What is Michael Jackson’s most slept on song? Oh wait, there is none. Watch actors Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and Juliano Valdi debate the King of Pop’s discography.
Do you think he had any sleepers?
It’s almost time. “Michael” hits theaters on April 24.
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Being a supportive friend goes far beyond good intentions — it includes checking your bias, leading with empathy, creating a safe space, and a range of intentional, informed actions that center the survivor’s needs above all else.
[Warning: Discussion of domestic abuse and violence]
Mental health expert Dr. LaNail Plummer breaks down how to safely help loved ones facing domestic abuse and violence.
We’re honoring the outstanding contributions Black people have made to our culture through a curated collection of wisdom and insights from some of the most influential Black thought leaders, creatives, and innovators across industries.
Here’s what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared with The Root.
The four-day conference that brought Black women together to turn power into action for their communities.
Watch the full video from this Power Rising panel at youtube.com/theroot.
“What does this moment require of Black women?” “Imma say too much.” Period.
Political strategist @angela-rye.bsky.social didn’t mince words when explaining all the things Black women are required to hold while being expected to behave a certain way at the Power Rising summit.
Watch the full video from Sunday’s conversation with former Vice President Kamala Harris at youtube.com/theroot.
“This man has made America weaker.” At the Power Rising summit in Chicago — a four-day conference bringing Black women together to turn power into action for their communities — former Vice President Kamala Harris got real about President Donald Trump and her hope for the November midterm election.
The star-studded movie is set to hit theaters in January.
Set in the fictional African kingdom of Orïsha, the story follows a young woman played by Thuso Mbedu secretly training to become a warrior in a kingdom where magic is forbidden.
The highly anticipated film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone” debuted a teaser at CinemaCon Thursday, with attendees blown away in online chatter.
The U.S. has not had a draft since the Vietnam War. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last month that a draft is “not part of the current plan right now,” but that Trump “wisely keeps his options on the table.”
Young men were already required to register for selective service for a potential draft, and automatic registration was already in place in 46 states and territories.
Eligible men age 18 to 25 will be automatically registered for the military draft starting this December as part of a defense bill Donald Trump signed in December 2025.
Dr. Xavier Buck dives into the history of young, often Black, men being sent to the frontlines with the promise of real change.
Maryland joins eight other states that have enacted similar voting rights legislation.
According to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Maryland has the second highest share of eligible Black voters in the U.S., but “Black voters have faced unfair districts or at-large election systems that have historically weakened [their] voting power.”
Maryland passed a historic bill, SB 255, this week that would protect against discriminatory vote dilution, like election maps and systems that can cut Black voters out of the process altogether.
Sharpton’s National Action Network held its annual conference last week, featuring politicians and leaders like former Vice President Kamala Harris, for conversations surrounding justice and the building of an equitable future.
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In an exclusive interview with The Root, Rev. Al Sharpton laid out the key issues impacting Black Americans ahead of the midterm elections: the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act, Trump’s attacks on DEI, and the expiration of the Affordable Care Act.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek isn’t just about statistics — it’s about justice, joy, and making sure Black women thrive. Dr. Ashley Jeanlus breaks down everything you need to know.
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Kohchise Jackson was scheduled to undergo a colostomy reversal in February 2017. The operation never happened.
Jackson said he was forced to live with a leaking, smelly colostomy bag attached to his side for two years.
A private insurance company denied a Black Michigan incarcerated man’s $919 surgery because it was too expensive. Now, in an explosive verdict, they owe him $307 million.
The veteran comedian told the Associated Press earlier this week that he’s open to revisiting the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated “Chappelle’s Show.”
Chappelle defended his decision to perform in Saudi Arabia last year, saying he felt he did the right thing and arguing, “As soon as a Black man can make money off the plantation, they try to tell you that the money is dirty.”
Dave Chappelle dove into an all-encompassing conversation with NPR’s Michel Martin, reflecting on free speech, the purpose of comedy, the political weaponization of jokes, and his evolution as a man and artist.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re breaking down 12 disturbing truths about Black maternal health to help raise awareness, and hopefully, accountability.
For many Black women like Doyley, the joy of birth is replaced by the trauma of medical coercion, surgeries they never asked for, and medical gaslighting when they need urgent help.
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