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 shaped in the Black church, where generations of children found their first stage and audience through the Easter speech.
Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder
Fifty-eight years after Dr. King was killed, let’s take a closer look at little known
Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships
An anti-affirmative action organization has filed a lawsuit against Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s scholarships aimed
Why an Ex-Syracuse Basketball Player Chose Deportation to Sudan
John Bol Ajak is headed back home to Sudan after spending more than a month
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Cam Newton Gets Candid About Caring For 8 Children With Post-NFL Finances
The former NFL MVP admits that it’s hard that he can’t be “Superman” anymore.
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Flight Attendant Who Was Terminated For Twerking Video Starts GoFundMe Page Which Has Social Media In An Uproar
Nelle Diala claimed she was “wrongfully fired” by Alaska Airlines.
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Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Versus Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen Might Be the Most Racially Charged Sports Matchup in Decades
Not all Bills fans are racist…but some of them are acting mighty funny ahead of Sunday’s game.
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TikTok Husbands Are Recreating Aaron Pierre’s Viral ‘That’s Mufasa’ Spirit Tunnel Walk, SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, A Look Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes, Bo Jackson’s Bombshell Family Extortion Case And More
A roundup of The Root’s most unforgettable culture stories.
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Bo Jackson Relinquishes Millions In Bombshell Family Extortion Case
Jackson accused his niece and nephew of relentless harassment and intimidation.
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This MLK Jr.- Rosa Parks Flyer Used to Promote an Atlanta-Area Event is the Most Offensive Thing We’ve Ever Seen
A local entrepreneur posted the flyer on X, saying King’s legacy needs to be protected.
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SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, But It’s The Moment Caught On Video That Has Everyone Talking
“I see her every day and I’m glad to see her finally win something big,” said the owner of the gas station where the winning ticket was purchased.
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Al B. Sure! Finally Breaks Silence About Diddy and About Kim Porter’s Death
Al B. Sure! Appears on “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” which is set to premiere Tuesday on Peacock.