The Root

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...

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...