The Root

Under the Supreme Court temporarily ruling in favor of Trump, but where does it leave the Democrats, who are more than outnumbered.Read more...

Miami police caught up with Darious Dwayne Davis after he was identified as the man who viciously attacked a Black barbershop owner.Read more...

Given Nelson Mandela's efforts and insights and into how to make the world a better place, and in honor of his death anniversary--let's take a look back on some of his powerful words!Read more...

Actress Quinta Brunson just launched a new fund designed to for Philadelphia public school students.Read more...

There's been a whole bunch of online chatter regarding Beyonce, Brandy and Ray J. Let's break down what it's all about!Read more...

The Root 100 returned on Dec. 3, and better believe the night was full of powerful speeches, impressive dance moves and Black excellence!Read more...

Black folks have found themselves in the middle of Asian TikTok drama and we'll tell you why.Read more...

The comedian opened up to Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on their podcast, sharing a vulnerability you rarely see.Read more...

DHS's "Not a Nation of Immigrants" stance has deeper Implications, according to ExpertsRead more...

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has a special holiday episode of her lifestyle show and her Black fans are here it. Spoiler alert: Prince Harry loves gumbo!Read more...

Since 2021, the Malibu mansion that once belonged to Kanye West has been through renovations, potential timeshares and now a possible foreclosure.Read more...

As President Trump sends ICE agents to the streets of Chicago, city residents are showing how they're not the ones to mess with.Read more...

Trump is planning to send the National Guard to more cities, including Portland and Chicago... but can he really do that?Read more...

From social media chatter to everyday conversations, the feeling that something big is near is spreading across the country and here's what to do about it.Read more...

From Fort Valley State to Alabama State to South Carolina State, we picked the best fashions from the first week of the 2025 HBCU homecoming season.Read more...

Late rapper Tupac is back...well, sort of. But the his reappearance has some people on the internet pissed off. Let's talk about it!Read more...

Aye Edebiri, Zendaya and the Duchess of Sussex are just a few of the Black celebs who showed off their style during Paris Fashion WeekRead more...

Killer Mike recounted the wild story of the time his wife pulled a gun on him after catching him doing something he shouldn't have.Read more...

Denise Tolbert of Birmingham told her sister to "plan her funeral," and just two days later, her sister had to do exactly that after a harrowing murder-suicide.Read more...

Tragedy struck when Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a beloved Black news anchor, jumped from her third floor apartment to flee from robbers.Read more...

Aliyah Jones conducted an eight-month experiment to expose racial discrimination in Corporate America. Now, she wants to bring a documentary about her experiment to a screen near you.Read more...

Legendary singer Lionel Richie is looking back on his upbringing and a time in his life where he wanted to be more civically engaged.Read more...

Van Jones is facing backlash after a discussion about disinformation campaigns took an unexpected turn.Read more...

Kayla Nicole shares that she is scared of hate comments just a day after Taylor Swift releases new album.Read more...

Suge Knight's thoughts on Diddy's sentencing are controversial...but does he have a point?Read more...

From social media discussions to expert analysis, we examine the conspiracy theories about why Black folk's hidden powers might be why we are under attack.Read more...

Dame Dash and Jay-Z's relationship hasn't been on the best of terms for awhile, and now Dame's speaking out about it.Read more...

Stephen A. Smith is making headlines after calling out Democrats and Jasmine Crockett... again.Read more...

Ayesha Curry's comments on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast about how she envisioned her life before Steph Curry has sparked an online debate.Read more...

Meghan Markle is taking a minute to get into her fashion bag and serve some serious looks for Paris Fashion Week. But not everyone is loving what she's doing!Read more...

Marcus Fakana, 19, had just received a royal pardon after he was jailed in the U.A.E. for having a sexual relationship with a then 17-year-old girl.Read more...

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama unveiled plans to submit the first formal motion demanding reparative justice for Transatlantic Slave TradeRead more...

Months after Kyren Lacy was accused of causing a fatal crash, his attorney shared shocking information clearing his client of wrongdoing.Read more...

Diddy was reportedly so confident he'd walk out of prison he had speaking engagements booked in Miami. Now, the internet is trolling him for the audacity.Read more...

We've tracked down members of music's most famous family, the Jacksons, and what they are all up to now.Read more...

Prosecutors said Deshawn Williams, 7, "lived a nightmare" after he died from blunt force trauma and suffered a pelvis broken in half- as his mom did nothing.Read more...

It's not just white folks who can engage in racist behavior. We must be honest about the fact that Black men do it too.Read more...

Joy Reid didn't seem to appreciate JD Vance's advice that she should be "grateful." So, she gave him some scathing advice of her own...Read more...

When fans noticed Deion Sanders wearing one shoe during a Colorado Buffaloes game, he revealed what's really going on health wise.Read more...

From Russell Voughtto Karoline Leavitt, these close Trump officials have been linked to 'Project 2025," despite the president distancing himself.Read more...

Cardi B's latest diss in the ongoing rap beef has sparked a meme frenzy, with fans flooding our timelines with comedic masterpieces.Read more...

Man burst in class at University of Washington with Racist foolishness, but quickly realizes he Messed with the wrong professor and the wrong class.Read more...

This Texan moved to NYC and is going viral for pointing out all the crazy and unique New York things he's discoveringRead more...

Celeste Rivas' dead body was found inside of a car trunk, and although police haven't made arrests, one person connected to the case hired counsel.Read more...

Anok Yai left the Vetements runway show emotional for the second year in a row. It has social media asking, "what's really going on?"Read more...

You've heard ICE is arresting Black Americans in Chi town. Is it true? Sit down because we have answers.Read more...

Baltimore police want to identify the Black bouncer who put white man in chokehold and shattered a window with his head in a brutal clip that's going viral.Read more...

Trump has accused the radical left of promoting political violence, but here's 15 killers that all have one notable thing in common.Read more...

Michael Jackson's financial business is all over the news these days. But we're taking a look at Jackson's 2700-acre Neverland Ranch, the place he called home for more than 15 years.Read more...

Sean "Diddy" Combs was just sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison.Read more...