violence against women
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When People Assumed Harvard’s Claudine Gay Was a Lesbian, Did It Hurt Her Case?
How misogyny and misplaced homophobia helped topple Harvard’s first Black woman president
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Russell Simmons Responds to Six-Year-Old Rape Allegations
The hip-hop mogul also dished on rocky relationship with ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons
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Latto Defends Sexually Explicit Lyrics in Female Rap. But Should She Have To?
The 'Put It On Da Floor" rapper spoke about the topic in a new cover interview.
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College Football Could Lose One of Its Few Black Coaches
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended after he was accused of sexually harassing a rape activist.
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Amid Sexual Assault Accusations, Jimmie Allen Hitting the Road—But Not In the Way You Think
The popular country singer is trying his hand at something new. But will he be tried by a jury soon?
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12-Year-Old Criminally Charged in Awful Playground Acid Attack
A 12-year-old girl is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking an 11-year-old with a chemical substance.
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Aunt Vi Is Forced to Make Shocking Choice in The Equalizer
Series star Lorraine Toussaint spoke to The Root about Vi’s devastating decision in the new episode “No Way Out.”
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The Latest Tea On Jonathan Majors’ Arrest
The Creed III actor was arrested on charges of harassment and assault over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.