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It’s not over yet. An attorney for Jussie Smollett now faces her own legal battle. According to ABC News, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland has ruled a lawsuit filed against a Smollett attorney, Tina Glandian can proceed. The suit claims Glandian may have defamed the two brothers, Abimbola and Olabinjo …

Donald Glover attends the premiere of “Atlanta” during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals on March 19, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Photo: Rich Fury for SXSW (Getty Images) Just days ahead of the season three premiere of Atlanta, show creator, star, and writer Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino gave fans a …

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve boosted interest rates and is expected to do so six more times in 2022. The Fed raised its federal funds rate a quarter-point on March 16, bringing it between 0.25% and 0.50%. That means small businesses—including Black-owned ones—could feel the …

Gabrielle Union Celebrates Cheaper by the Dozen’s Blended Family The actress/producer discusses how Cheaper by the Dozen showcases the beauty of blended families. Latest on The Root What’s Black On TV This Week? Atlanta, Lizzo, Bridgerton & More Gabrielle Union Celebrates Cheaper by the Dozen’s Blended Family Black Hack: A …

The job landscape over the past two years has shifted significantly. Since the beginning of the global coronavirus pandemic, companies and employers around the globe have allowed employees to work from home to keep them safe. Working and taking classes from home has been a welcome change for many, but …

In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. A person familiar with the decision tells AP quarterback Deshaun Watson has changed his mind and will accept a trade to the Cleveland Browns, …

A South Side Chicago woman has accused her employer, chemical goods company Zep, of discrimination after being prosecuted for reporting a racial slur used by the vice president, in a federal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC), reports The Chicago-Sun Times.  Adrienne Harmon-Beckwith filed the complaint following a …

What’s Black On TV This Week? Atlanta, Lizzo, Bridgerton & More Long-awaited returns and music superstars dominate our favorite choices of the week. Latest on The Root What’s Black On TV This Week? Atlanta, Lizzo, Bridgerton & More Gabrielle Union Celebrates Cheaper by the Dozen’s Blended Family Black Hack: A …

Regina Hall’s acting career shows no signs of letting up, which is remarkable for a Black woman in her 50s, an age where Hollywood tends to ignore older women for roles in favor of the upcoming ingenue actresses.  Hall is defying the barriers of ageism in the film industry with …

Photo: karelnoppe (Shutterstock) This past Friday, the US House passed legislation that would ban race-based discrimination in the workplace, and against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, and public accommodations. The passing of the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act is a major …