First, oh, the stories you will tell. I awake from a four-hour surgery with an epidural and pain pump full of…

Hollywood is riding the woke train—without making any necessary stops along the journey to do the real work.

Nubia—say her name and make sure you never forget it.

Writer George M. Johnson has yet to see themself represented accurately in media. Growing up black and questioning…

It’s a question I’m asked during book talks, while signing books after said talks, on panels, in emails, through…

“I like things that subvert the audience’s expectations,” actor/director Wardell Julius Clark told The Root when…

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I always knew Mrs. Bookman was wrong.

While Madea may be laid to rest, Tyler Perry isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

The Root is looking for freelance writers to cover nights and weekends. Do you fit the description?

Cue The Read’s mix of “Oh Happy Day” because Kid Fury and Crissle West are about to adjust your television settings…

All eyes are on Ryan Coogler as he prepares to embark on one of the most anticipated sequels in the Marvel Cinematic…

If, like me, you were heartbroken upon learning of the death of literary genius Toni Morrison on Monday, it is…

Jamilah Lemieux is a millennial working mother—emphasis on working. The acclaimed journalist, activist, cultural…

On the night of May 5, the baddest bitch of Westeros was unfortunately beheaded.

Lena Waithe, First of Her Name, Queen of The Chi, Breaker of Industry Chains, has landed a new acting gig!

If you follow VSB on any social media platforms, you know that Damon is currently in week one of his national tour…

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The movie that had one of the best marketing campaigns known to man (shout-out to the scissors and fan art, just to…

“What the fuck did I just watch?”