CultureLeBron James Becomes the First Pro Athlete With This Special Honor from MattelThe internet's reaction to King James' "Kenergy" is downright hilarious.Angela Johnson
CultureMichelle Obama Finally Breaks Her Silence on Those Barack Divorce Rumors, and Her Response Clears Up a LotRumors of trouble in paradise swirled after our forever FLOTUS skipped out on Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.Angela Johnson
CultureMeghan Markle's 'As Ever' and 5 Other Black-Owned, Made in the USA Brands Safe From Trump's TariffsMeghan Markle and Tracee Ellis Ross are just two of the entrepreneurs whose products are made in AmericaAngela Johnson
CultureCharles Barkley Takes a Shot at the Women in San Antonio...AgainThe former NBA star got an earful after he doubled down on his long-standing comments about San Antonio women.Angela Johnson
HBCU HomecomingDo Homecoming in Style With Some of Our Favorite HBCU GearFrom tees and tanks to cardigans, we've rounded up some of our favorite pieces that let you show your HBCU pride.Angela Johnson
HBCU HomecomingWhat You Need to Know About HBCU Homecoming SeasonYou don't want to be caught on the campus of an Historically Black College or University looking crazy. Do you?!Phenix S Halley
HBCU HomecomingOver 30 Howard University Homecoming Moments To Get You In the Homecoming SpiritThe inspiring history and major highlights to celebrate 100 years of Howard University's annual homecomingPhenix S Halley
HBCU HomecomingHBCU Homecoming CentralFrom half time shows to winning goals, all you need to know about HBCU homecoming season. Click for more stories!Arielle Dachille
CultureLeBron James Becomes the First Pro Athlete With This Special Honor from MattelThe internet's reaction to King James' "Kenergy" is downright hilarious.Angela Johnson
CultureMichelle Obama Finally Breaks Her Silence on Those Barack Divorce Rumors, and Her Response Clears Up a LotRumors of trouble in paradise swirled after our forever FLOTUS skipped out on Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.Angela Johnson
CultureMeghan Markle's 'As Ever' and 5 Other Black-Owned, Made in the USA Brands Safe From Trump's TariffsMeghan Markle and Tracee Ellis Ross are just two of the entrepreneurs whose products are made in AmericaAngela Johnson
CultureCharles Barkley Takes a Shot at the Women in San Antonio...AgainThe former NBA star got an earful after he doubled down on his long-standing comments about San Antonio women.Angela Johnson
MediaThe Internet Is Drooling Over Lori Harvey’s New Glittery Playboy SpreadThe socialite and daughter to comedian Steve Harvey is the first woman to grace the magazine in five years, and she has the internet talking.Emell Adolphus
MediaNo She Didn't! Eternal Karen Megyn Kelly Comes For Joy Reid's Hair in New RantKelly's latest rant on her podcast about the MSNBC host is wishful thinking.Candace McDuffie
MediaBlack Women Clocked Conservative Guest's Disturbing Comments on CNNRyan James Girdusky's verbal attack on Mehdi Hasan got him booted from the network.Candace McDuffie
Media‘CBS Mornings’ Co-Host Gayle King Finally Breaks Her Silence on Controversial Ta-Nehisi Coates InterviewThe star spoke about the infamous exchange on Tuesday during a panel at PaleyFest New York.Candace McDuffie
Race Matters15 Black Holidays, Celebrations and Festivals They Don't Teach You About in SchoolFrom Black Love Day to Jerry Rescue Day, these holidays should be marked on your 2025 calendar.Phenix S Halley
Race MattersNew Study Solves Mystery of Why Black Children Are More Likely to Die Than White ChildrenThe shocking trend dates all the way back to 1950, and not much has changed either.Phenix S Halley
Race MattersInternet is Outraged With a Connecticut Dance Coach Who Shuns Biracial Student in Now-Viral VideoThe video of a teacher's reaction to her biracial student has received over one million views and has thousands of people standing with ShaniahAngela Johnson
Race MattersWhite Man Calls Woman 'Fat Black B—' in Viral TikTok... Then Messes Around and Finds OutBrent Jones and Spencer Wooster have been identified after an interaction with a group of Black friends was posted online.Phenix S Halley
Family MattersGrab Tissues! This Texas Foster Teen's Story About How He Copes With Not Having a Family Will Break Your Heart...But Also Inspire YouThe 14-year-old, who grew up without a his parents and extended family finds comfort in cooking.Angela Johnson
Family MattersGabourey Sidibe Explains Why Her Twin Babies Won't Get a First Birthday PartyThe Oscar-nominated actress says her kids won't be getting the Kardashian treatment for their first celebration.Angela Johnson
