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In a 5-4 ruling, the SCOTUS blocked Trump from firing Fed Gov. Lisa Cook--a decision critics say halts his reported pattern of targeting Black women in politics.

From music veterans like Jimmy Jam and newer acts like Flo Milli, Black artists weigh in on the AI usage in the industry and their responses are telling!

Opinion: If you've been asking yourself why Black folks should even bother voting, this one is for you.

A professor says it's time to ditch the term "African American." His argument? The true origin of our culture isn't where most people think.

Stevie Wonder, Usher & More: Stars Gather in NYC to Pay Respects to Clive Davis ...

Speaking exclusively with The Root, KevOnStage talked the second season of "Safe Space" and how he's building a comedy empire on his own terms!

Former Arizona Officer Carri Carrico resigned after surveillance footage of her alleged assault against a pregnant Black woman led to criminal charges.

We spoke to one legal expert to break down exactly what the Supreme Court's latest ruling on mail-in ballots means for Black people.

From the BET Awards' fashion wins to those who completely missed the mark, we gathered the best--and the total train wrecks--from the red carpet!

From Janet Jackson's surprising pop-up to Lauryn Hill's insanely good tribute, the 2026 BET Awards were filled with great moments! Let's get into it!