Current Events

As we celebrate Mother's Day 2026, let's take a look at how some of favorite Black TV moms evolved over the years from disciplinary and tough to messy and real!

As public approval of the U.S. Supreme Court falls, citing recent rulings on voting rights, we spoke to experts who detailed exactly how we got here.

Weeks after Ashlee Jenae died while celebrating her birthday and engagement in Tanzania, more questions remain surrounding the suspicious circumstances of her death

Everyone is busy dissecting Rihanna’s Met Gala appearance, but y’all have it all wrong. From Tyla being "terrified" to meet Rih to that rumored A$AP Rocky "tension," the internet is doing the absolute most. Let’s clear the air.

An ice cream-eating crossing guard in Philadelphia just dropped the local interview of the year after saving a child from being hit by a stolen car.

The Root spoke with state Sen. Raumesh Akbari about the impact of Tennessee's new congressional map on Black voting power in the state.

Black Democrats are sounding off after Tennessee lawmakers passed a new proposed congressional map, axing the state's sole Black-majority district.

Fans may be used to seeing Stephen A. Smith giving his hot takes and making waves on ESPN, but his other gig on 'General Hospital' is just as fun!

Is it possible that some people can be too pretty to date, or has social media warped modern dating standards? We're getting into the debate.

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