The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of
LeBron James’ Comments About Memphis Have Some Calling Him a Culture Vulture
The Easter Speech Is The Original Masterclass of Black Excellence
Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder
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Everyone Has A Say on Why Experts Claim Black Women, White Men Make The Perfect Couple
From social media content creators to sociologists, people are talking about what makes this match work
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How This Poor Kid Grew up to Be a Billionaire and America’s Richest Black Person in 2024
Raised in the segregated South, David L. Steward transformed himself into one of the most powerful Black man in the country.
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‘Sanaa?’ and ‘Ezra?’ 14 Top Black Baby Name 2025 Predictions
We’ve rounded up a list of names with meanings that are rooted in culture, spirituality and nature.
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Creepy Drones Flying Over NYC, NJ Got Black People Coming up with Hilarious Theories
The conspiracy theories are coming out as the drone sightings across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut continue.
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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Megyn Kelly’s, Caitlin Clark, How A Black Teen Mom from Detroit Became An African Queen, Black Twitter Reflects on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni, Blue Ivy’s Best Looks Over the Years, Peek Into Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Two Lavish Homes
A collection of The Root’s best posts of the week in culture
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The Evolution of Jay-Z
The legendary rapper’s legacy is in question, as he and Sean “Diddy” Combs were recently accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit.
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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Megyn Kelly’s Criticism of Her ‘Privilege’ Admission
The WNBA star responds to the media personality’s criticism of her comments about having ‘privilege’ in the league.
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Black Internet, Caitlin Clark Said What She Said, Now Leave Her Alone and Let Her Ball Out
The basketball star is Time’s Athlete of the Year and not everyone is OK with the choice.
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Why This Black Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Just Took the Field in This Very Bold Condition
“We can be empowered by so many things, and you don’t need your hair to feel that,” wrote Armani Latimer
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How A Black Teen Mom from Detroit Became An African Queen
Kennedy Johnson was given the honorary title of “Zosimli Naa,” which means “Friendship Queen,” in October 2021.