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Black Man Who Saved Baby From Viral Pit Bull Attack in NYC Speaks out
Bodybuilder Kevin Richardson is being called a hero after saving a one-year-old from a vicious Pit Bull attack in NYC
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New Details Emerge After ‘Lion King’ Broadway Star Found Fatally Stabbed Days Before Christmas
Broadway alum Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in "The Lion King," was found slain just days before Christmas. Now, a suspect is in custody.
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How Trump’s Power is Crumbling and The Resistance is Growing
With a 36% approval. High-profile defections. A surging opposition. The cracks in President Trump's armor aren't just showing, they’re widening.
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Why Trump is Losing Power, And the Resistance is Taking Over
With a 36% approval. High-profile defections. A surging opposition. The cracks in President Trump's armor aren't just showing, they’re widening.
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Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Support Shouldn’t Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years
Nicki Minaj's recent MAGA alignment has some Black folks shocked and calling her crazy for the sudden move, but her behavior over the years has consistently foreshadowed her political leanings.
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What’s Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More!
Sundance Film Festival is back again and that means, so is our list of Black-leading or centric films you might want to keep an eye out for in 2026!
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Black Shows To Look Forward to In 2026
From 'Wonder Man' to the return on 'Paradise," Black shows are coming in hot in 2026. Let's take a look!
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Trump’s Christmas Day Airstrikes in Nigeria Spark Outrage and Divide
On Christmas Day, the Trump Administration confirmed "powerful and deadly" U.S. military strikes against ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria.
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The Greatest List of Classic Christmas Movies, Internet Drags Claressa Shields Dragged Over Papoose, Inside Venus Williams’ Wedding and More Celeb News
Here's the latest in entertainment news straight from The Root.
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Did You Know Black Folks Were Behind John Lennon’s Famous ‘Happy Xmas’ Song?
How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” into a global message of peace.
