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Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Raphael Saadiq and more of the 'Sinners' artists are speaking out about their monumental feat!

Don Lemon was at risk of legal trouble by the Department of Justice for reporting on ICE protests in Minnesota.

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!

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.

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.

Ruth E. Carter just became the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history. Here are the films that helped her get there.

Hezekiah Watkins— the youngest Freedom Rider—is still here to share his harrowing journey from a death row cell to the history books.

One Kansas City man is facing charges for allegedly selling cars on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them back. But, that's just the beginning.

"Sinners" star Wunmi Mosaku spoke to The Root shortly after her prestigious nomination and reflected on the gravity of the moment!

From Coco Gauff to Mackenzie Scott, this handful of donors have contributed a titanic amount to HBCUs over the years.