Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

Search
Why Punch, The Baby Monkey Got Us in our Feelings

Why Punch, The Baby Monkey Got Us in our Feelings

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society inexplicably focuses its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. It’s a strange phenomenon: we become modern-day Greek Gods, remotely watching and attempting to control this little monkey’s dramatic arc.
As Trump Goes to War With Iran, Black Americans Will Pay the Price

As Trump Goes to War With Iran, Black Americans Will Pay the Price

New Report Shows Lynchings in America Never Stopped... They Only Evolved

New Report Shows Lynchings in America Never Stopped… They Only Evolved

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

The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah's Crop Top and Fly Looks

The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.
'Mean Ushers, Peppermints' and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.

✉️ Straight from The Root

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

The Root Institute