Male Karen Did The Most Because He Claimed A Black Man Was Staring At Him. Now He's In Big TroubleWilfred Francis Hutson IV has now pleaded guilty to a felony racism charge.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 27, 2025
4 Black Leaders Who Stay Clapping at Trump and MAGASince Trump's election, Joy Reid, Don Lemon, Jasmine Crockett and more have been giving him hell.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Black Gen-Zs Remember Where They Were When Trayvon Martin Was Killed 13 Years AgoFeb. 26 marks 13 years after Trayvon Martin, the murder that shaped a young generation.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 26, 2025
Instagram Wellness Influencer Is Looking at Serious Prison Time For This One Allegedly Terrible DecisionSummer Wheaton has surrendered to authorities months after the July 2024 incident.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 26, 2025
What Happened to the Careers of These Black Oscar Winners?Winning an Oscar has the potential to make or break an actor's career. Now, we're looking deeper into their stories.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 26, 2025
Broncos Coach Fired After Allegedly Assaulting an OfficerMichael Wilhoite is facing a felony assault charge following the Feb. 23 incident.ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedMarch 6, 2025
Megan Thee Stallion's Lawyers Just Landed a Big Legal Win Against Tory Lanez...Here's What Happens NextIn October 2024, Meg sued blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper for defamation, cyberstalking, and more.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Now playing Bakari Sellers Reveals Advice He Received From His Famous Father Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Cleveland SellersHonoring leadership from the Civil Rights Movement, Sellers explains why it's up to the next generation to continue…PublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Irv Gotti's Brother Reveals His Last Meal And More Heartbreaking DetailsThe Root previously reported on Feb. 5, the founder of Murder Inc. records died after suffering a stroke.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Black, White Americans Share Doomsday-Survival Tips On Social Media As Nation PanicsBlack folks Online are sharing tips and tricks to make sure they're ready for anything.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 25, 2025
5 Unforgivable Black Snubs in Oscars HistoryAs we celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards, The Root is revisiting some of the craziest Black snubs of all time.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 24, 2025
Rules of the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Every Black Person Should KnowOn Feb. 28, several organizations are encouraging a nationwide boycott against all major corporations.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 24, 2025
MAGA Is Losing Their Minds After the Eagles Decline Trump's White House InvitationThis marks the second time that the Philadelphia Eagles team has declined a visit to Trump's White House.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 24, 2025
This Reason Why Lisa Leslie Won't Coach in the WNBA Will Anger YouIn a recent interview, Leslie got candid about the struggles of being a Black women in the sports industry.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 22, 2025
Malcolm X Was Assassinated 60 Years Ago, Here's Where His 6 Daughters Are NowOn Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X was shot and killed in front of his pregnant wife, Dr. Betty Shabazz, and their…ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 21, 2025
5 Worst MAGA Attacks on Black Americans in Trump's First MonthThe Root celebrates Trump's first 30 days by looking at the MAGA administration's efforts targeting Black folks.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 21, 2025
Meagan Good Spills the Tea on MotherhoodMeagan Good and Jonathan Majors announced their engaged in November 2024.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 21, 2025
Ouch! Florida Wingstop Worker Allegedly Throws Hot Oil on Customers in Viral Video, But That's Not AllThe 19-year-old manager has been charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated battery.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 21, 2025
The Sad, Eerie Reason This Picture of Drake on Tour is Going ViralMany online are questioning the integrity of Drake's own fanbase after this shocking photo.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 21, 2025
The True Story Behind Why Atlanta Hasn't Had a White Mayor Since 1974Atlanta’s Blackity-Black mayors: The good, the bad, and especially the ugly...ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 20, 2025