Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
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 …
Read More »Barack Obama's Newest Memoir Is Dedicated to the Women in His Life
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 …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: Our Interview With Barack Obama
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 …
Read More »Diddy Shares Heartwarming Tribute To Kim Porter
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 …
Read More »Tyler Perry Delivers Moving Speech at People’s Choice Awards
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 …
Read More »Rapper Jeezy Signs New Deal With Def Jam and Takes On Executive Role
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 …
Read More »Jamie Foxx Creates Foundation In Sister’s Honor
DeOndra Dixon, Jamie Foxx’s sister, passed away Oct. 19 at the age of 36. Now her brother is keeping her memory alive by starting a foundation in her honor. According to PEOPLE, on Saturday, October 14, the Oscar winner attended the Global Down Syndrome Foundation‘s virtual Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion …
Read More »‘This Isn’t a Game’: Michelle Obama Not So Subtly Shades President Trump for Holding Up Transition Process
Photo: Gerardo Mora (Getty Images) There have been countless calls for President Trump to just accept the L handed to him by the American people and begin the transition process. Adding her voice to that number is Michelle Obama, who shared a lengthy post on Instagram that read the sitting …
Read More »Diddy Shares Heartwarming Tribute To Kim Porter
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 …
Read More »Choose Repair, Not Revenge
Lorenzo Meloni / Magnum In the aftermath of the electoral defeat of Donald Trump, who has inflicted so much gratuitous harm on the United States—including making unfounded accusations of election fraud and declaring himself the victor, a malicious lie that is undermining the integrity of American democracy—there is an understandable …
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