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NewsCriminal JusticeNewsCriminal JusticeBarack and Michelle Obama Join Calls for Police Reform Amidst Tyre Nichols OutrageCities across the country saw protests after the release of the body camera footage.ByKalyn WomackPublishedJanuary 30, 2023
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitEveryone's Talking About Harry's Memoir, But Do You Know Who Really Wrote It?Well-known ghostwriter, J.R. Moehringer reportedly received a $1 million advance to pen the prince's bookByAngela JohnsonPublishedJanuary 13, 2023
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionWhy Does Hakeem Jeffries Keep Getting Compared to Obama? Is It a Fair Comparison?The new House Minority Leader has been compared to Obama for years. We decided to look at where the similarities…ByJessica WashingtonPublishedJanuary 9, 2023
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitWill Prince Harry's "Spare" Outsell Barack and Michelle's Memoirs?Everyone is talking about Harry's book set to drop today, but will it live up to the hype?ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedJanuary 10, 2023
PoliticsPoliticsFinally, There's A Speaker of the House. But Here's Who We Would've Nominated to Fill the Void [UPDATED]The Speaker doesn't have to be a member of Congress (like, who knew?) So we decided to nominate a few of our own:…ByJessica WashingtonPublishedJanuary 7, 2023
CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceBlack Women Who Inspired Us In 2022These women have been at the forefront of the culture, showing us what it means to simply be great.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 31, 2022
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitThe Best Black Non Fiction of 2022 [UPDATED]2022 was a great year for Black books. Here are even more of our favorites.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedDecember 30, 2022
EntertainmentAwards Season 2023We're Rooting for Everybody BlackEntertainmentAwards Season 2023We're Rooting for Everybody Black25 of the Most Stylish Black Celebrities of 2022Black celebs were styled to the gods all year long!ByAmira CastillaPublishedDecember 27, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentBarack Obama Releases His List of Favorite Books, Music, and Movies from 2022Our forever president’s take on the best in pop culture.ByAlexandra JanePublishedDecember 25, 2022
CultureCultureMichelle Obama Reveals She Wore Weaves and Other "Protective Styles," in the White House,In a Revolt TV special, the former First Lady shares why she chose to straighten her hair while in the White HouseByAngela JohnsonPublishedDecember 16, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentBest of 2022: The Entertainers of the YearA celebration of our favorite actors, actresses, musicians and personalities of 2022.ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 13, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentBlack Women Headline The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 ListThe outlet’s list of the most powerful women in entertainment includes fan favorites Zendaya, Quinta Brunson,…ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 11, 2022
EventsThe Root 100The Root 100 2022EventsThe Root 100The Root 100 2022Michelle Obama, The Root 100 2022's #1 Honoree, Gives Us All The Feels As She Discusses Life, Love and Her New BookThe former First Lady caught up with her forever fans at The Root while on her wildly popular book tour for The…ByVanessa De LucaPublishedDecember 5, 2022
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessBlack-Owned Online Bank Gets $45 Million Investment from Obamas' AdvisorGreenwood is one of the biggest investments yet for Pendulum HoldingsByKeith ReedPublishedNovember 30, 2022
CultureCultureMichelle Obama Reveals Why She Didn't Wear Braids During Her Stint As Former First LadyAs she promotes her latest book, Obama opened up about her hair journey as the former first lady.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 17, 2022
NewsNewsVirginia McLaurin, Who Famously Danced With The Obamas, Dies At 113The Obamas tweeted their condolences to the McLaurin family on Tuesday.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 16, 2022
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EntertainmentEntertainmentDespite Other Public Splits, Here Are 18 Black Celeb Couples Still Standing Strong [Update]While some Hollywood couples are falling apart, these Black couples are thriving.ByAmira CastillaPublishedNovember 14, 2022