A Look Inside The Homes of Legendary Black History Leaders
Say It Loud: The Ultimate Black History Month 2026 Playlist
You’ll Never Guess What J. Cole’s Net Worth Really Is?
Black Athletes You Should Watch During the Olympic Games
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The Greatest Moments From 2016, The Last Year The World Made Sense
Before we jump into 2026, let’s revisit the best of 2016– before COVID, Trump and inflation took over.
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Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids
How Celebrity Stylist Chuckie Amos turned Brandy’s braids into a cultural revolution.
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The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts!
Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of dos and don’ts before you leave home, instead.
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Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks Never Apologized For Bad Behavior
Despite JD Vance’s claim that white folks no longer “have to apologize for being white anymore,” here’s many times Black folks never got a much deserved apology.
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Michelle Obama On How That Famous 2008 New Yorker ‘Fist Bump’ Magazine Cover Changed Everything
In a new interview with Jonathan Capehart, Michelle Obama talks about the moment she decided she needed to tell her story before anyone else could.
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Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club Scene ‘Grooms’ Children
The Root spoke to Atlanta insiders about whether the city’s club scene is really “grooming” the youth like 21 Savage claimed.
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The Black Teen Civil Rights Trailblazer Whose Statue Just Took Over a D.C. Confederate General’s
Five years after a statue of a Confederate general was removed from the Capitol, a statue of one lesser known civil rights leader is finally being unveiled.
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Black Georgia U.S. Army Vet and 50-Year U.S. Resident Facing Deportation For This Wild Reason
As ICE enforcement ramps up, U.S. veteran Godfrey Wade faces deportation despite decades of service, family ties, and a clean record.
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Viral Video of ATL Boy Body-Slamming Classmate Sparks Debate Over Boys ‘Hitting Girls Back’
An Atlanta mother is standing by her son after a viral clip shows him body-slamming a girl who slapped him first– and the internet is fiercely divided.
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Vince Staples’ Comment About How Black Folks Would’ve Dressed For Jan. 6 Insurrection is Deeper Than You Think
Vince Staples joked that Black folks simply look “better” during revolutions, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Panther Party are prime examples of why he has a point.