R. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse Trial

As previously reported by The Root, the long-awaited trial for R. Kelly is set to begin this month.

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What Shontel Brown's Win and Nina Turner's Loss Say About the State of the Democratic Party

There are few progressive voices on the left wing of the Democratic Party more respected and admired than Nina Turner. Her devotion to Sen. Bernie Sanders during his 2016 and 2020 races and outspokenness against the moderate voices of the party establishment empowered her standing on the far left, but weakened her…

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Sydney McLaughlin Sets World Record in 400m Hurdles; Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Olympic Gold in Wrestling

On the same day we learned that both Simone Biles and U.S. shot-putter Raven Saunders suffered personal tragedies during the Tokyo Olympics—Biles’ aunt died just two days prior to her competing in the balance beam event; Saunders lost her mother shortly after she won the silver medal in the shot put—came the news that…

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Michael Jai White Confirms His Eldest Son Died Due to COVID-19 at 38

Over the weekend, actor, director and martial artist Michael Jai White (Spawn, Black Dynamite, Arrow) confirmed his eldest son had died of COVID-19 at the age of 38. In an interview with VLAD TV, the 53-year-old actor revealed that his son—who was a father of 6—died “a few months ago,” following a lengthy stay at the…

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'Welcome to the Love Era': Sean Combs on Starting New R&B Label and Saving the Black Race

Sean Combs has entered the “Love Era.”

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