Now playing 00:49Food/DrinkMeet Tiffanie Barriere: The Drinking Coach Making History at the NYSETanqueray tapped award-winning mixologist and industry educator Tiffanie Barriere to ring the NYSE closing bellAndy Mills
Black ExcellenceHave You Seen The Person Running Xbox? She's Black, Beautiful and BrilliantFrom King’s Quest II to closing billion-dollar deals, Sarah Bond is leveling up — and taking the game with her.Asheea Smith
CultureDid You Know Black People Started Memorial Day?Memorial Day was whitewashed until scholars shed light on the real origins of the day.Lawrence Ware
CultureThe 10 Most Hilarious Black Memes From the Nottoway Plantation Fire, Malcolm X's Most Inspiring Sayings For His 100th Birthday, Michael Vick...A collection of our best posts of the week in culture.
HBCU HomecomingDo Homecoming in Style With Some of Our Favorite HBCU GearFrom tees and tanks to cardigans, we've rounded up some of our favorite pieces that let you show your HBCU pride.Angela Johnson
HBCU HomecomingWhat You Need to Know About HBCU Homecoming SeasonYou don't want to be caught on the campus of an Historically Black College or University looking crazy. Do you?!Phenix S Halley
HBCU HomecomingOver 30 Howard University Homecoming Moments To Get You In the Homecoming SpiritThe inspiring history and major highlights to celebrate 100 years of Howard University's annual homecomingPhenix S Halley
HBCU HomecomingHBCU Homecoming CentralFrom half time shows to winning goals, all you need to know about HBCU homecoming season. Click for more stories!Arielle Dachille
Now playing 02:15CultureBeyoncé’s Youngest Goes Viral for Hilarious Stage AnticsBlue Ivy has been having a hard time with her hair, but this time, Rumi handled the mishap like a proMahalia Otshudy and Andy Mills
CultureThe 10 Most Hilarious Black Memes From the Nottoway Plantation FireA fire destroyed the largest antebellum plantation in the South, bringing Black Twitter to life!Angela Johnson
CultureWhite Woman Goes Viral Complaining About Being Tired of Black Folks, Messes Around and Finds OutTikTok has exploded with videos of people arguing for and against a white woman's definition of "Black fatigue."Angela Johnson
CultureBlack Folks' Reaction to White Red Head's Pain On Tiktok Is Beautiful and Going ViralBlack people showed their love to their fellow ginger folks as they embrace them into the black culture.B.Kadijat Towolawi
MediaThe Internet Is Drooling Over Lori Harvey’s New Glittery Playboy SpreadThe socialite and daughter to comedian Steve Harvey is the first woman to grace the magazine in five years, and she has the internet talking.Emell Adolphus
MediaNo She Didn't! Eternal Karen Megyn Kelly Comes For Joy Reid's Hair in New RantKelly's latest rant on her podcast about the MSNBC host is wishful thinking.Candace McDuffie
MediaBlack Women Clocked Conservative Guest's Disturbing Comments on CNNRyan James Girdusky's verbal attack on Mehdi Hasan got him booted from the network.Candace McDuffie
Media‘CBS Mornings’ Co-Host Gayle King Finally Breaks Her Silence on Controversial Ta-Nehisi Coates InterviewThe star spoke about the infamous exchange on Tuesday during a panel at PaleyFest New York.Candace McDuffie
Race MattersWhite Mississippi Man Spews N-Word in a Lounge Full of Black Folks, Guess What Happens Next...Police say they’ve been called to C.J.'s Lounge in Holly Springs 30 times in three months.Phenix S Halley
Race MattersFrom Nottoway To Monticello,15 Slave Plantations With Brutal BackstoriesNottoway Plantation just burned down, so we're looking into its history and other plantations where the most brutal chattel slavery occurred.Phenix S Halley
Race MattersBlack Texas Doctor Is Accused of Shoplifting, but What Really Happened Is Caught in Spicy Video FootageDr. Cheryl Jackson has obtained legal council after an emotional interaction with Dillard's staff took a turn.Phenix S Halley
Race MattersThe Pope Has Black Roots, but Here's 15 More 'White Presenting' CelebsYes, Pope XIV has Creole roots, but he's not the only "white passing" person...Phenix S Halley
Family MattersHome Videos of Our Favorite Black Celeb Kids And Their Famous ParentsBeyoncé, Dwyane Wade and Cardi B are just some of the celebrity parents who love showing us how much fun they have hanging out with their kids at home.Angela Johnson
Family MattersProm Night Contro: Debate On Parents Getting Hotel Rooms For ...Their Kids Goes ViralAs prom season gets underway, people are weighing in online on whether or not parents should get hotel rooms for their kids on the big nightAngela Johnson
Family MattersMichelle Obama Reveals She Spanked Her Daughters, But the Reason Why She Stopped Might Surprise YouOn the latest episode of her podcast, our Forever First Lady talked discipline with Marlon and Damon Wayans.Angela Johnson
