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
CB2 Just Invested In Some Excellent Black Furniture DesignersThe new Black in Design Collective is the latest initiative by the retailer who has joined the Fifteen Percent…ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedJuly 14, 2023
Take Your Summer to the Next Level With Our Summer EssentialsWith June gloom out the way, it's finally time to enjoy your summer—with a little help from The Root.ByJay Connor and Angela JohnsonUpdatedAugust 9, 2023
This is Not a Drill: Sol de Janeiro Products are on SaleThis Prime Day 2023 deal ends today. Get it while you can!ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 12, 2023
Oh Snap! Diddy Just Launched a Way for Us to Buy Everything BlackThe entertainer/entrepreneur's new platform is designed to make it easier to support Black businesses.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 12, 2023
One of Octavia Butler's Best-Known Works is Now an OperaScience fiction and spirituality combine in the opera adaptation of "Parable of the Sower."ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 12, 2023
All the Prime Day 2023 Fashion Deals You Need This SummerAmazon has beautiful summer dresses and gorgeous bags galore this Prime Day. We even found a few deals for the guys!ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 12, 2023
Don't Sleep on These Prime Day 2023 Electronics DealsAn Apple Watch, Beats headphones and a serious JBL speaker are just a few of the amazing Prime Day electronics dealsByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 11, 2023
This is the Ultimate Prime Day Beauty Shopping GuideA Shea Moisture leave-in conditioner, a beautiful Burt's Bees gift set and a super-smart electric toothbrush are…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 11, 2023
Keke Palmer Says Breastfeeding Has Been a "Doozy"The actress opened up to PEOPLE about the challenges she's experienced nursing her son, Leo.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 10, 2023
Linsey Davis Wants Her Children's Books to Help Parents Have Tough ConversationsThe Root spoke with the ABC News anchor and children's author about the inspiration behind her bestselling books.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 9, 2023
When Talking About Self-Care, Black Women Feel Left Out of the ConversationA new study find shows Black women are struggling to access culturally-sensitive support for their mental health.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 7, 2023
The Viral Sleeve Ponytail and Other DIY Protective Styles To Beat the HeatFrom bantu knots to a cute new ponytail sleeve, we found some easy protective styles that keep your hair looking…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 7, 2023
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Recalls Her Experience in New MemoirIn Don't Let Them Bury My Story, Viola Ford Fletcher writes about living through the horrific attack on the…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 5, 2023
Robin S Was Asked Who Sampled "Show Me Love" Best, Her Answer May Surprise YouThe singer's 1993 hit has been sampled by Janet Jackson and Beyoncé, but she says she has another favoriteByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 4, 2023
Oh Snap! That Tiny Handheld Vac Just Went on SaleAmazon's exclusive Early Prime Day Deal deal gives shoppers 23 percent off a powerful but compact Shark handheld…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 4, 2023
Mesh Shoes: Are They a New Must-Have or a Hot Dollar Store Mess?J. Lo and Chrissy Tiegen are rocking this trend, and we definitely didn't see it coming.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 3, 2023
Everything We Want to Grab During Ulta Beauty's Big Summer SaleUrban Decay eyeshadows and Coco Cloud shave butter are on our shopping list this week during Ulta's Big Summer SaleByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 2, 2023