This Year, I Am My Own Valentine
Each year when Valentine’s Day comes around, those of us who are un-partnered are reminded of our singleness as we…
Dear Future Lover, Please Don't Surprise Me with Kenny G on Valentine's Day
We have a minor “hot or not” debate going on in The Root’s Slack as I write this, sparked by the latest gesture of love…
Life, Loss and #LovingAlana: A Valentine
Alana Devich had been quietly intrigued with Malkia Cyril since the mid-1990s. Nearly 20 years later, she answered his…
Boo'ed Up: If You're Single, Don't Settle. Find Somebody Who Loves You Like These Celebs Love Each Other
What are we doing this Valentine’s Day? Well, in lieu of any more enticing prospects, we’re apparently living…
Black-Owned Beauty Month, Day 13: On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink
I’m in the mood for love... simply because it’s Black-Owned Beauty Month! Apparently, this whole Valentine’s Day thing…
Spread Love: Alvin Ailey Embarks on Its 60th Anniversary National Tour
Still looking for the perfect gift to surprise your sweetie with this Valentine’s Day? How about a night filled with…
Gift from the Heart: The 'I Didn't Forget' Guide to Winning Valentine's Day
If it seems like we’ve been a little “blasé, skip it” about Valentine’s Day this year, it’s because we have been. Truth…
More to Love! Fenty Beauty Debuts New Shades—Just in Time for Valentine's Day
Ready to level up your Fenty game? Consider your next level “Unlocked”—one of three vivid new shades of Stunna Lip Paint
Love on the Brain: Rihanna Continues World Domination by Moving Valentine's Day to January
In case you hadn’t noticed, Rihanna wants our bodies.
Popping the Question: What if I’m the One Who Got Away?
“Auntie Mai, why aren’t you married?”
Smile! This Valentine’s Day, Yvonne Orji Is All the Single Ladies
“Hey, girl, why don’t you smile?” If you’re a woman, there’s a likelihood you’ve heard this sometime in your life—or…
Michelle and Barack Obama Are So Damn Cute and My Bitter, Cold Heart Can’t Take It
A list of real couples who are actual #RelationshipGoals:
Celebrating the ‘Everyday Love’ in Your Life
The roses, chocolates and oversized teddy bears are all signs that Valentine’s Day is here. And for those of us who…
Sex Is Not a Gift, and Other Things You Need to Know About Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, and everyone is gearing up to show the one they love how special they are. I’ve seen…
Chris Rock Drops His 1st Netflix Special on Valentine’s Day
Netflix is all about the art of the surprise. On Super Bowl Sunday, the streaming subscription service dropped The…
For Valentine’s Day, Give As Good as You Get, Baby!
Darlings! We’re a week away from Valentine’s Day, and with it all kinds of feels, from warm and fuzzy to dreaded and…
Michelle and Barack Obama Send Each Other the Cutest Valentine’s Day Tweets Ever
Just because I am single on Valentine’s Day (and single in general) doesn’t mean I cannot appreciate the spectacle of…
The Greatest Black Romances of All Time (and What We Can Learn From Them)
Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means you are sure to see endless articles, social media posts and greeting cards…
Idris Elba Says ‘Pound My Yams’ for Valentine’s Day and I’m So Here for It
So much naughty innuendo.
Things Learned After Buying My Wife A Bunch Of Flowers And Shit
(Disclaimer: I'm aware there are people who think that, since getting married, I've dedicated the bulk of my writing to…