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Former Green Bay Packers star Ahman Green has revealed that he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
The 49-year-old running back, who earned four Pro Bowl selections during his eight seasons with the Packers, shared the diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.
The 49-year-old running back, who earned four Pro Bowl selections during his eight seasons with the Packers, shared the diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.
July 31, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Former Green Bay Packers star Ahman Green has revealed that he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
The 49-year-old running back, who earned four Pro Bowl selections during his eight seasons with the Packers, shared the diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.
The 49-year-old running back, who earned four Pro Bowl selections during his eight seasons with the Packers, shared the diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast.
. @crockett.house.gov (D-TX) says the challenges facing Black communities aren’t isolated incidents, but they’re connected by systems that too often fail to deliver equal justice, opportunity, and accountability.
🎥 Watch her remarks at the National Urban League on July 30.
🎥 Watch her remarks at the National Urban League on July 30.
July 31, 2026 at 3:54 PM
. @crockett.house.gov (D-TX) says the challenges facing Black communities aren’t isolated incidents, but they’re connected by systems that too often fail to deliver equal justice, opportunity, and accountability.
🎥 Watch her remarks at the National Urban League on July 30.
🎥 Watch her remarks at the National Urban League on July 30.
Cynthia Erivo is stepping into the role of a legend 🎤
The Oscar-nominated actor and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner has been cast as Miriam Makeba in “The Road Home,” an upcoming film exploring the artists and friendships that helped shape Paul Simon’s landmark “Graceland” album.
The Oscar-nominated actor and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner has been cast as Miriam Makeba in “The Road Home,” an upcoming film exploring the artists and friendships that helped shape Paul Simon’s landmark “Graceland” album.
July 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Cynthia Erivo is stepping into the role of a legend 🎤
The Oscar-nominated actor and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner has been cast as Miriam Makeba in “The Road Home,” an upcoming film exploring the artists and friendships that helped shape Paul Simon’s landmark “Graceland” album.
The Oscar-nominated actor and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner has been cast as Miriam Makeba in “The Road Home,” an upcoming film exploring the artists and friendships that helped shape Paul Simon’s landmark “Graceland” album.
Tameka Erving, mother of Daniel Erving, gave an emotional address at a news conference alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Thursday.
July 30, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Tameka Erving, mother of Daniel Erving, gave an emotional address at a news conference alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Thursday.
John Legend is stepping into the role of a legend.
The EGOT winner has been cast as the late Harry Belafonte in “The Road Home,” an upcoming drama set during South Africa’s apartheid era. The film follows jazz icon Hugh Masekela as he navigates the global fight against apartheid.
The EGOT winner has been cast as the late Harry Belafonte in “The Road Home,” an upcoming drama set during South Africa’s apartheid era. The film follows jazz icon Hugh Masekela as he navigates the global fight against apartheid.
July 30, 2026 at 7:42 PM
John Legend is stepping into the role of a legend.
The EGOT winner has been cast as the late Harry Belafonte in “The Road Home,” an upcoming drama set during South Africa’s apartheid era. The film follows jazz icon Hugh Masekela as he navigates the global fight against apartheid.
The EGOT winner has been cast as the late Harry Belafonte in “The Road Home,” an upcoming drama set during South Africa’s apartheid era. The film follows jazz icon Hugh Masekela as he navigates the global fight against apartheid.
Our girl and tennis star Naomi Osaka hosted a cookout meet and greet at Mubadala DC Open and creator Nik captured the moment beautifully 🎾
July 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Our girl and tennis star Naomi Osaka hosted a cookout meet and greet at Mubadala DC Open and creator Nik captured the moment beautifully 🎾
Some of gospel’s biggest voices are heading to Las Vegas for a residency this fall.
“Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency” is the first of its kind in over 60 years and is set to take place October 8-9.
“Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency” is the first of its kind in over 60 years and is set to take place October 8-9.
July 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Some of gospel’s biggest voices are heading to Las Vegas for a residency this fall.
“Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency” is the first of its kind in over 60 years and is set to take place October 8-9.
“Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency” is the first of its kind in over 60 years and is set to take place October 8-9.
Black men and boys are facing an economic reality that stretches from the classroom to the workplace. Now, a new report says the problems are getting worse.
July 30, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Black men and boys are facing an economic reality that stretches from the classroom to the workplace. Now, a new report says the problems are getting worse.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City can’t ignore its role in the legacy of slavery.
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.
July 30, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City can’t ignore its role in the legacy of slavery.
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.
In an exclusive interview with The Root, Charles M. Blow asked whether Mamdani would support cash reparations if New York City’s reparations commission ultimately recommends them.
Community organizer Auon’tai M. Anderson appeared before the Aurora City Council again to call them out about the lack of action regarding the deaths of Black men in the city. Without cursing he did not hold back on his opinions of the council members. Take a listen and take notes!
July 29, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Community organizer Auon’tai M. Anderson appeared before the Aurora City Council again to call them out about the lack of action regarding the deaths of Black men in the city. Without cursing he did not hold back on his opinions of the council members. Take a listen and take notes!
Black activist, journalist, and writer Mumia Abu-Jamal has filed a petition with the United Nations seeking his release after exhausting all other legal avenues.
July 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Black activist, journalist, and writer Mumia Abu-Jamal has filed a petition with the United Nations seeking his release after exhausting all other legal avenues.
YouTuber and children’s advocate Ms. Rachel weighed in on the Nolan Wells case, saying the 18-year-old’s family deserves justice.
She then went on to write, “We know the investigation and everything that followed would have been different if Nolan Wells were white and his friends were Black.”
She then went on to write, “We know the investigation and everything that followed would have been different if Nolan Wells were white and his friends were Black.”