Family MattersThis Arizona Pastor's Wife Helped Him Get Ready for Dates With Other Women...SeriouslyReginald and Kelley Steele shared their unlikely love story...and the internet has thoughtsAngela Johnson
Black ExcellenceHave You Seen The Person Running Xbox? She's Black, Beautiful and BrilliantFrom King’s Quest II to closing billion-dollar deals, Sarah Bond is leveling up — and taking the game with her.Asheea Smith
Black ExcellenceHow This Year's Blackity-Black Met Gala Changed The Stuffy Event For GoodThey done messed around and let Black folks in the door.Lawrence Ware
Black ExcellenceMeet Black Autistic Teen Who Just Broke the World Record For This Amazing FeatKanyeyachukwu had his first exhibition when he was 8 years old, and now, he's breaking records.Phenix S Halley
Black ExcellenceProfessor: 5 Ignorant Things That'll Get Black Grads Fired From New JobsFor starters, don't let TikTok "experts" tell you how to move at work.Lawrence Ware
Black Joy'Ghetto' or 'Joyful?' Backlash Against Black Grads at Commencements ExplodesCritics argue that the behavior at graduation ceremonies disrupts the formality of the ceremony, and overshadows other students’ moment to shineB.Kadijat Towolawi
Black JoyDon't Mess Around and Get Your Black Card Revoked Because You Don't Know These 15 Christmas Songs...by HeartIf you need a Black Christmas day playlist, you came to the right place!Phenix S Halley
Black JoyHey Haters, Check out Blue Ivy's Best Looks ... Since BirthHaters eat your mean hearts out! 12-year-old Blue Ivy has a better wardrobe than all of us combinedPhenix S Halley
Black JoyWait, Offset, Mike Tyson, Beyoncé Can Do What? 14 Black Celebs With Surprising Hidden TalentsThe list ranges from bowling to all the way to pigeon racing. Take your best guess on which celeb has which talent!Phenix S Halley
Black LoveAaron 'That's Mufasa' Pierre On What He's Looking For in a WomanHappy Valentines, Mr. Pierre: The voice of Mufasa opens up about his ideal first date and how he's grown to become more emotionally vulnerable.Angela Johnson
Black LoveWhat Terry Crews Did Once He Realized His Marriage Was DoneIn a recent interview, Terry shared that his marriage with Rebecca King-Crews “was over” after year 20.Noah A. McGee
Black LoveJalen Hurts and Bry Burrows Love StoryThe Eagles quarterback and his long-time partner confirmed their engagement in September 2024Angela Johnson
Black LoveY'all Got Michelle and Barack Obama All WrongWith rumors circulating and Michelle missing major events, people are wondering about the Obama family.Phenix S Halley
PhilanthropyTaraji P. Henson Provides Mental Health Sessions to HBCUsHer new partnership with Kate Spade recently kicked off at Alabama State University.Shanelle Genai
PhilanthropyCharles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Spelman CollegeHe says he was inspired by his business partner's daughter.Keith Reed
PhilanthropyLeBron James Family Foundation Announces Plans to Open Medical Center in Akron, OhioThe center will offer medical, dental, optometry and many other services.Noah A. McGee
PhilanthropyTravis Scott to Donate Profits From Nike Collaboration to Project HEAL InitiativeThe collaboration will reportedly bring in millions of dollars to the initiative.Noah A. McGee
HistoryA Tour of Black Historical Homes, The Truth About The Red Summer of 1919, Black History Facts You Never Heard About, Unforgettable Moments i...Did you know Central Park was home to predominantly Black neighborhood?Kalyn Womack
HistoryWho's This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!Joan Mulholland wasn’t just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.Kalyn Womack
History16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, EverAs part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from Fannie Lou Hammer to Fred Hampton.Kalyn Womack
HistoryInside The Homes of Black History LegendsMadame C.J. Walker, MLK Jr. and more. Looking for historic estates to visit this summer? Why not check out how the Black legends lived?Kalyn Womack
HealthFive Black Celebrities Living With Lupus and How They Manage the DiseaseToni Braxton, Muni Long and Nick Cannon are just a few celebritiesliving with the autoimmune disease.Angela Johnson
HealthWhat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says About Black Folks and Vaccines Should Keep You Up at NightThe newly confirmed Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has some controversial opinions on health that even worry his family membersAngela Johnson
HealthLizzo Is Looking Slim in a Bikini, But What Does 'Wood Therapy' Have To Do With It?The slimmed-down star is just one of the celebs who have embraced wood therapy massages to help break down fat and cellulite.Angela Johnson
