The Root

118 years after the organization was founded, we're honoring some of the famous members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Read more...

One week after the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Trump warned residents to obey ICE or face the Insurrection Act.Read more...

From Ronald Reagan to Clarence Thomas, these political leaders go down as the most memorable rebrands in political history.Read more...

Last week we told you that Elon Musk endorsed a White nationalist post on his platform X, but there are many more controversial posts that should concern you.Read more...

Trump's ICE occupation marks a dangerous time in America history as the threat of a police state weighs on everyone's mind.Read more...

Minneapolis pastor Kenny Callaghan alleges an ICE agent told him, You're white and you wouldn't be any fun anyway," after he was detained while protesting.Read more...

Dr. Kevin E. James is credited with bringing Morris Brown College back to life after 20 years without accreditation. Now, he's been terminated with practically no explanation.Read more...

Sir Idris Elba sat down with The Root to discuss the second season of his AppleTV show, 'Hijack' and reflected on his acting journey.Read more...

During Trump's visit to Ford Motors' Dearborn Truck Plant, one employee confronted him head-on, leading to a viral heated exchange.Read more...

Following the Steelers' blowout 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night, Tomlin stunned NFL fans by announcing that he was resigning as head coach. But it seems his bank account will be just fine.Read more...

In honor of what would have been Miles Davis' 100th birthday this year, we're looking back at the complicated life of the jazz legend.Read more...

Sheinelle Jones is getting candid about life after losing her husband and how she and her kids are all navigating through this difficult time.Read more...

While Gayle King wowed at the Golden Globes, the internet chose to obsess over her toes instead. And we're calling the shade out.Read more...

The internet is ablaze speculating whether Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz are an item, and they've come with receipts the rumors just might be true.Read more...

After the FBI stormed a reporter's home, press freedom groups are calling the move a "tremendous intrusion."Read more...

Kai Cenat, the most followed streamer, is looking to change his career, and he's documenting the entire journey.Read more...

From a coin with Trump's face on it to renaming several buildings in his honor, here's everything President Trump has named or renamed after himself.Read more...

From Barack Obama to Shirley Chisholm, here are the most stylish Black politicians in American history.Read more...

Norelle Simpson is the latest singer to impressively tackle the national anthem during an NFL game. Here's what you need to know about her!Read more...

Do you know about Claudette Colvin, the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat nine months before Parks did?Read more...

Druski's viral parody of flying preachers and their designer drip has the internet debating the fine line between megachurch ministry and performance.Read more...

These five powerhouse women are shaking up Hollywood, politics, and culture, carrying forward Delta Sigma Theta's legacy of excellence and impact!Read more...

Despite dismembering her landlord after she was evicted, a Chicago woman was just awarded a $3 million taxpayer-funded payout.Read more...

While haters and detractors of Beyonce may form their own opinion about her new billionaire status, her father Mathew Knowles is setting the record straight.Read more...

Martin Lawrence is finally weighing on the chatter involving his popular past show and the alleged colorism-laced jokes that weew present in the series!Read more...

The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don't contain improper ideology," with the National Museum of African American History and Culture caught in the crossfire.Read more...

Joan Mulholland wasn't just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.Read more...

Reality star Nicole Richie just posted some vintage photos of her now-18-year-old daughter- and the internet is loving it!Read more...

Teyana Taylor's Golden Globe-winning 'One Battle After Another' performance has garnered mixed reactions. And now, she's finally addressing the criticism!Read more...

Paulasia Banks is accused of the unthinkable after Kassidy Jackson, a woman she had been dating, allegedly blocked her on TikTok.Read more...

Now that the Golden Globes have added a Best Podcast category, there are more than a handful of Black pods that deserve to be in the conversation!Read more...

After much debate on whether Trump is a fascist, we finally break it down for you.Read more...

Just over a week after Chicago special education teacher Linda Brown went missing, the search for her reached a heartbreaking conclusion Monday.Read more...

OPINION: Paul Thomas Anderson is married to a Black woman. He should know better than to make a movie like this.Read more...

To celebrate Fetty Wap coming home after three years, we're looking at some of the many rappers who completely changed their lives after serving prison time.Read more...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' employees are looking for their money, but his people are saying there's nothing to worry about. Let's break it down!Read more...

A$AP Rocky rarely misses a moment to talk about his three children, but this latest revelation might be the sweetest one yet!Read more...

Black folks are still dragging two non-Black comedians after they called for folks NOT to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her bid for Senate.Read more...

Music exec Drew Dixon is speaking out about her years-long legal battle with her former boss L.A. Reid, whom she accused of sexual assault in 2023.Read more...

There's been a disturbing rise in colorectal cancer in Black young adults and a new study has just revealed the certain lifestyle habit that could be linked.Read more...

OPINION: No conversation among Black folks on social media is more played out than who should pay for what. We put that to bed...forever.Read more...

With only months away from a critical midterm election, President Trump is getting creative with ways to swing votes in his favor.Read more...

Fresh off 'Hedda,' Tessa Thompson is back in front of our screens for a nail-biting thriller series that's got everyone talking! Here's why you need to tune in.Read more...

She can act, dance and sing with the best of them and always looks great while doing it. We're paying tribute to Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor.Read more...

For Trump's White House, TikTok has become a vehicle for meme-filled policy posts and outrageous moments, and the government has never been more theatrical.Read more...

TikTok detectives accused the husband of missing Chicago teacher of being involved in her disappearance. Now, they're eating their words.Read more...

Cam Newton's latest interview with Lady London has prompted some serious discourse online and it's not showing the NFL star in the best light. And we ought to be honest about why!Read more...

After Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors were awarded citizenship in Guinea, questions rise about the trend of celebrities leaving the U.S.Read more...

'Adolescence' star Stephen Graham may have gone home with a Golden Globe on Sunday, but Queen Latifah was no doubt the winner of the night!Read more...

HBCUs reported enrollment increases in 2025. Still, a new survey shows most students are unaware Black colleges even exist.Read more...