Much like her daughters, my mama is always here for some good eye candy. Whenever she sees a particularly attractive…

For almost three years, we’ve all been on an emotional rollercoaster, courtesy of Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar. The…

Less than a week ‘til we’re back with the Bordelons!

‘B’ doesn’t just stand for Bordelon anymore, it also stands for blessing ... and blood.

In the ending of “Copper Sun,” the second to last episode of Queen Sugar’s second season, the song “Fall Into My…

In a new short and stunningly shot documentary titled, WTF Is Mental Health?, Queen Sugar actor Kofi Siriboe…

It’s the hot-button topic right now: interracial dating and love. Donald Glover faced criticism around the topic…

First things first: When it comes to Queen Sugar and director Ava DuVernay, I’m a total fan. I am biased. I am…

Part of being a mother is accepting that you have to be a list of things your children are in constant need of: a…

Warning: There will be spoilers. You have been warned. If you haven’t seen it yet, get your life.

A little backstory on how we got to the point where this is even a thing: On Nov. 17, 2016, I wrote a piece called “Q…

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We have a new video series here at The Root that we want to share with you all, and it’s called Black and Proud. We…

Kofi Siriboe is easily the bae of anyone who is attracted to the male species. Kofi knows he’s bae. Kofi also loves…

About eight women gathered in a circle and waited patiently for Oprah Winfrey and the stars of Queen Sugar to walk…

Editor’s note: In Focus is a The Root TV series showcasing the new wave of black filmmakers.