‘We Were All Rooting For You’ ANTM Model Speaks Out!
Black Stars Who Slayed on the 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors Red Carpet
Why Lil Durk’s Music Will Play a Huge Role in His Murder-for-Hire Case
Exclusive: Raphael Saadiq Opens Up About Being With D’Angelo Days Before His Passing
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Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Raphael Saadiq and more of the ‘Sinners’ artists are speaking out about their monumental feat!
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The Root Exclusive: Wunmi Mosaku Responds to Her ‘Extraordinary’ First Oscar Nomination For ‘Sinners’
“Sinners” star Wunmi Mosaku spoke to The Root shortly after her prestigious nomination and reflected on the gravity of the moment!
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13 Years After ‘Being Mary Jane’ Premiered, Here’s Where the Cast Is Now!
The groundbreaking drama “Being Mary Jane” ended in 2019, but its cast have continued to evolve. Here’s where they are today.
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Black Stars Who Showed Out for Paris Fashion Week 2026
From Usher and SZA to Kai Cenat and Pharrell, let’s take a look at some of our fave faces out and about at Paris Fashion Week!
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The Heartbreaking Fate of a Former Nickelodeon Black Child Star Exposes a Deeper Issue
Kianna Underwood, a child star on Nickelodeon’s ‘All That’ had a life that should raise concerns about other child stars.
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Martin Lawrence Sets The Record Straight About Those Alleged ‘Colorism’ Jokes On His Iconic Show
Martin Lawrence is finally weighing on the chatter involving his popular past show and the alleged colorism-laced jokes that weew present in the series!
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Eartha Kitt: The Sexy, OG Baddie You Need to Know
We’re looking at the life of the legendary Eartha Kitt, who captivated audiences on stage and screen with her sultry voice and stunning good looks.
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Alexis Ohanian’s Latest Clapback Proves Why Online Trolls Should Keep Serena Williams’ Name Out of Their Mouths
Alexis Ohanian wasn’t afraid to clap back at online trolls who has accused his wife, Serena Williams, of bleaching her skin.
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The Best and Worst NPR Tiny Desk Performances From Black Artists
From Usher and Doechii to Amerie and Rick Ross–let’s get into a handful of the most memorable and worst-sounding NPR Tiny Desks performances!
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Now We Know What Really Went Down Between Trump, Epstein Before They Fell Out
The “Wall Street Journal’s” new report reveals scary ties between Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump.