The Root

Druski's viral parody of flying preachers and their designer drip has the internet debating the fine line between megachurch ministry and performance.Read more...

These five powerhouse women are shaking up Hollywood, politics, and culture, carrying forward Delta Sigma Theta's legacy of excellence and impact!Read more...

Despite dismembering her landlord after she was evicted, a Chicago woman was just awarded a $3 million taxpayer-funded payout.Read more...

While haters and detractors of Beyonce may form their own opinion about her new billionaire status, her father Mathew Knowles is setting the record straight.Read more...

Martin Lawrence is finally weighing on the chatter involving his popular past show and the alleged colorism-laced jokes that weew present in the series!Read more...

The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don't contain improper ideology," with the National Museum of African American History and Culture caught in the crossfire.Read more...

Joan Mulholland wasn't just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.Read more...

Reality star Nicole Richie just posted some vintage photos of her now-18-year-old daughter- and the internet is loving it!Read more...

Teyana Taylor's Golden Globe-winning 'One Battle After Another' performance has garnered mixed reactions. And now, she's finally addressing the criticism!Read more...

Paulasia Banks is accused of the unthinkable after Kassidy Jackson, a woman she had been dating, allegedly blocked her on TikTok.Read more...

Now that the Golden Globes have added a Best Podcast category, there are more than a handful of Black pods that deserve to be in the conversation!Read more...

After much debate on whether Trump is a fascist, we finally break it down for you.Read more...

Just over a week after Chicago special education teacher Linda Brown went missing, the search for her reached a heartbreaking conclusion Monday.Read more...

OPINION: Paul Thomas Anderson is married to a Black woman. He should know better than to make a movie like this.Read more...

To celebrate Fetty Wap coming home after three years, we're looking at some of the many rappers who completely changed their lives after serving prison time.Read more...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' employees are looking for their money, but his people are saying there's nothing to worry about. Let's break it down!Read more...

A$AP Rocky rarely misses a moment to talk about his three children, but this latest revelation might be the sweetest one yet!Read more...

Black folks are still dragging two non-Black comedians after they called for folks NOT to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her bid for Senate.Read more...

Music exec Drew Dixon is speaking out about her years-long legal battle with her former boss L.A. Reid, whom she accused of sexual assault in 2023.Read more...

There's been a disturbing rise in colorectal cancer in Black young adults and a new study has just revealed the certain lifestyle habit that could be linked.Read more...

OPINION: No conversation among Black folks on social media is more played out than who should pay for what. We put that to bed...forever.Read more...

With only months away from a critical midterm election, President Trump is getting creative with ways to swing votes in his favor.Read more...

Fresh off 'Hedda,' Tessa Thompson is back in front of our screens for a nail-biting thriller series that's got everyone talking! Here's why you need to tune in.Read more...

For Trump's White House, TikTok has become a vehicle for meme-filled policy posts and outrageous moments, and the government has never been more theatrical.Read more...

TikTok detectives accused the husband of missing Chicago teacher of being involved in her disappearance. Now, they're eating their words.Read more...

Cam Newton's latest interview with Lady London has prompted some serious discourse online and it's not showing the NFL star in the best light. And we ought to be honest about why!Read more...

After Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors were awarded citizenship in Guinea, questions rise about the trend of celebrities leaving the U.S.Read more...

'Adolescence' star Stephen Graham may have gone home with a Golden Globe on Sunday, but Queen Latifah was no doubt the winner of the night!Read more...

HBCUs reported enrollment increases in 2025. Still, a new survey shows most students are unaware Black colleges even exist.Read more...

When it comes to hair, rapper, actress and entrepreneur Queen Latifah is never short on styleRead more...

From Teyana Taylor's tearful acceptance speech to Ryan Coogler's box office win, here is a roundup of Hollywood's biggest night.Read more...

From education and housing to health care and legal aid, these rollbacks threaten programs that help Black Americans.Read more...

Fans are stunned by the heartbreaking news that Kristy and Desmond Scott have filed for divorce after 12 years of marriage.Read more...

Donna Jordan accompanied her son Michael B. to the 2026 Golden Globes and ended up unintentionally stealing the show! Let's get into it.Read more...

Now that we've analyzed the most stylish attendees at the 2026 Golden Globes, our focus shifts to the list of folks whose fashion choices fell short and could have benefited from some expert advice.Read more...

From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Sole, these female emcees helped define the 90s and 2000s rap scene! Here's what they're up to now.Read more...

The Globes have a history of not recognizing Black films.Read more...

We were captivated by our favorite celebrities on the Red Carpet before the main ceremony. These are our top fashion moments, featuring stars like Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris.Read more...

Stephen A. Smith faced an instant social media backlash following his controversial take on the Renee Good shooting and ICE.Read more...

You might have heard the viralpop song Papaoutai," but do you know the sad backstory behind it?Read more...

Here's how to watch the 2026 Golden Globes, and which Black stars to look out for.Read more...

From Boyz II Men to Patti LaBelle, we explore the most influential artists that put the city of Brotherly Love on the map.Read more...

The year 2026 marks the five year anniversary of 'Insecure!' Let's take a look at where the cast is now!Read more...

There hasn't been much attention on Elon Musk lately, but his latest post should have you concerned.Read more...

Here's everything we know and more about the fatal Minnesota shooting involving an ICE agent and an American citizen.Read more...

From a Kenan Thompson picture book to a memoir from the CEO of The Honey Pot, the first month of 2026 is full of great Black books for lovers of every genre.Read more...

Boxing star Anthony Joshua is reflecting on his deceased friends that he lost during that awful accident in Nigeria in December.Read more...

New ICE video raises further debate over fatal Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good.Read more...

Jason Gyamfi, the man behind the viral quarter-zip trend on TikTok says he has plans to make his movement even bigger in 2026.Read more...

An 81-year-old Texas man reportedly stood up for a woman who was allegedly being pushed by her boyfriend, but his noble act ended in a heartbreaking way.Read more...