How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers
As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, we’re diving into the current state of millennial and Gen Z dating.
This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day
One Illinois city has started a plan to close the racial wealth gap, making reparations
J. Cole Is Popping Up at HBCUs— And Nobody Knows Where He’s Heading Next
J. Cole has been literally pulling up to fans on HBCU campuses to celebrate the
Amy Dubois Barnett and More 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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NFL Star and Wife Champion Sickle Cell Disease Awareness in the Black Community
NFL running back Tevin Coleman and his wife share their deeply personal story of raising a child with sickle cell disease
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“Dilbert” Creator Scott Adams Isn’t the Only Racist Cartoonist. Here Are More Who History Will Never Forget [UPDATED]
Adams’ recent tirade reminds us that racism in the cartoon world is nothing new.
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Is This How Floyd Mayweather Wants to End His Boxing Career?
The accomplished boxer fought a retired MMA fighter and reality TV star before a nearly-empty arena in London.
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Karen Calls Cops on Men for Shoveling Snow While Black
Two Illinois men made a viral TikTok of the incident.
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NASCAR Actually Wants to See More Black Folks In The Racing Business
A new program offers students real world, hands-on experience in the sports industry.
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
The Black National Anthem has become a hot topic. But according to the James Weldon Johnson Foundation, we still have a lot to learn about the song.
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Candace Owens Defends Don Lemon And We Didn’t See That One Coming
She also referred to the GOP as “snowflakes,” and honestly we can’t look away.