Wendy Williams Takes a Surprising Step Towards Ending Her GuardianshipWendy said she feels like she's "in prison," but now, she's taking matters into her own hands.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 30, 2025
State Trooper Karen Claims He Was Shot By Black Man, But You Won't Believe What Really Happened...Thomas Mascia has resigned from his job after police claim he lied for "attention or sympathy."ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 29, 2025
Leaders Asking Black Folks to Buy From Costco, e.l.f and Other Companies Supporting DEI InitiativesIt’s no secret Costco is standing proudly in his efforts to protect DEI, and with that, many Americans are urging…ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 28, 2025
4 Things to Pay Attention to During Trump's Second WeekIf you thought the president's first week back in the White House was crazy.... take a look at this.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 28, 2025
WATCH: Man-Karen Pulls Gun on, Assaults Indiana Black Woman for Taking Too Long at a Gas Station. Guess What He Called Her...Tashauna Gooch claims her attacker “had hate in his eyes” as he pointed his gun to her head.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 28, 2025
What Does Trump Pausing All Federal Grants and Aid Mean for Black Folks? Hint: It Doesn't Look GoodIn a memo sent out by the White House, trillions in federal spending will be suspended by 5 p.m.ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedJanuary 28, 2025
Let These Black Weddings Be the Perfect Inspiration for Your Dream Nuptials!The Root is taking a look at some of the most beautiful Black weddings of recent time.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 27, 2025
Trump Trying to Overturn the 14th Amendment Should Scare the Hell out of Every AmericanEnding birthright citizenship goes back all the way to.. yep, you guessed it... slavery.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 27, 2025
Preparing For Trump's Next Moves: Theories on Why Trump's Second Term Won't Succeed, Trump Attacks Federal DEI Workers, Civil Rights Lawyer Speaks on DEI Blitz, The Most Worrisome Executive Orders Signed by the President, Trump Fires Black Folk En Masse, Reactions to Capitol Rioters' Mass Pardon and MoreNews got you feeling overwhelmed? The Root's got you covered with everything to prepare you for Trump's second week.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 27, 2025
What?? You'll Never Believe the Reason O.J. Simpson's Estate is Suing His Son JustinNine months after the Heisman Trophy winner's death, a legal battle has broken out.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 27, 2025
NYT, the Hill On Why Trump Will Fail This Second Go AroundThe president has made clear his plans for America's future, but that doesn't mean it'll all come true.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 26, 2025
Kamala’s Husband Confronts The Man Who Refused to Shake Her Hand. And This Happened...Earlier this month, a video of Bruce Fischer snubbing the former vice president’s handshake went viral.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 24, 2025
Interesting Facts That Happened at A$AP Rocky's Gun Trial This WeekThe rapper and fashion icon is facing up to 24 years behind bars after a 2021 shooting incident.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 24, 2025
WTF: Trump Pardons 2 White DC Cops Responsible for Covering Up A Death of A Black ManKaron Hylton-Brown was killed in an moped accident during the civil unrest after George Floyd's 2020 murder.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 23, 2025
Plot Twist: Black Nashville High School Shooter Was 'Inspired' by Kanye West—And MoreNashville police say Solomon Henderson attempted to live stream his attack on students at Antioch High School.ByPhenix S HalleyUpdatedJanuary 26, 2025
RHONY's Brynn Whitfield Addresses Rumors Exposed During Shocking Season FinaleIn an exclusive interview, the reality TV star opened up about where she now stands with Ubah Hassan.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 23, 2025
The 'MAGA Granny' Plans to Reject Trump's Jan. 6 Pardon, and Her Reasons Behind it Might Shock YouPamela Hemphill was sentenced to jail after posting videos of her inside the Capitol during the insurrection.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 23, 2025
The Internet Is Going Nuts Over One TikToker Who Confessed to Spreading Lies About a FAKE Trump Child Support LawWilliam Elston admitted to starting the rumors, but by then, it was way too late to reel back all the lies.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 22, 2025
Trump Canceling Remote Work for Federal Workers Could Cause Serious Problems for EveryoneOn Jan. 20, the president signed an executive order requiring all federal workers to work in the office.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 22, 2025
Why the Internet Is Calling This Ubah Hassan, Brynn Whitfield Drama the Darkest Moment in RHONY HistoryThe season finale of "The Real Housewives of New York City" took a dark turn when Brynn was exposed for lying.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedJanuary 22, 2025