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Snoop Dogg’s Family Suffers Heartbreaking News
Cori Broadus and fiancé Wayne Deuce mourn the loss of their daughter, Codi, who died just 20 days after coming home following a long NICU stay.
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How to Watch the 2026 Grammys and Which Black Stars to Root For
The 2026 Grammys go down on Feb. 1. But before it happens, let's take a look at what you need to know, how to stream it and who's in the running!
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Black Internet Responds to Boxer Getting His Toupee Literally Knocked Off During Match
Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller's toupee had an, uhh...unexpected slip during his latest boxing match.
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February 2026 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is full of great new books by Black authors.
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The Sad Reason Teddy Riley Will Never Reunite With Guy Bandmates
Famed producer Teddy Riley was candid on Sway in the Morning about his fractured relationship with group members from Guy and the truth behind "Guy 2.0."
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6 Things For Black Folks to Look Forward to at the 2026 Grammys
The 2026 Grammys are gearing up to be one of the most memorable yet. Let's take a look at what you can expect to go down!
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Exclusive: NABJ President on Why Democracy Is At Risk Over Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrests
The president of NABJ, Errin Haines, spoke to The Root following the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
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How Sha’Carri Richardson’s Speeding Arrest Led to Her Boyfriend Also Going to Jail
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson latest arrest came thanks to a new zero-tolerance Florida law.
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17 Black Celebs Who Were Arrested For Speaking Out Against Injustice
Following Don Lemon's arrest, we look at several Black public figures who were arrested for putting themselves on the line in the name of resistance.
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Professor: Why Don Lemon’s Arrest is One of the Most Terrifying Trump Moves We’ve Seen So Far
Don Lemon wasn’t protesting, vandalizing, or disrupting a church service. He was reporting. His arrest isn’t about law enforcement—it’s about what happens when power decides journalism itself is a threat.