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Things are steadily going on a downward spiral for Ivana Ortiz, the woman accused of shooting Rihanna's LA home in March. Here's the latest.

In an exclusive interview, Scott Evans details his journey as an influential Black media figure and his ultimate duty to the Black community.

The Devil Wears Prada sequel is about to make its way into theaters soon, but before it does—the New York premiere gave us a good glimpse at some serious looks. Let's get into it!

Critics are arguing with a movie that was never trying to be what they wanted

“Shopping while Black” strikes again after a Black woman went viral being chased out of a Zara store for alleged theft, which police later determined was baseless.

Teyana Taylor has paid homage to Janet Jackson before, but this time around she's recreating yet another iconic look! And now Janet herself and fans all over are speaking out about it.

16.5 million uninsured. Toxic air. Global famine. The high price of Trump’s 2026 budget is paid in American lives— and its only getting worse.

After the FBI severed ties with SPLC in October, an 11-count indictment against the civil rights nonprofit is now raising serious alarms.

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.

Scott Evans spoke with The Root about his viral interview with Mary J. Blige and why that infamous Burger King commercial is not a laughing matter.