Did You Know Black Folks Were Behind John Lennon’s Famous ‘Happy Xmas’ Song?
How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” into a global message of peace.
TikTok’s Brenay Montague Breaks Down the $1.7M Cheating Scandal, And…Whew!
Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating scandal “wasn’t worth it.” And the internet has some thoughts.
Inside the Explosive Delineation Debate Picking Apart Black Folk’s Identity, History, and Who ‘Belongs’
From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.
Wait…Is ‘The Color Purple’ a Black Film?
This year marks 40 years since the “The Color Purple” hit theaters. Two writers from “The Root” debate whether you can call the Oscar-nominated picture a “Black film.”
The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin’s Ascent and Tragic Downfall
Best known as one of the lead singers of The Temptations, Ruffin’s star story has a tragic ending.
The Root’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Dos and Don’ts!
Don’t make a holiday party mistake you’ll live to regret. Check out our list of dos and don’ts before you leave home, instead.