HealthStop Listening to These Tired 5 Ozempic, Wegovy Myths And Save Your HealthAs the Biden administration is proposing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy be covered by Medicare and Medicaid, Black people need to stop listening to the myths.Angela Johnson
Business15 Popular Products That Are Cheaper If You Buy from Chinese Manufacturers, According to Chinese InsidersWith Trump's tariff war on China, let's take a peek into the real cost of your favorite manufactured products.Kalyn Womack
BusinessNo Way!! These 15 Fan-Favorite Companies Likely to Close Down...For Good!From Macy's to 23andMe, it seems like many of our favorite businesses are struggling to stay afloat.Phenix S Halley
BusinessA List Of Companies That Continue To Support DEIWhile places like Walmart rolled back their initiatives, these places have doubled down on diversity.Candace McDuffie
Business'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Shares His Top Three Tips For EntrepreneursAhead of his 5th Black Entrepreneurs Day, The Root spoke exclusively to the 'Shark Tank' host about his star-studded event designed to help Black businesses.Angela Johnson
FinanceHow These Celebs Blew a Massive Bag and Went BrokeFrom Dennis Rodman to Toni Braxton, these celebs prove everything isn't quite how it seems.Phenix S Halley
FinanceYou Thought Egg Prices Would Improve...? Why Trump's Tariffs Will Hit Black Folks Especially HardThanks to Trump’s proposed tariffs, eggs, avocados and even tequila will get more expensive,Claretta Bellamy
FinanceWhat Was Prince's Net Worth When He Died? You'll Never Guess...This is the story of how Prince rose to fame and the consequences of one fatal action.Phenix S Halley
FinanceBlack Tax Traps For Black Folks to Avoid This Holiday SeasonWith inflation still high, it's time we get smart with our money.Phenix S Halley
TechnologyChatGPT Predicts Emerging Trends for Black America in 2025Before you dive head first into the new year, take a look at key predictions on core Black issues.Phenix S Halley
TechnologyYes, AI Is Screwing Over Black Folks, But Here's How We Can Game The SystemFrom Kendrick’s AI-enhanced artistry to job applications, artificial intelligence Shapes Our LivesCali Green
TechnologyBlack People Built TikTok, So Why Do We Have the Most to Lose From An Impending TikTok BanThe Chinese-based app runs off the strength of Black creators and viewers.Dustin J. Seibert
TechnologyWill Lupe Fiasco's New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.Candace McDuffie
LGBTQBlack Greek Members Respond to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Move to Ban Transgender PeopleMembers of all Divine Nine organizations are split in response to divisive language in a proposed Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. bylaw.Phenix S Halley
LGBTQMarlon Wayans and Other Black Celebrities Who Unapologetically Celebrate Their LGBTQ+ Children (As You Should!)While celebrity parents gain praise for their support, it's their kids who are changing the culture.Cali Green
LGBTQSuspect in Trans Woman's Murder Takes a Serious LXavier Pinckney pleaded guilty to providing false information in the murder of Pebbles LaDime Doe.Kalyn Womack
LGBTQAnother Drag Story Hour Targeted by White SupremacistsNew York Attorney General Letitia James hosted the NYC event, which ended with one protestor walking bloodied and bruised.Kalyn Womack
Gift GuidesTake Your Summer to the Next Level With Our Summer EssentialsWith June gloom out the way, it's finally time to enjoy your summer—with a little help from The Root.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesThe Only Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide You'll NeedHave yet to get your loved one something special for Valentine's Day? Don't worry. We got you.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesHere's More Of Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide [UPDATED]Does holiday shopping have you stressed out? We got you.Jay Connor and Angela Johnson
Gift GuidesThat's Right, We Found Great Holiday Gifts for Under $30You heard that right. You can get good gifts without break the bank.Angela Johnson and Jay Connor
FoodDon't Embarrass Yourself And Bring These Dishes to a Black Christmas PartyFruitcake, gingerbread cookies and figgy pudding are a few of the food items you shouldn’t bring to our Christmas party.Stephanie Holland
FoodTrick or Treat: Our Favorite Halloween CandyFrom Twix, to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, to Jolly Ranchers, to Snickers, we’re celebrating the best Halloween candy.Stephanie Holland
