Michelle Williams and Chad Johnson Put Their Love to the Test
All’s fair in love and guessing games.
Ayanna Pressley Isn’t Here for Your ‘Glass Ceiling’
The midterms didn’t go how many of us had hoped they would. But tonight, there’s one huge glimmer of hope, and that’s…
Andrew Gillum Takes the High Road, Like We Always Do
Andrew Gillum may not be Florida’s first black governor, but he still had an encouraging message of perseverance and…
An Armed Extremist Group in Georgia Is Threatening Violence If Stacey Abrams Wins
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election in Georgia, an armed militia has threatened violence if Stacey Abrams wins the…
Queen Maxine Still Ain't Scared and She Expects Voters Not to Be Either
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), who won’t allow bomb threats to intimidate her, is encouraging voters to “step up…
Misty Copeland Is Our Favorite New Disney Princess
Misty Copeland just keeps making history. This time, she made it to Disney!
Andrew Gillum Says Florida Is Not Safe for All While 'Stand Your Ground' Law Exists
Andrew Gillum called on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to declare a “state of emergency” after Markeis McGlockton was killed…
Tiffany Haddish and Tika Sumpter Play 'Never Have I Ever'
Have you ever slid in anyone’s DMs? Done online dating? Gotten back at an ex? Better question: Are you willing to…
What Black Voters Want in the 2018 Midterm Elections
The Root’s Video Producer Felice Leon and I went to Harlem to ask black voters what issues they want to see addressed.…
Insecure's Kendrick Sampson Wants to Make Sure You Don't Ghost the Midterms
Insecure’s Kendrick Sampson doesn’t shy away from discussing politics or its impact on people’s daily lives. In fact,…
Hidden Figures: The Colored Girls of Politics
Whether seen or unseen, black women have always had a hand in the American political system.
Painting Black Men to Be Seen and Respected as Powerful Figures in the Art World
Jordan Casteel wants to change the staleness of the high art world and how it views black men. The Denver artist has…
Ben Jealous Wants to Trump Hate in Maryland
Ben Jealous is aiming to become the first black governor of Maryland and the first NAACP president to hold such a…
Remembering the Afro-Latinx Mother of Cuba: Mariana Grajales Cuello
For the last day of Latinx Heritage Month, The Root is highlighting Mariana Grajales Cuello, the “Mother of Cuba.” This…
Watch: Inside the Mind of a Random Fly Director
Terence Nance is the lead visionary behind HBO’s Random Acts of Flyness and was recently named as the director for Space Jam 2.
Watch: Teenager Turns Bullying Into Booming Brow Beauty Business
At only 17 years old, Tania Speaks turned her pain into a huge profit after classmates bullied her for her bushy…
Global Blackness and the Legacy of Arturo
Schomburg
Janel Martinez, creator of Ain’t I Latina? guest hosts Episode 2 of “Mi Gente Afrodescendiente,” which highlights…
Watch: Joe Morton Takes Us Through His Iconic Film and TV Appearances
Joe Morton is widely known for his Emmy-winning role as Elijah Pope on ABC’s Scandal, but don’t get it twisted, Morton…
Janelle Monáe and Angela Rye Have One Message: Go Vote
The midterm elections are coming in November, and this vote comes at a critical point in our nation’s history. After…
Lil' Rel Knew His Bestie Tiffany Haddish Would Have a Successful Career
Comedians Lil’ Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish are besties. While both of their stars are shining brighter with each new…