The Root

Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
Search
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
  • Opal Lee’s Home was Destroyed By An Angry Mob, But 80 Years Later She Receives A Special Gift

    Opal Lee’s Home was Destroyed By An Angry Mob, But 80 Years Later She Receives A Special Gift

    It took 80 years, but this holiday season was extra special for the Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth.’

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    January 2, 2024
  • The Best Black Business Advice We Got This Year

    We looked at some of our favorite moments from our series, Securing the Bag, for words of advice to take with us into 2024.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 30, 2023
  • White Indiana Family Fights to Save Adopted Black Son From Deportation

    The Hubley family is appealing to the President to keep the special needs child they adopted from Haiti in the United States

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 29, 2023
  • 5 Fascinating Facts About Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’

    5 Fascinating Facts About Alice Walker’s ‘The Color Purple’

    We wouldn’t have the movies or the musical without Alice Walker’s award-winning book.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 29, 2023
  • After Putting Her Studies Aside Decades Ago, This 101-year-old Grandma Did What?

    Sarah Simpkins’ granddaughter calls her “an inspiration.”

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 28, 2023
  • If You Liked ‘The Color Purple,’ You’ll Love These Books

    If You Liked ‘The Color Purple,’ You’ll Love These Books

    ‘The Women of Brewster Place,’ ‘The Vanishing Half’ and ‘Homegoing’ are just a few of the powerful stories that you won’t be able to put down.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 27, 2023
  • Ahhh! Al Roker’s Holiday Photos of His Grandbaby Will Have You Grinning from Ear to Ear

    Ahhh! Al Roker’s Holiday Photos of His Grandbaby Will Have You Grinning from Ear to Ear

    The television weatherman shared photos of his family enjoying the holidays together.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 27, 2023
  • Best Black Men’s Hair Moments of 2023

    From gorgeous goatees to awesome afros, these guys made us smile with their hair.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 26, 2023
  • Watch: How This Black Santa Overcame Racism Will Melt Your Heart

    Watch: How This Black Santa Overcame Racism Will Melt Your Heart

    “Even in fictional characters like Santa, Black kids need to see themselves reflected,” said Santa Chris, an Arkansas dad profiled in HBO Max’s ‘Santa Camp.’

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 26, 2023
  • Here are the Books We Can’t Wait to Read in January 2024

    A book about Black women in hip-hop and a self-help book from Common are on our must-read list this month.

    By





    Angela Johnson






    Published

    December 25, 2023
Angela Johnson Avatar





Angela Johnson






«Previous Page
1 … 125 126 127 128 129 … 215
Next Page»
The Root
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed

Sitemap

About

Accessibility

Privacy

Terms of Use

Advertising

Jobs

Reprints & Permissions

Your Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon

© 2025 Watering Hole Media