New and emerging digital/web series continue to be the innovators when it comes to queer, scripted content— and Natives is the latest to garner attention. The series, which has already nabbed over 15,000 views for its first episode, was a selection at the recent at the Queer Voices: NYC Film Festival, Per the series’ official […]
True baseball historians have long known about the talents of Negro League players. Unfortunately, the general public has not been as familiar with them, thanks to the historical prejudices of Major League Baseball (MLB). Read more…
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Football is replete with moments that, at times, leave one doubting whether they were right out of some fantasy book. Some feats, that you would think could never happen on the pitch, actually have happened. From scoring oddities to record-breaking statistics, here are mind-blowing football facts that will keep you agog in amazement: Hugo Sánchez’s
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Homecoming season is right around the corner, and if you haven’t started preparing physically, financially, and spiritually yet, then you’re behind the eight ball. But don’t worry, The Root has your covered with everything you have to know about the upcoming HBCU homecoming season. — Phenix S Halley Read more…
Part 2 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs so you don’t have to. — Kalyn Womack Read more…
The new season of “Shark Tank” is here. Unfortunately, for the beloved show’s 16th season, there will be no Mark Cuban. The billionaire was always a favorite among fans and contestants for his ability to identify innovative products (and his deep pockets). Read more…
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It’s been quite a non-stop ride to the top for Sabrina Carpenter in the music world, as her single “Taste” celebrated its eighth consecutive week at #1 in the UK singles chart. This milestone means that “Taste” has become Carpenter’s longest-running chart-topper, outdoing her leading singles “Espresso” and “Stick Season,” which had strong runs but
Black horror films have centered our communities and imaginations for years, making us feel seen and inspired. For years, strong Black lead actors and actresses have played roles in fantasy and science fiction stories. And despite the attempt made by the industry to box us in as actors and as people, horror films continue to
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Influencers are cultural behemoths of the digital age and their impact extends far beyond the social media haunts they frequent. See, digital creatives have effectively capsized traditional marketing and transformed the way multi-billion dollar brands connect with consumers. This ability to transfix audiences through a mix of aspirational and motivational content has allowed many creators,
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Harlem‘s Abyssinian Baptist Church is facing another lawsuit regarding the election process of its new pastor. The church has a strong foundation within the Harlem community since 1808. And in 2022, Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts, who pastored the cathedral since 1989, died at 73 years old, CBS News reported. After two years of careful review,
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