13 Reasons Why 2026 Is Already A Hot Mess
From U.S. airstrikes and political shakeups to celebrity scandals and AI disrupting jobs, 2026 has already delivered chaos that’s impossible to ignore — and we’ve rounded up 13 of the wildest moments so far.
The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks
Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.
Exclusive: AG Andrea Campbell, 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.
Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America
14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.
Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar
Austin police are piecing together the motive behind Ndiaga Diagne, the Black man who killed three and injured over a dozen in a March 1 mass shooting.
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent
The first and only Black driver in F1 history is empowering the people of the continent to “take Africa back” from European powers.
