As the three men involved in the death of Ahmaud Arbery are awaiting trial, more information is coming out about what happened at the crime scene. According to CNN, during a Friday (November 13) bond hearing, a voicemail was played of Gregory McMichael, who worked as an investigator at the …

Interactive microlearning tech teaches execs & employees how to effectively address and resolve critical and angst-inducing issues via interactive real-world scenarios—in just 15 minutes or less   The benefits of simulation-based training are indisputable and innumerable. Given its power and efficacy, this methodology is used in a litany of sectors …

Photo: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment In 2020, awards shows may not look like they used to, but damn if we Black folk aren’t skilled at making even the worst year of our lifetimes (thus far—ugh) look remarkably good (as a people, we’ve unfortunately had centuries of practice). As evidence, look no …

There are many questions surrounding the death of 15-year-old  Quawan Charles. According to the results of an independent autopsy by American Forensics obtained by TMZ, it appears there is enough evidence to conclude that he died by “possible drowning.” The autopsy also said there was “no sign of trauma or …

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department will undergo a significant change under President-elect Joe Biden. Once Biden takes office next year, his administration will bring the civil rights division of the agency back to its original purpose, focusing on anti-discrimination laws that protect millions in minority groups …

President Barack Obama buys ice cream for his daughters Malia and Sasha at Pleasant Pops during Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2015, in Washington, DC.Photo: Aude Guerrucci-Pool (Getty Images) It’s Lit!It’s Lit!Where all things literary live at The Root As we endure the last 65 days of an American …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Jordan Casteel. Photo of painting: David Schulze Barack Obama is somehow still hopeful. The former president …

Diddy is honoring his late ex-girlfriend, actress and model, Kim Porter, with a special tribute two years after her untimely death. Porter died on Nov. 15, 2018 from lobar pneumonia at the age of 47.  The media mogul took to his Instagram on Nov. 15 and 16 to remember the …

During the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards on Sunday (Nov. 15), media mogul Tyler Perry was honored with the People’s Champion Award presented by Tiffany Haddish. The 51-year-old took the time to deliver a powerful speech that reminded everyone that they are “worthy of getting to [their] goal.” His acceptance …

Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins, a Grammy-nominated multiplatinum rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media multihyphenate, has recently re-upped his contract at Def Jam Recordings. Jeezy signed a multifaceted contract with Def Jam Recordings as an artist to continue recording for the famed hip hop label in anticipation of future album releases. He …