Angela Johnson

9/24/22

Swag of the Week: A Blush For Your Cheeks and Lips

Blush Divine by Rose Inc is up for review this week.

9/22/22

Here is Why Black Women Need to Stop Worrying About Clothing Size

Experts say brands have developed their own size guidelines, creating confusion and frustration in the fitting room

9/22/22

Black Designer Sergio Hudson is About to Bring It to Target

Here's everything we love from the designer's upcoming collab with Target available in sizes XXS to 4X

9/21/22

Michelle Obama Announces a New Book and She Could Be Coming to a City Near You

Our Forever First Lady just announced the dates and cities of a cross- country tour to promote her upcoming book,…

9/21/22

This Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Black Female Workers Say Enough is Enough!

Experts say Black women and their families have less money to survive than their white male counterparts

9/21/22

Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" is the Soundtrack to My Black Childhood

If you've ever been to a Black cookout, you've definitely danced to EWF's 1978 hit

9/20/22

First Children's Book About Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Hits Shelves This Spring

We got a sneak peek at the cover of "Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All," which goes on sale in April 2023

9/19/22

You Must Know These Things About Book Bans

This Banned Books Week, we look at who is trying to censor the books we read and why

9/17/22

Courtney B. Vance Shares How Therapy Helped Him Cope With Losing His Father

"Ain't nobody else gonna help us if we don't help ourselves," the actor said in a discussion about mental health in…

9/16/22

15 Beloved Black Banned Books You Must Read Now [UPDATED]

This month we celebrate banned books, so we picked black books beloved by readers everywhere, but they're also…

9/16/22

NFL Star's Mom and Domestic Violence Survivor, Sabrina Greenlee, Triumphs in the Face of Tragedy

The mother of NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins shares her personal story of survival at The Root Institute

9/15/22

Podcast from Obama's Production Company Shares Untold Stories of Solidarity

In The Sum of Us, Heather McGhee shines a light on communities working together to make change

9/14/22

Swag of the Week: A Serum That Hydrates Your Skin And Reduces Hyperpigmentation

Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops is up for review this week.

9/13/22

Misty Copeland Credits Prince With Taking Her Ballet Career to the Next Level

The American Ballet Theatre’s first Black female principal dancer spoke exclusively with The Root’s Vanessa De Luca…

9/13/22

Serena Williams' Stunning New York Fashion Week Show Proves She's Not Going Anywhere

After what was likely her last US Open, Serena Williams shows off the latest looks from her S by Serena collection…

9/12/22

For Singles Looking To Get Serious, Fall Means It’s Cuffing Season—And the BLK Dating App Is Here To Help

If you want to be boo'd up before the first snowfall, it's time to whittle down your dating pool to a few prime…

9/12/22

California Principal Charged After Being Caught on Camera Shoving Autistic Student

"Any parents seeing this video know what I’m feeling right now," said the child's guardian.

9/9/22

15 of My Favorite Black Memoirs

These books are deeply personal, beautifully written and impossible to put down.

9/9/22

Swag of the Week: Is This Mascara Really Better Than Sex?

This week Volumizing Mascara by Better Than Sex dropped on Angela's desk. Is it a hot buy or not?

9/9/22

Like Black Twitter, Irish Twitter Has a Lot to Say About Queen Elizabeth's Passing

If you thought Black people were the only ones not mourning the Queen's death, you were wrong.

Angela Johnson's posts

Swag of the Week: A Blush For Your Cheeks and Lips

Here is Why Black Women Need to Stop Worrying About Clothing Size

Black Designer Sergio Hudson is About to Bring It to Target

Michelle Obama Announces a New Book and She Could Be Coming to a City Near You

This Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Black Female Workers Say Enough is Enough!

Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" is the Soundtrack to My Black Childhood

First Children's Book About Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Hits Shelves This Spring

You Must Know These Things About Book Bans

Courtney B. Vance Shares How Therapy Helped Him Cope With Losing His Father

15 Beloved Black Banned Books You Must Read Now [UPDATED]

NFL Star's Mom and Domestic Violence Survivor, Sabrina Greenlee, Triumphs in the Face of Tragedy

Podcast from Obama's Production Company Shares Untold Stories of Solidarity

Swag of the Week: A Serum That Hydrates Your Skin And Reduces Hyperpigmentation

Misty Copeland Credits Prince With Taking Her Ballet Career to the Next Level

Serena Williams' Stunning New York Fashion Week Show Proves She's Not Going Anywhere

For Singles Looking To Get Serious, Fall Means It’s Cuffing Season—And the BLK Dating App Is Here To Help

California Principal Charged After Being Caught on Camera Shoving Autistic Student

15 of My Favorite Black Memoirs

Swag of the Week: Is This Mascara Really Better Than Sex?

Like Black Twitter, Irish Twitter Has a Lot to Say About Queen Elizabeth's Passing