As a kid coming of age in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minn. in the ‘80s and ‘90s, there were certain things I took…
Now playing
In 2018, Stacey Abrams ran for governor of Georgia as the first black woman to be nominated by a major party.…
Fresh from several viral moments in Atlanta, the Revolt Summit is rounding out the fall season by traveling to Los…
This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!
As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…
A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…
Dubbed “one of the most exciting black films of the year,” festival-circuit darling Burning Cane will be screened at…
It’s a well-known fact that the fine-dining industry lacks racial diversity in its constellation of top chefs and…
Now playing
Can we talk for a minute? And no, I’m not trying to know your name. I want to talk about mental health in the black…
Late spring is a wonderful time for a garden party. And what better location than the iconic James Beard House in…
BET has some news, and it ain’t Little—the 2019 awards ceremony has a host, and it’s none other than Regina Hall!
The Iconoclast Dinner Experience, Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell’s annual series of highly curated culinary events, is…
Now playing
There are few things more difficult to watch than the abuse, mistreatment and manipulation of innocent young black…
The blackest night in entertainment is returning for another round this summer! You hear that? It’s the sound of…
We here at The Root always look forward to The Root 100, our annual list celebrating the best and brightest in the…
What does success taste like? If you’re one of the countless chefs working in upscale kitchens across America, it…
Chicago has long been known as a food lover’s town, but if you’re a bona fide foodie, there’s no bigger weekend than…
The 18th Annual Tribeca Film Festival is wrapping up on May 5, and I’m happy to report that black history has been…