Ava DuVernay
-
Some Biggest Black History Moments at The Academy Awards
Despite 2025 Oscars snubs, let’s take a look at Black, history-making moments at the Academy Awards over the years.
-
Black Stars Who Slayed the Red Carpet at ABFF Honors 2025: Aaron Pierre, Keke Palmer and Others
Our favorite Black celebs took over the teal carpet with immaculate looks. Let’s take a look!
-
Aside From Kendrick Lamar, Other Celebs Who Used Their Platform To Inspire Action and Change
From Taraji P. Henson to Sidney Poitier, these influential figures have used their platform for causes bigger than themselves.
-
The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner
From Grammy-winning albums to stellar onscreen performances, let’s take a look at the lovely legacy of Ledisi, our Root 100 headliner on Dec. 5
-
Best-Dressed Black Stars at Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Show 2024
From Zendaya to Da’Vine Joy Randolph, let’s take a look at some of our stylish faves!
-
Power Players: Black Artists Who Can Be the Next Tyler Perry
Shonda Rhimes, Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and Jordan Peele are among the Black artists poised to reach the Madea creator’s level of power and influence.
-
The Most Powerful Black People in Hollywood
Lena Waithe, Isa Rae, 50 Cent, etc. In the first in a series on Power, The Root explores how Black influence is the Blueprint to a Better, Black America
-
Ava DuVernay Goes Off On Central Park 5 Prosecutor
DuVernay’s critically acclaimed series When They See Us was pivotal in helping to get the
-
From Ava DuVernay’s Latest To Marvel’s Underrated MCU Spectacle: The Must-Watch Movies To Stream
Fierce women lead the movies you may have missed over the last few months, which are now available to stream at home.
-
The Greatest Black Moments at the Oscars
With the 96th Academy Awards coming this month, we take a look back at the best and Black moments at the Oscars.