Family MattersThe Love This Baby Boy Showed For His Father In Viral Video Will Make You CryVincent Pierre Spencer says his five-year-old son Micah has always been a compassionate kidAngela Johnson
Family MattersFormer NFL Player Creates Viral Video Showing His Struggle in Being a Single Dad For 8 Days; Social Media Lets Him Have ItFormer NFL player Cedric Thompson Jr. shared his experience and what he learned on InstagramAngela Johnson
Black ExcellenceBet You Didn't Know These Black Celebs Had Latinx RootsFrom Kid Cudi to Carmelo Anthony, these 16 celebrities are putting on for the Afro-Latinx community!Phenix S Halley
Black Excellence13 Things You Should Know About Jalen Hurt's Sports Agent Nicole LynnHere's everything to know about this trailblazer dominating a male dominated field.Angela Wilson
Black ExcellenceBronx Woman Dropped Out of College After Being Diagnosed with Cancer, but the School Still Charged Her Until this HappenedSoon after starting her masters program, Karen Wallace was diagnosed with two types of cancer.Phenix S Halley
Black ExcellenceOne-Armed Basketball Player Is a Huge Star on Social Media, But Is He About To Enter the Big League? Here's the TeaHansel Enmanuel hasn't let a childhood tragedy stop him from taking the world by storm.Phenix S Halley
Black JoyDon't Mess Around and Get Your Black Card Revoked Because You Don't Know These 15 Christmas Songs...by HeartIf you need a Black Christmas day playlist, you came to the right place!Phenix S Halley
Black JoyHey Haters, Check out Blue Ivy's Best Looks ... Since BirthHaters eat your mean hearts out! 12-year-old Blue Ivy has a better wardrobe than all of us combinedPhenix S Halley
Black JoyWait, Offset, Mike Tyson, Beyoncé Can Do What? 14 Black Celebs With Surprising Hidden TalentsThe list ranges from bowling to all the way to pigeon racing. Take your best guess on which celeb has which talent!Phenix S Halley
Black JoyTrump Win Got Black People Stressed, But These Self-Care Tricks Will Release Post-election AnxietyYoga practices, books, music and more we've rounded up some of the best ways to help you get over the election bluesAngela Johnson
Black LoveAaron 'That's Mufasa' Pierre On What He's Looking For in a WomanHappy Valentines, Mr. Pierre: The voice of Mufasa opens up about his ideal first date and how he's grown to become more emotionally vulnerable.Angela Johnson
Black LoveWhat Terry Crews Did Once He Realized His Marriage Was DoneIn a recent interview, Terry shared that his marriage with Rebecca King-Crews “was over” after year 20.Noah A. McGee
Black LoveJalen Hurts and Bry Burrows Love StoryThe Eagles quarterback and his long-time partner confirmed their engagement in September 2024Angela Johnson
Black LoveY'all Got Michelle and Barack Obama All WrongWith rumors circulating and Michelle missing major events, people are wondering about the Obama family.Phenix S Halley
PhilanthropyTaraji P. Henson Provides Mental Health Sessions to HBCUsHer new partnership with Kate Spade recently kicked off at Alabama State University.Shanelle Genai
PhilanthropyCharles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Spelman CollegeHe says he was inspired by his business partner's daughter.Keith Reed
PhilanthropyLeBron James Family Foundation Announces Plans to Open Medical Center in Akron, OhioThe center will offer medical, dental, optometry and many other services.Noah A. McGee
PhilanthropyTravis Scott to Donate Profits From Nike Collaboration to Project HEAL InitiativeThe collaboration will reportedly bring in millions of dollars to the initiative.Noah A. McGee
HistoryA Tour of Black Historical Homes, The Truth About The Red Summer of 1919, Black History Facts You Never Heard About, Unforgettable Moments i...Did you know Central Park was home to predominantly Black neighborhood?Kalyn Womack
HistoryWho's This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!Joan Mulholland wasn’t just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.Kalyn Womack
History16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, EverAs part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from Fannie Lou Hammer to Fred Hampton.Kalyn Womack
HistoryInside The Homes of Black History LegendsMadame C.J. Walker, MLK Jr. and more. Looking for historic estates to visit this summer? Why not check out how the Black legends lived?Kalyn Womack
HealthFive Black Celebrities Living With Lupus and How They Manage the DiseaseToni Braxton, Muni Long and Nick Cannon are just a few celebritiesliving with the autoimmune disease.Angela Johnson
HealthWhat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says About Black Folks and Vaccines Should Keep You Up at NightThe newly confirmed Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has some controversial opinions on health that even worry his family membersAngela Johnson
