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From tailored luxury to bold artistic statements, these Black celebs delivered some of the most intentional looks of the 2026 Met Gala.

As 'Love & Hip-Hop' prepares to go off the air after 15 years on television, let's take a look back at the franchise's best and worst moments!

Grammy-nominated producer 9th Wonder will graduate from North Carolina Central this weekend, 26 years after dropping out to pursue his music.

The Root has you covered with a full recap of the assault trial of Stefon Diggs, who has been accused of choking and striking his private chef.

A new study from the University of Cambridge shows how stress linked to racism may increase maternal mortality risk for Black women.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown show how the conversation online has become just as important as the competition on the court.

After footage of 10 inmates escaping from the Orleans Parish Justice Center broke the internet in 2025, there's been a wild new development.

After a judge raised concerns that Cole Allen has been repeatedly strip-searched, placed on suicide watch and isolated in a padded room, MAGA is fuming.

While fans are still raving about 'Michael,' one of the film's biggest stars is now embroiled in a battle with the production company.

We may not live to see the fruit of our labor. But Generation Beta, those born between 2025 through 2039, or their offspring may.