The Root

Idris Elba may be a talented actor onscreen, but his offscreen efforts are finally being rewarded with a high honor. And now, he's opening up about it!Read more...

We're looking at the life of the legendary Eartha Kitt, who captivated audiences on stage and screen with her sultry voice and stunning good looks.Read more...

A judge just slammed the hammer down on the state of Georgia, who must return Young Thug's $150,000, luxury cars and jewelry by 5:00 p.m., TODAY!Read more...

Before Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Johnathan Ross, California lawmakers put forth legislation to ban ICE from wearing masks.Read more...

Gospel icon Yolanda Adams has never shied away from shaking the table and her latest viewpoints about LGBTQ+ folks and the Black church are doing just that!Read more...

When 21 Savage and other popular rappers who made their name and money promoting street life suddenly condemn it, it comes off as a bit...odd.Read more...

After multiple failed attempts to convict AG Letitia James, Trump's federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating new ways to take her down.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out Republicans who were quick to label Renee Good as a "domestic terrorist.''Read more...

Popular Twitch streamer IShowSpeed has been documenting his time in Africa, and it has been wild. Here are 21 of the best moments from Speed's Africa tour.Read more...

New audio from Sherrone Moore's wife's 9-1-1 call after he was fired but before he broke into mistress' home has been released.Read more...

The granddaughter of Sam Cooke, the influential 1960's soul singer, is opening up about her role as the manager of her late relative's estate.Read more...

Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and Eartha Kitt and helping create the iconic Playboy Bunny suit.Read more...

Pastor Jamal Bryant's wife went viral for wearing a form-fitting gown to a UNCF fundraising event. But the nearly-naked dress isn't showing any skin at all.Read more...

Reports show AI, anti-DEI, Trump and a shaking economy are all causing employers to revert to recruiting from a very small, elite group.Read more...

Marjorie Taylor Greene-- disliked by Democrats and alienated from Republicans -- addresses rumors of possibly switching parties.Read more...

Let's take a look at Cynthia Erivo's best and worst fashion moments, in honor of her birthday!Read more...

Jackie Crenshaw is warning others about the dangers of online scams after losing nearly all of her savings to a man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with.Read more...

After Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing a line in the sand.Read more...

OPINION: Renee Nicole Good is not the first person an ICE agent has killed. But it's the first that's garnering collective outrage...for one reason.Read more...

As Blue Ivy Carter celebrated her 14th birthday, her proud grandmother Tina Knowles is dishing out some interesting trivia about her!Read more...

Ray J has been admitted into a Las Vegas hospital for pneumonia, just four years since he struggled with the lung infection in 2021.Read more...

Renee Nicole Good has been identified as the woman shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Wednesday.Read more...

After a nearly 10-year drought of solo music, Bruno Mars is dropping a new album! Here's everything he's been up to in the meantime.Read more...

NFL star Cam Newton is giving his hot takes about love and marriage once again and unfortunately for him--folks online are vehemently disagreeing. Let's get into it!Read more...

The late-DMX will be posthumously ordained as a Christian minister at the Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, a historic Underground Railroad site.Read more...

Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit's first woman mayor on January 1, and by January 5, she was already changing lives for the better!Read more...

Black women everywhere are using vision boards as motivation to create the lives they want in 2026.Read more...

Mel B.'s eldest daughter Phoenix Brown is carving out a lane of her own but following similarly in her mother's footsteps! Let's take a look.Read more...

Alexis Ohanian wasn't afraid to clap back at online trolls who has accused his wife, Serena Williams, of bleaching her skin.Read more...

After spewing racial slurs, these three New Jersey officers got entangled in a bribery and racism scheme that is finally coming to an end.Read more...

Prosecutors charged former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett for allegedly receiving pandemic benefits she wasn't qualified for...but she's not alone.Read more...

'SNL' star Chris Redd is sharing like never before and what he was to say will no doubt surprise you!Read more...

In honor of his 41st birthday, we're celebrating Lewis Hamilton, the record-breaking F! racer who is always serving up styleRead more...

Comedian Deon Cole shared an unbelievable story about a famous heckler who was not shy about letting him know that she was not amused.Read more...

Haters eat your mean hearts out! To celebrate Blue Ivy's 14th Birthday, we're taking a look at her best fashion moments since birth.Read more...

From controversial raids to high-profile deportations, ICE has become one of the most talked-about federal agencies. But who are they? And what have they become?Read more...

From his high days as an NBA star to his many endorsement and brand partnership deals, let's break down how Shaquille O'Neal makes his millions!Read more...

Analysts say the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will hit Black households hard, causing an economic ripple effect.Read more...

Stephanie Okechukwu is poised to be one of the biggest stars in women's college basketball.Read more...

Shannon Sharpe is back in the hot seat on social media thanks to a new clip and it's not looking too good for him! Let's break it down.Read more...

After a paralyzed Memphis man exposed what he called "deplorable" conditions at 201 Poplar, the sheriff office gave him an unfavorable response.Read more...

Trump's Venezuelan oil grab could potentially worsen pollution and health risks in our Black neighborhoods.Read more...

Hit-Boy marks the second rap producer to be robbed in 2026 so far... and he has a special message for the unknown assailantsRead more...

While some online couldn't get enough of Dr. Karri Turner's fitted lace gown, many others condemned the first lady, sparking debates about modesty.Read more...

Christian Keyes is calling out his former boss Tyler Perry and airing out his grievances over how he handled his show 'All the Queen's Men.' Let's get into it!Read more...

Decades after revealing personal struggles with his sexuality, Pastor Donnie McClurkin has been sued for allegedly sexually abusing a man.Read more...

Pinkydoll, the Montreal-based creator behind the viral ice cream so good" trend, explains her sudden absence and delivers a sobering warning to fans.Read more...

After 25 years of banking with Wells Fargo, Billie Young has closed her account because of a fraudulent check that left her traumatized.Read more...

Despite her expertise and advocacy, Dr. Janell Green Smith's tragic loss reveals that no Black mother is immune from a broken system.Read more...

Here are a few ways you can hold off dementia, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans.Read more...