The Root

Before we jump into 2026, let's revisit the best of 2016-- before COVID, Trump and inflation took over.Read more...

Hip-Hop icon Damon "Dame" Dash is trying to do all he can to get himself out of debt, but this latest endeavor doesn't look like it's going to move the needle much!Read more...

Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were spotted outside on New Year's Eve.Read more...

Stacey Abrams didn't just run for Georgia governor twice; she built the table. Now, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is pulling up a chair.Read more...

The "Wall Street Journal's" new report reveals scary ties between Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump.Read more...

The charge for Black people in 2026 is to continue developing the enduring legacy of brilliance.Read more...

As part of a Rent Free" campaign with Bilt, rap superstar A$AP Rocky is paying January's rent for residents in the same building where he grew up.Read more...

Fans are speculating the Hollywood couple may have parted ways, with social media sharing plenty of shade and opinions.Read more...

From Colman Domingo to Zendaya, Black stars are coming in hot with new movies in 2026. Let's take a look!Read more...

Finally, the holiday festivities are over-now it's time to unwind. Let us guide you to hilarious stand-ups, intense dramas, and thrilling adventures that will keep you entertained all weekend long.Read more...

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

How Celebrity Stylist Chuckie Amos turned Brandy's braids into a cultural revolution.Read more...

From Cynthia Erivo's disappointing red carpet looks to Venus Williams questionable shoe selection, here's a savage recap of the year's questionable fashion choices.Read more...

Hush Harbor is a Black-owned bar in Washington D.C. with a strict no-phones policy.Read more...

If you're looking for the perfect bottle to bring to a New Year's Eve celebration, we've got you covered.Read more...

British actor Idris Elba was just given high honors from King Charles III -- along with a new title!Read more...

If you're planning on traveling to New York City, bring your appetite. We've rounded up our favorite Black-owned restaurants in the Big Apple.Read more...

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

New Year's Eve got you thirsty and searching for a cool new quencher? Let these celebrity-owned libation brands help guide you!Read more...

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is becoming a household name in America. Here are all the deets you never knew about him!Read more...

Late fees and penalties have been predicted after USPS changed its decades-long postmark policy.Read more...

With some much needed time off on the horizon for a lot of us, we thought it'd be fun to round up more than a handful of documentaries that keep you on the edge of your seat as 2026 rolls around!Read more...

After losing and regaining weight on and off for years, Oprah feels that what's working right now is making her healthier.Read more...

Chicago celebrates a court victory blocking federal troop deployments as New Orleans prepares for hundreds of National Guard members to enter the city for New Year's Eve.Read more...

In true Cardi B fashion, her latest post is super funny. Unfortunately, not everybody is finding the humor in her situation with Stefon Diggs.Read more...

A North Carolina Amazon driver and her teen son were delivering packages when a homeowner allegedly shot at them with a shotgun.Read more...

A Georgia prison guard locked people up for a living, but now he's accused of locking welfare workers in their building over this wild reason!Read more...

While 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' was good, the original script sounds like it would've slapped SO HARD. Let's talk about it!Read more...

Fawn Weaver isn't done apologizing after the internet dragged her over that awkward interaction with her old schoolmate.Read more...

After Trump's anti-DEI policies rocked the nation, a WWII museum in Europe is facing backlash for removing Black soldiers' memorials.Read more...

From high-end fashion designers to Hollywood costume designers, Bobby Garnett's vintage clothing collection has had a major impact on the fashion industry.Read more...

These are the sports stories that had everyone -- fans or not -- tuned in in 2025!Read more...

Mickey Lee, a fan favorite contestant on the most recent season of 'Big Brother,' has died and her death is causing an interesting reaction online thanks to a viral video.Read more...

As we prepare for the 2026 midterms, the Democratic party could be its own worst enemy.Read more...

If you're looking to bring some new style into your personal space in 2026, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black furniture and home decor brands to help.Read more...

The firebrand Republican representative sat with The New York Times for a candid interview that will have more than a few eyebrows raised.Read more...

In June 2025, Tyler Perry was sued by an actor for sexual assault. Now, yet another man is making similar allegations--but Perry is pushing back!Read more...

The fourth day of Kwanzaa is all about the principle of cooperative economics. Here are ways you can build and maintain wealth in your community.Read more...

X/Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for folks to share their thoughts and users did not hold back this year. Here are 25 times posts on X went viral in 2025Read more...

Rapper Nicki Minaj has been a trending topic a lot as of late. But unfortunately for her, it's now causing some people to take some truly dramatic measures!Read more...

Beyonce is now officially rich-rich! But how has she amassed so much money? Let's break it down by the numbers!Read more...

23-year-old Edeedson Cine, of Long Island, covered a co-worker's CVS shift on Christmas Day at the last minute. But he never made it home.Read more...

We're looking at the history of watch night, a New Year's Eve tradition for Black Americans that goes back to the Civil War.Read more...

Before the ball drops on 2026, you still have time to figure out your assignment for the new year.Read more...

Diddy's sons' docuseries trailer dropped last night on Twitter, and folks are not holding back on their initial thoughts.Read more...

Bodybuilder Kevin Richardson is being called a hero after saving a one-year-old from a vicious Pit Bull attack in NYCRead more...

Broadway alum Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in "The Lion King," was found slain just days before Christmas. Now, a suspect is in custody.Read more...

With a 36% approval. High-profile defections. A surging opposition. The cracks in President Trump's armor aren't just showing, they're widening.Read more...

Nicki Minaj's recent MAGA alignment has some Black folks shocked and calling her crazy for the sudden move, but her behavior over the years has consistently foreshadowed her political leanings.Read more...

From 'Wonder Man' to the return on 'Paradise," Black shows are coming in hot in 2026. Let's take a look!Read more...