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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 …

Photo: Michael Zorn (Getty Images) While we’ve seen a rise in blatant white nationalism since the start of this presidency, Black History Month always has a particular way of bringing out the worst in racists. A report from CBS 3 in Philadelphia details how a long-standing mural of civil rights …

Valentine’s Day is apparently weighing heavy on Nick Cannon because he’s claiming that tying the knot is not something he has planned. Ever. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the 39-year-old actor and show host says that after his split with Mariah Carey, he’s not looking for legal commitment with regards to …