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3 Things to Know About the Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine That Could Finally Change the Odds of Survival for Black Patients
Black and Hispanic people are more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and more likely to die from it. Now, one drug may help fix this.
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On Grandparents’ Day, This Black Grandmama Book Will Help Us through These Dark Times
For Grandparents’ Day Sept. 7, we’re honoring Mama Ceal, Walter Pryor’s grandmother who wrote him weekly letters for 30 years.
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After the ‘End’ of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next
Former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner is calling on Black folks to stop spending at another billion-dollar corporation after a Tennessee Senate bill is causing a stir.
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Expert: How Black People Will Win With AI — and Why the Time to Act Is Right Now
Loren R. Douglass says Black visionaries can leverage AI to unlock opportunity, amplify creativity, and build generational wealth. Here’s how.
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Why Black Folks Side Eye Jennifer Lopez’s Singing — But Can’t Get Enough of Her Movies
From “The Wedding Planner” to “Maid in Manhattan,” Jennifer Lopez has Black households in a chokehold with her romcoms! Her music? Not so much.
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Experts: Why Americans Should Be Paying Very Close Attention to Trump’s Economy
After Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics citing “RIGGED” statistics, economists fear he’s willing to do anything in order to control public opinion.
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If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help!
We’ve compiled a list of missing Black girls under the age of 18 who have disappeared across several states in America, and any details we know regarding each case. #Sayhername
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15 Candidates Vying to Be Minneapolis Mayor as City Enters New Era
In the sixth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Jacob Frey, a Democrat, led the city through one of its most challenging times in recent history.
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Charlotte Mayor’s Re-Election Threatened by Public Safety Debate
In the fourth in our ongoing series on the most critical political campaigns of 2025, we explore how a fatal rail death in Charlotte involving a Ukrainian national has jeopardized the Mayor’s re-election bid.
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Black Voters Fear Gentrification in NYC’s Monumental Mayoral Race
Will Black New Yorkers Get What They Need in the NYC Mayoral race? This is the second in an ongoing series where The Root goes beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025.