BLK Is More Than Just a Dating App, It's Reimagining Black BrotherhoodThe popular dating and lifestyle app is on a mission to celebrate the strength and brilliance of Black men.ByJay ConnorPublishedDecember 4, 2023
The Root's Ultimate 2023 Holiday Gift Guide'Tis the season! And keep a look out since we'll be updating our gift guide regularly.ByJay Connor and Angela JohnsonUpdatedDecember 4, 2023
Bryan-Michael Cox Hopes To Illustrate New Ideas With Latest VentureR&B isn't dead, but the legendary hitmaker is well aware of the need to revitalize the genre. Thankfully, his new…ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 27, 2023
How Day of the Dead Taught Me to Finally Let Go—With a SmileDay of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday that affords attendees the unique opportunity to…ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 20, 2023
Black Celebrity-Owned Restaurants To Try During the HolidaysFrom steak to seafood to plant-based burgers, these Black-owned celebrity restaurants are a great alternative to…ByAngela Johnson and Jay ConnorUpdatedNovember 25, 2023
Here Are the Best Black Films of 2023As the year comes to a close, we thought it best to shine a light of some the biggest, brightest and best Black…ByShanelle Genai, Jay Connor, and Stephanie HollandUpdatedNovember 25, 2023
‘Y’all Still Care’: Tyler the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Returns With Kendrick Lamar, SZA in TowAfter a four-year hiatus, the popular music festival returned this weekend at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 13, 2023
Game On: 24.7 Hunt Is Bringing the Black to Game HuntingThe hunting community is painfully white. So Ranar Moody made it his mission to sprinkle in some flavor.ByJay ConnorPublishedOctober 2, 2023
Maxwell, Jodeci Among Artists Bringing Summer to a Close With Showstopping Concerts in Los AngelesJodeci, SWV and Dru Hill brought their Summer Block Party Tour to YouTube Theater on Thursday, while Maxwell took…ByJay ConnorPublishedSeptember 11, 2023
Much Like Biz Markie, Showtime’s All Up in the Biz Is Larger Than LifeThe Sacha Jenkins-directed documentary proves once and for all that 'Nobody Beats the Biz.'ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 10, 2023
‘I Haven’t Been This Excited in My Entire Career’: Michael Smith Finds Redemption With Launch of Inflection NetworkThe critically acclaimed journalist and mass media juggernaut iHeartMedia are ready to change the podcast game.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 4, 2023
Now playing Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Director Reveals Inspiration Behind Tobe Nwigwe's CharacterDirector Steven Caple Jr. reveals the moving story behind the character "Reek."PublishedJuly 28, 2023
More Than Music: The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia Is the Movement Hip-Hop Needs Now More Than EverWith co-signs from Questlove, Bun B, and countless other rap luminaries, The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia has blossomed…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 25, 2023
Take Your Summer to the Next Level With Our Summer EssentialsWith June gloom out the way, it's finally time to enjoy your summer—with a little help from The Root.ByJay Connor and Angela JohnsonUpdatedAugust 9, 2023
BET Awards 2023: Here's Why the Culture's Biggest Night Did Not DisappointSunday night was the gift that kept on giving—and giving.ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 26, 2023
Summer Wardrobe Staples Men Need NowGuys, if you're looking to build a stylish summer wardrobe, we've got the pieces you needByAngela Johnson and Jay ConnorPublishedJune 17, 2023
Last Minute Father's Day Gifts for the Black Dads We LoveBecause the dad in your life deserves more than socks.ByJay Connor and Angela JohnsonPublishedJune 14, 2023
Janet Jackson, Ludacris Come 'Together Again' for Hollywood Bowl Opening NightWith a little help from special guest Ludacris, Ms. Jackson (if you're nasty) brought her Together Again Tour to Los…ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 12, 2023
Juneteenth 2023: Here Are the Concerts, Events You Need to Add to Your CalendarPresident Joe Biden will host a White House Juneteenth concert featuring Jennifer Hudson and Method Man.ByStephanie Holland and Jay ConnorUpdatedJune 13, 2023
Amber Mark Makes Expanding the Boundaries of Black Music 'Worth It'For Black Music Month, the genre-bending songstress spoke to The Root to discuss her ever-expanding sound and her…ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 5, 2023