The Root

Rap's biggest feud has social media debating where the Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj beef began-and where it's headed next.Read more...

An Iowa community rallied behind Ian Roberts after ICE arrested him. Now, sketchy details has surfaced that he was allegedly living a double life.Read more...

Missing sisters didn't even know they were part of one of California's coldest cases. Now, a wild new discovery is leading to more unanswered questions.Read more...

Cynthia Vann's family is grieving after the unthinkable happened while she slept in her own hospital bed just weeks before her 56th birthday.Read more...

New era, same unapologetic truth. Ashley Allison steps into 'The Root' with a message just for us about the outlet's new chapter.Read more...

After admitting to taking a neutral stand against Trump, Jimmy Fallon is being dragged by Black folks who have heard this story too many times...Read more...

NFL star Wilson has been a father to Ciara's son Future for years, but this newly revealed change has some folks in their feelings!Read more...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for this utterly disgusting move toward Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.Read more...

There are over 100 HBCUs, but none are located in the North. Now, one high school in New York is giving students a taste of what they're missing out on.Read more...

From custom sweaters to freshmen uniforms and Cheetos-inspired fits, here's what HBCU students are wearing on the first day of school.Read more...

Both Moss and Sanders have gotten closer to each other thanks to an unfortunate turn in both of their health journeys.Read more...

Bryan Hooper Sr. was serving out a life sentence for the brutal murder of an elderly woman. But one confession has just changed his fate.Read more...

Tyrese Gibson is making it clear who the real "king of R&B" is and his choice has got the internet hot!Read more...

PG County Police launched an AMBER Alert to help find a one-year-old girl. Hours later, a car full of friends spotted the suspected vehicle and acted fast.Read more...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has vowed that she will do what she can to keep former Vice President Kamala Harris safe in CaliforniaRead more...

Sheinelle Jones, a regular face on the TODAY Show, shocked fans at the top of 2025, when she took some time away from the show to deal with a 'family health matter.'Read more...

Ruckers Root: Sisters and former reality stars create a successful hair care line steeped in their southern Roots.Read more...

Musiq Soulchild, whose music and voice is usually 'so beautiful' is getting talked about all over the social media streets and you've got to see why!Read more...

In honor of Giorgio Armani, we're revisiting some of our favorite fashion moments and campaigns from the iconic designer.Read more...

Druski has gone viral again for his famous skits. But this time around he's got Black and white folks defending and blasting him for it. Let's break it down!Read more...

Trump isn't the first president to pull off these sneaky moves...but he certainly is the first to do so this frequently.Read more...

Black Internet can not stop watching the wild back and forth betwween Don Lemon and Marjorie Taylor Greene, but one protestor had some words that shook listeners.Read more...

Florida voted for Trump in both elections, but now two Black politicians winning by huge margins could mean a shift in the state's politics.Read more...

These so-called bank deserts" aren't accidents of geography, but the result of many of the issues designed to systematically plague Black Americans.Read more...

For Black TikTokers, this now-viral video of a white man's exchange with Black men on a NYC street has been more satisfying than a cat video.Read more...

The debate about which is the real HU-- Howard University or Hampton University-- has been on all of our minds for decades... Now, we're putting their fashion up against each other to find the true answer!Read more...

Kelly Price came for the trolls-and she didn't hold back. The R&B legend slammed Black women for being nasty and disrespectful" in her comments section, but made it clear she'll keep cashing checks no matter her looks or what she's wearing.Read more...

Florida's Black surgeon general vows to end vaccine mandates in the state, and he made a deeply offensive comparison while doing so.Read more...

Cardi B has never shied away from the responsibility of taking care of her kids, but her recent revelation is something nearly every parent can relate to!Read more...

Erica Hopper, a former finance program analyst at the U.S. House of Representatives, is accused of the unthinkable against her own grandfather.Read more...

Denzel Washington reveals we've been saying his name wrong, which is why he knows the four NFL players with the same name were named after him.Read more...

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys recently celebrated their 15-year anniversary, but online chatter about their marriage was anything but positive. Let's get into it!Read more...

Larry Pickett Jr. puts his military training into action, pulling a man to safety seconds before his car explodes.Read more...

Love is in the air for a handful of our favorite Black celebs like Michael Jackson's son and more. Let's take a look!Read more...

After Dacara Thompson told her dad she was leaving to get gas for her car, her vehicle was found parked in front of a fire hydrant, with her belongings inside.Read more...

For decades, Black women have been celebrated for their strength-but what started as a compliment has become a cultural trap. It's time we call out this microaggression for good. And to put it straight: we're not buying it anymore.Read more...

Paris, the only daughter of the late Michael Jackson, isn't holding her tongue on how she feels. And boy, does she have plenty to say!Read more...

Snoop Dogg apologized for his previously insensitive comments...or at least that's what we thought happened...Read more...

U.S. Marshal Kevin Neal said Dioblis Williams "can run, but you can't hide" after allegedly murdering a toddler.Read more...

Although Trump's bold rhetoric is slowly rubbing off on JD Vance, there are still stark differences between how they would run the country.Read more...

Tracee Ellis Ross' L.A. home was burglarized, making the "Black-ish" star the latest target in a wave of break-ins hitting A-list estates.Read more...

Cory Booker, who usually keeps his personal life private, just shocked the internet with news of his engagement.Read more...

Alvina Agba has been charged with interference of custody- a felony, after allegedly taking a boy from his own mom in a Miami airport.Read more...

Trump continues to tease a Chicago military takeover... and Black folks' thoughts on the matter might just surprise you.Read more...

The Democratic party's popularity is at its lowest it's been in the last three decades, and it could have something to do with public opinion on these key Black leaders.Read more...

The popular Fugees rapper was convicted of trying to defraud the government back in 2023 but his legal fate won't be heard for awhile now for this serious Health issue.Read more...

Weeks after MSNBC announced a major rebrand, former employee Joy Reid has some interesting thoughts about the real motive behind the historic change.Read more...

Donald Trump already posted he's "never felt better," but he's dismissing pesky death rumors again... this time namedropping a former president.Read more...

Cardi B may have been on trial for a serious reason, but the memes, gifs, and reactions we've gathered from the trial are hilarious. Let's take a look!Read more...

NBA star Kyrie Irving may be recovering from his torn ACL, but he's focused on the future of Black agriculture -- especially amid Trump's cuts.Read more...