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Yes, Black Women, You Can Find Jeans With a Great Fit
Tired of trying to hide that gap in the waist of your jeans? We’ve rounded up some of our favorites that flatter our curves
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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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If You’re Black and Looking For Love in 2023, Here ‘s What you Should Know
We asked Jonathan Kirkland of the BLK dating app what Black singles are looking for when they’re looking for love
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Now There’s Synthetic Hair That’s Better For You and the Environment
Nourie is the first line of synthetic braiding hair made of plant-sourced materials
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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.