Black Celebs Who Died, Diddy Faces More Legal Problems, Jamie Foxx Finally Speaks on Hospitalization, 4 Missouri Cops in Trouble and More

A collection The Root's best posts of the week in news

Finally We Are Learning Why Jamie Foxx Was Hospitalized

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Jamie Foxxโ€™s health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach

Black Officer is Scared for His Life Now That Hawaii Cops, Who Allegedly Targeted Him, Are In Handcuffs

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Four deputies from the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement were accused of giving their Black co-worker a pretty hard time last year. By a hard time, we mean they allegedly racially harassed him for months - so bad, it resulted in cuffs for every cop involved. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Celebs We Lost in 2024

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Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, weโ€™ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industriesโ€™ most important figures. As we make it halfway through the year, join us in honoring the lives and legacy of those weโ€™ve lost in 2024. - Root Staff Read More

4 Missouri Prison Guards are in BIG Trouble Following Torturous Death of Black Inmate

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Damnnn, son. In the same day, four Missouri prison guards got mollywopped with both murder charges and a lawsuit. For what, you ask? The cops were named in the alleged ambush and torturous death of a Black inmate during a drug raid. - Kalyn Womack Read More

A Louisiana Man Sent a Chilling Warning Ahead of Crime Spree

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In 2021, the Louisiana neighborhood of Bogalusa was terrorized by a Black man who rode around shooting aimlessly at children and families. Turns out he sent out a warning ahead of his shooting spree. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Where was Bryson? Son of Ex-NFL Player Reappears after Mysterious Vanishing Amidst Domestic Abuse Claims

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Indiana authorities were on the search for a 14-year-old Black boy the past two weeks until he finally reappeared mysteriously. We donโ€™t know whatโ€™s more suspicious, his sudden vanishing or the domestic abuse accusations that came against his family at the same time of his disappearance. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Are Right-Wing Activists On a โ€˜Witch Huntโ€™ to Get Rid of Harvardโ€™s Black Leadership?

Dr. Claudine Gay testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on December 05, 2023 in Washington, DC Image: Getty Images Kevin Dietsch
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The Wild Reason Young Thugโ€™s Fate in YSL Rico Trial Will Take Longer Than Expected

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Young Thugโ€™s YSL Rico trial has been anything but normal โ€” not only due to his popularity as an artist but also the shenanigans that have occurred in the courtroom. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Again?? Diddy Facing Even More Legal Problems This Week

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Despite how quiet Sean โ€œDiddyโ€ Combs has been recently, his legal troubles will continue to be loud. Along with being notified by federal authorities last week that he is the subject of a criminal investigation, Diddy has also been named in a new lawsuit that claims he trafficked a woman for years during his infamous all-white parties. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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