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Beauty + Style, Fashion

TikTok Thinks ‘The White Lotus’ Star Wore Rosa Parks’ Face on Her Panties For the 2025 Met Gala, and Folks are Pissed

Lisa Manobal's lacy look has started a viral conversation online.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 6, 2025
Culture, Race Matters

15 Black Holidays, Celebrations and Festivals They Don’t Teach You About in School

From Black Love Day to Jerry Rescue Day, these holidays should be marked on your 2025 calendar.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

April 7, 2025
Politics

Jasmine Crockett’s Message About the Role of Black Political Leaders in Trump’s America Might Surprise You

EXCLUSIVE: The congresswoman also named this Black Georgia-based pastor who she says is helping lead the charge.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

March 6, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

Why Folks Are Pissed at Hakeem Jeffries’ Statements About Trump and His MAGA Republicans

Why aren't Black Democrats pushing back against this administration?

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

March 1, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

13 Myths And Truths About The Civil Rights Movement

During Black History Month, it's important to separate fact from fiction.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

February 13, 2025
Opinion, Opinion

Black Folks Have Been Calling for A Boycott and It’s Happening on February 28th. Here’s The Tea

Incensed by DEI Rollback, Black folks started calling for boycotts of Walmart and others.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

February 11, 2025
Black History Month, Culture

The Most Unforgettable Moments In Black History

Black History Month 2025: From the Selma March to Obama's inauguration, these moments have shaped us as a whole.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 31, 2025
Very Smart Brothas

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris Prove That Black Women Aren’t Here For the Shenanigans in 2025

Both women have made a clear statement without saying a word.

By

Lawrence Ware

Published

January 18, 2025
Culture

TikTok Husbands Are Recreating Aaron Pierre’s Viral ‘That’s Mufasa’ Spirit Tunnel Walk, SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, A Look Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes, Bo Jackson’s Bombshell Family Extortion Case And More

A roundup of The Root's most unforgettable culture stories.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 18, 2025
Culture

This MLK Jr.- Rosa Parks Flyer Used to Promote an Atlanta-Area Event is the Most Offensive Thing We’ve Ever Seen

A local entrepreneur posted the flyer on X, saying King's legacy needs to be protected.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

January 16, 2025