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Black Love Blooms In A Surprise Central Park Wedding
A young Black couple got married in Central Park and TikTok is loving it!
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Everything We Know About The Sherrone Moore Scandal
The University of Michigan fired Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
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Favorite Books By Black Authors in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking at our favorite books by Black authors of the year.
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Jasmine Crockett on Why She Wants To Work with ‘Frenemy’ Marjorie Taylor Greene
EXCLUSIVE: Over a year has passed since Rep. Jasmine Crockett flamed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she spoke to The Root about the current state of their relationship.
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D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son Details Parents’ Surprising Health Struggles
Both D'Angelo and Angie Stone passed away within months of each other, and now their only son is shedding new light on their final days.
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These Scary ICE Attacks On Black Folks Should Disturb America
From the mysterious disappearance of a Haitian man to a Black man accused of being Somali, these are just a few of the shocking interactions between Black people and ICE agents.
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All The Cold & Flu Tips Your Black Grandma Knew Worked
From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.
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The Dramatic Saga Of the Obama Presidential Library Opening
The Obama Center has been nearly a decade in the making, and here's the messy story behind why it's not complete.
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Don’t Mess Around and Get Your Black Card Revoked Because You Don’t Know These Christmas Songs…by Heart
Here's the only Christmas playlist you'll need to get you in the holiday spirit!
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No Justice, No Peace: All the Times Attorney Benjamin Crump Fought for Civil Rights
Benjamin Crump's latest fight was for a Florida security guard, who was murdered in 2023.