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Why Ray J’s Latest Interview May Be a Sign of a New Stable Chapter in His Life
It's no secret that Ray J has been in the news for some wild antics over the years. But his latest interview may just prove that he's finally entered a new, more stable era!
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As Alabama Heads to the Polls For a Second Primary, Organizers Want to Keep Black Voters Engaged
The Root spoke with Alabama voting organizers who broke down voter turnout concerns and the struggle for Black power ahead of the state's unprecedented second primary election.
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Is Drake Okay? Inside the Rapper’s String of Viral Livestreams and Public PR Moves
Ever since his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake hasn't been the same. Between his recent livestream antics and giving away over $50,000 at his Toronto event, folks are left wondering how the rapper is really doing.
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Trump’s Latest Target in the DEI Crackdown? A Federal Website for Minority Scholarships
In Trump's latest move to crackdown on DEI, a federally funded career website that lists college scholarships for women and students of color will be revamped.
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What the Wisconsin Primary Can Tell Us About Black Voters and Democratic Socialism
With the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, Black voters have to decide whether they will embrace the state's socialist candidate or vie for a more established Democrat.
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Who Was Sylvia Robinson? One of Hip-Hop’s First Moguls, Explained
From R&B chart-topper to music executive, how the "Mother of Hip-Hop" built the blueprint for the modern rap empire.
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Photos: Inside the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
From Gina Prince-Bythewood to families enjoying the time of their lives, let's take a look at all the Black excellence at the 2026 MVAAFF!
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Courtney Clenney’s Prison Sentence Highlights Racial Disparities in the Legal System
After an OnlyFans model received a six-year sentence for killing her Black boyfriend, bigger questions about race, gender and who is believed continue to divide America.
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Miss North Carolina USA Breaks Silence After Being Stripped of Her Title—And Replaced by her Black Runner-Up
Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Says She Lost Her Title Over Her 'Conservative Christian' Beliefs
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Courtney Clenney’s Sentence Highlights Disparities in the Legal System
After an OnlyFans model received a six-year sentence for killing her Black boyfriend, bigger questions about race, gender and who is believed continue to divide America.