martin luther king jr.
-
While Black Folks Need to Stop Saying Trump’s Most Recent Assassination Attempt Was Staged, We’re Skeptical About Everything For a Reason
Real conspiracies over the years are enough to make Black folks give the side eye.
-
Oh No He Didn’t! Trump Attacks Kamala Harris By Dissing Black Greek Fraternities and Sororities
The former president ignorantly continues to comment on Black culture.
-
No He Didn’t: Trump Compares His Speech To MLK’s “I Have a Dream” And Bernice King Claps Back
Flabbergasted by Trump’s claims, even the NAACP had to step in to give the facts.
-
Discrimination Against Black Folks Became Illegal 60 Years Ago, But How Much Has Really Improved For Us Since?
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but whether or not Black folks have seen enough progress remains uncertain.
-
The Creators of ‘Jools TV’ on The Good Fight For Black Education and Representation
EXCLUSIVE: Justin and Patrice Brim sat down with The Root to share how they're championing diversity.
-
Three Things We’ll Remember About MLK’s Ally, the Late Rev. William Lawson
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Pastor Reverend William Lawson died at age 95
-
Here’s Why Kelvin Harrison Jr. Was Nervous to Play MLK Jr. in New Series ‘Genius: MLK/X’
The actor spoke to The Root at the 2024 American Black Film Festival Honors.
-
Does This NC Republican Sound Like ‘Martin Luther King on Steroids’ to You? You Won’t Believe This
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson once called the Civil Rights Movement a “communist plot to subvert capitalism."