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The Root spoke with state Sen. Raumesh Akbari about the impact of Tennessee's new congressional map on Black voting power in the state.

Black Democrats are sounding off after Tennessee lawmakers passed a new proposed congressional map, axing the state's sole Black-majority district.

Fans may be used to seeing Stephen A. Smith giving his hot takes and making waves on ESPN, but his other gig on 'General Hospital' is just as fun!

Is it possible that some people can be too pretty to date, or has social media warped modern dating standards? We're getting into the debate.

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Why Critical Thinking is the Black Community’s Newest Defense Mechanism

We all remember where we were when Kanye West famously interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs. And now, we've finally learned how that viral moment came to be!

You've probably seen "Ducky + Dada" in many of their viral social media videos. Now, here's their inspiring adoption story.

As a studio analyst for Prime Video's coverage of WNBA, Cooper-Dyke breaks down some of the top storylines of the upcoming season.

Megan Thee Stallion may be a successful rapper and fun personality, but behind it all lies a deep and painful family history.