Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

Search
Max Robinson: The First Black Anchor Who Told the Truth for a Living, But Couldn't Tell His Own

Max Robinson: The First Black Anchor Who Told the Truth for a Living, But Couldn’t Tell His Own

Behind Max Robinson’s tailored suits and deep voice, the first Black anchor was an intellect being bled dry by the very industry that called him a pioneer.
How Angela Davis Predicted The Modern Face Of Fascism in 1971

How Angela Davis Predicted The Modern Face Of Fascism in 1971

We Loved Donny Hathaway’s Angelic Voice While He Was Trapped In A Private Hell

We Loved Donny Hathaway’s Angelic Voice While He Was Trapped In A Private Hell

Trending

Watch

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

Entertainment

Latest

Culture

Opinion

Beauty/Style

Viral Stories

These Black Leading Men Aren't Just Paving the Way, They're Building New Roads

These Black Leading Men Aren’t Just Paving the Way, They’re Building New Roads

After Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s Oscar wins last weekend, we’re looking at more Black men who are leading in their respective fields.
Max Robinson: The First Black Anchor Who Told the Truth for a Living, But Couldn't Tell His Own

Max Robinson: The First Black Anchor Who Told the Truth for a Living, But Couldn’t Tell His Own

Behind Max Robinson’s tailored suits and deep voice, the first Black anchor was an intellect being bled dry by the very industry that called him a pioneer.

✉️ Straight from The Root

Sign up now for the free newsletter on Black culture, entertainment, stories and latest news.

The Root Institute