The Root

How many times do we have to tell y'all to stop using that facial recognition stuff on Black people?! The most recent allegations about how that technology doesn't work comes from the wrongful arrest of a Detroit mother who claims she was falsely identified as a shooting suspect.Read more...

The Economic Blackout, sponsored by The People's Union USA, takes place today, Feb. 28. The peaceful protest is an attempt to disrupt corporations that have dropped their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI), by holding back spending. Those participating in the boycott hope to make their frustrations felt, a...Read more...

For every kid who has had to fight for just a few more minutes on the iPad, a six-year-old boy just proved to his parents that not all screen time is bad. A now-viral TikTok post shows a young Jailani dropping some serious science on his dad (literally), that leaves him nearly speechless. In the clip, an excited...Read more...

On Feb. 7, a Uhaul van full of neo-Nazis gathered in the predominantly Black Cincinnati suburb of Lincoln Heights. They wore masks and carried guns as they called residents racist slurs. The group of white supremacists also waved flags with red swastikas on a highway overpass.Read more...

The right protest has the potential to bring a nation to its knees, change laws and policies forever; and cement a spot in our history books. This one-day economic boycott on Friday (Feb. 28) won't be one of those protests. Let me tell you why.Read more...

In the most unexpected mashup ever, reality TV star Angela Blac Chyna" White joined British journalist Piers Morgan for an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored." Covering topics like her recent engagement all the way to offering Kanye West advice after his outrageous X rants, White spilled all the tea....Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only one dealing with legal issues. The hip-hop mogul's mother, Janice Combs, is also having to fight serious allegations after one of the co-founders of Bad Boy Entertainment is accusing the 84-year-old of fraud.Read more...

After Don Lemon shared his blistering opinion of Megyn Kelly, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has seemingly followed suit with a few choice words for the conservative host. Earlier this month, Kelly reacted to a false report about the Philadelphia Eagles refusing to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl...Read more...

Finally, the footage from a fatal San Diego police shooting has been released to the public. The video appears to show a critical piece of information that was left out of the cops' report: the suspect" wasn't a suspect.Read more...

Gabrielle Union is opening up about her husband Dwyane Wade's scary cancer diagnosis and how it took a toll on their relationship. And she's not holding back.Read more...

Far-right Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has made an entire political career full of incendiary comments. From saying federal workers need to get real jobs to spreading QAnon conspiracies to insisting that 9/11 was a hoax, Greene's rhetoric is not only untrue but dangerous. Due to her falsehoods, she is often...Read more...

A Michigan man has accepted a plea deal after police say an exchange with a Black man turned racist and violent. It all started when the alleged attacker, Wilfred Francis Hutson IV, spotted a Black man sitting in his own car.

Lil Baby is facing the heat from the Atlanta Police Department (APD) after the death of two teenagers. Officers went as far as to call the WHAM" rapper cowardly" for his actions.Read more...

These days, TikTok is a one-stop shop for everything from the latest celebrity tea to a lesson in Black history. Now, millions of people are also turning to the platform to help them learn a little more about their favorite songs, thanks to Jarred Jermaine. The 37-year-old Bay Area native, who calls himself the CEO of...Read more...

Cardi B. may not have any new music out right now but she's still grabbing folks' attention thanks to a new TikTok video. And once we tell you what she reveals in it, you'll understand why.Read more...

Over the years, Floyd Mayweather has been quite the polarizing celebrity. From infamous beefs to disturbing claims about his personal life, the famous boxer has become known for being controversial-and Mayweather's latest statement about Donald Trump is seemingly the latest example of this.Read more...

Black History Month isn't just about highlighting the rich history of our community in the United States of America. The month is also dedicated to embracing our culture and the fact that some things Black people relate to in a unique, niche way.Read more...

A video of a baby crawling competition is going viral as thousands of people are falling in love with a baby Usain Bolt who blew his competition out of their diapers. The tiny racers, competing during halftime at a basketball game in Louisiana, were vying for a shot at a prize package valued at 700 dollars along with...Read more...

Video of a white woman being dragged from a public meeting in northern Idaho after she and others jeered a speaker during a public meeting should send a chill down the spine of every Black American.Read more...

What began as a simple welfare check turned into a nightmare when police officers arrived at an Indiana home to find a husband, wife and their three children dead. Upon their investigation, they discovered the killer was among the deceased but family members revealed the disturbing motive behind the killing.Read more...

While we spend way too much of our bag on products used to slick down our natural kinks or hide it, young Asians, Japanese in particular, are doing the opposite. What are they doing say you? They're getting special perms to imitate our beautiful textured hair, 4C (the tightest of curls) to be precise. No joke! It...Read more...

The story of Trayvon Martin sends chills up Black Americans' spines, especially on the 13th anniversary of his death (Feb. 26, 2012). And when George Zimmerman was acquitted of killing the then-17 year old, no one would have known the verdict would give birth to the Black Lives Matter movement, an international...Read more...

Drake has seemingly been minding his business and not been paying too much attention to Kendrick Lamar's moves. However, his legal team appears to be speaking for him. They recently mentioned Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance in response to a claim made by Universal Music Group (UMG).Read more...

