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Historians have argued the last lynching happened in 1981, but a report by JULIAN suggests Black folks are still being targeted because of their skin.

On the front lines and with a strain on their household budgets, Black Americans will bear the burden for President Donald Trump's War in Iran.

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society inexplicably focuses its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. It's a strange phenomenon: we become modern-day Greek Gods, remotely watching and attempting to control this little monkey's dramatic arc.

For the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we're reminding you what the Selma marches were all about.

From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.

Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking.

Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking.

From U.S. airstrikes and political shakeups to celebrity scandals and AI disrupting jobs, 2026 has already delivered chaos that’s impossible to ignore — and we’ve rounded up 13 of the wildest moments so far.

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.

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.