We told y’all earlier that the middle school principal would win.

The Root 100 isn’t just a celebration of black excellence; it’s a celebration of those who rise to the occasion when…

If we’ve learned anything over these past few months, it’s that leadership matters.

A month after Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter crash, thousands of…

The 2020 election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in American history, and frankly, many…

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With round two of the public impeachment hearings set to begin this week, President Trump said in a Monday morning…

The funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings takes place today after hundreds of mourners lined up for a Friday morning…

Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business,…

This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!

As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…

A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…

The sister of NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has been charged with murder in the death of an 84-year-old woman…

I think it goes without saying that there’s a lot of bad shit happening in the world right now: the Bahamas and the…

Lena Waithe continues to stay booked and busy.

Black rag dolls featuring instructions on how to abuse them were removed from the shelves of One Dollar Zone stores…

Ben Carr, the stepfather of Eric Garner—the Staten Island man who was killed after being placed in a banned…

After the president labeled Baltimore “a very dangerous & filthy place” that is “rat and rodent infested mess” and…

Man, the president must be really pressed to come up with this doozy.

Remember Nicholas Sandmann, the MAGA hat-wearing teen from Kentucky’s Covington Catholic School who stood toe to toe…