The Controversy Over Black Family’s Christmas Picture, 7 Memes And Trends From 2024 Every Black Parent Should Know, Brooklyn Couple Wins NYC Housing Lottery, Best And Worst Moments Of 2024 And More

If you used social media at all over the past couple of weeks, your timeline was probably flooded with photos of families wearing matching Christmas pajamas. Whether you think the tradition is cute or corny, you know the whole point of the pics is for everyone (even the family dog) to match. - Angela Johnson Read More

If we could sum up 2024 in two words, it would probably be: “whew chile,” Why? That’s because the last 12 months were more than a lot on a myriad of fronts. But, now that 2025 is here, we’ve got yet another 365 days to make the best out of it. - Shanelle Genai Read More

With so much scrutiny on the healthcare industry, it’s hard to find people with anything positive to say about doctors or hospitals these days. But one Florida doctor has become an internet celebrity for his extraordinary bedside manner and his unique way of welcoming babies into the world. - Angela Johnson Read More

Having a hard time keeping up with the trends that have taken over your child’s life? Don’t worry, The Root’s got you. It was another year filled with new memes, music, artists, and fashion that have been entertaining young people all year. Here are seven of the best ones that will be sure to keep you updated on everything your kids care about. - Noah A. McGee Read More

In 2024, the first-time homebuyer market share dropped to a historic low of 24 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. But despite Americans nationally having a tough time buying homes, through the New York Housing Lottery System (NYHL), over 60 New York families became first-time home buyers this year. - Phenix S Halley Read More

One of our favorite social media posts of the year shows a young Black girl’s emotional reaction to getting a pretty pink Stanley as a Christmas gift, but we will get to that in a bit. Every now and then, a trend comes along that makes some people lose their damn minds and leaves others scratching their heads wondering what all the hype is about – think Tamagotchi pets, Trapper Keepers and jelly sandals. - Angela Johnson Read More

“New year, new me.” That’s the same phrase that everyone loves to use as we inch closer to January. But this year, it seems that Black people in particular may mean it based on their willingness to share what they plan to change in 2025. - Noah A. McGee Read More

The year 2024 is finally coming to a close, and for the culture, there are many moments that we rallied behind and others that left us grieving. There were ground breaking and heart breaking results in politics, sports, entertainment and everything in between. - Alyse Martin Read More