HealthLizzo Is Looking Slim in a Bikini, But What Does 'Wood Therapy' Have To Do With It?The slimmed-down star is just one of the celebs who have embraced wood therapy massages to help break down fat and cellulite.Angela Johnson
HealthStop Listening to These Tired 5 Ozempic, Wegovy Myths And Save Your HealthAs the Biden administration is proposing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy be covered by Medicare and Medicaid, Black people need to stop listening to the myths.Angela Johnson
BusinessNo Way!! These 15 Fan-Favorite Companies Likely to Close Down...For Good!From Macy's to 23andMe, it seems like many of our favorite businesses are struggling to stay afloat.Phenix S Halley
BusinessA List Of Companies That Continue To Support DEIWhile places like Walmart rolled back their initiatives, these places have doubled down on diversity.Candace McDuffie
Business'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Shares His Top Three Tips For EntrepreneursAhead of his 5th Black Entrepreneurs Day, The Root spoke exclusively to the 'Shark Tank' host about his star-studded event designed to help Black businesses.Angela Johnson
BusinessLeBron James, Kanye West, and More of The Richest Black People in the WorldWith Black History Month here, we look at the small group of Black people in the world who can say they are a part of the "Billionaire Club."Stephanie Holland and Noah A. McGee
FinanceHow These Celebs Blew a Massive Bag and Went BrokeFrom Dennis Rodman to Toni Braxton, these celebs prove everything isn't quite how it seems.Phenix S Halley
FinanceYou Thought Egg Prices Would Improve...? Why Trump's Tariffs Will Hit Black Folks Especially HardThanks to Trump’s proposed tariffs, eggs, avocados and even tequila will get more expensive,Claretta Bellamy
FinanceWhat Was Prince's Net Worth When He Died? You'll Never Guess...This is the story of how Prince rose to fame and the consequences of one fatal action.Phenix S Halley
FinanceBlack Tax Traps For Black Folks to Avoid This Holiday SeasonWith inflation still high, it's time we get smart with our money.Phenix S Halley
TechnologyChatGPT Predicts Emerging Trends for Black America in 2025Before you dive head first into the new year, take a look at key predictions on core Black issues.Phenix S Halley
TechnologyYes, AI Is Screwing Over Black Folks, But Here's How We Can Game The SystemFrom Kendrick’s AI-enhanced artistry to job applications, artificial intelligence Shapes Our LivesCali Green
TechnologyBlack People Built TikTok, So Why Do We Have the Most to Lose From An Impending TikTok BanThe Chinese-based app runs off the strength of Black creators and viewers.Dustin J. Seibert
TechnologyWill Lupe Fiasco's New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.Candace McDuffie
LGBTQBlack Greek Members Respond to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Move to Ban Transgender PeopleMembers of all Divine Nine organizations are split in response to divisive language in a proposed Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. bylaw.Phenix S Halley
LGBTQMarlon Wayans and Other Black Celebrities Who Unapologetically Celebrate Their LGBTQ+ Children (As You Should!)While celebrity parents gain praise for their support, it's their kids who are changing the culture.Cali Green
LGBTQSuspect in Trans Woman's Murder Takes a Serious LXavier Pinckney pleaded guilty to providing false information in the murder of Pebbles LaDime Doe.Kalyn Womack
LGBTQAnother Drag Story Hour Targeted by White SupremacistsNew York Attorney General Letitia James hosted the NYC event, which ended with one protestor walking bloodied and bruised.Kalyn Womack
Gift GuidesTake 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.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesThe Only Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide You'll NeedHave yet to get your loved one something special for Valentine's Day? Don't worry. We got you.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesHere's More Of Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide [UPDATED]Does holiday shopping have you stressed out? We got you.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesThat's Right, We Found Great Holiday Gifts for Under $30You heard that right. You can get good gifts without break the bank.Angela Johnson and Jay Connor
FoodDon't Embarrass Yourself And Bring These Dishes to a Black Christmas PartyFruitcake, gingerbread cookies and figgy pudding are a few of the food items you shouldn’t bring to our Christmas party.Stephanie Holland
