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Leslie Jones Calls Out ‘SNL’ for Typecasting Her
Leslie Jones' feelings of being 'stereotyped' while working at 'SNL' should spark a conversation about the way Black women are portrayed on screen
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A Peek Inside Eve’s Ultra-Rich Life with Husband Maximillion Cooper
How Eve traded the grind for a life of luxury, ease, and real love with her husband.
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Saved By The Bell’s Lark Voorhies On Healing After Mental Health Diagnosis
The "Saved by the Bell" star says that since she's been open about her mental health, Hollywood has not embraced her.
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The Rising Movement to Overturn Karmelo Anthony’s Extreme 35-Year Sentence
Here is a breakdown of the ongoing efforts to support Karmelo Anthony after his 35-year prison sentence.
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From Celebrities to Civil Rights Leaders: Inside The Growing Movement Behind Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal
Here is a breakdown of the ongoing efforts to support Karmelo Anthony after his 35-year prison sentence.
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EXCLUSIVE: Patti LaBelle Not Stopping At 82, Reveals First R&B Album In 20 Years On the Way
Legendary songstress Patti LaBelle is working on her first R&B album in 20 years
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The Biggest Moments From the 2026 NBA Draft
The newest NBA stars arrived at the Barclays Center for the 2026 NBA draft. We're breaking down all of the surprises.
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Expert: 100-Year Sentence in Texas Case Signals Authoritarian Threat to Black Protest
The Root spoke to one legal expert, who warned Texas protest sentences could chill dissent and reshape how future political demonstrations are prosecuted.
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Wiz Khalifa’s Advice to His Teenage Son Sparks Online Debate About Handling Conflict
Black folks are mixed online after Wiz Khalifa advised his son while on stream, which turned into a broader conversation about parenting and youth violence.
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Whitney Houston’s Estate Responds To Oprah’s Account of 2009 Stage Fall
After Oprah Winfrey's crass story about the late Whitney Houston went viral, her official estate is now responding to all the chatter!