Social Media3/19/21Mar 194Social Media3/19/21Social MediaCharlie Murphy Never Lied: Late Comedian Goes Viral on Twitter After Video of Prince Shooting Hoops Mid-Concert ReemergesGenetta M. Adams84One of the all-time greatest skits—in a show filled with great skits—is “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories” on …
Black Joy2/6/21Feb 63Black Joy2/6/21Black Joy28 Days of Black Joy: Watching This Soul Train Dancer Makes Me Feel FreeGenetta M. Adams7I can’t remember who I was debating the first time I came across the video featuring the bold and confident dancer…
Politics11/13/20Nov 137Politics11/13/20PoliticsWhy Are Y'all Like This? GoAuto Insurance CEO Apologizes for Calling Kamala Harris a 'Hoe'Genetta M. Adams47At this point, it is neither shocking nor surprising that those on the right are spending a fair amount of time…
Politics11/13/20Nov 133Politics11/13/20PoliticsGTFOH Trump Watch: Enough AlreadyGenetta M. Adams85You know that TV show, Intervention? It’s a reality show featuring family and friends confronting a loved one who is …
Politics7/17/20Jul 171Politics7/17/20PoliticsProgressive Jamaal Bowman Defeats 16-Term Incumbent Eliot EngelGenetta M. Adams10We told y’all earlier that the middle school principal would win.
The Root 1005/26/20May 26SaveThe Root 1005/26/20The Root 100The Root 100: It’s Time for Nominations. Who Will Rise to the Occasion?Genetta M. Adams2The Root 100 isn’t just a celebration of black excellence; it’s a celebration of those who rise to the occasion when…
Young Futurists4/15/20Apr 15 20205Young Futurists4/15/20Young FuturistsYoung Futurists 2020: America Needs Leaders Now More Than Ever. Here Are 25 Who Are Already About That LifeGenetta M. Adams and Janelle Harris Dixon1If we’ve learned anything over these past few months, it’s that leadership matters.
Sports2/24/20Feb 24 2020SaveSports2/24/20 SportsLivestream: Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Memorial at the Staples CenterGenetta M. AdamsA month after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter crash, thousands of…
Young Futurists1/15/20Jan 15 20201Young Futurists1/15/20Young FuturistsThe Root’s Young Futurists 2020: Nominate the Leaders Who Are Ready to Change the WorldGenetta M. Adams1The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in American history, and frankly, many…
Media11/25/19Nov 25 20194Media11/25/19MediaDo You Have What It Takes to Write for The Root?Genetta M. Adams41The Root is looking for freelance writers to cover nights and weekends. Do you fit the description?
Politics11/18/19Nov 18 20191Politics11/18/19PoliticsAs Week 2 of Public Impeachment Hearings Begin, President Trump Says He’ll Consider Testifying in Writing...But Nobody Believes That LieGenetta M. Adams30With round two of the public impeachment hearings set to begin this week, President Trump said in a Monday morning…
Politics10/25/19Oct 25 20192Politics10/25/19 PoliticsLivestream: President Obama, Clintons to Offer Remembrances at Funeral for Rep. Elijah CummingsGenetta M. Adams21The funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings takes place today after hundreds of mourners lined up for a Friday morning…
The Root 1009/25/19Sep 25 2019SaveThe Root 1009/25/19The Root 100Countdown to The Root 100: Before We Reveal the Full List and Who’s No. 1, Let’s Recognize the Top Honorees in Politics, Media and CommunityGenetta M. Adams2This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!
The Root 1009/24/19Sep 24 2019SaveThe Root 1009/24/19The Root 100Countdown to The Root 100: Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Top STEM and Business Honorees As We Get Ready to Reveal Who Is No. 1Genetta M. AdamsAs we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…
The Root 1009/23/19Sep 23 20191The Root 1009/23/19The Root 100Countdown to The Root 100: Who's No. 1? Here's a Preview of the Top Honorees in Entertainment, Arts and SportsGenetta M. Adams19A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…
News9/9/19Sep 9 20193News9/9/19NewsNBA Star Kawhi Leonard’s Sister Charged With Murder of 84-Year-Old Woman at California CasinoGenetta M. Adams97The sister of NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has been charged with murder in the death of an 84-year-old woman…
Social Media9/9/19Sep 9 20198Social Media9/9/19Social MediaTrump Comes for John Legend and 'Filthy Mouthed Wife' Chrissy Teigen on Twitter; Ends Up With a New Nickname We Can All Agree OnGenetta M. Adams256I think it goes without saying that there’s a lot of bad shit happening in the world right now: the Bahamas and the…
Entertainment7/28/19Jul 28 20191Entertainment7/28/19EntertainmentLena Waithe Signs Overall Deal With Amazon StudiosGenetta M. Adams2Lena Waithe continues to stay booked and busy.