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One year after being acquired by Watering Hole Media, The Root continues to build on its mission of being a trusted source of news and information for Black people online and on social media with the announcement of a new six-episode docuseries: America Amended. Hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Trymaine Lee, the series […]

After years of abuse and forced labor, five Black siblings finally have resources to heal from the childhood they were denied.

Memphis officials delayed a controversial data center moratorium vote, sparking protests, confrontation and a physical altercation inside City Hall.

From classics like 'School Daze' to beloved shows like 'All-American: Homecoming,' these shows and movies made us proud to be Black and higher educated!

Angela Rye's new YouTube series, 'Cite Your Source,' uses a live fact checker, a buzzer and a record scratch to challenge panelists on politics, culture and race.

Just one year after joining the Watering Hole Media family, The Root is looking back on the people, stories and moments that that moved the culture.

The Supreme Court is back for the 2026-2027 term. From the ballot box to the workplace, these are the cases Black folks need on their radar right now.

From sweet treats and seasonal pasta sauce to flowers and wine, these Trader Joe’s finds are worth adding to your cart this fall.

While Halle Berry continues to play out the legal drama between her and her ex-husband over their son, a more positive sign has emerged.

Caught red-handed deliberately slow-delivering to low-income Black neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., Amazon has finally agreed to pay up.