Easter Sunday is Basically the Beyoncé of Sundays So Be Prepared
Any self-respecting churchgoer knows Easter Sunday is basically the Beyoncé of Sundays. Ushers in formation, hats on…
10 Reasons Donald Glover Was Right About Migos’ “Bad and Boujee”
I shall not pretend to be a big fan of Migos. In fact, I’ve spent more time being confounded by their inability to…
The Best Cyber Monday Deals
Hello Root readers! For the last five years, Kinja Deals has produced the best deals coverage on the internet, and…
Utah Jazz Guard George Hill’s Random Act of Kindness
Newly acquired Utah Jazz point guard George Hill was on a walk one day when he saw a group of homeless men, women and…
The Brick Wall: Where Was My Black Ancestor Before 1880?
My maternal second great-grandmother was named Sarah Riddick, born around 1862 in Washington County, N.C. Records show…
Underrated Moment in Black History: When Bobby & Whitney Set The Bar for Black Love
After “who made the potato salad” and “what had happened was”, Black love is one of the most ubiquitous topics of…
10 Reasons You Need a BMW in 2016
Let’s face it; what you drive is an extension of you, your personality and your aura.
An Interview With Independent Black Filmmaker Alton Glass
A few weeks back, I wrote a post entitled, "Dear Netflix, You Are A Liar". In this post, I spoke about the Black movies…
Will Liposuction, Filler or Botox Boost Your Job Prospects?
Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at The…
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Helping Black Women Fill Out Those Apple Bottom Jeans
Wendy Williams may prefer bigger breasts over a bigger booty as her plastic surgery procedure of choice, but many black…
Early Saving Habits Give You a Wealth of Choices
Nearly one-half of the oldest Baby Boomers are at risk of not having enough retirement resources to pay for basic…
Tell the Truth: Do You Have a Will?
Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at The…
Election-Year Politics to Dominate Congress in 2014
Election-year politics are set to take center stage on a limited congressional agenda as lawmakers return to work on…
Kid President Needs Our Help
Kid president needs our help.
2013 Pretty Much Sucked for Black People
Oh, sure, 2013 started on an optimistic note. President Obama, having won re-election by a landslide, was sworn in at…
Nominate the 2014 Young Futurists!
Who are the young black trailblazers in your community? The Root is putting the spotlight on the young African-American…
Fox News Anchor: Santa Is White and Jesus Was, Too
Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly isn't comfortable with the idea of a black Santa and wants to make a few things clear,…
Zimmerman Avoids Charges
George Zimmerman will walk again, since his girlfriend decided she will not pursue domestic violence charges,…
Scandal’s Torture Porn: Easy to Turn Away, Hard to Ignore
For me, 30 years was way too long to wait for a smart, competent, beautiful and powerful black woman as the main…
A Basketball Wife and Baby Daddy: Don’t Follow Their Example
In the midst of the worldwide media coverage surrounding the death of human rights hero Nelson Mandela, another big…