The Root

Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture

  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
Search
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
  • Deputies Drag a Mississippi Woman Out Of  Church Worship, But Don’t Blame the Authorities

    Deputies Drag a Mississippi Woman Out Of Church Worship, But Don’t Blame the Authorities

    Allie Thompson recalled how cops “wrestled” her to the floor and twisted her right arm.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    July 14, 2025
  • McDonald’s Worker Accused of Stabbing Her Boss to Death Posted This Chilling Video Before the Crime

    McDonald’s Worker Accused of Stabbing Her Boss to Death Posted This Chilling Video Before the Crime

    A drive-thru customer held Afeni Muhammad, 26, at gunpoint so she couldn’t get away after allegedly doing the unthinkable.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    July 11, 2025
  • The Real Reason Beyonce’s daughter Rumi Carter Has Black America In a Chokehold

    The Real Reason Beyonce’s daughter Rumi Carter Has Black America In a Chokehold

    Profound historical and cultural ties that make Rumi feel like family to an entire community proves its deeper than blood.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    July 10, 2025
  • How the Real Rickey Smiley Stepped in to Help a Miami Woman Scammed Out of Cash by a Fake One

    How the Real Rickey Smiley Stepped in to Help a Miami Woman Scammed Out of Cash by a Fake One

    As a Miami woman sought donations for her charity, she said she was scammed out of $1,200 to meet comedian Rickey Smiley. Now, he’s making it right.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 18, 2026
  • From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Solé: Where Are the ’90s, Early ’00s Female Hip-Hop Rappers Are Today!

    From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Solé: Where Are the ’90s, Early ’00s Female Hip-Hop Rappers Are Today!

    From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Solé, these female emcees helped define the 90s and 2000s rap scene! Here’s what they’re up to now.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 12, 2026
  • Black Mother Breaks Silence on White Cop Choking, Body-Slamming Her in Front of Her 9-Year-Old Daughter

    Black Mother Breaks Silence on White Cop Choking, Body-Slamming Her in Front of Her 9-Year-Old Daughter

    Erika McGriff is speaking out about the clip that angered many Black folks online.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 15, 2025
  • Mississippi Mom of Three Savagely Mauled to Death by a Pack of Dogs— So Why Are the Dogs Still Alive?

    Mississippi Mom of Three Savagely Mauled to Death by a Pack of Dogs— So Why Are the Dogs Still Alive?

    A Mississippi mother died after she was savagely mauled by a pack of dogs. Now, her family is demanding justice because her attackers are still alive.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 30, 2026
  • Phoenix Police Invented a Gang to Frame 18 Protestors. Now, They’re Walking Away Scot-Free

    Phoenix Police Invented a Gang to Frame 18 Protestors. Now, They’re Walking Away Scot-Free

    18 Phoenix protesters were arrested in 2020 and was falsely charged as gang members— and the badge-wearing culprits will not face consequences.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 24, 2026
  • Black U.S. Tourists Trapped in Dubai After Iran Attacks Share Their Terrifying Experiences on TikTok 

    Black U.S. Tourists Trapped in Dubai After Iran Attacks Share Their Terrifying Experiences on TikTok 

    American tourists are taking to TikTok to share the terrifying reality of being stranded in the Middle East following the attacks on Iran.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    March 4, 2026
  • The Most Unintentionally Cringiest Commercials to Date!

    The Most Unintentionally Cringiest Commercials to Date!

    In honor of the Super Bowl, known for its hilarious commercials, we gathered the TV ads that had many cringing of second-hand embarrassment!

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 8, 2026
Angela Wilson Avatar





Angela Wilson






«Previous Page
1 … 15 16 17 18 19 … 40
Next Page»
The Root
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed

Sitemap

About

Accessibility

Privacy

Terms of Use

Advertising

Jobs

Reprints & Permissions

Your Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon

© 2026 Watering Hole Media