The Chilling Details of This HBCU Track Star Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend Based on a Wild Assumption
After catching her athlete boyfriend in her roommate’s bed, a Lincoln University sprinter allegedly used a hair clip to break in— and a knife to end his life.
New Report: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have Miracle Brains
New study finds that “super-agers” have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them.
Tragedies and Vile Racism That Happened During Black History Month
From Malcolm X’s assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA’s, here’s some of the many terrible Black History Month moments which impacted our community.
We Need to Talk About Snoop Dogg Shufflin’ For White Folks at the Winter Olympics…
Snoop Dogg’s bag was secured during the Winter Olympics. His dignity, however, is still in negotiations.
White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let’s take a look!
Exclusive: Touré Roberts, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.
