The Root

Every year, the Super Bowl is the most watched television show in the country. Thousands of sports fans throw parties just to enjoy the biggest football game of the year with friends and family.Read more...

For Black folks, some foods are so entrenched in our culture, they come with their own set of rules. Outside of mac and cheese, no dish better represents this than potato salad. It is one of those foods that only certain people are allowed to bring to the cookout. Seriously, if you haven't been officially asked or...Read more...

Black women's unique vulnerability in American society has become an increasingly hot-button issue. Even as more Black women have come forward to share their stories - many more are shamed and blamed for the violence they've suffered. (Re: everything that's gone down with Megan Thee Stallion over the last few years).

We know relationships are about so much more than gifts. We also know a nice Valentine's Day surprise can go a long way in the romance department. In case you were wondering-we mean something more than last-minute flowers and candy.Read more...

We love it when sports legends are honored correctly, especially icons as influential as Kobe Byrant. While it may sound like an easy thing to do, franchises mess up more times than you may think. Remember the statue the Washington Commanders created to honor team legend Sean Taylor? It was ridiculous.Read more...

We TV has ordered a new season of reality television for the Braxton family!

Mo'Nique has spent the last few years coming for the necks of Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels and Tyler Perry in interviews, blaming them for her perceived Hollywood blackballing to the point that it's now expected of her every time she lands an interview.Read more...

Jonathan Majors is desperately trying to move on from the guilty verdict in the assault trial concerning his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anytime soon. According to The New York Times, two of the Loki" actor's exes have accused him of being abusive during their...Read more...

After spending over six years as British Vogue's first Black and gay editor, Edward Enninful is going out with a bang. We just got a glimpse of his star-studded final cover, which features some of the most influential women in music, movies, television and more.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is an undeniably talented writer - which is why the announcement of her forthcoming memoir Lovely One" sparked major literary buzz. Now, the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice is sharing some new details about her memoir.

We're all pretending we're excited about the Super Bowl LVIII showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, but let's be honest: We're really just looking forward to the food and Usher's halftime show performance of course. Whether you prefer an actual meal or a buffet of appetizers, there's no...Read more...

First Tory Lanez's daddy, Sonstar Peterson, insisted that Roc Nation will crumble" after Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Then, Nicki Minaj blamed the entertainment company-founded by Jay Z-for Meg's diss track Hiss" alleging that they're targeting her in a smear campaign.Read more...

A major revelation from Georgia's Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week led toupheaval in one of the most important cases of the last decade.Read more...

Imagine you're celebrating your favorite NFL team making it to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years, only for it to be ruined by police officers arresting you in the most brutal way possible. That's what happened to Daysheion Renee Ponds.Read more...

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Ugh...as we saw coming, Florida's bans on almost-everything-Black in education have found their way toward influencing Black History Month.Read more...

Jay-Z's blockbuster Grammys speech has sparked a lot of conversations about whether the show truly respects and recognizes Black artists. It's also led to discourse about how The Recording Academy has treated his superstar wife, Beyonce, over the years.

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court showed signs that it disagrees with the premise that Colorado had the power to remove Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot. So where does Justice Clarence Thomas fit in all of this...?Read more...

Last week, a TikTok video posted by a college student named Sanai Graden went viral after she helped a homeless man who simply asked for a cup of hot tea.

Remember that white podcaster who went viral for her cringey attempts to clown Black rappers? Her name is Bobbi Althoff, and rumors of her alleged infidelity - with Drake of all people - may have led to her divorce. Althoff's husband, Cory, reportedly filed first, citing irreconcilable differences." Althoff has...Read more...

Former George W. Bush Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove is certainly not above pushing a dubious narrative if it fits his political agenda. But even he's balking at this latest right-wing election theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Listen, even at 86-years-old, Billy Dee Williams is still a sex symbol. He exudes a cool confidence that makes men and women weak in the knees. The actor's had a long, fascinating career, and now he's telling stories from his journey in the new memoir, What Have We Here?: Portraits of A Life," out Feb. 13.

This is not the beef we expected to see in 2024. We always assume there is going to be a feud between a couple of artists here and there because it's a part of the culture. But there is no way we could've guessed thatSnoop Dogg and Master P would be in a full-on legal dispute with Walmart and Post Foods.Read more...

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was fired a year ago after a federal monitor sniffed out some concerning disciplinary actions (or lack thereof) for police misconduct. Now, the former chief is fighting back with not his first but second legal claim in relation to his sudden termination.

Because, apparently, incarcerated people are allowed to have podcasts, Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight was allowed to jump into the mess for the Year of Truth.Read more...

Whoopi Goldberg has been teasing us with Sister Act 3" hints for what seems like forever. Yes, the movie is actually happening. Goldberg has reportedly read the script, and they're moving forward. In the past, she's suggested Keke Palmer, Lizzo and Nicki Minaj as possible co-stars. Those last two might be too...Read more...

