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Lupita Nyong’o Claps Back at Racists Who Are Mad at Her Role in ‘The Odyssey’
Lupita Nyong'o is addressing the backlash against her being cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'
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The Most Memorable Graduation Walks This Year!
Graduation is a big deal—and these 2026 graduates made sure to make their five seconds on stage unforgettable!
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The Next Big Hair Trend? This Biodegradable Human Hair Dupe Comes From a Plant
One beauty influencer has shaken up TikTok after discovering Brazilian biodegradable hair extensions that look just like real hair!
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Peek Inside Phaedra Parks’ Jaw-Dropping New Atlanta Home
We're finally getting an inside look at RHOA star Phaedra Parks' Atlanta home. Let's see what's in store!
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From Prison to Graduation: The Inspiring Story of Chris Young, the Formerly Incarcerated Black Man Kim Kardashian Helped Free
Chris Young was given a second chance after he was granted clemency. Now, he's become the first person in his family to walk the graduation stage.
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Best Black Soccer Players To Lookout For On The 2026 World Cup Pitch
Get to know some of the best Black players you can expect to see at the World Cup this summer.
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Expert: When Your Teen Can’t Stand to Be Around You, This is What You Must Know
Is it just teenage hormones, or is it something deeper? A school psychologist breaks down what parents are missing and how to help.
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Even More Stunning Black Looks From the Cannes Film Festival
We're looking at the hottest fashions spotted in and around the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
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Family of Black Woman Who Died After Brawl at Tim Hortons Breaks Silence
A brawl caught on camera inside an Indiana Tim Hortons captured the moments before Anita Grayson fell dead. Now, her family is breaking their silence.
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Exclusive: Black Men Explain Why so Many of Them Are Disengaged from Politics
The Root spoke to Black men struggling with their American duty to vote and whether their vote even matters.