Why Black Folks Should Participant in the Black Census Project
New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births
NBA Player Fired Over Anti-LGBTQ Pride Month Comments Sparks Free Speech Debate
Black Virginia Family Finds Army Discharge Papers That Unlock a Mother’s Secret WWII Legacy
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World Health Organization is Giving Monkeypox a New Name
After growing concerns over “racist and stigmatizing language,” the WHO is saying goodbye to the negative name
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Sports Journalist Jemele Hill Plays That’s So Random
The former ESPN host talks about her new memoir, “Uphill,” plus politics, journalism, her favorite superhero/villain match-up and more.
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Black Friday Who? Here Are Black-owned Businesses to Support This Small Business Saturday
As you get into the spirit of holiday shopping, don’t forget to show a little love to these Black-owned brands
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A Look Inside The 2022 National Portrait Gala
The Root was invited to attend this year’s gala and celebrities weren’t shy about showing their love for us.
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Elon Musk Belittles Black Twitter and His Black Employees
It’s another sad chapter in his brief ownership of the company.
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Hav & Mar And Red Rooster’s Chef Marcus Samuelsson Plays That’s So Random
The famed chef dropped by to talk about his new restaurant, a new audio series titled, “Seat At The Table,” and much more.
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Black Thanksgiving Game Ideas To Get you Through Even The Most Awkward Dinners
Whether it’s Spades or Uno or monopoly, we have you covered for post-dinner game night.
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Please Don’t Add Marshmallows In Your Sweet Potatoes This Thanksgiving. That’s Just Wrong
This holiday travesty is not adding anything good to your life.
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Kobe Bryant’s Family Wanted Limited Footage of the NBA Legend in New SHAQ Documentary [UPDATED]
SHAQ is a four-part docuseries that chronicles the life of one of the NBA’s greatest centers and personalities.