August 2023: Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait To ReadA memoir from a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa massacre and a special 60th anniversary edition of the I Have a Dream spee…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 29, 2023
Lick Your Lips: Here's Our Favorite Black-Owned Brands on National Lipstick DayBlack beauty entrepreneurs are behind some of the sultriest shades on the market right now.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 28, 2023
The Dopest Black Artists You Need to Know NowThere’s a digital community curating the work of some of the most talented artists of color.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 27, 2023
Synthetics Got Your Scalp Burning? This Black Woman Entrepreneur May Have A SolutionThe Root caught up with Rebundle founder Ciara Imani May to learn more about her sustainable beauty businessByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 27, 2023
This Self-Care Brand For Black Men Is Cleaning Up At RetailThe Root caught up with the founder of Scotch Porter about his journey to the top of the personal grooming space.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 26, 2023
Black-Owned Swimwear Brands That Will Make You the Hottest Thing On the BeachSummer is almost over but it's not too late to scoop up these suits from Black designers. We've even got something…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 26, 2023
Daymond John Wins Restraining Order Against Angry Shark Tank ContestantsA federal judge in New Jersey orders a former NFL star to keep the celebrity investor's name out his mouth.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 24, 2023
No "Wokeness" Allowed! Missouri Schools Cancel Anti-Racism Resolution“I think this is only the beginning for what this new board is set out to do,” said St. Charles County NAACP…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 24, 2023
Our Favorite Black-Owned Etsy ShopsFrom colorful jewelry to unique stationary to handcrafted wooden furniture, the online marketplace can connect you…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 23, 2023
Here's President Obama's Fave Book List and PlaylistElla Fitzgerald, Nas and Janelle Monáe just made the list of songs the former president has on repeat this summerByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 21, 2023
Vice President Harris Speaks Out Against Florida's Controversial New Black History CurriculumVP Harris condemns "revisionist history" during her keynote address at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc’s national…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 21, 2023
Yes, This Diddy - Diageo Beef is Still Going OnYesterday, we told you about Diddy accusing Diageo of “illegal and outrageous retaliation” to his legal action. Now,…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 20, 2023
Beyoncé's New Fragrance Proves She is Out to Take All of Our Money This SummerThe Queen just announced the launch of her first new fragrance in nearly a decade.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 20, 2023
Fla. Approves New Watered-Down Black History CurriculumOn Wednesday, the state's Board of Education approved a controversial set of standards for teaching Black history…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 20, 2023
President Obama Calls Out Book Bans in New Open Letter“Some of the books that shaped my life–and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 19, 2023
Black College DEI Director Sues School She Says Accused Her of Being a White Supremacist"They literally marginalized me as an individual, and they shunned me and they worked really hard to push me out,"…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 19, 2023
Want the Latte Look? We've Got All the Black-Owned Beauty Products You NeedThe viral TikTok beauty trend is everywhere. Get the look yourself with our favorite Black-owned beauty products.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 18, 2023
Dope Black Plus-Size Fashion Designers You Need to KnowWe found flowy kaftans, sexy evening gowns and more made with curvy girls in mind.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 18, 2023
The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned BooksThe Banned Book Club provides free ebooks in areas where books are bannedByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 16, 2023
MC Sha-Rock Gives Us a Hip Hop History LessonThe Root caught up with the first female MC to talk about the culture she helped createByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 14, 2023