The Worst Events in the 100 Years of Black History Month
From Malcolm X’s assassination to the N-word scandal at the BAFTA’s, here’s some of the many terrible Black History Month moments which impacted our community.
We Need to Talk About Snoop Dogg Shufflin’ For White Folks at the Winter Olympics…
Snoop Dogg’s bag was secured during the Winter Olympics. His dignity, however, is still in negotiations.
Popular White Songs That Were Surprisingly Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let’s take a look!
Exclusive: Touré Roberts, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share 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.
Black Folks With ADHD May Possess Superpowers, But There’s So Much More You Should Know
ADHD has two signature super power characteristics: Pattern recognition and “hyperfocus,” both can benefit Black people navigating in this racist world. But wait, there’s another side to having ADHD.
Oscar-Nominee Michael B. Jordan’s Best Movies, By Box Office
As the 2026 Oscars nears, we’re celebrating first-time nominee Michael B Jordan’s best movies by the box office!
