Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder
Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships
Why an Ex-Syracuse Basketball Player Chose Deportation to Sudan
New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
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Gwen Berry Puts Detractors on Notice: ‘I’ve Earned the Right to Wear This Uniform’
The U.S. Olympic hammer thrower has drawn harsh criticism for her protests during the national anthem.
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After Winning Olympic Silver, Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Protests on the Podium for ‘All People Who Are Oppressed’
The 25-year-old threw up an ‘X’ with her arms to recognize ‘the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet.’
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Honoring James Baldwin and His Legacy Through ‘Inviting In Day’
The Root and the National Black Justice Coalition commemorate the late American writer who invited others into his full, multifaceted life as a Black gay man.
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Simone Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final at Tokyo Olympics
The four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from five Olympic events, citing mental health concerns.
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Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah Sets New Olympic Record in the Women’s 100 Meters
Florence Griffith Joyner’s long-standing record 10.62 was edged out by Thompson Herah’s 10.61.
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Uneven Bars and Vault Finals at Tokyo Olympics
Biles continues to focus on her mental health first, which will always be the right decision.
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Meet Patrick Moster, the German Cycling Coach Who Got Booted From the Olympics for Being a Racist-Ass Racist
The German Cycling Federation’s sporting director was caught on a microphone yelling “Get the camel drivers!”
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What in the Hell Are the Los Angeles Lakers Doing?
Russell Westbrook is reportedly going to the Los Angeles Laker and that isn’t necessarily a good thing.