The Root

Whether you're a longtime local or just visiting, here are 26 things to see, do, and eat throughout New York City in 2026.Read more...

While we all love Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, she's adamant about not playing her on Broadway. And now we know why!Read more...

Lt. Michael Byrd was cleared after the shooting a Capitol rioter five years ago. Still, he didn't expect MAGA to target him.Read more...

January 5 marks Founder's Day for members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Let's take a look at some of their most notable members!Read more...

Christian Sturdivant has been charged with attempted material support to a foreign terrorist organization.Read more...

Twenty years ago, Joyce Vincent was found dead in her London apartment after being deceased for three years.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion expands her brand beyond music, diversifying her entrepreneurial and business portfolio with a Popeyes franchise in Miami Beach.Read more...

Hours after capturing Venezuelan President Maduro, Trump revealed a more sinister plot to go after Cuba sooner than anyone thinks...Read more...

Two years after Claudine Gay quit her job as Harvard's president, her biggest critic was MAGA's Elise Stefanik who messed around and found out that when you attack a Black woman, it collapses your own ambitions.Read more...

Popular food critic Keith Lee was trying to bless 'Mr. Tendernism,' but unfortunately--things didn't go the way he intended. Let's get into it!Read more...

Anthony Joshua was reportedly released from the hospital following a deadly Dec. car crash. Now, the driver is in big trouble.Read more...

NFL star Travis Hunter purchased a home with his wife days after their wedding. The couple now lives in one of Florida's most exclusive neighborhoods.Read more...

TikTok influencer Tea Tyme is facing jail time after allegedly killing a man while on TikTok live.Read more...

OPINION: Trump's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is yet another example of the U.S. staging a coup for different reasons than the government admits out loud.Read more...

Curious if Nelly has decided to help out Ashanti with their first baby after all? We've finally gotten our answer.Read more...

The legend, the legacy - and the massive money bags back it up.Read more...

Appearing on Deon Cole's Podcast, Tichina Arnold spoke about the only time she dated a White man, and you'll never guess who it was.Read more...

Here's how the creators of "Stranger Things" managed to license two Prince songs for its finale.Read more...

From celebrity breakups to colorism accusations, here's everything you missed in the latest in entertainment news!Read more...

Before Janelle James was 'Abbott Elementary's' stylish principal, the comedian got a major boost thanks to Chris Rock!Read more...

On their months-long Walk for Peace, a group of Buddhist monks stopped in Atlanta to get a taste of that southern hospitality!Read more...

After singer Ari Lennox said some of the 'Martin' jokes towards Tichina Arnold's character were rooted in colorism, the actress is now speaking out about it!Read more...

After K'aune Green disarmed an armed man inside of a taco shop, San Jose police mistakenly shot him four times.Read more...

After three inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail on Dec. 21, they allegedly turned to a popular app to summon a getaway driver.Read more...

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...

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...