This New Wave of Black Artists is Fusing Christianity With Rap, R&B and AfroBeats
From Lecrae to Limoblaze, these Christian artists are redefining gospel music and introducing a new generation to the genre one track at a time.
Everything You Need to Know About Black Ski Weekend
Amid the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Black Ski Weekend is alive and thriving,
The Story of 10 Black Models Becoming Legends at the Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s
In November 1973, 10 Black models helped put American fashion on the map in an
Underground Railroad Safe House Found Inside Historical NYC Mansion
While the NYC Merchant House is famous for its grandiose nature, the truth lying underneath
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My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The Genre & Culture’s Early Years
The host of SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning recalls hip-hop in the Bay Area, the early MCs and movies that shaped him in our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series.
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Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Denies Using Racial Slur In 2021, Says She Wants To Play for Nigeria
A physical and verbal exchange in 2021 led Cambage to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics.
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Who Ever Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far?
From the backyard to the Billboard charts, join The Root in revisiting 50 years of hip-hop history.
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Simone Biles Proves She’s Still the GOAT With U.S. Classic Win
‘Thank you for believing in me,’ the 4x Olympic gold medalist said.
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15 Times White Women’s Lies And Hysteria Hurt People Of Color
Carolyn Bryant Donham isn’t the only white woman whose lie put a Black life on the line.
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Wanna Get Paid to Play Cards? You Just Might Have Your Chance
Mattel is hiring, and the salary just might surprise you.
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Will Lupe Fiasco’s New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?
The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.