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How Climate Change and ‘Heat Islands’ are Killing Black People
The nation’s history of redlining and other forms of housing discrimination means that climate change and the Black community are on a deadly collision course.
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The Root’s Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023
From sweet-smelling candles to top-shelf tequila, this guide is full of goodies that are sure to make Mom’s day
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‘I Don’t Like To Be Comfortable’: After Conquering Music, Anderson .Paak Has NxWorries
The Oxnard singer discussed his feature directorial debut, K-POPS!, his partnership with Don Julio, and the triumphant return of NxWorries with The Root.
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Coachella Is Much More Than Music
The musical performances and surprise guests are cool and all, but that’s just scratching the surface of what the festival has to offer.
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Not Like This, Frank
Frank Ocean’s Coachella set on Sunday night was a complete shitshow that unfortunately, I was there to witness firsthand.
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For Black Athletes, March Madness Has Much Higher Stakes
Of the 68 schools in March Madness, including Tennessee, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, more than 50 percent graduate less than half of their Black recruits
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Victoria Monét, Lucky Daye Light One Up With Infectious ‘Smoke’
Co-signed by RCA Records, the burgeoning superstar delivers the song of the summer.
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Why Does White East Palestine, Ohio Get Apologies, But None for Black Cancer Alley?
Black communities smothered 24/7 by toxic industries keep getting strung along, with no apology in sight. This week is a perfect example.
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Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell Reunite at 90s Con, Dish on Good Burger 2
The long-awaited sequel will arrive on Paramount Plus later this year.
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Viola Davis Is Just As Shocked as the Rest of Us That Michael Jordan Picked Her To Play His Mom in Air
The Woman King star is in high demand—even by all-time basketball greats.
