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The governor of New York requested an investigation into allegations that he had sexually harassed multiple women. Today, the state attorney general’s office announced findings of at least 11 credible accusations. Office of the NY Governor / AP Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of …

On July 31, news broke that Fetty Wap’s 4-year-old daughter Lauren Maxwell passed away. The rapper, who was born Willie Junior Maxwell II, posted an emotional video about the tragic loss today (August 3). In the social media video, the 31-year-old said, “She’s good. My baby’s happy now.” “My shorty,” …

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson pardoned a St. Louis couple who received charges for waving guns at a group of Black Lives Matter protesters from the front of their mansion last year.  The governor announced Tuesday that he was releasing Mark and Patricia McCloskey of the misdemeanor convictions resulting from the …

Photo: Tim Rooke – Pool (Getty Images) Among the many losses visited upon American society as the result of a global pandemic, there has a been a profound lack of economic security, particularly for women. As The Root has previously reported (and reminded you just yesterday for Black Women’s Equal …

“You’ll want to read this,” my wife said, handing me the Sunday Boston Globe. The cover story that week in late September 2020 was about a 62-year-old woman who had colon cancer that had metastasized. She died in a local hospital; her husband was also in poor health and could …

Michael Jai White revealed his eldest son died of the coronavirus “just a few months ago” at 38 years old. In an interview with VladTV, the 53-year-old actor said his son, who he didn’t name, was born when he was 15 years old and they were extremely close having “grown …

Cosmetics giant Sephora has launched its newest campaign, and it is all about Black beauty, reported Glossy. The “Black Beauty is Beauty” campaign shows how Black culture has influenced the beauty industry. The campaign will dovetail with a spotlight on Black-owned brands. The 60-second ad runs through various scenes that …

R. Kelly (C) arrives at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building for a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) As previously reported by The Root, the long-awaited trial for R. Kelly is set to begin this month. The disgraced R&B singer is currently facing myriad …

Ayesha and Steph Curry are truly couple goals!  The pair celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Saturday (July 30), and the Sweet July founder wrote a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her husband paired with a montage of photos including moments from their wedding day.  “My love! my adventure partner! My …

Nic spent most of her childhood avoiding people. She was raised by a volatile father and a mother who transferred much of the trauma she’d experienced onto her daughter. The combination left Nic fearful and isolated. “My primitive brain was programmed to be afraid of everybody, because everybody’s evil and …