With the 2025 Oscars just days and awards season nearing its end, we'd be remiss not to share how excited we are about all the beautiful fashions we've seen thus far. And trust us, there are a lot!Read more...

Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac" is a series known for bringing drama to its viewers. Now, it seems like some of those problems have translated off-screen for one of the cast members.Read more...

Ummm... a convicted cannibal just got approved for release from prison by a psychiatric review board. The decision has received tons of backlash from legislators but one person in particular warned against the man's release: the investigator who tracked down Jeffrey Dahmer.Read more...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy. But his views are a long way from those of his Democratic kinfolk. In fact, he's gone on record saying some pretty off-the-wall stuff about health and vaccines...Read more...

One of the things that makes Kendrick Lamar's catalog so enjoyable is his ability to infuse jazz, R&B, and so many other genres into his music. He did it on his legendary diss track, Not Like Us," and has done so on several other songs throughout his career.Read more...

An attorney who worked for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been accused of disturbing online behavior. James Rodden, who worked as the agency's assistant chief counsel, allegedly operated a racist, bigoted, xenophobic, hateful, harassing and dishonest" X account, according to a legal complaint...Read more...

Apple is working to fix a problem with the iPhone's transcription feature that has some people wondering if it's really a bug or more like a Freudian slip. According to CNN, some iPhone users say that when using voice-to-text on their phones, saying the word racist" would cause it to type Trump" instead. Users say...Read more...

Tyler, the Creator is never afraid to let his supporters know how they annoy him, even if they are among hip-hop's most loyal fans. Recently, on social media, the Los Angeles MC expressed his frustration over the fans who have had the special opportunity to meet him in person.Read more...

Halle Berry has had absolutely enough of folks speaking down on her love life. And now she's clapping back once and for all.Read more...

A social media influencer is facing serious trouble after surrendering to authorities. According to officials, Summer Wheaton has been hit with a number of charges connected to a fatal car accident in Los Angeles last July.

Unfortunately, the era of participating in harmful, life-threatening social media trends is still among us. In the latest case, the trend in question is alleged to have claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy in Southern California.Read more...

When someone wins an Oscar, we expect their careers to take off and reach unthinkable heights, and although this is the case for many of our favorite actors and actresses, being Black in the industry almost always guarantees an extra barrier in the climb to success.

Since being ousted from his role as host on CNN in April 2023, journalist Don Lemon has been hitting the streets talking to everyday Americans about the issues impacting our country for his independent podcast The Don Lemon Show."Read more...

Eddie Murphy's 1992 comedy Boomerang" is a cult classic full of memorable scenes and one-liners that fans still recite to this day - like Love should have brought your ass home last night!" But another great feature of the film is Murphy's Marcus Graham's character's dope New York loft. Full of clean lines and...Read more...

Just one month into President Donald Trump's second term, we're seeing a flurry of immigration policy changes-most notably, a national crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with raids in multiple cities and states. The president was hellbent on keeping his campaign promise of mass deportations on Day One.Read more...

If you've been living under a rock, then you may have missed out on the latest update involving Cardi B and her legal battle against YouTuber Tasha K. But as its come to be expected, things aren't looking up for Tasha.Read more...

Steve Harvey has never shied away from sharing the love story between him and his wife Marjorie. But a recent revelation is causing some fans to reexamine their romance thanks to some seemingly conflicting details.Read more...

The battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been going on for almost five years, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Now, Megan - real name Megan Pete - and her lawyers are celebrating a huge legal win after a judge ruled in her favor.Read more...

While on the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to fix mostly rural and small-town industries across America and dubbed farmers the backbone of America. However, his presidential agenda will harm these very communities. The Center for American Progress stated that in the rural and small-town counties that President...Read more...

As the world continues to mourn the loss of legendary singer Roberta Flack, the working relationship between her and her former background singer Luther Vandross is starting to take centerstage. And now we've got a bit more insight as to why Flack fired him from his role long ago.Read more...

If you want to know how Michael Jordan became one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the answer can be found in his high school love letters. A handwritten note the former NBA champion wrote to his high school sweetheart is up for sale, and it reveals some pretty specific details about his plans for his...Read more...

Read more...

Black History Month has been rudely interrupted twice now for Black Ohio residents. Weeks after a neo-Nazi demonstration, police say they gave a citation to a man for driving a historically Black neighborhood for a second round of racist trolling.Read more...

No one is lost on the reality that racists in America have now been emboldened upon the reelection of President Donald Trump. They're so bold, they snooped themselves into the DMs of the unapologetically Black mayor of Baltimore. His response, though witty, held a lot of truth.Read more...

As the world continues to mourn the death of beloved music producer Irv Gotti, members of his family are speaking on his legacy and sharing details surrounding his death.Read more...

When it comes to relationships, they say everything changes once kids enter the picture. But if you ask NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, that doesn't always have to be the case. The pair, who met as teenagers, have been married since 2011. And although their brood now includes four...Read more...

Joy Reid is letting us all in on how she feels after that shocking decision from MSNBC. As we reported, the internet has been in shambles since reports surfaced that MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid's popular show, The ReidOut," after five years. Immediately, folks began calling out the network, as it seems growing...Read more...