During Black History Month, it's important to separate fact from fiction.
Incensed by DEI Rollback, Black folks started calling for boycotts of Walmart and others.
Black History Month 2025: From the Selma March to Obama's inauguration, these moments have shaped us as a whole.
Both women have made a clear statement without saying a word.
A roundup of The Root's most unforgettable culture stories.
A local entrepreneur posted the flyer on X, saying King's legacy needs to be protected.
As part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from…
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Did you know about there was a precursor to the NAACP called the Niagara movement? Here are the facts you need to…
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Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his 15 year-old granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, reveals little-known facts…
The NAACP called out a Florida school for placing a little Black girl in handcuffs.
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Ron DeSantis' tirade against America's racist history keep hide students from the truth.
Can we just leave the tragic legacy left by the building of highways in the 20th Century?
Parks' niece, Rhea McCauley, deemed Santos' words extremely inappropriate.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis just signed a bill banning colleges from spending money on diversity,…
In Illinois, a statue honoring Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, was erected at her alma mater.
The ridiculous story behind the mad dash to make textbooks that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wouldn't reject.
This latest in the series celebrates the female aviator whose history we all should know.