Black Women Are Being Forced Into C-Sections—With The Court’s Backing
Devastating Update for Billion-Dollar Whiskey Brand ‘Uncle Nearest’ Amid $100 Million Lawsuit
How Angela Davis Predicted The Modern Face Of Fascism in 1971
Black Woman Has a Multi-Million Dollar Victory in Discrimination Case Against City of Fresno
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Why Ending the Shutdown Made Democrats Look Weak, But Also Made Them Look Human
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history lasted 41 days after Dems caved in. But hungry children don’t care about optics.
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What Prominent Black Democrats Really Think of Zohran Mamdani
The new mayor-elect of New York City is receiving a mixed bag of reviews from major Black Democrats.
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After Democrats Cave in Federal Shutdown, Black Folks Say They Have a Lot of Explaining to Do
After a lone pack of moderate Democrats voted to reopen the government, Black Americans say they have some explaining to do.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s Gen Z Artist Wife
Rama Duwaji has courted a good amount of attention since her husband Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City. Let’s look into her!
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Blackity-Black Things You Didn’t Know About Zohran Mamdani
Five ways Zohran Mamdani is more connected to Black voters than you might realize.
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Films With Black Stars Everyone Should See This Fall
From a “Knives Out” sequel starring Kerry Washington to the final ‘Wicked’ installment, we’re breaking down all of the must-see films of the fall.
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The Root 100 Returns For Its 16th Year!
The Root 100 is back and live for its 16th year, celebrating the trailblazing Black innovators, leaders, and culture shapers making major moves in 2025. Check out who made the list this year!
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The Root’s New Owner Personally Gives ‘The Breakfast Club’ Its Root 100 Flowers!
The Root’s publisher Ashley Allison surprised the hosts of The Breakfast Club with the news that they were included in The Root 100 list for 2025.
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Why Nicki Minaj Going Full-Blown, Trump-Loving MAGA is a Bridge Too Far For Folks
Nicki Minaj’s latest praise for Donald Trump has fans wondering where she really stands, but it seems their patience is wearing thin.