Barbara Gardner Proctor, Trailblazing Ad Woman, Dies at 85
In 1963, Barbara Gardener Proctor was flying to Europe to swap records while working for a black-owned record company.…
Will Madam C.J. Walker’s Home Become an Incubator for Black Women Entrepreneurs?
He’s co-built a beauty empire on his grandmother’s legacy, brought Essence magazine back to fully black-owned status,…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 12: Stuff Those Stockings!
If your family is one that goes all out to celebrate Christmas, no doubt you’re familiar with the tradition of filling…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 10: For the Escape Artist
You know what’s better than being home for the holidays? Globetrotting to an exotic locale—preferably one where it’s…
Bevel Makes a Big Announcement: They're Becoming a Subsidiary of Procter & Gamble
Big news from Tristan Walker, founder of revolutionary razor brand, Bevel (and two-time Root 100 honoree): his…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 9: For Folk Who Stay Woke
If you’re reading this, you likely already know that, here at The Root, Black Lives Matter every day. That said, while…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 7: The ‘Cool Auntie’ Guide
Fun fact: I am a proud auntie and godmother, as well as a fashion writer. This means the bar is set pretty high for…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 6: What Do Men Want?
We’ve been told that men are simple. We’d dare to disagree, and say it ain’t necessarily so. In fact, some men are…
12 Days of Gifting, Day 5: Get Them Bodied
Wanna show someone you really care this holiday? Help them take care of themselves, inside and out. In fact, help get…
'I Did It and So Can You': OWN's Star Entrepreneur Mahisha Dellinger Wants You to Mind Your Business
Mahisha Dellinger is a study in self-sufficiency. Growing up in the Sacramento, California neighborhood of Meadowview,…
Madam C.J. Walker Makes It to Netflix: Octavia Spencer to Play America's First Black Beauty Mogul
Here’s a television event bound to be binge-worthy: on Sunday, Netflix announced an upcoming limited series event on…
Those 'Flexin' In My Complexion' Shirts You've Been Seeing Everywhere? An 11-Year-Old Did That
They’re bold. They’re bright. And they’ve been worn by some of entertainment’s biggest names, including actress and…
Meet the Youngest Black Woman to Own a McDonald's Franchise
Jade Colin, 28, is McDonald’s youngest black franchise owner in the country.
Howard Grads Do It For the Culture With Homage Hospitality Hotels
Damon Lawrence and Marcus Carey are two Howard University grads who are venturing into the hospitality business.
What Makes Lash Extensions Worth It? An Expert Weighs In
Eyelash extensions are a beauty indulgence that many women have been itching to try. I even caved in and tried it, but…
What We’re Talking About This Weekend
This is what The Glow Up is buzzing about this weekend: a world of curls; multiethnic, natural-hair care;…
Celeb Hairstylist Ursula Stephen Is Creating Magic in Brooklyn, NY, With a Brand That Won’t Bust Your Budget
“Some people have hair that listens,” celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen tells me as I settle into the chair at her…
She’s a Savage: There’s Even More to Love About Rihanna’s New Lingerie Line
At this point, we may as well just add Rihanna as a co-signer on our bank accounts, because she’s clearly intent on…
Calling All Black Designers! Harlem Fashion Week Auditions Are Open
Harlem Fashion Week auditions are open for fashion designers who want to show their Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collections…
Mad Hatters: B.M. Franklin Has Your Custom Crowns
Is hat-making a lost art? No way. At B.M. Franklin & Co., a black-owned bespoke haberdashery in the heart of New York…