Ronald Mallett, a theoretical physicist and professor emeritus of physics at the University of Connecticut, claims…

You ain’t got the answers, Sway! Trust and listen to black women.

Why aren’t our children exposed to the crucial contributions made by African-Americans toward the independence and…

Emmy award-winning Journalist Ed Gordon is still here. You might remember his groundbreaking interviews with Tupac…

The Root’s video team, including host and producer Felice León, went on a mission to test the black cards of one of…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 9 percent of all commercial aircraft pilots in the U.S. are women…

Erika Alexander will forever be a staple in black television and is still on top of her game. You may know her best…

The Black and Latino Archery Association (BLAA) is one of the few archery organizations geared toward promoting the…

One day after the Trump rally in Greenville, N.C., where he allowed his supporters to shout “send her back” in…

Season 3 of Snowfall premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 10 and The Root spoke with the lead actor Damson Idris, aka…

Marsai Martin must be protected at all costs. The youngest executive producer in Hollywood and Black-ish star is not…

The Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. preserves one of the first free black communities in America. Weeks…

Netflix’s See You Yesterday isn’t your average sci-fi flick. Black nerds fighting police brutality, creating time…

Our ’90s faves, Salt-N-Pepa and SWV love music but they really love being mothers. For Mother’s Day, the R&B and…

Chances are, you’ve seen Jazzy Ellis perform stunts in your favorite movie or TV show. Some past projects include…

Obama’s top adviser, Valerie Jarrett, opens up about her new book, Finding My Voice, her journey to the White House,…

After noticing people of color were usually the minority in yoga classes, Shakira Scott brought together a group of…

March is Women’s History Month and Lord knows, Pam Grier has made history. She is known for dominating the black…

After multiple Oscar nominations and an honorary award, Spike Lee finally won a competitive Oscar for co-writing the…

Renowned artist Kadir Nelson paints to reflect the strength and spirituality of black history to remind black people…