unclear about why A$AP Rocky and Drake are really beefing, the Harlem rapper explained it all during an interview with Ebro.
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The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!
Ruth E. Carter just became the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history. Here are the films that helped her get there.
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He Was the Youngest Freedom Rider, Now He’s Sharing His Story at a Mississippi Museum
Hezekiah Watkins— the youngest Freedom Rider—is still here to share his harrowing journey from a death row cell to the history books.
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Kansas City Man Allegedly Steals Back all the Cars on He Sells on Facebook, and it Gets Worse…
One Kansas City man is facing charges for allegedly selling cars on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them back. But, that's just the beginning.
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The Root Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku Responds to Her ‘Extraordinary’ First Oscar Nomination For ‘Sinners’
"Sinners" star Wunmi Mosaku spoke to The Root shortly after her prestigious nomination and reflected on the gravity of the moment!
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The Largest HBCU Donations in Recent History—You Won’t Believe Who Just Took the Top Donor Spot!
From Coco Gauff to Mackenzie Scott, this handful of donors have contributed a titanic amount to HBCUs over the years.