NFL star A.J. Brown is opening up about mental health and encouraging his fellow football players and fans, by extension, to get the help they need.Read more...

From the best runway looks to the hottest street style, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black style from London Fashion Week.Read more...

With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.Read more...

As the internet was still reeling from the N-word incident at the 2026 BAFTAs, Google has now unintentionally added more fuel to the fire! Let's get into it.Read more...

Hakeem Jeffries, Justin J. Pearson, Scott Colom, Mandela Barnes and more Black leaders had plenty of thoughts after Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...

The superstar rapper has been driving around the country selling CDs out of the trunk of his used Honda Civic.Read more...

Black people have always leaned toward home ownership but the changing housing landscape should have us thinking about other ways to obtaining equity.Read more...

With Halle Berry's newest heist film in theaters, let's take a look at some of her most successful films by the box office!Read more...

Black folks are being asked to "turn the other cheek" after the BAFTA scandal, but given the deep history of forcing Black people to submit, the wound is still too fresh.Read more...

The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has "no expectations" for Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...

Following her MAGA events, Nicki Minaj has the Barbz divided with some stuck between sticking beside their Queen or stepping away...for good.Read more...

Jim Crow laws were in place not that long ago. Even though many photos from that time are in black and white, the history is far from ancient and the remnants are all around us.Read more...

Mary Smith-Blackmon was among the first Black students in a Canton, MIssissippi school and shared what it was like to eperience integration in isolation.Read more...

From rappers like Nicki Minaj to famous athletes, these are the surprising people in President Trump's corner. Let's take a look!Read more...

Before Trump's State of the Union address, let's get into all of the false claims he's made about the country and what's really at stake for Republicans.Read more...

Gavin Newsom Is Receiving Backlash Online After Telling Black Folks He's Just Like Them Because He Can't Read... Except That's Not What HappenedRead more...

Like Beyonce's new bob? Want to try a bob without making the big chop; these bob wigs let you have the best of both worlds.Read more...

John Davidson has finally broken his silence about the racist ordeal at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. But what he has to say isn't landing too well with folks online.Read more...

Long Island parents are demanding a hospital to take accountability after they delivered their newborn on-site...but in a bathroom.Read more...

DMX's son Xavier Simmons is opening up about a truly unbelievable moment he shared with his father as he transitioned.Read more...

Which president gave a 10-minute State of the Union address? Which U.S. president came up with the name? What do Obama and Trump's speeches have in common?Read more...

Jesse Jackson, Charlene Mitchell and other Black Americans who ran for president.Read more...

'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe's husband is facing a startling health challenge and is now sharing where he stands now with fans.Read more...

A 34-year-old Black woman told a CBS News correspondent that a chatbot has given her the same satisfaction as a relationship with a human being, but eliminates the risk.Read more...

OPINION: As census data signals a shrinking white majority, the politics of panic move from whisper campaigns to policy.Read more...

After the racist remark was heard around the world at the 2026 BAFTAs, why are Black people being asked to give more grace than they are the room to be upset?Read more...

Sure, Ronald Reagan was loved by conservatives, but many of the country's modern-day problems can be traced back to his administration.Read more...

Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo experienced a shocking moment at the 2026 BAFTAs. But there's way more to the story.Read more...

Will we see more rappers becoming politicians after Uncle Luke announced he is running for a seat in Congress?Read more...

OPINION: When Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926, he likely wouldn't have imagined we'd still be celebrating his legacy a century later.Read more...

Asher Vann was sued in 2023 after he was accused of forcing a Black kid to drink urine and shooting him with a BB gun.Read more...

Here are the best and worst-dressed stars from the BAFTAs red carpet.Read more...

Fifty years ago, on February 22nd, she passed away following a meteoric rise to international fame that was ultimately overshadowed by personal misfortune.Read more...

As Kim Kardashian pushes back against Ray J's racketeering claims while pursuing her law degree, the mess continues to unfold - so we're unpacking the chaos behind their rocky relationship.Read more...

We're taking a look inside the sprawling 8-bedroom Bel-Air estate of NBA player Anthony Davis.Read more...

Michael Seals-- once a professional boxer-- is taking the internet by storm, but how well do you know him?Read more...

White births have fallen below 50 percent for the first time in U.S. history. The milestone comes with a striking irony as the Trump administration's policies target the women who are driving the nation's growth.Read more...

The Trump administration hasshut off oil flow to Cuba in an attempt to put pressure on the communist country to make some significant political changes.Read more...

The Root spoke with The Honey Pot CEO Beatrice Dixon about her inspiring new memoir.Read more...

Lil Jon spoke out earlier this month about the death of his son and now he's sharing his reflections and an update with his fans.Read more...

Before Stephen A. Smith gets serious about a potential 2028 presidential run, he still has to answer for these shocking and disappointing incidents.Read more...

Exactly ten years after her death, we're looking at Vanity, the singer-actress who shot to stardom in the 1980s before a tragic ending.Read more...

After a clip of a Black man being punched in the head by an Oklahoma cop went viral, the police chief is speaking out, and what he says may shock you.Read more...

From 'His & Hers' to the return of 'Cross,' Black shows are coming in hot in 2026. Let's take a look!Read more...

Black women are taking to social media to share their grief over "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane.Read more...

A $1 million designer heist, disguises and a balcony getaway: Police finally have a suspect in the cinematic robbery of SoHo's 4Gseller boutique.Read more...

Jacob Elordi's portrayal of the infamous Heathcliff in the new 'Wuthering Heights' movie has fans speaking out about the character's alleged Black origins and Hollywood's whitewashing.Read more...

After the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's blanket tariff policy, Black consumers-- the most impacted Americans-- are picking up the pieces.Read more...

Supermodel Naomi Campbell's name appeared in nearly 300 documents of the Epstein Files. And now, she's speaking out about it!Read more...

Donald Trump calls out Obama for making a "big mistake" by talking about aliens... but then decides to release government files on UFOs.Read more...