The Root

A new collection of work from Nikki Giovanni and the story behind the women of Parliament-Funkadelic are just a few of the books we're reading this month.Read more...

The clip of Brittany Renner and PJ Washington gave the Black internet a front row seat at their long-standing, contentious co-parenting relationship.Read more...

FBI Agent L. Nicole Dunn recently announced her decision to leave the agency, calling its current practices appalling."Read more...

Jenean Chapman, who once worked for Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was killed by her own husband in her downtown Dallas apartment in 2023.Read more...

'RHOP' legend Karen Huger is finally returning to civilian life after a brief stint behind bars and the internet has some thoughts about it!Read more...

Young Thug is at the center of snitching allegations and a suspicious tweets about Rappers on the DL in ATL.Read more...

In May, Sheinelle Jones' husband of 17 years died after a courageous battle with cancer. Now, the 'TODAY' show revealed when she will return to Studio 1A.Read more...

Black gamer @norratamo's mic drop-worthy response to a racist who found his way into his comments has garnered over five million views on TikTok.Read more...

Sherri Shepherd is just the latest celeb to feel the pressures of Hollywood's beauty standards. But her response to it just might surprise you!Read more...

We predict "Sinners," "F1" and more may dominate awards season this winter.Read more...

A Black woman was mocked horribly on social media for her nose, but her self love silenced the ugly.Read more...

From "Tuesday" artist iLoveMakonnen to "Euphoria" actress Nika King, these celebs are seemingly working "regular jobs" because bills still need to be paid.Read more...

The viral rumor that President Donald Trump died had the internet mourning his "death" all weekend, until he broke his silence.Read more...

It's Labor Day Weekend, and we have some new and unexpected artist recommendations to add to your holiday playlist.Read more...

From a viral skin care brand to the largest Black-owned, female-founded wine company, we're looking at how some of our favorite Black-owned businesses got off the ground.Read more...

Trump has previously boasted about sending the National Guard to cities like Chicago, New York, and across California, however if data shows many Republican-led states are facing similar-or even higher-crime rates, why hasn't he addressed those areas with the same energy?Read more...

A plant explosion in Louisiana has Black residents worried about their health. And with so many environmental protections rolled back, residents may face an uphill battle to recover.Read more...

Jelena Ostapenko has posted an apology for calling Taylor Townsend uneducated at the U.S. Open.Read more...

A lip reader has revealed what was said during the heated exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko.Read more...

Cuts. Resignations. Vaccine rollbacks. When public health crumbles, Black America bleeds first. Here's what you need to know about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Read more...

From a 9-year-old being shot to a Black woman assaulting a man with a broom, these recent road rage incidents are not only shocking... they're unforgettable.Read more...

Kaura Taylor isn't missing after all... she's with the Kingdom of Kubala who lives in a Scotland forest. And the Black internet is having a field day!Read more...

We're breaking down the myths and the truth behind America's first chattel slavery.Read more...

Comedian Nephew Tommy is the most recent celeb to celebrate his cancer-free status. Let's take a look at some other famous faces who have similar triumphs!Read more...

From an Army general to congressmen, these powerful voices are urging folks to rebel against the Trump administration.Read more...

We're breaking down the success and fall of former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight.Read more...

A Growing number of White social media influencers are calling out MAGA voters for the (not so) shocking reason they didn't vote for Kamala Harris.Read more...

Georgia's "heartbeat bill" prevented doctors from taking pregnant Adriana Smith off of life support. Now, her son remains in NICU.Read more...

Harold Eugene Clark Sr., 64, told his wife he was lost in the woods. It was the last time she heard from him...in December 2023.Read more...

Mya is finally opening up about why she's choosing a different path for her life and it's got plenty of people talking!Read more...

Patrick Braxton was elected mayor of tiny, rural Newbern, Ga., years after he was supposed to officially take the position the first time.Read more...

After being fired by Trump, Lisa Cook said she's not going down without a fight... but there's more at stake than most Americans realize.Read more...

Javen Willis, a 13-year-old survivor of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, is touching hearts with his story of courageRead more...

Happy Birthday Michael! Though MJ is no longer with us, he left us plenty of music and visuals to still experience his gifts and talents. Let's take a look!Read more...

A Covenant Healthcare employee called police after they allegedly noticed former Rep. Jewell Jones with two guns and ammunition at the hospital.Read more...

During a podcast interview with J.Ryan, the "Claws" actress finally addresses Deion Sanders and her current dating status.Read more...

The taboo racial element, horrific conditions in the Superdome, how many victims remain missing and more lesser known facts about Hurricane Katrina.Read more...

Legendary Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex has something special planned for Labor Day 2025.Read more...

Skyh Black cries to Kirk Franklin about the criticism of his 2023 wedding.Read more...

We highlight these remarkable young Black innovators, showcasing just a glimpse of their extraordinary work and artistic abilities-from STEM and entrepreneurship to activism and the arts.Read more...

Rapper Kid Cudi's memoir dives deep into his journey through depression, addiction, isolation and more. Here's some of the things we learned!Read more...

Fans are calling tennis player Jelena Ostapenko out for ugly post-game comments she made to American Taylor Townsend at the US Open.Read more...

Trump signed an order to get rid of cashless bail in D.C. but this expert explains exactly why this is a potentially fatal mistake.Read more...

New York Times experts dish on why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom could be a win or major loss for the Democratic party.Read more...

Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for Mortgage fraud, but Black America remembers he was accused of the same thingRead more...

It's been five years since the world lost Chadwick Boseman. But his uplifting words still ring true to this day. Let's take a look back on the late star's wise words!Read more...

14-year-old Emmett Till was killed after being falsely accused of flirting with a white woman in Mississippi. 70 years after his death, we're looking at the story surrounding the tragic event.Read more...

While he was catching footballs on the field, Buster Skrine was also allegedly scoring big time on some unsuspecting women!Read more...

Former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross is drawing criticism for her comments about White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.Read more...

Katt Williams and Mo'Nique just worked together on a comedy tour in 2024, but this is a connection neither of them are likely hoping for.Read more...