The 1619 creator defended the Harvard president, arguing that critiques leveled against her were thinly veiled…

Congressman Ro Khanna joined The 411 to talk about the civil rights movement, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and…

The Root obtained an exclusive first look at the Biden campaign's latest advertisement targeting Black voters.

The Root spoke with the LA Congresswoman about why Black Americans are "under-banked" and "unbanked," what she's…

The community of Tulsa, OK., has a complicated relationship with race. The appointment of Dr. Ebony Johnson marks an…

She shared on Instagram that her brother Blaize Pearman was battling colon cancer.

LionLez, the LGBTQIA POC club that Margulies accused of antisemitism, issued a statement.

Christine Greaves, 23, is suing NYPD officers who appear to kneel on her while she and others beg them to stop.

Marvin Haynes spent half of his life behind bars for flower shop killing. A judge just threw out his conviction.

Ruby Freeman and her daughter "Shaye" Moss are asking for between $15.5 million to $43 million from the former NYC…

Democrats defend Congressman Jamaal Bowman after censure vote.

In emails obtained by the Guardian, the Fulton County district attorney seems to be anticipating jail time in the…

MSNBC's cancellation of Mehdi Hasan's show is "really unfortunate," says Rep. Ro Khanna, amid Israel's bombing of…

The California Congressman debated the GOP presidential candidate to challenge his civil rights views and share his…

The FDA approved the use of a new gene editing tool that could dramatically change how the blood disease is treated.

The Root sat down with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison who laid out importance of the next election for Black voters

Billionaire who called Kyle Rittenhouse a "patriot" says Claudine Gay, Harvard's First Black President, is a…

An evening of comedy, music, and powerful speeches by the most influential Black Americans brought the Apollo…

After Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis attacked the course, the Black Lives Matter movement will now be optional

Honorees of our annual event honoring influential Black Americans reflect on their most important concerns affecting…