The Root

Wes Moore-- the only Black governor in America-- was uninvited from Trump's annual dinner... Now, he's calling out the administration for the racist decision.Read more...

Let's get into it: Beneath the spectacle was a carefully constructed narrative about Puerto Rico, colonialism, and who gets included in the idea of America."Read more...

A scam lured Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, a beloved Black Uber driver, to William Brock's home in Ohio. Two years after killing her, he learned his fate.Read more...

Bad Bunny did his thing for Super Bowl LX, but Black folks showed up and showed out for the big game as well. Here are the most memorable moments from the big game!Read more...

These are the 23 films you need to watch this Black History Month.Read more...

Who is Maria Taylor? The Black woman who just made history presenting at the Super Bowl. We'll give you the rundown.Read more...

After rolling back insurance price protections and ending Obamacare subsidies, President Trump is celebrating the launch of TrumpRx. Here's what you should know.Read more...

Before the Super Bowl kickoff, our favorite celebrities stepped out for the GQ Bowl and we had to show off their looks.Read more...

Quinton Aaron is still fighting for his life after suffering a spinal stroke, but now it looks like there's even more drama brewing while he's doing so!Read more...

In honor of the Super Bowl, known for its hilarious commercials, we gathered the TV ads that had many cringing of second-hand embarrassment!Read more...

Howard University has announced the reopening of a dining hall following major flooding caught on camera.Read more...

OPINION: Go ahead and tweet about representation while the NFL sells you a sanitized remix of a Black sound. It's heartwarming to watch Afro-Latinx pioneers get sidelined while Benito takes a victory lap on the track they paved.Read more...

J. Cole's "The Fall Off" is packed with jabs, call-outs and accountability. Here are some of the highlights from the highly anticipated album.Read more...

Vibe Check's hosts Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones Discuss Bad Bunny's trajectory, from bagging groceries in Puerto Rico to becoming the most-streamed artist of last year.Read more...

KevOnStage tells The Root all about the dynamic duo's latest series, Bald Brothers: A Freestyle Comedy Show" with Tony Baker, currently airing on Tubi.Read more...

We're looking into the homes of Black leaders, including Carter G. Woodson, Medgar Evers and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Read more...

Prince, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar set the bar very high for Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl 58 halftime show. Let's take a look at who did it the best!Read more...

This February, we're listening to these soul, R&B and hip-hop hits by some of our favorite Black artists.Read more...

After J. Cole dropped what's expected to be his last studio album, we're looking at the insane net worth he's gained over the years.Read more...

Rapper A$AP Rocky is flexing his rap skills and just how good he is with kids in a new, viral video. And it's way too heartwarming!Read more...

Steps away from Chicago's St. Sabina Church, a brazen shooting caught on camera killed one woman and wounded another as a baby sat in the backseat.Read more...

Rapper GloRilla's family business is being put out on front street thanks to her sister. But folks online aren't taking it the way she probably thought!Read more...

Bad Bunny is gearing up to take the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl! And we have a good idea of who might join him.Read more...

From medalist Erin Jackson to rookie Daryl Payne Jr. breaking the color barrier in the skeleton competition, these Olympic Games are set to be one to remember.Read more...

Check out some of the Black NFL players and staff who made history at the Super Bowl championship game!Read more...

Passengers on a flight from London to Jamaica took to the aisles to sing and pray, but not everyone was feeling it.Read more...

Trump's latest attacks against Barack and Michelle Obama during Black History Month have the internet in a frenzy.Read more...

On the NFL's biggest stage, Black labor is everywhere and Black leadership is nowhere.Read more...

Kid from the popular 90s rap dup Kid'n Play is opening up about a shocking health experience and urging fans to take action for their own lives!Read more...

Black celebrities and politicians like Don Lemon, Brandon Scott and Marc Lamont Hill are calling out racism every chance they get!Read more...

Whoopi Goldberg is once again going viral for her comments about love and relationships and it's clear to see why!Read more...

Wondering why Black folks are excited for Bad Bunny's halftime show? Well, you may be shocked to find out the historic connection between Black Americans and Puerto Ricans.Read more...

This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the whole family.Read more...

A Philadelphia family is demanding answers after a woman was found frozen to death under a highway bridge after she was kicked out of a nightclub.Read more...

After undergoing multiple surgeries to replace a jaw that was shattered in a tragic shooting, Mya Buie is getting a well-deserved second chance.Read more...

After Reshona Landfair's viral CBS Mornings appearance, her aunt Sparkle is denying claims that she enabled R. Kelly's abuse, calling the allegations of grooming an "absolute lie."Read more...

Joe Budden has had it with the hip-hop community and its alleged lack of concern for all the ICE raids and chaos. And he's got something to say about it!Read more...

This is why you shouldn't tell your groupchat everything in 2026.Read more...

California influencer Daphne Blunt says she was the victim of a "nightmare" home invasion, and cops think her TikTok gave the burglars the blueprint.Read more...

Amid attempts to erase Black history and progress, Onyx Impact's Invest in Black Media campaign will fund Black storytelling, journalism, and media preservation throughout 2026Read more...

After Nicki Minaj's pro-MAGA turn, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett told reporters why she thinks the rapper is a "sellout."Read more...

In honor of his 57th birthday, we're looking at the life of Bobby Brown, a legendary artist with a career that includes decades of hits and scandalous legal drama.Read more...

On his podcast "Talk With Flee," Cam'ron shared the reason why he decided to sue J. Cole for their failed collaboration.Read more...

BHM 2026: Since 2000, Black films have seen some phenomenal projects added into the cannon. Here, we take a look at the best ones each year since the turn of the century!Read more...

As Lil Wayne vents over the Grammys snubbing "Tha Carter VI," fans dragged the rap icon's salty attitude, urging him to wake up" to the industry's pattern of overlooking him.Read more...

Ten years ago, no one could have predicted Young Money Records would have a downfall like this...Read more...

One Black social media mom is giving parents a reality check about the dangers of trying to give their kids more than they can afford.Read more...

TikTok has theorized how Teyana Taylor is suddenly Hollywood's "It" girl, while her exes Iman Shumpert and Aaron Pierre has seemingly disappeared.Read more...

For months, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been facing heat over the purchase of an executive vehicle worth over $160,000.Read more...

Pastor Jamal Bryant is fighting back after a white evangelical pastor decided to disrupt his church service. And now he's calling for some sort of repercussions!Read more...