Why Black People Dress up On Easter
While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it’s also been a time for Black people to serve looks while honoring the ancestors.
The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of
African-born Pope Victor I (c. 189–199 AD) pushed for Easter to be celebrated on Sundays
LeBron James’ Comments About Memphis Have Some Calling Him a Culture Vulture
NBA superstar LeBron James made it plain that he’d rather not have to spend a
The Easter Speech Is The Original Masterclass of Black Excellence
Long before they became icons, voices like Martin Luther King Jr. and Oprah Winfrey were
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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.
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Eager to Exorcise His Playoff Demons of the Past, Chris Paul's Time Is Now
The Phoenix Suns have everything they need to reward Chris Paul with his first NBA championship. The question is if fate, once again, has other plans.