One of daytime’s biggest gambles has proven they are here to say. The Real celebrated its 1,000th show, an important milestone for any daytime program. On Monday (Feb. 17), Loni Love, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai and newest co-host Amanda Seales, celebrated The Real‘s 1,000th show with champagne, …

Back in 2010, Michael Bloomberg said the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama’s biggest legislative achievement, does “absolutely nothing to fix the big health care problems” and called the program “a disgrace.”  The comments were made during a speech the former New York City mayor gave in July of that …

Contributing a sweeping mix of services that include health and fitness, education, and beauty salons, businesses in the personal services sector are expected to harvest the most growth in the franchising industry this year. Based on the number of establishments and employment, the personal services segment ranked first among its …

In one of the latest incidents of cops’ gone rogue, Illinois police officers arrested an innocent young black man. On Feb. 24, 2019, Jaylan Butler was traveling by bus from a college championship tournament in South Dakota with his swim team. Sometime after 8:00 p.m., the bus pulled over on …

For the second time in 10 years, Walmart Inc. has given $5 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The retail giant announced the grant in late January for the museum in Washington, D.C. as “part of the company’s continued commitment to advance causes …

An African American model says she was pressured to wear bizarre, racist accessories two weeks ago at a Fashion Institute of Technology runway show during New York Fashion Week, according to the New York Post. She said she was being pressured to wear monkey ears and oversized lips. Amy Lefevre, who …

Boosie Badazz wants the world to know that he is NOT here for Dwyane Wade’s public support of his transgender daughter. Wade made headlines last week when he spoke out in support of his 12-year-old transgender daughter Zaya on Ellen. And while most celebrities have applauded the retired NBA …

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison holds an orchid during “An Evening with Toni Morrison and Her Friends” in New York, April 5, 1994. Photo: Kathy Willens (AP Photo) It’s Lit!It’s Lit!Where all things literary live on The Root No one can say we didn’t give Toni Morrison her flowers while …

Hochberg: They have so little. The photographs are one more thing to help them bond and grieve more completely. They affirm their baby’s life, validate the feelings they’ve had. There could be many years of hopes and dreams for this baby’s existence, and to not have evidence—I use the term …

Queen & Slim costume designer, Shiona Turini is giving Barbie a mini style makeover, just in time for Black History Month. Collaborating with the makers of American’s favorite childhood toy, the stylist and creative consultant for A-list celebrities including Issa Rae, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, has teamed up with Barbie to style a diverse group of …