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We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they’re our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of “legend.” Read more…
All the Black Legends We Lost in 2024 Read More »
It’s not everyday you hear a truly messy Hollywood story but thanks to the tea LisaRaye McCoy just spilled about her falling out with Nicole Murphy—we’ve got just that. Read more…
The Messy Story Behind How LisaRaye McCoy and Nicole Murphy Fell Out Will Shock You Read More »
Katt Williams just can’t lose in 2024. After kicking off this crazy year of hate with his now-infamous interview with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, the “American Hustle” comedian is now dodging a lawsuit that could have cost him millions of dollars. — Noah A. McGee Read more…
A young New York man who was on his way to a promising career in the fashion industry is now facing charges in connection with the murder of a man in the Bronx. – Angela Johnson Read More Read more…
With the NBA in full swing, one of the most discussed topics this year is Bronny James. Whether he makes a simple bounce pass or has a great reaction to a play on the court, Bronny’srelationship with his father LeBron James is constantly being discussed in sports circles. Read more…
Black Athletes Whose Children Followed in Their Footsteps Read More »
This has been a banner year for Black Excellence. Whether it’s politics, entertainment, science, or business, Black folks have dominated the culture. We’re celebrating all that we’ve achieved this year with the 2024 Root 100. There is no shortage of legends, pioneers, influencers and rising political stars to honor… Read more…
The Most Influential African Americans of 2024: The Root 100 Read More »
Years after Colin Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for kneeling during the National Anthem, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan faces backlash for what appears — at least on the surface — to be a similar action during the “Star Spangled Banner.” Read more…
South Carolina State University has announced that distinguished alumnus Ted Crews, a member of the class of 1999 and NFL executive, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Commencement Convocation. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Crews’ NFL Journey Ted Crews
NFL Executive and SC State Alumnus to be Commencement Keynote Speaker Read More »
With the NBA and NFL seasons in full effect, it’s a perfect time to revisit the sports personalities who entertain (and annoy) us the most. Some are hot-take machines (Stephen A. Smith). Others are comical personalities that have us laughing on a nightly basis (Charles Barkley). For better or for worse, they are the… Read
20 Sports Commentators Who Get On Our Last Nerve Read More »
There are several sports commentators who irk everyone’s last nerves. But Stephen A. Smith is near the top of the list for most people. The star of ESPN’s “First Take” has a knack for yelling at everyone he comes in contact with, even if he happens to be wrong. Over the years, he’s garnered a
Stephen A. Smith’s Most Controversial and Viral Moments Read More »
