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Republican Haters Block The CROWN Act Again
“I remain steadfast in my commitment to protecting all Americans’ right to exist as their authentic selves,” said Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
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Michelle Obama Reveals She Wore Weaves and Other “Protective Styles,” in the White House,
In a Revolt TV special, the former First Lady shares why she chose to straighten her hair while in the White House
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Airbnb Examines Racial Inequity on Its Platform
After facing lawsuits and plenty of backlash from users of the color, the short-term rental platform wants to make sure all users have the best experience.
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New Study Confirms Black Women’s Depression Often Goes Undiagnosed
Healthcare providers may miss symptoms of depression in Black women that often look different from other groups.
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First Black Miss Universe Ireland Wants to Open Doors For More Women of Color in STEM
“I intentionally do make the effort to show up [as] myself in these spaces where we’re not often seen at all,” said Fig O’Reilly.
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NYC Keeps Trying to Right Its Wrongs Against the Central Park Five
The gate at the northern end of the park will be now be called “Gate of the Exonerated” in honor of the five Black and Latino men who were wrongfully convicted.
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Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Black Feminist Pioneer Dies at 84
“She left the world in a better place than she found it,” said Gloria Steinem
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In Her Last Book, Valerie Boyd Amplifies the Voices of Black Writers
With Bigger Than Bravery, the legendary writer/editor assembled a powerful coalition of Black voices, including Alice Walker, Pearl Cleage and Deesha Philyaw.
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The Root Honored Black Excellence at The Apollo
The Root 100 Gala was a star-studded event celebrating the best of our culture.
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Serena Williams Wants to Take Away Your Pain with New Product
The tennis star is launching Will Perform, a new line of topic pain relief products that support active lifestyles