July 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
YouTuber and children’s advocate Ms. Rachel weighed in on the Nolan Wells case, saying the 18-year-old’s family deserves justice.
She then went on to write, “We know the investigation and everything that followed would have been different if Nolan Wells were white and his friends were Black.”
She then went on to write, “We know the investigation and everything that followed would have been different if Nolan Wells were white and his friends were Black.”
Writer and former Black Panther leader Mumia Abu-Jamal — who has been held as a political prisoner in Pennsylvania for nearly 45 years — is now seeking UN intervention.
On Tuesday, the 72-year-old filed a petition with the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
On Tuesday, the 72-year-old filed a petition with the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
July 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Writer and former Black Panther leader Mumia Abu-Jamal — who has been held as a political prisoner in Pennsylvania for nearly 45 years — is now seeking UN intervention.
On Tuesday, the 72-year-old filed a petition with the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
On Tuesday, the 72-year-old filed a petition with the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
@mayor.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social opened up to The Root about his evolving relationship with President Donald Trump, which has included both public attacks and private conversations at the White House.
July 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM
@mayor.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social opened up to The Root about his evolving relationship with President Donald Trump, which has included both public attacks and private conversations at the White House.
An 11-year-old Florida boy is proving that kindness can change lives.
For the past two years, Nehemiah Turner has volunteered with the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pawsitive Reading program, reading to shelter animals to help calm and comfort them while they wait to be adopted.
For the past two years, Nehemiah Turner has volunteered with the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pawsitive Reading program, reading to shelter animals to help calm and comfort them while they wait to be adopted.
July 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
An 11-year-old Florida boy is proving that kindness can change lives.
For the past two years, Nehemiah Turner has volunteered with the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pawsitive Reading program, reading to shelter animals to help calm and comfort them while they wait to be adopted.
For the past two years, Nehemiah Turner has volunteered with the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pawsitive Reading program, reading to shelter animals to help calm and comfort them while they wait to be adopted.
A new Black Panther has officially been crowned and the Internet has thoughts.
Ten years after the late Chadwick Boseman first brought King T’Challa to life, Marvel has announced that British actor David Jonsson, 32, will take over the iconic role.
Ten years after the late Chadwick Boseman first brought King T’Challa to life, Marvel has announced that British actor David Jonsson, 32, will take over the iconic role.
July 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
A new Black Panther has officially been crowned and the Internet has thoughts.
Ten years after the late Chadwick Boseman first brought King T’Challa to life, Marvel has announced that British actor David Jonsson, 32, will take over the iconic role.
Ten years after the late Chadwick Boseman first brought King T’Challa to life, Marvel has announced that British actor David Jonsson, 32, will take over the iconic role.
“Black New Yorkers have borne the brunt of this crisis,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told The Root in an exclusive interview.
Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past few decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”
Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past few decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”
July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“Black New Yorkers have borne the brunt of this crisis,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told The Root in an exclusive interview.
Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past few decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”
Speaking with Charles M. Blow, Mamdani said New York has lost over 200k Black residents over the past few decades, calling it a “reversal of the Great Migration.”
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani opened up to The Root about how his African roots have shaped his identity and worldview.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shared that his father gave him the middle name Kwame after Ghana’s first prime minister and president, pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shared that his father gave him the middle name Kwame after Ghana’s first prime minister and president, pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah.
July 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani opened up to The Root about how his African roots have shaped his identity and worldview.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shared that his father gave him the middle name Kwame after Ghana’s first prime minister and president, pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shared that his father gave him the middle name Kwame after Ghana’s first prime minister and president, pan-African leader Kwame Nkrumah.
A New York Times report just exposed how Meta secretly landed a $50B AI data center in Louisiana. But behind the project lies a familiar Southern reality of environmental injustice.
July 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A New York Times report just exposed how Meta secretly landed a $50B AI data center in Louisiana. But behind the project lies a familiar Southern reality of environmental injustice.
In an exclusive for The Root, journalist @charlesmblow.bsky.social sat down with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to talk about his life, his influences, and his administration in one of the most diverse cities on the planet.
Stay tuned — our interview drops Tuesday!
Stay tuned — our interview drops Tuesday!
July 27, 2026 at 9:17 PM
In an exclusive for The Root, journalist @charlesmblow.bsky.social sat down with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to talk about his life, his influences, and his administration in one of the most diverse cities on the planet.
Stay tuned — our interview drops Tuesday!
Stay tuned — our interview drops Tuesday!
Rep. Jonathan Jackson commemorated what would have been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday by reflecting on the 14-year-old’s legacy and the fight for justice that continues more than 70 years after his murder.
July 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Rep. Jonathan Jackson commemorated what would have been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday by reflecting on the 14-year-old’s legacy and the fight for justice that continues more than 70 years after his murder.
The WNBA All-Star Game set an all-time attendance record with 19,783 fans on Saturday night.
July 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The WNBA All-Star Game set an all-time attendance record with 19,783 fans on Saturday night.
What does true accountability look like for a Black man after Hollywood shuts the door? Jonathan Majors is attempting to answer that question by leaning into the raw emotion of his past mistakes and public fallout.
July 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
What does true accountability look like for a Black man after Hollywood shuts the door? Jonathan Majors is attempting to answer that question by leaning into the raw emotion of his past mistakes and public fallout.
Former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Star players before their practice at the Obama Presidential Center on Friday.
July 24, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Star players before their practice at the Obama Presidential Center on Friday.
LeBron James announced Friday that he’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
King James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN. This will be his 24th season. There were several rumors about which team he would join.
King James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN. This will be his 24th season. There were several rumors about which team he would join.
July 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
LeBron James announced Friday that he’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
King James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN. This will be his 24th season. There were several rumors about which team he would join.
King James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN. This will be his 24th season. There were several rumors about which team he would join.