The day many thought would never arrive is finally here: Donald Trump’s presidency is coming to an end.

Howard University professor Ravi Perry, Ph.D., believes that the political game is a long one.

The year 2020 was... a lot, largely in part to a global pandemic, the beginning of a long-awaited and necessary…

This year was tough, and it seems like everybody can tell you a different, personal reason why.

My favorite part of the holiday season, next to family time and watching every Hallmark movie ever created, is the…

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Sen. Kamala Harris made headlines when she pronounced and acknowledged the important role of Black women in both…

Joy Altimare is a master marketer and self-described “mommy on a mission.” In her latest position at EHE Health, the…

Nana Gyamfi has the 2020 election on the brain, specifically what the future holds for Black immigrant populations…

Aisha Nyandoro has attended a wedding, her book club, gone to happy hour, and played spades—all on Zoom.

Jasmyn Lawson has done a lot during these socially-distant times, including successfully announcing an incredible…

If you don’t know who Heidi N Closet, Jaida Essence Hall, and Shea Couleé are, you are sadly missing out on “Black…

Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D. doesn’t necessarily know of the single Blackest moment so far in 2020. This year’s The Root…

Yamiche Alcindor holds the late civil rights titan John Lewis in high regard.

Tre’vell Anderson is booked, busy and a bad bitch who isn’t afraid to let you know it. The entertainment journalist…

Aisha Nyandoro was midway through her morning routine when she first saw the news.

From NASCAR to social media and beyond, Black folks have once again proven to be the nation’s ultimate game changers…

Jasmyn Lawson is Black Twitter’s best friend.

Raquel Willis is proud to sit “in such amazing company” alongside the members of her The Root 100 class.

Calling Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., “accomplished” is quite the understatement.