Current Events

After Stedman Graham's recent and rare public appearance, we're taking a look back at his longstanding love story with Oprah Winfrey.

After nearly four years and a DUI arrest, comedian Tiffany Haddish changed her plea, accepted probation and somehow still managed to make the courtroom laugh.

Jasmine Crockett says Republicans are too scared to challenge Trump-- and American voters should make them pay at the ballot box.

It's no secret that Ray J has been in the news for some wild antics over the years. But his latest interview may just prove that he's finally entered a new, more stable era!

The Root spoke with Alabama voting organizers who broke down voter turnout concerns and the struggle for Black power ahead of the state's unprecedented second primary election.

Ever since his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake hasn't been the same. Between his recent livestream antics and giving away over $50,000 at his Toronto event, folks are left wondering how the rapper is really doing.

In Trump's latest move to crackdown on DEI, a federally funded career website that lists college scholarships for women and students of color will be revamped.

With the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, Black voters have to decide whether they will embrace the state's socialist candidate or vie for a more established Democrat.

From R&B chart-topper to music executive, how the "Mother of Hip-Hop" built the blueprint for the modern rap empire.

From Gina Prince-Bythewood to families enjoying the time of their lives, let's take a look at all the Black excellence at the 2026 MVAAFF!