The Root

When it comes to hair, rapper, actress and entrepreneur Queen Latifah is never short on styleRead more...

From Teyana Taylor's tearful acceptance speech to Ryan Coogler's box office win, here is a roundup of Hollywood's biggest night.Read more...

From education and housing to health care and legal aid, these rollbacks threaten programs that help Black Americans.Read more...

Fans are stunned by the heartbreaking news that Kristy and Desmond Scott have filed for divorce after 12 years of marriage.Read more...

Donna Jordan accompanied her son Michael B. to the 2026 Golden Globes and ended up unintentionally stealing the show! Let's get into it.Read more...

Now that we've analyzed the most stylish attendees at the 2026 Golden Globes, our focus shifts to the list of folks whose fashion choices fell short and could have benefited from some expert advice.Read more...

From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Sole, these female emcees helped define the 90s and 2000s rap scene! Here's what they're up to now.Read more...

The Globes have a history of not recognizing Black films.Read more...

We were captivated by our favorite celebrities on the Red Carpet before the main ceremony. These are our top fashion moments, featuring stars like Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris.Read more...

Dominating the Night: As Ryan Coogler's Vampire Epic Leads the Golden Globes, We Track the Massive Next Moves for Michael B. Jordan and the CastRead more...

Stephen A. Smith faced an instant social media backlash following his controversial take on the Renee Good shooting and ICE.Read more...

You might have heard the viralpop song Papaoutai," but do you know the sad backstory behind it?Read more...

Here's how to watch the 2026 Golden Globes, and which Black stars to look out for.Read more...

From Boyz II Men to Patti LaBelle, we explore the most influential artists that put the city of Brotherly Love on the map.Read more...

The year 2026 marks the five year anniversary of 'Insecure!' Let's take a look at where the cast is now!Read more...

There hasn't been much attention on Elon Musk lately, but his latest post should have you concerned.Read more...

Here's everything we know and more about the fatal Minnesota shooting involving an ICE agent and an American citizen.Read more...

From a Kenan Thompson picture book to a memoir from the CEO of The Honey Pot, the first month of 2026 is full of great Black books for lovers of every genre.Read more...

Boxing star Anthony Joshua is reflecting on his deceased friends that he lost during that awful accident in Nigeria in December.Read more...

New ICE video raises further debate over fatal Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good.Read more...

Jason Gyamfi, the man behind the viral quarter-zip trend on TikTok says he has plans to make his movement even bigger in 2026.Read more...

An 81-year-old Texas man reportedly stood up for a woman who was allegedly being pushed by her boyfriend, but his noble act ended in a heartbreaking way.Read more...

Idris Elba may be a talented actor onscreen, but his offscreen efforts are finally being rewarded with a high honor. And now, he's opening up about it!Read more...

We're looking at the life of the legendary Eartha Kitt, who captivated audiences on stage and screen with her sultry voice and stunning good looks.Read more...

A judge just slammed the hammer down on the state of Georgia, who must return Young Thug's $150,000, luxury cars and jewelry by 5:00 p.m., TODAY!Read more...

Before Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Johnathan Ross, California lawmakers put forth legislation to ban ICE from wearing masks.Read more...

Gospel icon Yolanda Adams has never shied away from shaking the table and her latest viewpoints about LGBTQ+ folks and the Black church are doing just that!Read more...

When 21 Savage and other popular rappers who made their name and money promoting street life suddenly condemn it, it comes off as a bit...odd.Read more...

After multiple failed attempts to convict AG Letitia James, Trump's federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating new ways to take her down.Read more...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out Republicans who were quick to label Renee Good as a "domestic terrorist.''Read more...

Popular Twitch streamer IShowSpeed has been documenting his time in Africa, and it has been wild. Here are 21 of the best moments from Speed's Africa tour.Read more...

New audio from Sherrone Moore's wife's 9-1-1 call after he was fired but before he broke into mistress' home has been released.Read more...

The granddaughter of Sam Cooke, the influential 1960's soul singer, is opening up about her role as the manager of her late relative's estate.Read more...

Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and Eartha Kitt and helping create the iconic Playboy Bunny suit.Read more...

Pastor Jamal Bryant's wife went viral for wearing a form-fitting gown to a UNCF fundraising event. But the nearly-naked dress isn't showing any skin at all.Read more...

Reports show AI, anti-DEI, Trump and a shaking economy are all causing employers to revert to recruiting from a very small, elite group.Read more...

Marjorie Taylor Greene-- disliked by Democrats and alienated from Republicans -- addresses rumors of possibly switching parties.Read more...

Let's take a look at Cynthia Erivo's best and worst fashion moments, in honor of her birthday!Read more...

Jackie Crenshaw is warning others about the dangers of online scams after losing nearly all of her savings to a man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with.Read more...

After Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing a line in the sand.Read more...

OPINION: Renee Nicole Good is not the first person an ICE agent has killed. But it's the first that's garnering collective outrage...for one reason.Read more...

As Blue Ivy Carter celebrated her 14th birthday, her proud grandmother Tina Knowles is dishing out some interesting trivia about her!Read more...

Ray J has been admitted into a Las Vegas hospital for pneumonia, just four years since he struggled with the lung infection in 2021.Read more...

Rihanna has added another wax figure doppelganger to her collection of statues.Read more...

Renee Nicole Good has been identified as the woman shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Wednesday.Read more...

After a nearly 10-year drought of solo music, Bruno Mars is dropping a new album! Here's everything he's been up to in the meantime.Read more...

NFL star Cam Newton is giving his hot takes about love and marriage once again and unfortunately for him--folks online are vehemently disagreeing. Let's get into it!Read more...

The late-DMX will be posthumously ordained as a Christian minister at the Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, a historic Underground Railroad site.Read more...

Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit's first woman mayor on January 1, and by January 5, she was already changing lives for the better!Read more...

Black women everywhere are using vision boards as motivation to create the lives they want in 2026.Read more...