I cried today. I’d like to say this is an uncommon occurrence, but as of late, not so much. Sometimes, it’s the…

You know that “California compound” we kept hearing Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle have been calling home since…

May 6 through May 12 is Nurses Week 2020, and if you weren’t in the habit of appreciating our vital healthcare…

Remember January 2020, when massive orange boxes full of Beyoncé’s relaunched Adidas x Ivy Park collection arrived…

Raven Barrett is “paying homage to every black mom, one tee at a time.” The Charlotte, N.C.-based founder and…

We don’t know about you, but all this extra time spent at home has proved an excellent opportunity to play in our…

It’s well-discussed fact around here at The Glow Up (and The Root, at large) that Issa Rae’s glow up is our favorite…

If your days, weeks, and now, months have all become a blur at this point, you may have forgotten that this Sunday…

One of our favorite fun facts about tennis phenom-turned-fashion phenom Serena Williams is that she loves to rock…

In truth, we partly have the cancellation of this year’s Met Gala to thank for the refreshingly candid conversation…

Another Mother’s Day dawns this Sunday, and if you’re lucky enough to have a loving matriarch still physically…

Two paragons of black beauty turn 50 this month, and as much of the world continues to shelter-in-place, Essence…

Looks like Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have learned at least one valuable lesson about spin control…

A twisted tale only recently came to our attention, but feels especially relevant today as Paula Deen and her loyal…

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Kids, we don’t need to tell you that this won’t be any average Mother’s Day. Aside from the fact that it’s occurring…

Now, we’re not ones to gossip, so you didn’t hear this from us, but word on the catwalk is that André Leon Talley is…

If, as I did, you grew up playing with Fisher-Price’s “Little People,” you no doubt feel a wave of nostalgia upon…

It may feel like a strange time to be celebrating anything, but if there’s ever been a time to cherish your loved…

Of the many repercussions resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19, the cancellation of the 2020 Met Gala on May 4 is…