How White Christian Nationalism Co-Opted Nicki Minaj
OPINION: Christ was a significant topic during Nicki Minaj’s appearance with Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, but both He — and Nicki — were tools for TPUSA.
Deaths of Rob Reiner and This Black Opera Great Share Tragic Similarities
The sons of Rob Reiner and Jubilant Sykes both remain in custody after allegedly killing
The Great Black Real Estate Shuffle: How Our Moguls Bossed Up
Black moguls are changing the face of luxury ownership, and we are here for it.
Huge New Development in Case of Chicago Mom, Son Attacked by Students in Viral Video
After clips of a Chicago mother being attacked by students sparked outrage, police announced a
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Family Says Young, Black Man Was Lynched In NC, But Is That How He Really Died?
The sheriff’s office denies the claim Javion Magee was lynched.
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What Really Happened Between Police and Miami Dolphins Superstar Tyreek Hill, The Tragic Loss Of Frankie Beverly, Black Wyoming Man Confessed to Kidnapping, Fearless Fund Battle Reaches A Heartbreaking End And More
A roundup of the most powerful news stories from The Root this week.
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This Black Boy Was Allegedly Abandoned by His Adopted Parents In Jamaica, But The Story Gets Much Worse
The 17-year-old penned a letter claiming he was abandoned at an abusive group home in Jamaica.
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New Frightening Development in Furniture Store Stabbing Case
A Los Angeles jury finally convicted the killer behind Brianna Kupfer’s murder.
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The Ghastly Discovery of This Black Woman’s Body is Being Dubbed the ‘Long Island Suitcase Murder’
Yet another Black woman found dead and a white man arrested as the suspect.
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Black Missouri Student Suspended For Defending Himself Against Classmate Who Allegedly Called Him ‘Dirty N-word’
A white bully at this school allegedly called Colby Parker an “ugly N-word” and threatened to rape his female friend.
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WATCH: DC Police Fatally Shoot Black Anti-Violence Advocate…See If He Actually Posed a Threat
Was Justin Robinson pulling the officer’s gun or pushing it away? Family members dispute the footage.