EntertainmentEntertainmentJulia Roberts Awkward Dancing Off Too Close Was Hard to Watch. Do We Blame Barack Obama?Julia Roberts off-beat dance moves sparked a collective eye roll from Black and White people everywhere.ByKendra LeePublishedDecember 17, 2023
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Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalOpening Statements in Jonathan Majors Trial Paint Two Different Pictures of Domestic Dispute IncidentMajors has pleaded not guilty to all charges, if convicted he could face up to a year in jail.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 4, 2023
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesViola Davis Relishes the ‘Joy’ of Being 'The Hunger Games’' Ruthless VillainThe EGOT winner plays evil Head Gamemaker Dr. Volumnia Gaul in the upcoming prequel film.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 15, 2023
NewsNewsHere's How You'll Know Your Barack and Michelle Bobbleheads Are OriginalsIf you're looking for this year's Christmas gifts, these should be added to the cart.ByAmira CastillaPublishedNovember 4, 2023
CultureCultureWow! Malia Obama's Red Hair Got Our AttentionPresident Obama's oldest daughter was photographed recently donning a red do while leaving the movieByKendra LeePublishedOctober 29, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentLeBron James and The Obamas Maybe Teaming Up for an NBA Series! Here's What We KnowLeBron James' and Peyton Mannings' production companies are reportedly in talks with the Obama's company, Higher…ByJessica WashingtonPublishedOctober 25, 2023
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitMichelle Obama Narrates Audiobook Version of a Beloved (But Controversial) Children's ClassicThe former First Lady's reading of "Where the Wild Things Are" is set to drop in time for the book's 60th…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedOctober 24, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentBlue Ivy Carter, North West Are Both Doing 'Lion King Projects.' Here Are Other Nepo Babies Building Their BrandBoth of the famous children are trying out their acting skills.ByAmira Castilla and Candace McDuffieUpdatedMay 15, 2024
CultureCultureLater Kardashians, These Black IT Girls Are Today's Trendsetters and IconsMalia Ann Obama, Simone Biles, Natalia Bryant, and more are taking over with style, grace and brainsByAmira CastillaPublishedOctober 14, 2023
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EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitThe Best Oprah's Book Club Picks by Black AuthorsAs Oprah announces her 102nd Book Club pick, we look back on some of our favorite selections by Black authors over…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedSeptember 20, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentRooting for Everybody Black at the U.S. OpenFrom the Obamas to Pusha T, these are all of the Black familiar faces in New York to play and watch some of the…ByAmira CastillaUpdatedSeptember 9, 2023
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesRustin Trailer Highlights an Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights MovementRustin, starring Emmy winner Colman Domingo in the title role, premieres on Netflix Nov. 17.ByStephanie HollandPublishedAugust 28, 2023
NewsLegalNewsLegalDeadass? AI Algorithm Wrongfully Accused A Pregnant Black Woman of ...WHAT!??A Black mother is suing Detroit after being mistaken for for a criminal while eight months pregnant.ByKalyn WomackPublishedAugust 8, 2023
NewsObituaryNewsObituaryCharles Ogletree, Law Professor Who Represented Tupac And Made Case For Reparations, Dies At 70.He may not make it into your history book, kids, but you need to know his name.ByKeith ReedPublishedAugust 4, 2023
NewsNewsExclusive: Former President Obama Welcomes a New Class of LeadersThe Root exclusively sat down with the first class of Obama Foundation's new Leaders USA program.ByJessica WashingtonPublishedAugust 1, 2023
CultureCultureCultureCultureHere's President Obama's Fave Book List and PlaylistElla Fitzgerald, Nas and Janelle Monáe just made the list of songs the former president has on repeat this summerByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 21, 2023
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EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevision2023 Emmys: Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Lizzo Receive Surprise NominationsAbbott Elementary, A Black Lady Sketch Show are once again honored with Emmy nominations.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 12, 2023