Current Events

After Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement from the Smithsonian Tuesday, The Root is taking a deep dive into the legacy he will leave behind.

Otis Redding, known as the "King of Soul," tragically died at 26. His fascinating story is the subject of an upcoming biopic. Meanwhile, here's his story

A $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State University pushes the billionaire's total HBCU giving past $1 billion — and shows no signs of letting up.

He might be a film icon, but even Morgan Freeman compares himself to other stars, and in a recent Rolling Stone interview, he admitted he is a little envious of Denzel Washington's action career.

Nearly half the league now starts a Black quarterback — from two-time MVPs to first-year starters fighting for their jobs. Here's where all 15 stand entering 2026.

A heated argument over military grooming standards reportedly escalated when a Georgia Guardsman allegedly pulled his loaded service weapon on another officer.

From "A Different World" to "Living Single," these classic sitcoms captured Black joy, family and friendship perfectly the first time around—no do-over required.

With Ciara and Russell Wilson announcing their fifth child, let's take a look at other Black celeb couples who have big, happy families, too!

Despite the government building four million affordable units, the poorest in the U.S. still can't afford the rent, forcing them into homelessness.

A string of lawsuits, criminal cases and federal findings raises urgent questions about how DCPS protects students with disabilities.