NewsObituaryNewsObituaryMaxine McNair, Last Living Parent of Child Killed In 1963 Church Dies At 93"We are going to miss her laughter and her humor. The family would appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.” her…ByMurjani RawlsPublishedJanuary 5, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsRep. Bobby Rush Announces Retirement After 15 Terms, 30 Years in CongressThe former Black Panther leader was first elected to the house of Representatives in 1992 and beat former President…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedJanuary 4, 2022
NewsRace MattersNewsRace MattersMichelle Obama Can Beat Donald Trump in 2024 Presidential Election, Says Joe Rogan Believes“I really believe, if Michelle Obama runs, she wins.” says the podcast host.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedDecember 29, 2021
NewsObituaryNewsObituaryRIP Archbishop Desmond TutuThe anti-Apartheid and humanitarian icon has died of cancer at age 90ByKeith ReedPublishedDecember 26, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitRelax, Relate and Read: The Best Books to Give (and Get) This Holiday SeasonAs last-minute gifts go, there are few more thoughtful or budget-friendly than a book—and we've got the best reads…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedDecember 22, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsObama Drops His Favorite Tracks Of 2021Plus, the former president shares his favorite books and films of the yearByAlexandra JanePublishedDecember 18, 2021
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionABC Releases First Photos of Michelle Obama on black-ishPhotos show Forever First Lady Michelle Obama on black-ish, having dinner with the Johnsons.ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 15, 2021
PoliticsPoliticsChicago Activists Want Guarantee Obama Library Won't GentrifyThey fear the $482 million facility might push Black South Siders out.ByKeith ReedPublishedDecember 13, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's Lit'Empathy Is What Drives Fiction': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Tastes The Sweetness of Water With Nathan HarrisThe 29-year-old author's debut novel was an instant New York Times bestseller and literary award contender, even…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 25, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicJay-Z Makes History as the Most Grammy-Nominated Artist EverWith this feat, the 4:44 rapper beat out previous record holder Quincy Jones, among others.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 24, 2021
NewsNewsJeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to the Obama Foundation in Honor of Late Rep. John LewisOne of the world's most well known billionaires took a break from space travel to donate a large chunk of change.ByRachel PilgrimPublishedNovember 24, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGrammys 2022: Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Doja Cat Among NomineesLil Nas X, Kanye West, and Silk Sonic were also on this year’s list of nominations.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 23, 2021
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionViola Davis Shares a First Look at Herself as Forever First Lady Michelle ObamaEntertainment Weekly got an exclusive look at the Oscar-winning actress in character as Obama, a role Davis says…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 8, 2021
OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsBlack Ad Agencies MatterSo does Hyundai’s recent campaign targeting Black womenByMikol L. ClarkePublishedNovember 7, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentPaula Patton Says She Is Black, Not BiracialActress Paula Patton explains why she finds the term 'biracial' offensive and superficialByAlexandra JanePublishedNovember 6, 2021
NewsRace MattersNewsRace MattersVice President Kamala Harris Calls on Congress to Protect Voting Rights at National Action Network CelebrationThe NAN's 30th anniversary and 67th birthday celebration for its founder, Rev. Al Sharpton, was a platform for…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedNovember 2, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentMichelle Obama to Talk With College Students About Her Book and Life During the PandemicThe former first lady will be joined by Yara Shahidi in a livestream discussion with students from 22 colleges…ByOkla JonesPublishedNovember 2, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentJay-Z, Tina Turner, LL Cool J and More Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe ceremony, which took place on Saturday, is set to air on HBO and HBOMax Nov. 20.ByRachel PilgrimPublishedNovember 1, 2021
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionA Final Season Merits a First Lady: Michelle Obama Will Make a Cameo as Black-ish Makes Its Farewell LapOur forever first lady will make an appearance in the eighth and final season of Kenya Barris' breakthrough show.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedOctober 29, 2021
NewsObituaryNewsObituaryColin Powell, First Black Secretary of State, Dies From COVID ComplicationsThe retired four-star general and first African American to serve as secretary of state, served his country as a…ByMichael HarriotPublishedOctober 18, 2021