Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Quinta Brunson and More Among Honorees of Critic’s Choice Celebration of Black Cinema 2022

Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Quinta Brunson and More Among Honorees of Critic’s Choice Celebration of Black Cinema 2022

LOS ANGELES, DEC 9, 2018: Actress Angela Bassett, voice of “Shatter”, on the red carpet at the global premiere of Paramount Pictures’ new movie Bumblebee, at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. (Shutterstock) By Shanelle Genai, The Root The 5th annual Critic’s Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema and Television has announced its honorees. Hosted by […]

As More Black Women Wean Off Of ‘The Creamy Crack’ Experts Predict The Collapse of The Industry

As More Black Women Wean Off Of ‘The Creamy Crack’ Experts Predict The Collapse of The Industry

By Alexandra Jane, The Root Just ten years ago, 80% of Black beauty supply store shelves were stocked with products for chemically straightened hair while 20% of products were made for the naturalistas among us. According to Forbes, the opposite is true today. And as more Black women make the transition from relaxed to natural […]

Controversy Brewing at Westchester School District Over Assignment Based on Book Addressing Racism

Controversy Brewing at Westchester School District Over Assignment Based on Book Addressing Racism

By Marcus Solis, ABC7 NY SOMERS, New York (WABC) — The superintendent of one school district in Westchester County stopped and English class mid-lesson after getting complaints from parents. An optional handout during the 10th-grade English class at Somers High School sparked outrage among parents who were texted pictures by their children of journal prompts. […]

The Devolution of Kanye West Continues…THRICE

The Devolution of Kanye West Continues…THRICE

Kanye West attends the in-store signing of his new release ‘Graduation’ held at the Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, California, United States on September 13, 2007. (Shutterstock) By Shanelle Genai, The Root The seemingly never-ending saga of Ye—the artist formerly known as Kanye West—continues as more and more developments arise in the aftermath […]