For someone who likes to call out “fake news,” 45 is the king of misinformation. In the past few weeks, Donald Trump…

The Root just turned 10! To celebrate, some of our nearest and dearest will sit in the hot seat to answer 10 …

Racism is bad for you. Surprise!

There’s been a lot of talk about Oprah Winfrey running for office in 2020. We really don’t deserve a presidency from…

If there’s one fact I’ve learned over and over again in my 26 years on this planet, it’s that as a woman, I’m never…

The Root 100 gala co-host A.J. Calloway breaks down why Barack and Michelle Obama are the epitome of black…

Raquel Willis was recognized on The Root 100 this year for her unapologetic voice and dedicated work to elevate the…

The Root 100 honoree Lena Waithe made history earlier this year when she became the first black woman to win an Emmy…

The Root 100 honoree Michael Smith breaks down what people really mean when they tell him and his co-host, Jemele…

Gabrielle Union was raped while working at a Payless shoe store 25 years ago. She bravely details her sexual assault…

I’ve always been convinced that my grandmother has a direct line to God. But on the evening of Sept. 5, I prayed she…

North Philadelphia is home to a new John Coltrane mural. But this isn’t the first mural of the legendary saxophonist…

For years, activists have pushed to remove Philadelphia’s Frank Rizzo statue. Now the Rizzo statue in Philly’s…

Updated Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, 2:52 p.m. EDT: Becca Brennan, the owner of Summerhill, plastered over the holes…

Did Grandma ever tell you to lie on the floor and cut off the TV during a thunderstorm so you wouldn’t get struck by…

School is back in session, and it’s time to learn about a system that funnels black and brown kids from schools into…

If you’ve ever watched Beyoncé perform, you’ve probably noticed Ashley Everett whipping her curly, red locks by her…

Representation matters. We know this and still, representation is missing from the media we consume. For Matthew A.…

The first time Ariell Johnson imagined herself as a superhero was when she laid eyes on Storm of The X-Men.

Two hundred and forty-one years ago, America gained its independence from Britain. Since then, July 4 has been…