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Professor: Why It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘African American’
A professor says it's time to ditch the term "African American." His argument? The true origin of our culture isn't where most people think.
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Black Celebs Who Showed Up at Clive Davis’ Funeral
Stevie Wonder, Usher & More: Stars Gather in NYC to Pay Respects to Clive Davis
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Exclusive: How KevOnStage Turned Independence Into an Entertainment Empire
Speaking exclusively with The Root, KevOnStage talked the second season of “Safe Space” and how he's building a comedy empire on his own terms!
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Officer Resigned After Footage Shows Alleged Assault Against Pregnant Black Woman
Former Arizona Officer Carri Carrico resigned after surveillance footage of her alleged assault against a pregnant Black woman led to criminal charges.
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Supreme Court Hands Down Ruling in Closely Watched Mail-In Voting Battle
We spoke to one legal expert to break down exactly what the Supreme Court's latest ruling on mail-in ballots means for Black people.
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Hands Down Ruling in Closely Watched Mail-In Voting Battle
We spoke to one legal expert to break down exactly what the Supreme Court's latest ruling on mail-in ballots means for Black people.
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BET Awards 2026: Best and Worst Dressed
From the BET Awards' fashion wins to those who completely missed the mark, we gathered the best—and the total train wrecks—from the red carpet!
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BET Awards 2026: All the Best Moments, Surprises You Missed!
From Janet Jackson's surprising pop-up to Lauryn Hill's insanely good tribute, the 2026 BET Awards were filled with great moments! Let's get into it!
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The 2026 BET Awards: Best Red Carpet Looks
We’re breaking down the best-dressed looks from the 2026 BET Awards red carpet.
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Clipse Reflects on The Neptunes’ Breakup
Pusha T and No Malice address Pharrell and Chad Hugo's split one year after Clipse returns with its first album in 15 years.