The Root

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...

Days after Trump claimed Md. Gov. Wes Moore called him "The greatest president, ever," A video reveals what really happened.Read more...

We've compiled a list of missing Black girls under the age of 18 who have disappeared across several states in America, and any details we know regarding each case. #SayhernameRead more...

Nicholas Giroux shot Isaiah Olugbemi 14 times last June over loud music. Now, the man who says he did the state a favor has been sentenced.Read more...

To this day, Black Women Still Love "The Nanny's" Fly Fashion style. Let's take a look at all the fits that still have us shook!Read more...

Black parents, if you want your history taught right. You must do it yourself.Read more...

Rapper Offset is in the middle of a press tour for his upcoming album, but he couldn't help but throw shade at his past relationship with Cardi B.Read more...

A bride explains how she got her dream wedding published in Vogue and The New York Times.Read more...

Why Teyana Taylor says her $70k court fine for detailing her divorce dirt was money well spent.Read more...

Tina Knowles, Gayle King and Spike Lee were among the stars who showed up to cheer on the best tennis players in the world at the last Grand Slam tournament of the season.Read more...

Tia Mowry had never backed down from sharing tidbits about her personal life and she just shared just might be hella relatable to a handful of parents!Read more...

Cardi B is currently on trial stemming from an alleged incident from 2018, but things are getting off to an awkard start!Read more...

"Sean the Science Kid" is sharing his love of all things science with his massive social media following.Read more...

A city of Warren cop allegedly told Christopher Gibson something deeply offensive before allegedly "brutally battering" him.Read more...

Kayla Nicole seemingly responds to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement with a cryptic Instagram post, while fans come to her defense and rally behind her in support.Read more...

Katelynn Strate was sitting in the passenger seat of a car when she was shot in the head. She was 28 weeks pregnant.Read more...

Rapper Drake has just added another piece of hip-hop jewelry to his collection. But according to Suge Knight it's not what he thinks it is!Read more...

A white woman went viral for calling a Black kid a slur at a park in April, now, there's a wild new update and some folks say it's 'bout time.Read more...

In a recent interview, the Emmy-winning actress told us what we already knew about why we can't help but love Annalise Keating.Read more...

After a series of online jabs and callouts, Gov. Wes Moore just proved he can go toe to toe with Trump is the most petty way possible.Read more...

Black America can use AI to create a rich future. How? We must take this technology by the reins to make it work for us. Check out these tips we gathered just for you.Read more...

In her new, book Issa Rae reveals the series of unfortunate decisions that led to her almost losing everything she'd worked for up until that point.Read more...

Thanks to a new interview from Spike Lee and newly resurfaced photos, many online are thinking Washington and Rocky might need to take a DNA test!Read more...

Latricia Green asked "for help before this goes too far, and things are too late" in a protective order before the unimaginable happened.Read more...

As the prices of everything from cars to coffee are going up, Black beauty business are getting burned by Trump's tariffs.Read more...

From rental units, beach front properties, condos and koi fish, Jennifer Lopez has called many places "home" since the start of her career.Read more...

Mavious Redmond, 54, learned her fate after collecting over $300,000 over a span of 25 years, pretending to be someone very close to her.Read more...

Both Cardi and Offset are speaking out about the ending of their marriage and what they said has got plenty of folks talking!Read more...

Peter Thiel's growing up apartheid South Africa shaped his view on democracy, but it wasn't until he began making his own money that he would wage war on the core American principle.Read more...