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Even More Stunning Black Looks From the Cannes Film Festival
We're looking at the hottest fashions spotted in and around the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
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Family of Black Woman Who Died After Brawl at Tim Hortons Breaks Silence
A brawl caught on camera inside an Indiana Tim Hortons captured the moments before Anita Grayson fell dead. Now, her family is breaking their silence.
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Exclusive: Black Men Explain Why so Many of Them Are Disengaged from Politics
The Root spoke to Black men struggling with their American duty to vote and whether their vote even matters.
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What’s Really Going On With Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard and His Son’s Shocking Arrest
There seems to be some underlying tension between Sugar Ray Leonard and his son, Daniel. And now things have escalated. Let's talk about it!
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“Is God Is” Composer Reveals the Creative Way He Made the Film’s Music With No Money
Moses Sumney says scoring the new film "Is God Is" pushed his creativity to the limit.
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Trump Just Helped Make the Case for Reparations for Black People
Donald Trump's plan to compensate January 6 rioters proves that the question of reparations is less about capacity and more about political will.
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Sean Gathright’s Family Met With Death Threats After Launching GoFundMe for Legal Fees
The family of one of the four men convicted for the murder of Julio Foolio has received criticism since launching a GoFundMe in his name.
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Why the Internet is Side-Eyeing Erica Campbell’s Vow Renewal
Mary Mary fans are divided over Erica Campbell’s lavish vow renewal, with critics calling it "tone-deaf" weeks after sister Tina’s divorce announcement.
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Why Fans Are Calling Out Mary J. Blige Over Her Las Vegas Residency
Mary J. Blige has been entertaining the masses for years now. But her latest Las Vegas residency has some fans feeling disappointed. Let's get into it!
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Inside NFL Champion Justin Tuck’s Multi-Million Dollar Wall Street Evolution
The former New York Giants star has built a thriving corporate career as a Goldman Sachs executive after his playing days ended—here's how.