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Black Celebs We Lost In 2025
We are recognizing the Black celebs who left us in 2025.
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North Carolina Karen Spouts N-Word on School Bus Full of Students, Lip Reader Reveals What Denzel Said in Cannes, Memphis Woman Suffers Tragic Accident While Celebrating College Graduation, Louisiana Couple Dies in Two Separate Car Crashes on Same Day, 5 Things About Nottoway Plantation’s Horrid Legacy and More News From the Week
A collection of our best posts of the week in news.
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Grab your Tickets for The Root 100 Gala
Join us at the historic Apollo theater in Harlem, New York City for our year-end celebration of Black Excellence,
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Black Celebs We Lost in 2024
We recognize the Black celebrities who have left us in 2024.
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‘Karen’ Judge Benched Over Racism and Homophobia, Illinois School Sends Black Students Home With Cotton, Philly Educator Receives $20 Million to Create All-Black Schools, Georgia Deputies Slam Black Woman to Ground During Traffic Stop and More From This Week in News
A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in news
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All You Need To Know About Homecoming Season, More Celebrities Who Have Attended Homecoming Over The Years, All Things Hookups Ahead of Homecoming Season, Best Moments From the First HBCU Homecoming Football Game, Classic Step Scenes in Film, 30 Moments From Past Howard University Homecomings, Our Favorite HBCU Homecoming Styles, HBCUs With ‘Poppin’ Party Scenes
It’s that time of the year. So, here’s a roundup of all things HBCU Homecoming!
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Mom of 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Who Drove Herself To Target Speaks Out, Attorney for Diddy Accusers Says More A-List Celebs Are Involved, CBS Execs Admit Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview Was Handled Poorly, Louisville Black Man Gets Big Payday From The City And More
A collection of the most important news stories from the week.
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Halle Berry Shades Eric Benét’s Alleged ‘Sex Addiction,’ Dr. Dre Allegedly Sent Threatening Texts To Former Marriage Counselor, Jay Pharoah Talks Obama Impression, Miami Turns On Diddy And More
The Root’s most viral entertainment stories from the week.
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The Internet Responds To Steven Tyler’s Supposed Black Heritage, Inside NBA’s Jimmy Butler’s Cali Mansion, Kerry Washington Backs X Alternative, Black Folks Respond To Problematic Ketchup Ad And More
The Root’s most talked about culture stories from the week.
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Illinois ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Drama, Rickey Smiley’s Advice For Undecided Voters, Black America Gets Annoyed With Walz’s ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Nevada GOP Congressman Calls CBC ‘Racist’ And More
A collection of The Root’s most important political stories from the week.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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Black Celebs We Lost In 2025
We are recognizing the Black celebs who left us in 2025.
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North Carolina Karen Spouts N-Word on School Bus Full of Students, Lip Reader Reveals What Denzel Said in Cannes, Memphis Woman Suffers Tragic Accident While Celebrating College Graduation, Louisiana Couple Dies in Two Separate Car Crashes on Same Day, 5 Things About Nottoway Plantation’s Horrid Legacy and More News From the Week
A collection of our best posts of the week in news.
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Grab your Tickets for The Root 100 Gala
Join us at the historic Apollo theater in Harlem, New York City for our year-end celebration of Black Excellence,
-
Black Celebs We Lost in 2024
We recognize the Black celebrities who have left us in 2024.
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All You Need To Know About Homecoming Season, More Celebrities Who Have Attended Homecoming Over The Years, All Things Hookups Ahead of Homecoming Season, Best Moments From the First HBCU Homecoming Football Game, Classic Step Scenes in Film, 30 Moments From Past Howard University Homecomings, Our Favorite HBCU Homecoming Styles, HBCUs With ‘Poppin’ Party Scenes
It’s that time of the year. So, here’s a roundup of all things HBCU Homecoming!
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Halle Berry Shades Eric Benét’s Alleged ‘Sex Addiction,’ Dr. Dre Allegedly Sent Threatening Texts To Former Marriage Counselor, Jay Pharoah Talks Obama Impression, Miami Turns On Diddy And More
The Root’s most viral entertainment stories from the week.
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Illinois ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Drama, Rickey Smiley’s Advice For Undecided Voters, Black America Gets Annoyed With Walz’s ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Nevada GOP Congressman Calls CBC ‘Racist’ And More
A collection of The Root’s most important political stories from the week.
