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Beach footage has many speculating about Nolan Wells' disappearance, despite police denying foul play. But new developments could upend the case.

Rather than rewrite scholarship criteria to comply with new diversity policies, the Upperman family ended future funding at UNC Wilmington and moved its money to Howard University.

A group of House Republicans wants the WNBA to investigate what they call racially motivated attacks against Caitlin Clark, while critics argue the effort is more about politics than player safety.

The Root spoke with one Black scholar who says embracing African American Vernacular English (AAVE) may help teachers connect with students and support their success.

The "Netflix documentary" trend is taking over TikTok, and Black creators are absolutely nailing it. Only the culture could deliver this level of cinematic comedy—here are the best videos you need to see.

When a Black person dies mysteriously in a white space, the internet demands immediate answers. But the line between speculation and facts are incredibly thin.

When a Black person dies mysteriously in a white space, the internet demands immediate answers. But the line between speculation and facts are incredibly thin.

Jay-Z is marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt." But before the anniversary, we're dropping eight facts you may not have known about the masterpiece.

Here's everything you should know about what President Trump's SAVE Act means for all American voters ahead of federal elections.

Here are a few lessons passed down from our grandparents that you can use right now to level up your life and your bank account.