The Root

Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
Search
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Entertainment
  • The Culture
  • The Root 100
    • The Root 100 2025
  • The Root Institute
  • Opinion
  • The Wire’s Impact Is Even Bigger 20 Years Later

    The Wire’s Impact Is Even Bigger 20 Years Later

    ‘When President Obama said it was his favorite show, I knew we were going to be out here for a while,’ Wendell Pierce told The Root.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 5, 2022
  • Tessa Thompson Explains Valkyrie’s Royal Role in Thor: Love and Thunder

    Tessa Thompson Explains Valkyrie’s Royal Role in Thor: Love and Thunder

    ‘I think rightfully there’s this real want in audiences to see characters be very clearly queer or LGBTQIA inside these spaces,’ Thompson said.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 5, 2022
  • Rihanna Is America’s Youngest Woman to Become a Self-Made Billionaire

    Rihanna Is America’s Youngest Woman to Become a Self-Made Billionaire

    With a $1.4 billion net worth, the Grammy-winner has been named the youngest woman to become a self-made billionaire.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 5, 2022
  • ‘Don’t Forget About Me’: Brittney Griner Writes President Biden Letter Pleading for Freedom

    ‘Don’t Forget About Me’: Brittney Griner Writes President Biden Letter Pleading for Freedom

    ‘I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore,’ Griner said.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 5, 2022
  • Fireworks, Big Brother, Baratunde Thurston & More On TV This Week

    A celebration of America’s birthday, a trip to the great outdoors and an uplifting story from down under are what’s Black on TV.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 4, 2022
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Come to Disney Theme Parks in 2024

    Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Come to Disney Theme Parks in 2024

    Splash Mountain will officially become themed around The Princess and the Frog in 2024.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 1, 2022
  • Simone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

    Simone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

    Nurse Sandra Lindsay, civil rights activists Diane Nash and Fred Gray will also be honored.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 1, 2022
  • Brittney Griner’s Russian Trial Begins with Prosecution Releasing Details of Arrest

    Brittney Griner’s Russian Trial Begins with Prosecution Releasing Details of Arrest

    The WNBA star is accused of allegedly bringing in two cartridges containing ‘0.252 grams and 0.45 grams of hash oil.’

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 1, 2022
  • Usher’s Tiny Desk Concert Reminds Everyone Who Runs R&B

    Usher’s Tiny Desk Concert Reminds Everyone Who Runs R&B

    The “Love in This Club” singer performed some of his biggest hits for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 1, 2022
  • Beyoncé Reveals Renaissance Album Cover…and We’re Officially Dead

    Beyoncé Reveals Renaissance Album Cover…and We’re Officially Dead

    The “Break My Soul” artist will release her new album on July 29.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 30, 2022
Stephanie Holland Avatar





Stephanie Holland






«Previous Page
1 … 182 183 184 185 186 … 237
Next Page»
The Root
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed

Sitemap

About

Accessibility

Privacy

Terms of Use

Advertising

Jobs

Reprints & Permissions

Your Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon

© 2025 Watering Hole Media