FoodRed Lobster's Black CEO to End This Fan Fave Meal. Here's WhyThe first thing that has got to go according to the new CEO— and brace yourself for this one— is the restaurant’s iconic $20 endless shrimp deal.Phenix S Halley
FoodBlack Twitter Responds to Keith Lee's Viral Attack on Washington D.C. Cuisine, Including Some Restaurant ClapbacksThe internet and DMV restaurants react to Lee's visit to Chocolate CityPhenix S Halley
Juneteenth7 Books to Help Teach Kids About JuneteenthAs families prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, we've rounded up some books that will help explain the importance of the holiday to little ones.Angela Johnson
JuneteenthEverything You Want to Know About The History of JuneteenthThe Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday. Jessica Washington
JuneteenthExamples Of How Businesses Got Juneteenth WrongAs soon as Juneteenth became a federal holiday, we knew that things would go left.Candace McDuffie
Now playing 02:24JuneteenthIf You Take One Lesson From Juneteenth, Let It Be This OnePolitical strategist Antjuan Seawright draws a parallel between Juneteenth 1865 and the fight for freedom today.Antjuan Seawright, Adriano Contreras
Now playing 02:16SpiritualityMarvin Sapp Turns Viral Controversy Into A Song — But Not Everyone's Praising Him“I was like since they’re capitalizing on it, I’m gonna capitalize on it as well,” the Bishop said in an interview.Angela Johnson and Andy Mills
SpiritualityYou Won't Believe How Marvin Sapp Is Trying to Capitalize For Trapping His Flock In Church Until They Gave $40K“I was like since they’re capitalizing on it, I’m gonna capitalize on it as well,” the Bishop said in an interview.Angela Johnson
SpiritualityRacist Graffiti Was Scrawled On the Walls of a Small Black Texas Church, Then It Was Burned to the GroundLocal activists and community members are urging police to investigate the fire as a hate crime.Phenix S Halley
SpiritualityDrama, Controversy, and Backstabbing Are Rocking This Historic Black Harlem ChurchMembers of Abyssinian Baptist Church are speaking out against alleged corruption and unethical practices within the churchPhenix S Halley
Amen CornerPope Leo XIV's Brother Reveals the Real Truth About Their Haitian Roots to Gayle King“Part of his job is to bring the Catholic community together again, and it’s already started.”Angela Johnson
Amen CornerFaith Leaders: Black Americas Can Survive, Thrive During the Next Four Years if They Do This...EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Barber and other Faith leaders say Trump's reelection may have been disappointing to us, but If you do these things ...all will be well.Kalyn Womack
Amen CornerThree Things We'll Remember About MLK's Ally, the Late Rev. William LawsonWheeler Avenue Baptist Church Pastor Reverend William Lawson died at age 95Angela Johnson
Amen CornerEarthquakes, Wars: Black Church Leaders Answer Whether We're in the End of TimesThe latest series of events have some believers thinking the second coming is on its way now more than ever.Kalyn Womack
TravelBrawls and All: Here's The Most Ridiculous Spirit Airlines Moments Over the YearsAs social media still reacts to the Baltimore brawl, here are some moments on Spirit Airlines that had our collective jaws dropped.Noah A. McGee
TravelA Look Into a Beautiful, Black-Owned MansionThe Mansion at Noble Lane is a gorgeous getaway any time of year.Angela Johnson
TravelHere's How to Celebrate the Holidays the Bahamas Way with JunkanooWhile Christmas takes centerstage in America, this spirited and colorful Bahamian festival is rooted in resilience.Shanelle Genai
TravelBahamas Chronicles: 3 Must-See Sites You Need to Explore on Bimini IslandFrom various conch stands to the iconic Dolphin House, these tour stops in the Bahamas are full of culture, history and and fun.Shanelle Genai
SportsThe Tea on Why Michael Vick Uses Brett Favre to Clap at What He Calls the NFL's 'Hypocrisy'During an interview for a documentary that exposes some of the most disgraceful parts of Brett Favre's NFL career, Michael Vick says the system is rigged.Angela Johnson
SportsWhy the Longstanding Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark Rivalry Just Went So Far That the WNBA Has to Step InDuring the season opener, Caitlin Clark's foul on Angel Reese brought out the nasty, racist side of sports fans.Phenix S Halley
SportsDraymond Green Claps Back At ‘Angry Black Man’ Title, But Fans Say 'C'mon, Bruh'Fans across social media have kept the receipts on Green's rather violent on-court behaviorAsheea Smith
SportsPaul Pierce Completes This Painful, Embarrassing Task After Betting Against The Knicks...and LosingThe former Celtic forward had to eat his words and get to stepping after the New York Knicks pulled out a game 2 playoff victory.Angela Johnson
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