We knew it was going to happen.

As arguably the most influential and astute athlete of this generation, LeBron James might be a lot of things, but…

In 2018, The Root reported on a recurring theme that we just can’t seem to escape: the fatal shooting of yet another…

I know, I know, he means well.

Just so we’re clear, Naomi Osaka has no intention of losing in the U.S. Open anytime soon.

In the immediate aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks refusing to take the floor during Game 5 of their NBA playoffs…

I had no intention of watching the game.

When people my age think of the Black Lives Matter uprising, many picture young people taking to the streets and…

Since the NBA resumed play in July, we’ve seen protests, demonstrations and players have been extremely vocal about…

Angela Davis has been fighting the good fight for more than 50 years, working as a social justice activist and…

This year, the March on Washington will take place on Aug. 28 and Facebook Watch is teaming up with Will Packer and…

The shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake at the hands of police in Kenosha, Wis., on Sunday has sparked national…

Pharrell Williams curated the latest TIME cover and project, which features a collection of essays and conversations…

Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Billy Porter closed out Night One of the Democratic National…

In an interview with Sports Illustrated that was published on Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the…

Outside of being one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, Tessa Thompson is an advocate for Black lives and…

In a recent interview with The Root, ESPN analyst Jay Williams noted that while increased awareness around social…

August has only just begun, but the 2020 September issues are beginning to debut; each with its own approach to our…

Following a 103-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers drew…

In the NBA, secrets don’t exist. The streets talk.