Black women were tired of the rising cost of keeping their hair together, so many have found a cheaper alternative that ...

This midterm election season, The Root is going straight to the candidates to hear how their vision for the future will ...

HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 30: Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and ...

Newly unsealed court files just revealed bombshell theories in the O.J. Simpson case—including a mob informant, hidden evidence, and an alleged accomplice. “You know I couldn’t have done this alone.” ...

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson alleges Memphis violated his First Amendment rights after banning him from council ...

Kamala Harris is heading back into the community, and this time, the focus is on making sure voters understand what’s at ...

As fears of voter suppression and intimidation cast a shadow over the 2026 midterm elections, Black Americans are returning ...

It turns out that Lil Jon’s sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement; they are an intentional choice that connects to his ...

It is that time of year again, when the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show takes over our timelines as folks remain in awe of all ...

Every year, Howard University Homecoming delivers a serious fashion moment, and 2026 was no exception. Bison pulled up and ...

In Episode 2 of The Root ’s docuseries America Amended, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Trymaine Lee travels to Detroit to explore how Black artists use the First Amendment to carry forward their ...