A Peek Inside Aretha Franklin’s 1990s Detroit Mansion, In Honor of Her 84th Birthday
Black Woman Charged With Murder For Taking Abortion Pills
A Year After Eaton Wildfires Devastated this Historic Black Neighborhood, a Full Investigation Begins
How Ray Charles Outsmarted the Industry and Became Ultra Rich
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These Black Leading Men Aren’t Just Paving the Way, They’re Building New Roads
After Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s Oscar wins last weekend, we’re looking at more Black men who are leading in their respective fields.
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Why Everybody is Suddenly Giving Black Women Their Much-Deserved Flowers!
From Sterling K. Brown to white folks on TikTok, Black women are finally receiving their flowers for being the backbone of society— and we love to see it.
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13 Reasons Black Folks Fear the Worst Is Already Here
From escalating conflicts abroad and AI taking over jobs to attacks on Black history and voting access, these 13 developments show why Americans—especially Black communities—are bracing for the crises they’ve long feared.
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‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know
From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.
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New Development After White NYC College Professor Makes Racist Comments on Work Zoom When She Thought She Was on Mute
Allyson Friedman has identified herself as the college professor caught spewing racist language during a virtual council meeting.
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Heartbreaking Story of Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Oscar Winner
With the Oscars approaching, we must remember Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Academy Award winner, who was nonetheless disrespected by Hollywood.
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Inside Frederick Douglass’ Final Home in DC
Take a peek inside the home of one of the greatest African American men in history, Frederick Douglass.
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Exclusive: Raphael Warnock Breaks Down the Real Problem with Trump’s Version of ‘Christianity’
“In Donald Trump’s White House, Jesus is a victim of identity theft,” Sen. Raphael Warnock told The Root in an exclusive interview.
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15 of The Most Romantic Backdrops in New York For Your Valentine’s Date Night
If you’re planning a romantic date night this Valentine’s Day, these are the most romantic spots in New York.
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White Olympic Figure Skater Praised For a Dangerous Backflip — That a Black Woman Was Penalized For Decades Ago
Before Ilia Malinin “made history” with a backflip, Surya Bonaly — a Black Olympic figure skater — risked everything performing the same move in 1998.