These Are Not Your Grandmama's WigsWhether you're looking to protect your locks or switch up your look for summer, these wigs have you covered.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 13, 2023
These Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts Won't Get You DisownedIf you still haven't committed to a gift for the mom in your life, you still have time to save face.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 13, 2023
Will Vogue's Open Casting Really Give Black Models a Chance?To answer the call for more diverse representation in fashion, the long-running fashion and lifestyle magazine is…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 11, 2023
A Year After The Buffalo Shooting, A Cheerleading Team Still Struggles with The AftermathNPR's Buffalo Extreme follows an all-Black cheerleading team who practiced just three blocks away from the Tops…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 11, 2023
15 Inspiring Quotes from Black Celebs About Prioritizing Their Mental HealthOn this Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear celebs like Janet Jackson, Issa Rae and Taraji P. Henson discuss how…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 11, 2023
Beauty Products You Need Now For a Gorgeous Summer GlowForget the filters, these products will give you the sun-kissed look you're looking for.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 10, 2023
Sunny Hostin's New Novel Opens The Door To A Real Black Beach CommunityThe Root spoke with The View co-host about her new beach read, "Summer on Sag Harbor."ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 10, 2023
New Orleans Student With Record-Breaking Scholarship Offers Makes College DecisionWith nearly 200 college acceptances to choose from, Dennis Barnes is ready for the next step in his education.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 9, 2023
The Root’s Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023From sweet-smelling candles to top-shelf tequila, this guide is full of goodies that are sure to make Mom’s dayByAngela Johnson and Jay ConnorPublishedMay 8, 2023
These Best Friends Are on a Mission to Redefine What it Means to Be a Perfect MomThe Root spoke with the authors of "A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices" about their hilariously raw new book.ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedMay 8, 2023
Baddie On A Budget: Drugstore Dupes That Give High-end Make up LooksSpring is here. These dupes let you add some beautiful new shades to your makeup bag this season and without…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 7, 2023
Need A Side Hustle? These Two NOLA-based Sisters Got YouTamara Armour and Crystal McDonald are on a mission to provide much-needed employment opportunities in New Orleans.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 4, 2023
The Weeknd Drops Coffee Brand Celebrating Ethiopian HeritageSamra Origins, a new collab between the "Blinding Lights" singer and Blue Bottle Coffee drops May 9ByAngela JohnsonPublishedMay 4, 2023
Book Bans are Increasing, and Writers of Color are the TargetAccording to new data by The American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, 2022 was a record year…ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedApril 30, 2023
A Supersized List of Books You Need to Read in May 2023A beach read from The View's Sunny Hostin and a hilarious book from the hosts of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast are…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 29, 2023
With $ 9 Million in Scholarship Offers, NOLA High Schooler Breaks Guinness RecordWith scholarship offers from 125 colleges totaling $9 million, Dennis Barnes broke the previous Guinness record set…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 27, 2023
For Black Authors, A Writing Workshop Is Key To SuccessThe Root spoke with writers who have found success and friendship through the workshop processByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 27, 2023
KeKe Palmer to New Moms: Don't Feel Pressured to Lose Weight"The main thing I would say to any new mom is do what you can when you can, whatever it is that makes you feel…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 26, 2023
Da Brat Opens Up About Journey to Fertility on IG LiveThe rapper and wife Jesseca Dupart-Harris will share their story and announce a plan to award a $10,000 grant for…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedApril 25, 2023
Now playing Senator Raphael Warnock On The Alarming Calls To Ban Books And What To Do About ItCalls to ban books have hit a record high. Senator Warnock recalls the plight of Ruby Bridges as inspiration for the…PublishedApril 25, 2023