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Bird Names Honoring Racists Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
The English Bird Names project removes English common names from birds common to the United States and Canada.
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5 Reasons Roy Wood Jr. is the Perfect Host for The Root 100
The comedian and former correspondent for The Daily Show hosts our celebration of Black excellence at the legendary Apollo Theater.
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Hip Hop Closet: Keeping Fashion-Lovers Fly for Over Two Decades
I caught up with co-founder and CEO Kyeisha Kelly and got a sneak peek inside this hip-hop fashion haven.
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Scary Ass Books By Black Authors That Are Perfect for Halloween
If you’re looking for something scary to read this Halloween, we’ve got you covered
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Real Estate Godfather of Harlem Explains How to Buy a Home and Gain Wealth
I asked Jarrod Whitaker “The Real Estate Godfather of Harlem” to share his best advice on using real estate as a way to create generational wealth.
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Black Parenting: Learning to Let Go
I know I’m supposed to prepare my kids to leave home. But quietly, I really like having them here.
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A Non-Profit in Chicago Helps Black Men Heal Their Pain By Giving Them Flowers
The Black Men Flower Project is on a mission to create community and provide support for Black men.
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Sheila Jackson Lee Hopes a Leaked Audio of an F-Bomb Laced Tirade Won’t Hurt Her Bid for Houston Mayor
The Texas Democrat has been in the hot seat after an unverified audio clip was leaked of a profanity-laced tirade
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DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Have Delivered at Your Door ASAP
If you’re still looking for the perfect costume, try making your own, inspired by some of the most iconic figures in Black culture.
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Did You Know A Black Designer Was Behind Jackie Kennedy’s Famous Wedding Gown?
“Now You See Me, An Introduction To 100 Years of Black Design,” tells the stories of Black artists that history forgot.






