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How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We've Got Answers

Black Love Culture

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

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

Culture Education Entertainment HBCUs Music News

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

Black History Month

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.

Culture, Here’s What You May Not Know, History

The Black National Anthem Reached Its Pinnacle With Help From Sheryl Lee Ralph

The Super Bowl spotlighted “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the century-old classic adopted as the Black American National Anthem. Here’s the story behind the song.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

February 22, 2023
Culture, Sports

Where Are All the Black Women in Sports Journalism?

We spoke with Elaine Welteroth about her emotional conversation with sports journalists Cari Champion, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Kelsey Nicole Nelson

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Finance

TikToker Pays Zero Mortgage on $1M Home. Here’s Her Hack

In the first part of our series on Black homeownership, we’re highlighting one NYC Black woman who shares her tips for homeownership success.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Hip Hop: 73 Till Infinity

A Look Back at Rapper 50 Cent’s “Many Men” on Its 20th Anniversary

Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 20. We revisit one of Gangsta Rap’s last great songs off that album on this episode of UR FAV TRAK.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 21, 2023
Culture, Sports

Brittney Griner’s Inspiring Reemergence

The eight-time WNBA all-star will return to play her 10th season with Phoenix.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 21, 2023
Black Excellence, Culture, The Evolution Of

The Evolution of Barack Obama [Updated]

We take a look back at the life and journey of Barack Obama, the first African American president in the history of the United States.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 20, 2023
Culture, Media

Melissa Harris-Perry Calls ‘The Takeaway’ Being Canceled An Act Of Abuse

The host held nothing back on social media about the shocking news.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 19, 2023
Culture, Sports

2023 NBA All-Star Weekend’s Best Celebrity Sightings [Updated]

See all the stars who mingled with ballers and more at this year’s gathering in Salt Lake City.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

February 18, 2023
Culture, Sports

Howard University’s All-Black Swim & Dive Team Gets Its Flowers

The program makes history as the first all-Black swim team to appear on the Sports Illustrated’s cover.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 17, 2023
Black Business, Culture

Meet Two Black Men Changing the Flavor of the Whiskey Game

Miami-based whiskey brand Duke & Dame aims to win over even the most hesitant whiskey drinker.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 16, 2023