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Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk's Identity, History, and Who 'Belongs'

Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk’s Identity, History, and Who ‘Belongs’

From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.

<i>The Root's</i> Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don'ts!

The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts!

Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of

Fred Hampton, left, head of the Illinois Black Panthers, and Dr. Benjamin Spock, right, attend a rally against the trial of eight people accused of conspiracy to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The rally was held outside the Federal Building in Chicago on Oct. 29, 1969. Photo: Getty Images Don Casper/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service

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Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks Never Apologized For Bad Behavior

Despite JD Vance’s claim that white folks no longer “have to apologize for being white

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf's This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move

Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf is looking at getting seriously taxed in the pocketbook for

Culture, Race Matters

Brooklyn Residents Fight A Racist Pipeline Purposefully Built Under Their Neighborhoods

There’s nothing green about the Northern Brooklyn Pipeline snaking its way through Black and brown neighborhoods. Well, except for the profits.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

February 16, 2022
Culture, Sports

Adrian Peterson Will Not Be Charged With Felony in Domestic Violence Case, Reports Say

Peterson’s wife, Ashley, says that he never hit or struck her during their heated argument at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

February 16, 2022
Culture, Sports

The NHL Will Have Its First-Ever All-Black Broadcast Team This Week

The matchup features two teams you’ve probably never watched

By

Keith Reed

Published

February 15, 2022
Culture, Philanthropy

Megan Thee Stallion Launches Pete and Thomas Foundation in Honor of Her Parents

‘I really wanted to make my mom proud, I really wanted to make my grandma proud. I wanted to make myself proud,’ Thee Stallion explained.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

February 15, 2022
Culture, Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson Questions Kamila Valieva’s Inclusion in the Olympics Following a Positive Test

The Russian figure skater’s continued presence in the competition raises questions of a double standard

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 15, 2022
Culture, Philanthropy

Issa Rae Makes History as 1st Person to Receive the Keys to the City of Inglewood

‘I’m a little emotional, I’m trying to be thug right now,’ the Insecure creator said in her acceptance speech.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

February 14, 2022
Culture, Sports

‘It’s Fun, It’s Educational, It’s Real’: Speedy Morman Takes Us On the Map In New Facebook Series

The popular Complex host and journalist is taking his show on the road.

By

Jay Connor

Published

February 14, 2022
Culture

Library of Congress to Add Black Lives Matter Artwork to Online Exhibit

Thanks to activists who fought to preserve Black Lives Matter banners and posters, the Library of Congress has digitized these pieces to add to its collection.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 14, 2022
Culture, Sports

Brian Flores Expected to Add Houston Texans to his Suit Against the NFL

The Texans interviewed Flores, but then passed on him after he sued the league

By

Keith Reed

Published

February 14, 2022
Culture, Sports

The Rumors Are True: The Los Angeles Rams Are Your Super Bowl Champions

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.

By

Jay Connor

Published

February 14, 2022