The Root

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Is it the Jim Crow era again? Because segregation may be coming back to the United States.Read more...

Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love first shared the news that she was battling a malignant brain tumor in May of 2024. Now, less than a year after that terrible diagnosis, her family just provided her friends a loved ones a heartbreaking update.Read more...

During former Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, a number of big names and political officials came onto the stage to help her gather votes. However, when former First Lady Michelle Obama grabbed the mic, she also took that moment to serve a chilling warning of what a second Trump presidency would...Read more...

While there's been a lot of news lately about celebrity breakups, there's a new Hollywood couple that's sure to get folks talking: Mariah Carey and fellow artist Anderson .Paak. And the internet has plenty to say about them!Read more...

Despite L.A. Reid being a musical genius, he just can't seem to get rid of his Bel Air mansion. After multiple failed attempts at selling this gorgeous seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom palace, the three-time Grammy Award winner is trying his luck again and putting the mansion back on the market.Read more...

Say what you want about Tyler Perry, but the man knows how to make shows that leave people wanting more. His latest hit is the Netflix series Beauty in Black," a drama which follows an exotic dancer who crosses paths with a powerful but dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics empire. Just a few days after the...Read more...

They say you get what you deserve, but in the case of two California siblings, karma came back to bite harder than ever. John Chong Uk Moon, 54, and Cindy Kim, 58, are in police custody after being caught on video hurling racial slurs at a couple eating at Panera Bread. But they were not arrested for the racist...Read more...

Toni and Tamar Braxton may be famous siblings, but their sisterhood isn't exempt from going through typical familial issues. Unfortunately for them, due to their status as public figures, whenever they have their issues, it tends to take center stage on social media.Read more...

There's a new TikTok trend going viral on the video sharing app and its got the internet in a complete frenzy. It's the morning shed routine" trend, where content creators post how they get ready for the day, shedding" their beauty and skincare products they wore throughout the night.Read more...

With all of the craziness surrounding the current occupants of the White House, it's not surprising that people are feeling all sorts of nostalgia for our Forever First Family, the Obamas. Since leaving 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, they've done a great job of staying out of the spotlight (even though we make it almost...Read more...

Mariah Carey is an icon, music legend, and expert meme-maker. The Hero" singer was honored on Monday night's iHeartRadio Music Awards. Earning the Icon Award, Carey's incomparable career and legacy were celebrated, with stars like Tori Kelly and Muni Long taking to the stage to perform some of her greatest hits, like...Read more...

Though Lewis Hamilton may be a legendary F1 racer in his own right, the support from his father Anthony isn't just exclusive to him. In fact, the extent of his compassion was on full display recently and it's causing a lot of chatter online. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

Tracy Morgan did not have the best time watching the New York Knicks face the Miami Heat. Although he is a big fan of one of New York's most popular teams, he was forced to leave the arena.Read more...

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Tax season is here and many Americans are probably wondering if they will owe more than what they might receive back. However, some Washington D.C. residents may be on edge after having their tax return checks stolen. The Feds say a former U.S. Postal Service employee is to blame.Read more...

The latest Republican-led spectacle, Detrans Awareness Day," is nothing more than another dangerous attempt to undermine transgender rights, weaponizing a subset of people to justify sweeping, harmful policies that attack the entire transgender community while DOGE staffers" loot American data. Like clockwork,...Read more...

The Arkansas Department of Education is under fire over a particular question asked on their applications for school vouchers for the 2025-2026 school year. However, some people seem to think that it isn't all bad.Read more...

Meet Nicole Lynn.Read more...

The YouTube community is in mourning after a young content creator was found dead. According to exclusive reports by TMZ, P2isthename, who's real name is Philip Enewally, was only 26.Read more...

From 1984 to 1992, Thursday nights were all about The Cosby Show." And while to say a lot has changed since then would be a HUGE understatement, one fact remains - Denise Huxtable, the free-spirited daughter played by Lisa Bonet, was a style star. Known for wearing bold colors, playful patterns and amazing...Read more...

Anthony Mackie, star of Captain America: Brave New World," is making headlines and unfortunately it's not for his new movie. Instead it's for his views of masculinity and the things he's doing in his personal life. But we'll let you be the judge as to whether or not the online chatter is warranted.Read more...

Last time President Donald Trump was in office, he made some serious changes to the White House including the removal of the Obamas' portraits from alongside the previous presidents and first ladies.Read more...

Five years ago, you know you would have given Naeema Finley a serious side-eye if you found out she raised chickens in her Georgia backyard. But these days, as the price of eggs continues to be one of the hottest topics in the country, more and more people think Finley is on to something, and she has found a way to...Read more...

In startling new audio, Jonathan Majors allegedly admits to strangling his ex-girlfriend, a significant revelation coming almost a year and a half after he was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment.

If you were still on the fence about whether or not R&B as a genre was dead, allow us to introduce you to the Residuals" Challenge because it's sure to change your mind!Read more...

Rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie should be thankful to whoever is watching over him. Despite getting in a scary car accident, the New York MC walked away without a scratch.Read more...

