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A Rare Piece of Harlem Renaissance History Is Finally Getting the Spotlight It Deserves in an All-New Film
An upcoming documentary gives viewers an intimate, unforgettable seat at a 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance legends.
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Facing The End of Days In The Age of AI
Is it really the end for mankind? Top AI experts reveal why an AI apocalypse is no longer and if, but when, and how it could occur within the next 10 years.
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Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan and Other Black Stars We Lost in 2026
We are honoring all of the Black stars who left us in 2026.
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Black Celebrities Who Stand in Solidarity With Palestine
From open letters to public demonstrations, these Black artists, actors, and cultural figures are using their platforms to demand justice for Palestinians.
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Inside ‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: 5 Can’t-Miss Moments From The Docuseries
Inside the studio secrets, cultural milestones, and rare footage that make Hov’s new HBO docuseries an immediate classic.
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How Bobb’e Thompson Went From Child Star to Federal Prison
From "That’s So Raven" and "30 Rock" to federal prison, Bobb’e J. Thompson's latest conviction caps a years-long series of legal troubles.
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5 Times Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Clapped Back at Reporters, Trump and His Critics
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott continues to prove that he’s never afraid to defend his city-- or his personal reputation.
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Where Are the 8 Black Women Who Paved the Way on ‘SNL’ Today?
As Saidah Belo-Osagie joins the "Saturday Night Live" cast, see where the eight Black female cast members who came before her are today.
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TIFF 2026: The Movies We Can’t Wait to See
From Mahershala Ali to Aaron Pierre, these Black stars are leading the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival with movies worth watching.
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Exclusive: Planned Parenthood’s CEO Explains What’s At Stake For Black Maternal Health in the Midterms
Ahead of the midterms, Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson tells The Root what’s at stake for reproductive freedom.