Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They’ll Never Teach You in School
The annual Mardi Gras celebration has greater ties to Black history and culture than what meets the eye.
Exclusive: Angela Bassett, 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.
Inside the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson, the Civil Rights Icon Dead at 84
As we continue to mourn Jesse Jackson, here’s everything you need to know about his personal life and impressive political career.
‘ANTM’s’ Miss J Shares a Heartbreaking Health Update — and Infuriating Tyra Banks News
After years of teaching young aspiring models to werk the runway, “America’s Next Top Model” coach Miss J Alexander reveals a terrifying health scare in 2022.
America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth
OPINION: We struggle to find the language appropriate to describe President Donald Trump’s second term. It’s all more nuanced than most folks think.
Jesse Jackson, One of the Last Civil Rights Era Legends, Dies at 84
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and protégé of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died at home surrounded by family.
