6 Things For Black Folks to Look Forward to at the 2026 Grammys
The 2026 Grammys are gearing up to be one of the most memorable yet. Let’s take a look at what you can expect to go down!
Exclusive: NABJ President on Why Democracy Is At Risk Over Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrests
The president of NABJ, Errin Haines, spoke to The Root following the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
How Sha’Carri Richardson’s Speeding Arrest Led to Her Boyfriend Also Going to Jail
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson latest arrest came thanks to a new zero-tolerance Florida law.
17 Black Celebs Who Were Arrested For Speaking Out Against Injustice
Following Don Lemon’s arrest, we look at several Black public figures who were arrested for putting themselves on the line in the name of resistance.
Professor: Why Don Lemon’s Arrest is One of the Most Terrifying Trump Moves We’ve Seen So Far
Don Lemon wasn’t protesting, vandalizing, or disrupting a church service. He was reporting. His arrest isn’t about law enforcement—it’s about what happens when power decides journalism itself is a threat.
Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis
After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists.
