Michelle Obama On How That Famous 2008 New Yorker ‘Fist Bump’ Magazine Cover Changed Everything
In a new interview with Jonathan Capehart, Michelle Obama talks about the moment she decided she needed to tell her story before anyone else could.
Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club Scene ‘Grooms’ Children
The Root spoke to Atlanta insiders about whether the city’s club scene is really “grooming”
The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts
Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of
How to Show Up For Someone Who Is Grieving This Holiday Season
Here are a few practical ways to let someone know you’re there for them when
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15 Unsung Heroic Tales of Our Black Military Veterans
Veterans Day: These stories from the Civil War all the way to the Vietnam War prove our soldiers were real life heroes.
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Peek Inside Shemar Moore’s LA Home, Richest Black Girl in America, Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Announces Retirement, Five Ways To Cope With Post-Election Stress, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid’s Latest Scandal And More
The Root’s most notable culture stories that had everyone talking.
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20 Historic Moments When Black Folks Fought Back Proving We Have Greatest Will Power… Ever!
If it’s one thing Black folks know how to do, it’s flip the script and bounce back 10 times stronger!
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Peek Inside Influencer Hannah Bronfman’s Fly NYC Pad
The lifestyle influencer and her family turned a former warehouse space into a warm NoHo loft
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Experts Give Five Tips for Black Parents Struggling to Help Kids Cope With Fear of Trump Win
If you have feelings of anger and fear right now, your kids probably do too.


