How '42' Star Prepped to Play Baseball Great

Chadwick Boseman told us how equipment Jackie Robinson used and research helped him with the role.

Why Did It Take So Long to Fire Mike Rice?

Rutgers University failed to protect basketball players from an abusive coach. Someone else has to pay.

As season 2 of Scandal resumes, fans wonder if the lead remains the gladiator they've come to love.

Whether it's a Grammys dress code or banned miniskirts in Africa, the madness has to stop.

The awards show's failure to memorialize more black stars reminds us why Black History Month is vital.

From the well-known like Sidney Poitier to the more obscure like Eloyce Gist, these folks made film firsts.

The "Make It Last Forever" singer has experience in the romance department and shares all in a new book.

Star Ivy Couch tells The Root that her reality show about pastors' wives has a message for everyone.

Instead of debating Django Unchained, we should be harsher critics of shows like Best Funeral Ever.

The confusing plotlines in NBC's new drama could mean Meagan Good's star vehicle goes flat.