Current Events

Jaque Rabon, 23, was shot roughly 20 times by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies serving a warrant in a Riverside parking lot. No weapon was found.

Michael Jackson's 68th birthday on Aug. 29 has us reminiscing on the music videos he left behind that allow us to enjoy his artistry for years to come. Let's take a look at his most popular ones!

The grand opening of two salons at HU’s Drew Hall and The Quad is a game-changer for students, faculty, up-and-coming cosmetologists and the HBCU beauty economy.

We asked a doctor to set the record straight about some common health myths.

A decade after his death, Prince's estate has opened the vault — and fans say what came out doesn't do him justice.

Nearly 10 years after her death, the sons of the late Aretha Franklin are still embroiled in a legal battle over her assets. Here's what we know.

The Root spoke to March on Washington attendees about why they're marching, what voting rights mean to them and why they refuse to sit this fight out.

As the 71st Emmett Till Anniversary Commemoration Weekend begins today (Aug. 28), keeping his memory alive isn't optional, it’s critical...especially now.

The Bronx legend's new project "Organized Rhyme" celebrates more than 30 years of his staying power in the rap game.

A new documentary about "The Wendy Williams Show" is in the works at Peacock, but after finding out that Williams has no involvement in it, fans are calling for a boycott.