The Root

While 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' was good, the original script sounds like it would've slapped SO HARD. Let's talk about it!Read more...

Fawn Weaver isn't done apologizing after the internet dragged her over that awkward interaction with her old schoolmate.Read more...

After Trump's anti-DEI policies rocked the nation, a WWII museum in Europe is facing backlash for removing Black soldiers' memorials.Read more...

These are the sports stories that had everyone -- fans or not -- tuned in in 2025!Read more...

Mickey Lee, a fan favorite contestant on the most recent season of 'Big Brother,' has died and her death is causing an interesting reaction online thanks to a viral video.Read more...

As we prepare for the 2026 midterms, the Democratic party could be its own worst enemy.Read more...

If you're looking to bring some new style into your personal space in 2026, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black furniture and home decor brands to help.Read more...

The firebrand Republican representative sat with The New York Times for a candid interview that will have more than a few eyebrows raised.Read more...

In June 2025, Tyler Perry was sued by an actor for sexual assault. Now, yet another man is making similar allegations--but Perry is pushing back!Read more...

The fourth day of Kwanzaa is all about the principle of cooperative economics. Here are ways you can build and maintain wealth in your community.Read more...

X/Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for folks to share their thoughts and users did not hold back this year. Here are 25 times posts on X went viral in 2025Read more...

Rapper Nicki Minaj has been a trending topic a lot as of late. But unfortunately for her, it's now causing some people to take some truly dramatic measures!Read more...

Beyonce is now officially rich-rich! But how has she amassed so much money? Let's break it down by the numbers!Read more...

23-year-old Edeedson Cine, of Long Island, covered a co-worker's CVS shift on Christmas Day at the last minute. But he never made it home.Read more...

We're looking at the history of watch night, a New Year's Eve tradition for Black Americans that goes back to the Civil War.Read more...

Before the ball drops on 2026, you still have time to figure out your assignment for the new year.Read more...

Diddy's sons' docuseries trailer dropped last night on Twitter, and folks are not holding back on their initial thoughts.Read more...

Bodybuilder Kevin Richardson is being called a hero after saving a one-year-old from a vicious Pit Bull attack in NYCRead more...

Broadway alum Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in "The Lion King," was found slain just days before Christmas. Now, a suspect is in custody.Read more...

With a 36% approval. High-profile defections. A surging opposition. The cracks in President Trump's armor aren't just showing, they're widening.Read more...

Nicki Minaj's recent MAGA alignment has some Black folks shocked and calling her crazy for the sudden move, but her behavior over the years has consistently foreshadowed her political leanings.Read more...

On Christmas Day, the Trump Administration confirmed "powerful and deadly" U.S. military strikes against ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria.Read more...

We have the tea on how to celebrate the holiday season in NYC with black-owned businesses and cultural events across the five boroughsRead more...

From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.Read more...

Here's the latest in entertainment news straight from The Root.Read more...

From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.Read more...

From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here's the latest in political news from The Root.Read more...

James Brown is one of the most sampled artists in music. We're looking at some of his biggest hits that can be heard in your favorite R&B and hip-hop songs.Read more...

How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" into a global message of peace.Read more...

Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating scandal wasn't worth it." And the internet has some thoughts.Read more...

From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.Read more...

This year marks 40 years since the "The Color Purple" hit theaters. Two writers from "The Root" debate whether you can call the Oscar-nominated picture a "Black film."Read more...

Don't make a holiday party mistake you'll live to regret. Check out our list of dos and don'ts before you leave home, instead.Read more...

The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 25, 2006. From his hit songs to his legal woes, we're looking at the life of Soul Brother Number OneRead more...

Let's take a look at some of the most stylish celeb homes in California. From Marvel hero-like mansions to super stylish digs and more!Read more...

Take a look at 13 of the craziest transformations seen on MTV's classic "reality" show "Pimp My Ride!"Read more...

Over the past five years, billionaire MacKenzie Scott has reportedly donated $1.3 billion to HBCUs.Read more...

Madame Tussauds just revealed the wax figure for celebrity heartthrob, Idris Elba. Let's just say, the sculpture was so accurate he was shocked.Read more...

Despite JD Vance's claim that white folks no longer "have to apologize for being white anymore," here's many times Black folks never got a much deserved apology.Read more...

Candace Owens has repeatedly turned setbacks into comebacks. With her influence, she could potentially topple the Republican party and reshape politics on her own terms.Read more...

Tennis star Venus Williams tied the knot with actor and model Andrea Preti in an intimate ceremony at their Florida home on Dec. 21.Read more...

Justin Golden admitted he was the "monster" who placed his infant in the street and ran him over. Now, the Florida dad just learned his fate.Read more...

Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf is looking at getting seriously taxed in the pocketbook for just a few seconds of bad decision-making.Read more...

In a wild scene, Ed Cooley threw a water bottle in the stands, striking a mother and a child behind the Hoyas' bench.Read more...

As Americans prepare to travel this holiday season, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is calling out one airline for their apparent unprofessionalism and "lack of empathy."Read more...

As the year comes to a close, we've rounded up some of the most stunning Black images of 2025.Read more...

OPINION: Nicki Minaj appearing at the Turning Point USA festival is yet another example of our Black celebs demonstrating that they don't have our best interests at heart.Read more...

After posting baby Halo in violation of a court order, Halle Bailey's hairstylist sparked an online firestorm. Now, she's finally speaking out.Read more...

2025 proved that Candace Owens and Nicki Minaj have a lot more in common politically than we all thought.Read more...