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When news broke that Pope Leo XIV had Black and Creole ancestry, the internet practically collapsed. How could this white man be so deeply woven into the American south? But Black folks know the history of “white passing” is more common than you think. Read more…
The Pope Has Black Roots, but Here’s 15 More ‘White Presenting’ Celebs Read More »
The world lost a legend on November 3, 2024, when Quincy Jones passed away at age 91. For more than half a century, the musician, composer and producer was responsible for bringing us unforgettable music and movies, working with legends like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion. Read more…
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During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more. Read more…
Oscars 2025: Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist Read More »
During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more. Read more…
Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist Read More »
As the 2025 Oscars prepares to honor the lateQuincy Jones with a tribute on Sunday, we decided to take a look back at his decades-long career in admiration and astonishment. In addition to being the force behind classic films and TV shows like “The Color Purple,” “The Wiz,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and…
Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones Read More »
Let’s be honest: You need something good in your life right now. You need a distraction to help you make it through the emotional turmoil you’re feeling right now. You’re probably scrolling through various streaming apps desperately searching for the show or movie that will take you away from all the crazy chaos of… Read
Hidden Gems: The Best Black Movies, TV Series on Max Read More »
It’s said that we all have at least one doppelgänger somewhere in the world. Although the chances of us running into our own lookalikes are highly improbable, for these celebrities, their fame has unveiled a ton of interesting twins, and The Root has gathered some of most mind-boggling ones. Read more…
Black Celebrity Lookalikes Who’ll Make You Double Take Read More »
