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Amid the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Black Ski Weekend is alive and thriving, celebrating community, culture and pure joy on the slopes. Here’s what you should know about this historic tradition.

Raven Brown of Atlanta had just ended her Instagram livestream counting down to her 18th birthday with friends before she was shot in her bedroom.

An HBCU student is raising alarm after she was prevented from using the word "Black" in flyers for a Black History Month celebration.

In honor of D'Angelo's 52nd birthday, let's take a look at some of his greatest songs that made him a Neo-Soul icon.

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous occasion, 100 Black thought leaders and creators share their collective wisdom and insight for the culture in this ongoing series.

This marks the second time conservatives have raised concerns over Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's appreciation of the arts.

As rapper GloRilla and her sister continue to hash out their issues on social media, their parents are finally breaking their silence. But the picture isn't that much clearer!

Rev. A.R. Bernard, Brooklyn Pastor and Influential Faith Leader, Speaks on His New Role as NYPD Chaplain.

Black spies used their invisibility in plain sight to carry out some of the nation's most important war efforts.

More than two decades ago, comedian Dave Chappelle put down roots in a small Ohio town – and now he owns most of it.