If you start your day with a cup of coffee or end your evening listening to jazz, you can thank African people. Traditions and practices from across the continent have found their way to practically every corner of the globe. From the music we love to the art we admire, Africa's influence is undeniable. Check out a...Read more...

It's the Year of Truth.Read more...

We've so missed Tracy Chapman-her voice, her talent, her songwriting. And judging by how the 59-year-old radiated at the Grammy's last week, we haven't been amply privy to the glory of her glowing skin. She lit up the stage, literally and figuratively, in the most real and effortless way. Not only did her singing...Read more...

According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to calls regarding a deceased body in Lady Bird Lake on Saturday. Although the police officials continue to say they don't suspect anything criminal, it is the fifth dead person found in the lake since last year, which has locals constructing their own...Read more...

Last month, white TikToker @will.powerrr publicly begged Black TikTokers for tips on what to do" with his newborn Black daughter's hair in a viral video that seemed more like an Saturday Night Life" sketch than real life.

A woman is seeking justice for her husband who died after suffering extreme injuries after being attacked by three dogs. According to the dog owner, this wasn't the first time his dogs sunk their teeth into someone.

The View co-host Sunny Hostin is the latest celebrity to be blown away by a surprise from their origin story. The attorney and author appeared on the February 6 episode of PBS's Finding Your Roots," where host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shared some shocking news about her family tree.

All long-running TV series go through reboots. Look at Law & Order," NCIS" and The Voice." In The Real Housewives" franchise, it's common for cast members to come and go, but a full-fledged reboot wasn't a real possibility until the New York" franchise recently changed things up and found success. Now signs are...Read more...

This week marks what would have been Bob Marley's 79th birthday! The reggae singer's much-anticipated biopic, Bob Marley: One Love," starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch is set to release in theaters on February 14th. The advocate for peace died at only 36, but his legacy has gone on to influence artists and...Read more...

Finally, there are some new developments in the death of a baby born in Clayton County, Ga. whose head was allegedly detached from its body by the delivery physician. The medical examiner's office ruled the baby's death as a homicide.

We're all so exhausted with the news. Every day it feels like there's a never-ending barrage of bad news. Yet as tired as viewers are of all the negativity, MSNBC's Joy Reid seemed even more tired when she recently was recently overheard during her show The ReidOut" saying the F-word on a hot mic.

Two years ago, Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in her driveway. The teen charged in her killing has just entered a guilty plea but to half of the charges he was originally facing.

Consider yourself warned. You've got just less than two weeks to get your coins together if you want to be among the first to get your hands on Beyonce's new hair care products. After months of teasing, Queen Bey just dropped a trailer announcing her new haircare line, Cecred.

Respected hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes is speaking out following the 66th annual Grammy Awards that saw rapper Jay-Z take home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.Read more...

You can pretend like you don't watch and you're not invested, but we know the truth. We know how much you love your reality TV favorites. In addition to the long-running franchises you're still obsessed with, (we see you Survivor") there are also plenty of new debuts to draw your attention. To help you prepare your...Read more...

According to a Northwestern University study, Black parents have had more conversations on race with their children than white parents-and the difference became more obvious after the 2020 murder of George Floyd.Read more...

It just got messyyyy in Oklahoma. A jury just awarded a man over $20 million in damages from a defamation lawsuit. He claimed he was falsely identified as the one who made racist comments over the announcers mic during a girls basketball game in 2021.

Jay-Z's brutally honest speech at The 66th Annual Grammys on Sunday still has everyone talking. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the hip-hop legend dropped several truth bombs on The Recording Academy. Calling them out for never awarding his wife, Beyonce, the Album of the Year Grammy, even though she...Read more...

Sunday night's Grammy ceremony has had the internet buzzing for days. One of the event's most shocking moments of the night was the arrest of Killer Mike, the Atlanta emcee who won awards for Best Rap Album (MICHAEL"), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance (both for Scientists & Engineers").Read more...

We're only a few days away from Usher Raymond's much-anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show, and he's still managed to get us excited.

What-and we can't stress this enough-the hell is going on with Drake?Read more...

Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley is requesting Secret Service protection after multiple incidents of swatting and increased threats to her safety. The former United Nations ambassador is now the lone challenger to former President Donald Trump - whose fans appear to be turning up the heat on his political...Read more...

Data shows that Black people are more than three times as likely to be killed at the hands of police than white people. Even if this is the first time you've heard this somber stat, news of the tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols and others is likely enough to keep you up at night.Read more...

When Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed entered the Rocky" franchise as Apollo Creed's secret son, it seemed fitting that Jordan and the late Carl Weathers would be connected forever through this on-screen bond. As an 80s action hero, Weathers paved the way for Jordan's movie star status and opened the door for many...Read more...