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Canadian Mayor Calls Signs Advertising Whites-Only Playgroup “Vile Garbage”
The mayor of a Vancouver, BC-area town says the racist messaging is not welcome in their community.
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Nick Cannon Credits Mariah Carey With Saving His Life
The actor and host says his ex-wife “went hard” for him as he coped with his 2012 lupus diagnosis
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Black Musician Blasts American Airlines for Assuming He Was Trafficking His Own Kids
David Ryan Harris shared his frustration with the airlines for their awful assumption in an Instagram post
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Tired of Corporate Code-Switching? A New Game Mocks All of That Annoying Work Babble
Trust me, you’re going to want to take a deep dive into “Per My Last Email.”
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Brooklyn Video Artist’s Work Takes Unique Look at Surveillance in the City
The Root spoke with Kameron Neal about his film installation Down The Barrel (Of A Lens) on display at Lincoln Center September 29 – October 3.
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Washington National Cathedral Unveils New Racial Justice-Themed Stained Glass Windows
The new windows, “lift up the values of justice and fairness and the ongoing struggle for equality among all God’s great children,” said the cathedral’s dean.
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Layer Up in Our Favorite Fall Jackets From Etsy
It’s so hard to say goodbye to summer – that is, unless you’re sporting one of these fall jackets
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The Best Books for Black Parents
From moving memoirs to positive affirmations and practical advice, these books help make Black parents’ jobs (a little) easier.
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Trader Joe’s Food You Need to Keep on Hand for Unexpected Guests
You never know when company may drop by. These quick and easy snacks help you stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
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The Best Oprah’s Book Club Picks by Black Authors
As Oprah announces her 102nd Book Club pick, we look back on some of our favorite selections by Black authors over the years.





