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The Feud Between Djimon Hounsou and the His Children’s Mother Just Got Messy — Now The Cops Are Involved
Longtime actor Djimon Hounsou is back in the news, but sadly—it isn't for anything positive. Let's talk about it!
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How the Gullah-Geechee People Stopped Gentrification Dead in its Tracks… For Now
Since 2023, an effort to raise property taxes and displace Black Gullah-Geechee residents has threatened the community's deep history.
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13 Years After ‘Being Mary Jane’ Premiered, Here’s Where the Cast Is Now!
The groundbreaking drama "Being Mary Jane" ended in 2019, but its cast have continued to evolve. Here’s where they are today.
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Veteran Black Journalist’s New Novel Explores Love, Hip-Hop and Magazines in the 1990s
The Root spoke to Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel which explores the good and bad of hip-hop and journalism in the late 1990s.
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How Duke University Suing Its Own Quarterback Could Impact All College Athletes
Right after Duke University quarterback Darian Mensah announced he's entering the transfer portal, the university sued him.
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What Jill Scott Says About Being a ‘Dominant Submissive’
Jill Scott's comments about what she's looking for in a man have sparked an online debate about power dynamics in relationships.
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Why Everyone is Losing It Over Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Outfit
Naomi Osaka is making a bold fashion statement at the 2026 Australian Open and you've got to see how she slayed!
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Black Stars Who Have, Um, Disappointed Us Big Time
While celebrities like Ben Carson, Drake and Keke Palmer have contributed greatly to the Black community, they've also disappointed us beyond belief.
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This Black TikToker’s Super-Catchy Dr. Pepper Jingle Went Viral, Here’s What Happened Next
Romeo Bingham's viral TikTok video, an ode to Dr. Pepper, leads to national commercial with the soft drink brand
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Why LeBron James is Getting Dragged For His MLK-Inspired Nike Sneakers
Designed to commemorate MLK Day and LeBron James’ 23rd season, “King James” and Nike have been called “tone-deaf” for the new shoe.