It’s #NationalBossDay, So Let Me Shout Out the Amazing Bosses in My Life
According to the currently trending hashtag on Twitter, today is National Boss Day.
Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway Is Dropping Major Money On Republican Candidates
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway was a great football player.
#CornerstoreCaroline Wants to Press Charges Against the Mother of Falsely Accused Child
Why is so hard for wypipo to admit that they are wrong and let shit go?
Make Mrs. America Great Again? Pageant Owner Accused of Racial Slurs and Bias
Well, we guess Mrs. America CEO and co-founder David Marmel won’t be voted Mr. Congeniality anytime soon.
Kanye, Come Get Your Boy: Trump Increasing Deportations of Black People To Country Known For Black Slavery
It’s getting hard to sustain the outrage, but we must.
Maryland Cop Charged with Raping Woman During Traffic Stop
A Maryland police officer was arrested Monday evening and charged with raping a woman during a police stop after a friend of the victim caught the officer in the act.
Is He Still 'In His Feelings'? Drake Still Brings Up Rihanna when He Talks About the 'Fairy Tale'
“As women, we’re looked at as the needy ones, the naggy ones, the ones who are going to be heartbroken in a relationship ... And you know, guys don’t like getting the cards flipped on them—ever.”
Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Native American, But She Might Be Black, Talking About 'I Got Some Indian In My Family'
Earlier this year, several folks in my family (including myself) did some variation of DNA testing. You know what I’m talking about; the tests where you send in your DNA and apparently, the government owns and can clone you, but you get to find out, especially if you’re black, that maybe your family originates from…
Trump Claimed He Was Going to Book a Big Stadium to Campaign for Ted Cruz. Then He Booked a Shoe Box
Back when Trump was campaigning to be the Republican nominee for president, he used to call Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who is definitely not the Zodiac killer, Lyin’ Ted. Cruz lovingly called Trump a “sniveling coward” and “pathological liar.”
Tuesday's Best Deals: Tires, Halloween Candy, Headphone Hook, and More
$100 off a fresh set of tires, Halloween candy galore, and Elevation Lab’s new Anchor Pro headphone holder lead off Tuesday’s best deals.
When Aunties Attack: Video of Cop Manhandling Black Child Goes Viral
A video of a woman’s reaction to a police officer literally strong-arming her nephew at a Georgia mall shows the inherent danger law enforcement officers face when they are trying to protect the prized assets of great American landmarks like Spencer’s Gifts and Rue 21.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Continues to Be a Trash Can
Sen. Lindsey Graham got jokes.
A New Standard for Sizes 00-40: Universal Standard Goes Brick and Mortar—and Underneath It All
All-inclusive luxury basics line Universal Standard continues to break barriers when it comes to democratizing fashion—both in-store, and underneath it all. In the past week, the brand has made two major announcements. First, it’s moving into the underwear arena with its upcoming “Foundation” line, a series of…
No Mayoral Run, But Chance the Rapper Endorses Amara Enyia—and Drives Lyft for Chicago Schools [Updated]
As the resident Chicagoan on The Root’s staff, it’s safe to say I keep an eye on the city’s resident talents—including Chance the Rapper and problematic prodigal son Kanye. Now, I’m thinking I need to get out more—or, at least, take a Lyft—since apparently, hip-hop’s favorite number-wearing philanthropist has been…
Bigger, Stronger, More Organized - Get the Brand New Anchor Pro Headphone Hook For Just $13
Elevation Lab’s Anchor has long been one of our favorite headphone storage solutions, and our readers have bought thousands of them. And now, the company is raising the bar with the brand new Anchor Pro, and our readers can get it for $13 at launch with promo code ANCHORPRO.
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Amazon's Running Some Scary-Good Halloween Candy Deals Today - Just Don't Eat It All Yourself
If you missed out on Amazon’s last big candy sale—or if you already ate all of the candy you bought—here’s a second chance to buy some treats, no tricks required. Assorted chocolates, fruity candies, and even things like trail mix and gum are included in the sale, but just remember, these prices go back up at the end…
Solange Fans Rejoice! New Music Is Coming Soon
My favorite Solange moment of this year was her joining her sister Beyoncé on stage at Coachella Beychella and dropping it so low so many times, my knees got tired.
Why They Kneel: The White Privilege of Self-Segregation in Green Bay and San Francisco
To examine the injustice and inequality that prompted some NFL players to protest during the national anthem, each week, for the remainder of the NFL season, The Root will explore the data behind racial disparities in the two cities represented in the National Football League’s premiere matchup—Monday Night Football.
#NetNeutrality: Turns Out 99.7 Percent of Unique FCC Comments Wanted to Keep the Internet Open
As the Federal Communications Commission prepared to repeal the laws of net neutrality last year, 22 million comments were left on its website expressing arguments either for or against keeping the open internet protected and in place. A new report says that 99.7 percent of the unique comments left on the agency’s…
