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From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.Read more...

Teyana Taylor's role in 'One Battle After Another' is sparking some serious conversations and it involves Halle Berry and broader representations of Black women.Read more...

Candace Owens' political affiliations have flipped and flopped so many times that now it's time we finally talk about it all.Read more...

Rasheed Griffin, of Calumet City, is accused of sexually assaulting a wheelchair-bound woman on the CTA. Then did the unthinkable in court.Read more...

The newest season of 'Owning Manhattan' has Black women calling out the rough landscape of working in corporate America and the things they have to deal with!Read more...

Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating scandal wasn't worth it." And the internet has some thoughts.Read more...

We are recognizing the Black celebs who left us in 2025.Read more...

As the story around the Sherrone Moore scandal continues to get weirder, one OnlyFans model says the former football coach was frequently in her DMs.Read more...

After months of beefing with Trump, Rep. Ilhan Omar claimed her son was targeted by ICE in Minnesota.Read more...

TGI Fridays server Brittany Bell touched millions with her heartfelt act of kindness, but the restaurant chain's reward left social media unimpressed.Read more...

A fight over a THC pen left one North Carolina 16-year-old dead. Now, his family wants justice after authorities refuse to press charges for this reason.Read more...

Now that the popular syndicated morning show "Ebro in the Morning" has come to an end, here's what we know so far.Read more...

Stacey Abrams and Cliff Albright say Louisiana v. Callais could roll back the core of the Voting Rights Act, putting the future of Black voters at stake.Read more...

New York's influence on music runs deep. From Nas and Jay-Z to Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey, these artists' New York roots shaped the culture's sound.Read more...

Russell Simmons isn't letting ex Kimora Lee Simmons latest words paint him in a negative light without speaking up!Read more...

In light of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's recent drama, let's take a look at other famous men whose reputation and career have taken a hit thanks to sexual scandals!Read more...

The Diddy docuseries does more than expose Sean Combs's misdeeds. It shows how Black women sometimes hurt themselves in their attempt to protect Black men.Read more...

While 'Paradise' and 'Severance' emerged as the front-runner of Black shows this year, there were others that are also worthy of being celebrated. Let's take a look!Read more...

Did you know that Parisian designer Christian Louboutin has African ancestry?Read more...

The Root spoke with Danielle Belton and Junny Ann Hibbert about their mission to foster community among Black women with Ebony & Orchid dinners in NYC.Read more...

OPINION: Sherrone Moore's profound fall from grace may involve white women...but they aren't the reason for it all.Read more...

A young Black couple got married in Central Park and TikTok is loving it!Read more...

A video circulating online shows Fawn Weaver, co-founder of the whiskey company Uncle Nearest, reacting to a man who approached her at a recent book signing (most likely for her latest book, "Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel"). When he did speak, he asked her if she remembered him, since they...Read more...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for justice after the wrongful ICE arrest of an American citizen.Read more...

The University of Michigan fired Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."Read more...

As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking at our favorite books by Black authors of the year.Read more...

We have the tea on how to celebrate the holiday season in NYC with black-owned businesses and cultural events across the five boroughsRead more...

EXCLUSIVE: Over a year has passed since Rep. Jasmine Crockett flamed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she spoke to The Root about the current state of their relationship.Read more...

Both D'Angelo and Angie Stone passed away within months of each other, and now their only son is shedding new light on their final days.Read more...

From the mysterious disappearance of a Haitian man to a Black man accused of being Somali, these are just a few of the shocking interactions between Black people and ICE agents.Read more...

From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.Read more...

The Obama Center has been nearly a decade in the making, and here's the messy story behind why it's not complete.Read more...

Here's the only Christmas playlist you'll need to get you in the holiday spirit!Read more...

Benjamin Crump's latest fight was for a Florida security guard, who was murdered in 2023.Read more...

We've rounded up our favorite gifts ideas that will make sure all of the men on your list have a happy holiday season.Read more...

Sherrone Moore's worries don't stop at his felony charges. His "for cause" firing means Michigan is off the hook for paying him this eye-watering amount.Read more...

After hard-launching her new boo, RHOA's Porsha Williams reveals why she's done hiding her love life, but social media wasted no time pulling old clips proving fans clocked her tea years ago.Read more...

OPINION: Blueface's tweet about his mother sleeping with him is inelegant, but that doesn't mean he's wrong.Read more...

Kim Kardashian has been on a long journey to up her law skills and knowledge, but her sons wouldn't let her be great! Let's talk about it.Read more...

OPINION: Many of the participants in Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" were positioned to take Diddy down long ago...so why didn't they?Read more...

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe weighed in on the scandal surrounding former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore.Read more...

The 1803 Fund unveils a $70 million plan to create jobs and repair decades of displacement in North Portland's historically Black neighborhood.Read more...

Folks online can't get over Blue Ivy's latest fashion moment.Read more...

While Sinners clearly emerged as the front-runner of Black films this year, there were others that are also worthy of being celebrated. Let's take a look!Read more...

After months of teasing Trump's $1 million immigration Gold Card, here's everything you should know about the Green Card competitor.Read more...

From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.Read more...

The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 26, 2006. From his hit songs to his legal woes, we're looking at the life of Soul Brother Number OneRead more...

When it comes to hella Black Christmas songs, does Boyz II Men have an edge over Mariah Carey? Let's get into it!Read more...

Thirteen Republicans just sided with Democrats in a historic move to undermine Trump... but what does that really mean for the future of Congress?Read more...

Jeffries reaction to Crockett's Senate announcement left people filling in the blanks.Read more...