Survivors

If for some reason you ever need to see a picture-perfect example of the weaponization of white fragility, look no…

Almost as soon as “Me Too” became part of the mainstream lexicon when discussing sexual assault, harassment and…

We are in the midst of a renewed focus upon Black safety and survival—and Black female political power—and yet, as…

HBO’s On the Record has served as an important conversation starter across media (including here at The Root), but…

The Root partnered with HBO Max for a very special conversation about On The Record, HBO Max’s documentary, which…

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley penned an open letter to former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday …

In January, The Root reported on tweets sent by 22-year old, top-tier gymnast Simone Biles regarding her pain and…

Gayle King became the target of intense and widespread backlash this week after her interview with former WNBA star…

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Marie Cullors wears many hats: activist, author, abolitionist, white…

In the recent rush to bring sexual predators to justice, the survivors of sexual violence are often lost in the…

It seems like only yesterday we were talking about the incredible Tarana Burke. Oh, wait; it was just yesterday:

Rick Santorum is an idiot. The former senator from Pennsylvania and potential GOP presidential nominee is making…