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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7 Facts about MLK You May Not Know [Update]
The civil rights leader’s dynamic life was full of surprises
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5 Facts about MLK You May Not Know
The civil rights leader’s dynamic life was full of surprises
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MSNBC’s Joy Reid Talks Racial Healing With The Root
We spoke exclusively with the host of The Reid Out about a special MSNBC town hall about race
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Doing the Right Thing: Spike Lee Launches Fellowship Program at Three HBCUs in Atlanta [CORRECTED]
The Academy Award-winning director is also set to be honored with the WGA East’s Hunter Award for Career Achievement.
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Cause Of Death For Former NFL Receiver Charles Johnson Revealed
A medical examiner has confirmed the cause of the death for Johnson, who passed away in July.
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Where Antonio Brown Goes, Trouble Follows, Including Sending ‘Explicit’ Photos to Son
The 911 audio obtained stems from the same domestic battery incident that led to a warrant for Brown’s arrest on Dec. 1.
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Brittney Griner Named Arizonan of the Year, Conservatives Predictably Freak Out
Critics use late hero Pat Tillman to disparage Brittney Griner’s recent honor.
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Video of NFL Free Agent Odell Beckham Jr. Being Removed From Flight Released
The current NFL free agent was removed on a flight from Miami to LA over Thanksgiving weekend.