This Suburban Chicago City Made History With Black Reparations — Now, It’s Pay Day
One Illinois city has started a plan to close the racial wealth gap, making reparations payments to Black residents.
J. Cole Is Popping Up at HBCUs— And Nobody Knows Where He’s Heading Next
J. Cole has been literally pulling up to fans on HBCU campuses to celebrate the release of “The Fall Off.” Could your school be next?
WATCH: Blue Ivy Continues Adorable Super Bowl Tradition– This Time With Her Little Sister Rumi!
While hanging out with their dad Jay-Z at Super Bowl LV, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter recreated an adorable family tradition.
Florida Day Care Workers Allegedly Tortured Kids, But Their Next Move Was Even More Sickening, Cops Say
Three Florida day care workers are accused of smacking young kids and “torturing” them so often, the children began to “expect it.”
Amy Dubois Barnett and More Influential Black Leaders and Celebs Share 100 Life-Changing Lessons
The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.
Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument
Lucy Harrison’s dad allegedly shot her in the chest after a “big” argument about Donald Trump. He was never charged— but now there’s a wild update.