As En Vogue founding member Dawn Robinson's confession that she has been living in her car spreads across the internet, the reactions have ranged from shock to pity at what some believe to be an awful fall from grace for a person who was once part of a hit-making musical group.Read more...

A Missouri mother took matters into her own hands after her teenage son was allegedly caught doing the unthinkable. Now, 18-year-old Patrick Sloan has been hit with serious charges in connection to a racist vandalism spree targeting two local schools.Read more...

She just won't stop winning! After securing a Grammy, being named BillBoard's 2025 Woman of the Year, and now having a viral dance trend, it's clear Doechii is here to stay.Read more...

Two twin brothers from Georgia were believed to be headed to Boston to visit some friends when their family was notified they never made it to their destination. Instead, the two were found dead in the mountains bordering North Carolina. Now, their family is pushing back on the police's troubling conclusion of what...Read more...

Michelle Obama and her famous husband, former President Barack Obama, have been the subject of divorce speculation for months. And while neither one of them have taken the time to publicly dispel it in all this time, it looks like the former First Lady has finally decided to indirectly quiet the chatter once and for...Read more...

Has Kanye West taken his support" of Sean Diddy" Combs too far? Throughout the mogul's legal troubles, West has been one of the few voices in the music industry to support Puff. However, he may have taken it to a new level by recently releasing a song that features Diddy and his daughter, North West.Read more...

Just when you thought things couldn't get stranger in the air these days, a man was arrested for having a mid-air meltdown that resulted in the assault of a fellow passenger and a crew member on his flight. The why" of it all is the most frightening part.Read more...

During his first two months in office, Donald Trump has taken a shock and awe approach to remaking the Federal Government. He attempted to close USAID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He laid off thousands of Federal workers despite questions about the legality of these moves without the approval of...Read more...

Everything started out roses when former First Lady Michelle Obama launched her new podcast last week with her brother Craig Robinson, bit the operative word is started out."Read more...

It is only fitting that George W. Faison, the Broadway choreographing legend, co-founded a theater in the Black arts hub that is Harlem, New York. After all, the Big Apple is where his career truly took flight.Read more...

Disney Channel Princess Raven-Symone has taken the time to speak about her past experiences in Hollywood. One clip in particular has been going viral on social media, and this confession has gotten everybody asking the same question.Read more...

Another day, another Kanye West social media rant. This time, however, the rapper directed his posts to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, threatening to go to war" over the ownership of any trademarks related to their daughter North West's name.

Jamie Foxx isn't here for all these anti-DEI actions and rhetoric and he's got something to say about it all. But in true Foxx fashion, it's just as funny as it is relevant.Read more...

Love is in the air-or at least that's the case when it comes to singer Normani and her boyfriend Pittsburg Steelers player DK Metcalf! The couple recently shared some exciting news to their fans and followers and you'll never believe how Ciara and Russell Wilson are involved.Read more...

Nara Smith gained global popularity a couple years ago by doing stuff that didn't exactly...well...connect with Black folks. Posting ASMR-friendly videos and cooking meals from scratch for her white husband and their children (with names including Rumble Honey and Slim Easy) earned her millions of followers and a...Read more...

Several sports commentators irk everyone's last nerves. But Stephen A. Smith is near the top of the list for most people. The star of ESPN's First Take" has a knack for yelling at everyone he comes in contact with, even if he happens to be wrong.Read more...

You know the Jackson family is known for their smooth moves and soulful sounds. But you may not know that two of the Jackson brothers have a complicated romantic history that leads them to a romantic past that intertwines - and kids who are both cousins and half-siblings!Read more...

What began as a viral video of a student athlete smacking a fellow runner upside the head with a baton on the track field has now developed into a pending criminal case. The alleged attacker in question is facing some serious trouble. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

It's never too late to chase your dreams, but when a Bronx, NY grandmother decided to pursue her own and go get her masters degree, life took an unthinkable turn. After a two-year-long set back, she's back on track to open her own business providing much needed help to New York's homeless population. - Phenix S Halley ...Read more...

With President Donald Trump enacting mass deportations, attacking birthright citizenship and targeting other civil rights, some Latino Americans are organizing to protest these clear human rights violations. But in their call to action, many are begging the Black community to join their fight, and there's a couple...Read more...

Spring may be right around the corner, but in Paris it has been all about fall. Fashion lovers from across the globe have descended on the City of Light to get a first look at what everyone will be wearing this upcoming fall and winter during Paris Fashion Week. But the best looks haven't just been on the runway....Read more...

Teary-eyed I.C. Norcom student athlete Alaila Everett stood before a crowd of people to thank them for their support after being criminally charged in the alleged assault of a fellow track runner with a baton. However, not everyone took her side in the now-viral incident.Read more...

No more diss tracks. No more Super Bowl performances. Kendrick Lamar is just back to rapping like one of the best MCs in hip-hop.Read more...

Rapper 50 Cent is back to his usual shenanigans of trolling any and everyone he doesn't like or finds the slightest bit annoying. Recently, he just took shots at Rick Ross, teasing him for needing the help of Bow Wow to sell tickets.Read more...