Exclusive: Rev. A.R. Bernard on Becoming NYPD’s Chaplain During Trying Times
Rev. A.R. Bernard, Brooklyn Pastor and Influential Faith Leader, Speaks on His New Role as NYPD Chaplain.
Black American Spies and Why They Were The Best
Black spies used their invisibility in plain sight to carry out some of the nation’s
BHM 2026: Black History Documentaries That Won’t Traumatize You
We know Black history often means reliving the traumatizing experiences and of our past, but
The Most Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926.
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Story Behind The People and Event That Started The Harlem Renaissance
On March 21, 1924, a group of Black artists and intellectuals gathered for what would be the start of the Harlem Renaissance
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Is Bobbi Althoff the First White Woman to Pay Reparations?
The awkward podcaster gave $50K to Funny Marco for ‘putting her on’ and some social media users are applauding the sentiment.
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Hilarious Black Internet Sleuths Are Calling BS on Recent TMZ Video of Kate Middleton
The Internet is questioning Kate Middleton’s whereabouts. And of course, Black TikTok has thoughts.
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The Evolution of Queen Latifah
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the career of one of entertainment’s most inspiring trailblazers.
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For Some White Celebrity Guests, ‘Finding Your Roots’ Means Learning You’re Black
Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. shared some of the shocking reveals with our Editor-in-Chief
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Rise of Billionaire Robert Smith, The Richest African American
Robert F. Smith founder of Vista Equity Partners is worth an estimated $9 billion