Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk’s Identity, History, and Who ‘Belongs’
The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts!
Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks Never Apologized For Bad Behavior
NFL Might Tax Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s This Eye-Watering Sum For His Sideline Move
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Root 100: How Ryan Coogler Became One of the Greatest Filmmakers and Storytellers of Our Time
Before The Root 100 gala on Dec. 3, we’re celebrating Ryan Coogler’s inspiring career, triumphs and enduring impact on Black storytelling!
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Miss Jamaica Left in an Ambulance, But That Was Least Of The Drama at Miss Universe Pageant Drama
From a terrifying onstage fall to claims that a favorite contestant was robbed, the 2025 Miss Universe pageant was full of drama.
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The Real Reason Black Baby Boomers Are Winning Financially While Their Children Struggle
Each generation should do better than the one before, but unfortunately, Black Gen Xers and Millennials are faring a lot worse economically than Baby Boomers.
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Why Black Women Are Done With Being Called ‘Females!’
‘Female’ has become a dismissive and degrading label for Black women, and worst of all — it’s become the norm. Let’s talk about it.
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These Male Rappers Know How To Dress
Fashion is a key part of hip-hop, so who’s really holds the crown as the most stylish rapper right now?
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The Sweet Thanksgiving Tradition Sparked by an Accidental Text: Inside Wanda and Jamal’s Friendship 10 Years Later!
After a text sent to the wrong number brought them together, Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench will share their tenth Thanksgiving together this year.
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A Shattered Photo Op With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Sparks Outrage
A Woman’s Shattered Photo Op With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Sparks Outrage From Social Media
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Howard Scientist: Why Grudges Can Give You Cancer
Dr. Patrick Ijewere, a medical consultant at Howard University, explains in a 2025 report how holding a grudge can be directly tied to disease, including cancer.
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Why Black GenZs Are Ghosting The Black Church
Black youth and church leaders explain the growing disconnect between younger generations and the Black church.
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Black Librarian Bullied on TikTok Becomes Star of Iconic Children’s Show
Mychal Threets, the librarian who went viral for sharing his love of books and personal mental health struggles, is taking the reigns from LeVar Burton.