Jackie Robinson Broke the Color Line, Professional Baseball Rebuilt It
Today, Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, but it ignores the system pushing Black players out of the game.
11 Reasons Love Jones Is a Romance for The Ages
The 1997 romantic comedy still gives fans the feels nearly three decades later, but star Nia Long says the film was a box office flop.
Exclusive: Raphael Warnock Breaks Down the Real Problem with Trump’s Version of ‘Christianity’
“In Donald Trump’s White House, Jesus is a victim of identity theft,” Sen. Raphael Warnock told The Root in an exclusive interview.
Hispanic Woman Now Suing After She Was Denied Benefits Meant for Black Moms in California
A non-Black woman is suing because she wasn’t allowed benefits from a program specifically designed to help Black mothers in California.
All About The Pope’s Black, Creole Roots
While President Trump is in a one-sided war of words with the head of the Catholic church, we’re taking a closer look at the Chicago-born pope’s background.
Nia Long’s Brutally Honest Take on Dating After Divorce Has Fans Loving Her Even More
Nia Long is making it clear she’s putting herself first and that she’s only dealing with a certain type of man when it comes to dating. And the internet is loving it!


