The Root

With the recent losses of Bobby J. Brown and Isiah Whitlock Jr., we thought we'd take a look at some of 'The Wire's' iconic actors who were gone too soon.Read more...

A foreign policy expert explains the consequences of institutions failing to check Trump as he celebrates one year in office.Read more...

It's been 20 years since 'Soul Train" went off the air for good. We're looking back at the place to see the flyest fashion and the hottest dance moves.Read more...

A Nebraska anesthesiologist went out of her way to help a patient with a congenital heart condition.Read more...

Gavin Newsom's recent remarks upset quite a few folks, including many liberals accusing the governor of spewing Republican talking points.Read more...

Actress Lupita Nyong'o is sharing her personal experience to raise awareness around the issue of fibroids in women.Read more...

Braid wearers assume human hair and non-toxic" synthetic braiding hair are safe options, but a Consumer Reports study showed that they, too, come with risk.Read more...

Comedian Ralphie May once made a joke that racism is hologram to keep poor folks fighting, and his words are truer than you might realize.Read more...

From Halle Berry to Colman Domingo, these are the best Academy Awards red carpet looks ever from our faves!Read more...

Nike Imoru suffered unimaginable hair loss as a result of her recent theater experience and now, she's taking matters into her own hands!Read more...

The Trump administration is under fire after a dedicated pro-MAGA social media account was linked directly back to the White House.Read more...

After catching her athlete boyfriend in her roommate's bed, a Lincoln University sprinter allegedly used a hair clip to break in- and a knife to end his life.Read more...

New study finds that "super-agers" have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them.Read more...

From Malcolm X's assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA's, here's some of the many terrible Black History Month moments which impacted our community.Read more...

OPINION: This professor believes Snoop Dogg's bag was secured during the Winter Olympics, but that his dignity is still in negotiations.Read more...

From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let's take a look!Read more...

ADHD has two signature super power characteristics: Pattern recognition and "hyperfocus," both can benefit Black people navigating in this racist world. But wait, there's another side to having ADHD.Read more...

Feb. 26 marks 14 years after Trayvon Martin, the murder that shaped a young generation.Read more...

Court filings from an investigative grand jury's probe into the shocking death of Celeste Rivas have revealed the true "target" of the case.Read more...

Lifestyle influencer Hannah Bronfman and her husband Brendan Fallis turned a former warehouse space into a warm NoHo loft for their family.Read more...

Alexandrua 'Lexi' Jones, daughter of Iman and David Bowie is getting candid with her fans and followers, shedding light on a seriously troubled time in her teen years.Read more...

Aldis Hodge is back as Detective Alex Cross on Prime Video's hit show 'Cross.' But this new seasons have fans speaking out for a funny yet interesting reason.Read more...

A Black woman shared her take on dating Black men in 2026, and people can't stop talking about it.Read more...

After launching a new series investigating Erika Kirk, Candace Owens is getting dragged by MAGA sick and tired of all of the drama.Read more...

After a three-year-old at a Charlotte suburb daycare wouldn't sit still, teacher Lashawna Williams did the unthinkable. Now, she just learned her fate.Read more...

All eyes are on one former North Miami mayor after a jaw-dropping federal lawsuit is calling his citizenship and marriage status into question.Read more...

At 94 years young, Marla Gibbs is out with a memoir, detailing her unconventional road to stardom. We're looking at 5 things you didn't know about the actress.Read more...

From Barack Obama to Kendrick Lamar, these talented and attractive men wowed society with both their looks and contributions to the world. Let's take a look!Read more...

Pressure is mounting from business owners, working-class Americans and Democrats for Trump to give a full tariff refund as he promised.Read more...

White women who stood to their feet, applauding the "end" of DEI are facing backlash, for good reason.Read more...

NFL star A.J. Brown is opening up about mental health and encouraging his fellow football players and fans, by extension, to get the help they need.Read more...

From the best runway looks to the hottest street style, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black style from London Fashion Week.Read more...

With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.Read more...

As the internet was still reeling from the N-word incident at the 2026 BAFTAs, Google has now unintentionally added more fuel to the fire! Let's get into it.Read more...

Hakeem Jeffries, Justin J. Pearson, Scott Colom, Mandela Barnes and more Black leaders had plenty of thoughts after Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...

The superstar rapper has been driving around the country selling CDs out of the trunk of his used Honda Civic.Read more...

Black people have always leaned toward home ownership but the changing housing landscape should have us thinking about other ways to obtaining equity.Read more...

With Halle Berry's newest heist film in theaters, let's take a look at some of her most successful films by the box office!Read more...

Black folks are being asked to "turn the other cheek" after the BAFTA scandal, but given the deep history of forcing Black people to submit, the wound is still too fresh.Read more...

The Root spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why he has "no expectations" for Trump's State of the Union address.Read more...

Following her MAGA events, Nicki Minaj has the Barbz divided with some stuck between sticking beside their Queen or stepping away...for good.Read more...

Jim Crow laws were in place not that long ago. Even though many photos from that time are in black and white, the history is far from ancient and the remnants are all around us.Read more...

Mary Smith-Blackmon was among the first Black students in a Canton, MIssissippi school and shared what it was like to eperience integration in isolation.Read more...

From rappers like Nicki Minaj to famous athletes, these are the surprising people in President Trump's corner. Let's take a look!Read more...

Before Trump's State of the Union address, let's get into all of the false claims he's made about the country and what's really at stake for Republicans.Read more...

Gavin Newsom Is Receiving Backlash Online After Telling Black Folks He's Just Like Them Because He Can't Read... Except That's Not What HappenedRead more...

Like Beyonce's new bob? Want to try a bob without making the big chop; these bob wigs let you have the best of both worlds.Read more...

John Davidson has finally broken his silence about the racist ordeal at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. But what he has to say isn't landing too well with folks online.Read more...

Long Island parents are demanding a hospital to take accountability after they delivered their newborn on-site...but in a bathroom.Read more...

DMX's son Xavier Simmons is opening up about a truly unbelievable moment he shared with his father as he transitioned.Read more...