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As back-to-school season kicks off, we're looking back at the times celebrity parents got real about the emotional reality of school drop-off day.

In an exclusive interview with 'The Root,' Dr. Letitia Plummer made her case for a changing Texas and a more unified Democratic Party.

After NABJ gave Stephen A. Smith the "Thumbs Down" award for his record of criticizing Black women politicians, he threatened to finish what they started.

More than a century later, the state of Maryland is investigating the deaths of Black boys who died in state custody.

After calling out white content creator Laurie Faulkner for allegedly copying her video, Brianne Saturdays is speaking out about the incident.

Unforgettable speeches, touching family tributes, and iconic reunions headlined an emotional weekend honoring the game’s greatest legends.

From overcoming disability to becoming Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday’s remarkable journey ended amid controversy, scrutiny and tragedy.

From overcoming disability to becoming Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday’s remarkable journey ended amid controversy, scrutiny and tragedy.

The longtime friends said “I do” in an intimate oceanfront ceremony surrounded by family, friends and their celebrity peers.

From Nipsey Hussle's "PROLIFIC" to Sean Price's "Imperious Rex," we’re looking back at the most impactful posthumous hip-hop albums.