How Famous Black Athletes Like Jaylen Brown, Lebron Are Driving Black WealthBlack Business Month: As part of the Root's power series, we look at how current and former Black athletes pay…ByNigel RobertsUpdatedAugust 11, 2024
Don't Get it Twisted...Black Folks Are Unified Behind Kamala Harris. Here's What We KnowDespite what polls say, Black people have always been politically united and that's not changing anytime soonByNigel RobertsPublishedJuly 28, 2024
Is the Far-Right Victory in France a Sign of What’s to Come For Us Black Folks?A wave of extremist party wins in Europe could reach America’s shores.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJuly 1, 2024
Black Trump Allies are Using Cognac and Cigars to Sway Black Voters, But Atlanta Wasn't Having ItThe Republican dog and pony sideshow landed in Georgia, a swing state where Biden is vulnerable.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 28, 2024
Is Concern Overblown About Black Voters Not Turning Out For Biden? Experts Weigh InIf polls are correct, Black voters’ lukewarmness for Biden could doom his chances for re-election.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 20, 2024
Truth Be Told, Convictions Won't Hurt Rich White Men Like Trump, Hunter Biden But Help ThemBlack folks know that the criminal justice system is still rotten to the core and could get worse.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 13, 2024
How Did The Body Of A 4-Year-Old With Autism Wind Up In A Creek?Authorities are trying to dispel rumors about the death of Waeys Mohamed.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 11, 2024
Black Mom Came With All The Smoke After She Claimed Boston-Area School Allowed Kids to Bully Her SonIf School officials thought they got away with allowing white students to attack her son and call him the N-word.…ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 11, 2024
Is 'Seinfeld's' Michael Richards Asking For Forgiveness For that Racist Rant So He Can Sell Books?By the way, he’s promoting a new book, which might have something to do with his half-apology media tour.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 5, 2024
Why White Fear Of Black Power Outlawed An African American Holiday Before JuneteenthA movement is underway to restore Pinkster in the Empire State.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 4, 2024
How Blonde Bombshell Farrah Fawcett Inspired Gladys Knight's Biggest R&B HitThe icon tune didn’t start out as an R&B song, but as a phone call.ByNigel RobertsPublishedJune 1, 2024
Alvin Bragg's Triumph Over Trump Made History, But Who Is This Steely Black Dude?Some legal experts predicted Bragg’s downfall, but he rose to the occasion.ByNigel RobertsUpdatedMay 31, 2024
Black People Beware: These States Are Blocking Us From Video Recording Police BrutalityA wave of legislation after George Floyd would limit police accountability by creating a "buffer zone" between…ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 30, 2024
Even With Trump Convicted, His 'Mini-Trumps' Still Make Him Dangerous to Black PeopleThe former president has allies in high places who share his dark vision for America.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 30, 2024
Can This Black Man Put Donald Trump Back Into Office?Some critics say Rep. Byron Donalds is a prop for Trump to win Black votes. What we know is that he’s willing to…ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 28, 2024
Why Those Confederate Sympathizers at School District in Virginia Are Proof Dangerous Times Are Ahead for Black PeopleConfederacy culture runs deep and – if we’re not careful – could turn back the clocks.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 28, 2024
Wait? Did Marilyn Mosby Just Get a Chance For Redemption?A federal judge sentences Mosby. Supporters say she was targeted for being a reform-minded Black prosecutor.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 24, 2024
Coco Gauff Hammers Gov. DeSantis for Bad Policies That Harm Black FloridiansThe tennis star urges everyone, especially young people, to get out and vote in November.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 24, 2024
Cassie Breaks Silence on Diddy Abuse Video"Believe victims the first time," she urged in a social media message.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 23, 2024
Black Folks Are Canceling Diddy, And Now There's No Coming BackTime's Up. The hip-hop mogul's assault video finally crossed a line.ByNigel RobertsPublishedMay 20, 2024