New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births
In a study covering more than 200 countries, researchers traced two plastic-based chemicals to approximately 2 million early births and 74,000 infant deaths in 2018 alone.
NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate
In a heated debate over religion vs. policy, the Chicago Bulls just waived Jaden Ivey
Black Virginia Family Finds Army Discharge Papers That Unlock a Mother’s Secret WWII Legacy
Stacy Brown and her family had no idea that her mother was one of more
The Four Black Women Coaches Who Took Their Teams to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Women’s Tournament
By the time there were 16 teams left in the Women’s NCAA Tournament, four of
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Barack and Michelle Obama Continue to Shut Down Divorce Rumors
Our forever First Couple got the rock star treatment from other guests dining at the Georgetown restaurant
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Shannon Sharpe Breaks His Silence and Blames This Man for His $50 Million Lawsuit
The sports commentator continues to deny allegations that he sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend.
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You Won’t Believe How This Blind NFL Mom Cooks Full Meals!
The author and activist shared an inspirational video of how she prepares meals for herself
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WATCH: Two Fla. Alligators Bang On a Door and Wait, Sending The Internet into Meme Frenzy
Social media is going crazy over Ring camera footage of two surprise guests showing up at a Florida home.
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White Woman Teaches White Folks Black American Cleaning Tips, Marvin Sapp Trying to Capitalize On Trapping His Flock Inside Church Until They Gave $40K, Chinese Manufacturers On 15 Popular Products That Are Cheaper If You Buy from Them and More Culture News
A collection of the Root’s best posts of the week in culture
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Olympic Gold Medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Shames Moms at Her Son’s School
The other parents didn’t stand a chance when the Jamaican sprinter stepped up to the start line in a field day race.