Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports Media
Recent interviews reveal double standard in how Black journalists are treated versus their white peers.
‘One Battle After Another’ is a Well Made Movie… With Racist Themes
OPINION: Paul Thomas Anderson is married to a Black woman. He should know better than to make a movie like this.
Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here’s Some Help.
Before the ball drops on 2026, you still have time to figure out your assignment for the new year.
Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Support Shouldn’t Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years
Nicki Minaj’s recent MAGA alignment has some Black folks shocked and calling her crazy for the sudden move, but her behavior over the years has consistently foreshadowed her political leanings.
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Auntie Unfiltered Plays 'Black Ass Game' With Michael Harriot
I just had to find out where my friend stands on important issues.
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I'm a Black COVID Long-Hauler Who Wore My Credentials So Doctors Would Listen. They Didn’t.
Longstanding racial disparities in healthcare have only been exacerbated in the wake of the global pandemic.
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Dear NCAA, Run Reggie Bush His Heisman Trophy
The NCAA now has the perfect opportunity to atone for one of its most egregious sins.
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Behold the Queen
U.S. Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry will neither bend nor break to the whims of white supremacy.
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The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Are White People OK?
This week’s Mailbag is a wellness check for those who lost the right to spread COVID, election conspiracies and Caucasian Race Theory. Are y’all aight?
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Auntie Unfiltered Has a Fangirl Moment With Stephanie Mills
The legendary singer and her soul-stirring vocals have been a part of my life since I was a child.




