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All You Didn’t Know About Atlanta’s ‘Magic City’ Strip Club
Magic City is one of the most famous clubs in the world. Now, here's everything you should know about the mystery of Magic.
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Henrietta Lacks’ Estate Scores This Major Win Decades After Her Cancer Cells Were Stolen
Just in time for Women's History Month, the family of Henrietta Lacks scored another huge win in the decades-long fight for justice.
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Why The ‘Scary Movie 6’ Trailer Has Black Fans Going Crazy
The Wayans Brothers are back with another, long-awaited iteration of 'Scary Movie.' And judging by fan reactions, this one looks like the best one yet!
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Don’t Call Me Auntie: Black Celebs Have Strong Feelings About This Term of Endearment
During the 2023 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan lovingly called Angela Bassett "Auntie," but some people have a problem with it.
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Influencer Explains Why Her Bladder Collapsed At The Gym
After lifting too heavy at the gym, one TikToker is telling her viewers about experiencing a bladder prolapse.
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Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America
14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.
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Trayvon Martin and Other Black Men, Women Unjustly Killed
14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.
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The Most Unhinged Moments from ‘The Tyra Banks Show’
"America's Next Top Model" wasn't the only Tyra Banks-led series that had completely unhinged moments! Now, her daytime talkshow is in the hot seat.
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How Teyana Taylor’s Daughter Stole the Entire Show at the 2026 Actor Awards
While Teyana Taylor may have been the one nominated at the 2026 Actor Awards, her five-year-old daughter Rue was the one everyone kept their eyes on!
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Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
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.