You’ll Never Guess What 1990s Halle Berry Film Inspired Iman Shumpert to Invest in Uber
Iman Shumpert opened up on ‘Club Shay Shay’ about how a ’90s Black film inspired him to invest early in Uber — and what he learned after cashing out too soon.
Best Red Carpet Looks of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards
A closer look at the fashion and significance of the 57th annual ceremony featuring Salt-N-Pepa,
The Most Positive Events That Happened During Black History Month
Here’s a list of postive things that have happened since Black History Month was founded
Do You Know The History of Go-Go Music, The Sound That Defines Washington D.C.?
50 years after the infectious sound was created, we’re celebrating Go-Go music’s influence on D.C.
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NC Plantation Cancels Juneteenth Event Where 'Massa' Would Have Waxed Poetic About the Confederacy
The mayor of Charlotte and other town and county officials have spoken out against the ill-conceived event.
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How We Do: What to Gift Your 'I Do' Crew
To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root launched ‘How We Do,’ a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.
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2021 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Darnella Frazier Receives Special Citation [Updated]
The teenager was recognized for bravely recording the murder of George Floyd.
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Cincinnati Racist Accused of Calling Black Uber Driver Racial Slur and Vandalizing His Car Over Malfunctioning GPS
Video shows a white man verbally abusing his Black Uber Driver by calling him the n-word and saying he hopes he gets shot.
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New Number, Who Dis?
Word on the street is that LeBron James is changing his jersey number…again.
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How We Do: Scott & Tara's Work-Life-Love Balance
To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root has launched ‘How We Do,’ a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.