The Root

Tia and Tamera Mowry's fun, twin-sisterhood has recently been a hot topic for fans. And Tamera's new revelation will no doubt be even more fodder for conversation!Read more...

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie's death, we thought we'd take a look his musical friendship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.Read more...

Historians have argued thelast lynching happened in 1981, but a report by JULIANsuggests Black folks are still being targeted because of their skin.Read more...

On the front lines and with a strain on their household budgets, Black Americans will bear the burden for President Donald Trump's War in Iran.Read more...

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism-monumental problems-society (not just white folks) are focusing its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. Here's why.Read more...

For the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we're reminding you what the Selma marches were all about.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.Read more...

From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.Read more...

Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking.Read more...

From U.S. airstrikes and political shakeups to celebrity scandals and AI disrupting jobs, 2026 has already delivered chaos that's impossible to ignore - and we've rounded up 13 of the wildest moments so far.Read more...

14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.Read more...

Austin police are piecing together the motive behind Ndiaga Diagne, the Black man who killed three and injured over a dozen in a March 1 mass shooting.Read more...

The first and only Black driver in F1 history is empowering the people of the continent to take Africa back" from European powers.Read more...

Jill Scott, Beyonce, Teyana Taylor and Simone Biles are part of a growing wave of Black women who have embraced the idea of stepping back.Read more...

Opinion: Sixty-one years after "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, we are once again watching the machinery of state violence turn toward Black and Brown communities.Read more...

Melyssa Ford is pulling back the curtain on her mental health journey, proving that sometimes, unconventional healing can help with unimaginable grief.Read more...

Sidney Dorsey died in prison after serving a life sentence for the shocking 2000 political murder after losing his reelection bid.Read more...

The "Spend My Life With You" singer gave us a much-needed soulful protest anthem calling out the Trump administration decision to bomb Iran.Read more...

From rolling back civil rights protections to Trump's violent threats against Americans, here's all the political events happening right under you nose.Read more...

Sonja Norwood (aka Wick'd Creations) has built a massive social media following sharing the Black recipes you won't find in cookbooks.Read more...

After a viral rumor spread on Facebook that Queen Latifah was dead, she hopped on Instagram to address her fans' concerns.Read more...

We know the leaders of the movement, but how well do you know the story behind the 26-year-old martyr whose death sparked Bloody Sunday?Read more...

Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Bidens gather in Chicago Friday for the homegoing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who taught a generation to keep hope alive.Read more...

Test footage from the first days of filming "Sinners" has fans wanting more behind-the-scenes content.Read more...

The NFL veteran wide receiver has been racking a bunch of L's this week.Read more...

Kristi Noem spoke in Nashville during a conference right as Trump dropped the bombshell news of her replacement.Read more...

After a tweet calling out Black folks who avoid the summer sun went viral, a debate about loving one's complexion versus colorism had the timeline on fire.Read more...

Rep. Al Green up against Rep. Christian Menefee-- the new kid on the block-- in the upcoming Texas runoff election.Read more...

Though Teyana Taylor's role in 'One Battle After Another' earned her an Oscar nomination, it looks like fans aren't so hyped to see a spinoff of her character.Read more...

Daryl Davis has used open conversation and music to persuade hundreds to leave hate behind, collecting their Klan regalia as symbols of change.Read more...

The controversial host of ESPN's First Take" has a track record of being a habitual linestepper.Read more...

Walter Mr. Tendernism" Johnson made a restaurant famous. Then the fight over his creation began.Read more...

After Domani and King Harris released jaw-dropping diss tracks against 50 Cent, T.I. shares his thoughts on the whole ordeal.Read more...

A federal lawsuit claims a Memphis cemetery resurrected segregated facilities, then axed a manager for refusing to silence his Black crew.Read more...

In September 2025, Billy Porter had to leave a Broadway production due to a health emergency. Now, he's opening up about the scary time.Read more...

As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.Read more...

One TikTok creator is stirring up conversation online after claiming that if you really want to know your partner - their phone might tell the real story.Read more...

A Texas teen is facing severe consequences after a school district says he depicted a Black high schooler as Kunta Kinte on Instagram.Read more...

An all-new Prince book is set to be released soon, so what better time to revisit the place Prince called home? Let's take a look!Read more...

As the fallout from the Epstein files and war in Iran continue, we're taking a closer look at the most polarizing conspiracy theories in American history.Read more...

James Talarico says he plans to usher in a new wave of politics after beating Jasmine Crockett in the Texas primary.Read more...

Thanks to a viral clip from his 2013 film, fans are pointing to 'Fruitvale Station' as Michael B. Jordan's earliest and finest work. And there's good reason why!Read more...

As Paris Fashion Week takes over France's capital, we're highlighting some of the best looks we've seen so far.Read more...

From Push It' to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we're detailing how hip-hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa didn't just make hits, they made history.Read more...

If you still have a hard time getting the gorgeous 'Pearline' a.k.a. Jayme Lawson from 'Sinners' out your mind-you're not alone! So let's learn more about this rising star.Read more...

The renowned music engineer and producer who passed away on March 1 was a force behind numerous hip-hop and R&B cuts.Read more...

American tourists are taking to TikTok to share the terrifying reality of being stranded in the Middle East following the attacks on Iran.Read more...

Former NBA star Iman Shumpert explains why collaborating with Kountry Wayne goes beyond skits, from big paydays to the comedian incorporating faith, family, consistency, and generosity into his work.Read more...

Rapper Monaleo recently had to abruptly cancel shows on her tour stop. But the reason why is something no one expected.Read more...

The impecabbly-decorated Treaty Room was where former President Barack Obama did most of his late night work, and watched a lot of basketball games!Read more...