In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court tanked Biden's student debt plan. Here's what that means for Black student…

For the first time ever, a U.S. Treasury Secretary is headed to Essence Fest to promote the Biden administration's…

The Supreme Court ruled that Harvard and UNC's race-consious affirmative action programs were unconstitutional. But…

In a historic blow to affirmative action, the Supreme court ruled that UNC and Harvard University's race-consious…

In New York, Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.

A federal court ruled that Michigan prisons must recognize Christian Identity as a religion.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court pushed back on a conservative legal theory granting state legislatures nearly…

A new lawsuit is challenging a Virginia's constitution, arguing that their provision disenfranchising people…

The Biden-Harris administration just announced a massive investment in high-speed wireless services. But will Black…

Democrats in Congress introduced the 'Abolition Amendment,' but what does it actually do?

The Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday.

Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced that he was running for President on Thursday.

The Root spoke to attorneys about their thoughts on Jonathan Majors' very public defense.

The Wisconsin GOP slashed $32 million from the University of Wisconsin School system in retaliation for them…

Yusef Salaam, a member of the "exonerated five," won the Harlem Democratic primary race.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal recommends cutting a hard-won police accountability and…

The Judge in Trump's documents is moving at a rapid pace, tentatively scheduling his trial for as early as August.

North Carolina Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber delivered his last sermon as pastor after 30 years at…

In Boston, advocacy groups are protesting the opening of an exhibit on slavery opening in Faneuil Hall, named after…

After KKK flyers appeared in Mt. Sterling Kentucky, additional flyers were reported in Corbin and Paris Kentucky.