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It's Been 2 Years Since Ferguson: Where Are They Now?
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since the killing of an 18-year-old unarmed black teen named Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Brown’s death sparked protests in Ferguson and around the world. Black Lives Matter, which started as a hashtag after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer in 2013, grew into a mass movement that…
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Black on Broadway: Now Is the Time for People of Color to Star in Major Roles on Broadway
Broadway is affectionately known as “the Great White Way” for being one of the first streets in the United States to have electric lights. Given Broadway’s history, one could be forgiven for thinking the nickname referred to race. However, there’s an amazing color correction taking place, with a growing number of roles for people of color…
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Unique Views, Episode 5: The Houses That Slaves Built, the Plight of Keshia Knight Pulliam and More
On this episode of Unique Views, we get personal. Stephen Crockett Jr., Yesha Callahan and I wanted you to get a chance to know us, so we did the show without a guest. I know, you can barely holdn i your excitement. I get it. For those of you who read The Root religiously, Yesha’s…
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How Dare Malia Obama Be a #CarefreeBlackGirl and Miss Hillary Clinton at the DNC?!
Hillary Clinton gave a personal (read: boring) speech at the Democratic National Convention that left the crowd roaring. But Malia Obama wasn’t there! How dare she? Who does the oldest daughter of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama think she is?! This is just a thought, but maybe Malia Obama is just a…
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6 Historic Structures in America That Were Built by Slaves
During the Democratic National Convention Monday, first lady and all-around black girl magician Michelle Obama gave a riveting speech. Honestly, there’s not a Michelle Obama speech out there that’s not inspirational, motivational and spirited. Ask Melania Trump. However, there was a part of Obama’s speech that spoke to the heart of every black person, and…
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Big Driis, aka the DJ Version of Idris Elba, Creates Playlist to Uplift Black America
“I suspect this is the beginning of some type of revolution for us,” Idris Elba admitted as he processed what we’re facing in the world right now. Black America is going through some “troubling times,” according to Elba and pretty much any and every headline in the news. From shootings of unarmed black people happening…
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Unique Views, Episode 4: Former NFL Star Thomas Q. Jones Talks Athletes, Activism and What Goes Down in the DMs
It isn’t every day that the Sanford and Son of podcasts—aka your grandma’s favorite satin bonnet; aka your favorite podcast’s most unknown favorite podcast—gets a special guest. Actually, just last week we had a special guest in R&B legend Keith Sweat. But this week, Unique Views has former NFL baller and current actor, activist and cutty…
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Idris Elba Plays a Diabolical Villain in Star Trek Beyond Who Makes Your Skin 'Krall'
I’m going to be all the way honest with you. I was never a huge fan of Star Trek. I remember having to watch the TV series growing up because both my older brother and sister were into it. And in my house, the oldest always controlled the remote. So I watched the show reluctantly,…
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Cast of Survivor’s Remorse Is Proud to Be on a Show That Makes You Laugh, Think and ‘Angry Sometimes’
Season 3 of Survivor’s Remorse on Starz will premiere Sunday at 10 p.m., and personally, I cannot wait! This show is hilarious and has been more than a comedy or even a sitcom. It’s a satire that’s socially and culturally rich and relevant and has a ton of heart. It stars Tichina Arnold (Cassis Calloway),…
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16 of the Sleepiest (Read: Not Woke) Black People We Know
If you’re reading The Root, chances are you at least know what it means to be “woke.” It’s a level of consciousness that questions mightily and refuses to take things at face value. It’s not quite Hotep, but if you’re woke, you’ve allowed yourself to see what’s real: systemic racism and a very strong disadvantage…
