Everything to Know About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on His 65th Birthday
In honor of what would have been his 65 birthday, we’re looking at some of the most fascinating facts about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Navy SEALs Who Harassed Black Teammate With Racist ‘Slave’ and ‘Monkey’ Memes Finally ‘Disciplined’
A Black SEAL says he was harassed by teammates from 2021 to 2024 through racist
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
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”
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tennis Olympian Coco Gauff
The young tennis champ will represent U.S. in this year’s Paris Summer Olympics.
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Oprah Looking Fly At Billionaire Camp, Diddy Losing Billionaire Status? Why Rihanna is A Billionaire and Other Celebs Are Not and Much More
At the Root, we want to keep you updated on everything, which includes what the Rich and famous among us are up to.
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WATCH: NFL Mom and Survivor Sabrina Greenlee on Family and Her Amazing Healing Journey
Author and mother of NFL star DeAndre Hopkins on how she got her family back on track and started her own healing journey.
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What?? Nearly 100 Graves of Black Slaves Discovered Near a Virginia Waterpark
The graves of over 100 enslaved people were found near a vacation destination that was once a plantation
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The Most Powerful Moments in HBCU History
Here are some of the most noteworthy events and people to ever grace HBCUs.