FoodTrick or Treat: Our Favorite Halloween CandyFrom Twix, to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, to Jolly Ranchers, to Snickers, we’re celebrating the best Halloween candy.Stephanie Holland
FoodRed Lobster's Black CEO to End This Fan Fave Meal. Here's WhyThe first thing that has got to go according to the new CEO— and brace yourself for this one— is the restaurant’s iconic $20 endless shrimp deal.Phenix S Halley
FoodBlack Twitter Responds to Keith Lee's Viral Attack on Washington D.C. Cuisine, Including Some Restaurant ClapbacksThe internet and DMV restaurants react to Lee's visit to Chocolate CityPhenix S Halley
Juneteenth7 Books to Help Teach Kids About JuneteenthAs families prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, we've rounded up some books that will help explain the importance of the holiday to little ones.Angela Johnson
JuneteenthEverything You Want to Know About The History of JuneteenthThe Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday. Jessica Washington
JuneteenthExamples Of How Businesses Got Juneteenth WrongAs soon as Juneteenth became a federal holiday, we knew that things would go left.Candace McDuffie
Now playing 02:24JuneteenthIf You Take One Lesson From Juneteenth, Let It Be This OnePolitical strategist Antjuan Seawright draws a parallel between Juneteenth 1865 and the fight for freedom today.Antjuan Seawright, Adriano Contreras
SpiritualityRacist Graffiti Was Scrawled On the Walls of a Small Black Texas Church, Then It Was Burned to the GroundLocal activists and community members are urging police to investigate the fire as a hate crime.Phenix S Halley
SpiritualityDrama, Controversy, and Backstabbing Are Rocking This Historic Black Harlem ChurchMembers of Abyssinian Baptist Church are speaking out against alleged corruption and unethical practices within the churchPhenix S Halley
SpiritualityAfter a Mess of Scandals, Fourth Pastor Resigns From Texas MegachurchA slew of scandals has swept this North Texas church since its founding pastor resigned in June.Phenix S Halley
SpiritualityThe Warnings of Pastors and Prophets About The EclipseApril 8 isn’t just a special day to look up at the sky. Pastors say it's a warning from God.Kalyn Womack
Amen CornerFaith Leaders: Black Americas Can Survive, Thrive During the Next Four Years if They Do This...EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Barber and other Faith leaders say Trump's reelection may have been disappointing to us, but If you do these things ...all will be well.Kalyn Womack
Amen CornerThree Things We'll Remember About MLK's Ally, the Late Rev. William LawsonWheeler Avenue Baptist Church Pastor Reverend William Lawson died at age 95Angela Johnson
Amen CornerEarthquakes, Wars: Black Church Leaders Answer Whether We're in the End of TimesThe latest series of events have some believers thinking the second coming is on its way now more than ever.Kalyn Womack
Amen CornerPastor Juanita Bynum Goes Off In Church, And The Black Internet Goes Off On HerThe gospel singer and pastor seems to have forgotten Christianity's “Come As You Are” message.Kendra Lee
TravelBrawls and All: Here's The Most Ridiculous Spirit Airlines Moments Over the YearsAs social media still reacts to the Baltimore brawl, here are some moments on Spirit Airlines that had our collective jaws dropped.Noah A. McGee
TravelA Look Into a Beautiful, Black-Owned MansionThe Mansion at Noble Lane is a gorgeous getaway any time of year.Angela Johnson
TravelHere's How to Celebrate the Holidays the Bahamas Way with JunkanooWhile Christmas takes centerstage in America, this spirited and colorful Bahamian festival is rooted in resilience.Shanelle Genai
TravelBahamas Chronicles: 3 Must-See Sites You Need to Explore on Bimini IslandFrom various conch stands to the iconic Dolphin House, these tour stops in the Bahamas are full of culture, history and and fun.Shanelle Genai
SportsBlack Male Athletes Who Are Married to Beautiful Black WomenNotable athletes including LeBron James, Jalen Hurts, and Mookie Boots all have lovely Black women by their side.Noah A. McGee
SportsJa Morant Did Something Stupid Involving Guns Again, But It's Not What You Think...The Memphis Grizzlies players is under fire for his actions during a Golden State Warriors game.Kalyn Womack
SportsWhy Carmelo and La La Anthony's Son Kiyan is Different From Other 'NBA Nepo Babies'In a sport now littered with fathers who played in the NBA, Kiyan Anthony is carving out his own legacy.Noah A. McGee
SportsHow NBA Star AIlen Iverson Blew His Riches, But This One Hidden Miracle Kept His Bag Flowingn 2012, Iverson’s luxurious lifestyle took its toll, and the former NBA superstar filed for bankruptcy, despite making more than $150 million in his career.Noah A. McGee
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