Current Events

The groundbreaking drama "Being Mary Jane" ended in 2019, but its cast have continued to evolve. Here’s where they are today.

The Root spoke to Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel which explores the good and bad of hip-hop and journalism in the late 1990s.

Right after Duke University quarterback Darian Mensah announced he's entering the transfer portal, the university sued him.

Jill Scott's comments about what she's looking for in a man have sparked an online debate about power dynamics in relationships.

Naomi Osaka is making a bold fashion statement at the 2026 Australian Open and you've got to see how she slayed!

While celebrities like Ben Carson, Drake and Keke Palmer have contributed greatly to the Black community, they've also disappointed us beyond belief.

Romeo Bingham's viral TikTok video, an ode to Dr. Pepper, leads to national commercial with the soft drink brand

Designed to commemorate MLK Day and LeBron James’ 23rd season, “King James” and Nike have been called “tone-deaf” for the new shoe.

Valentino has cultivated a long and important relationship with Black celebrities, notably including iconic supermodels Iman and Naomi Campbell, alongside stars such as Beyoncé and Halle Berry.

Thanks to Elon Musk’s Colossus supercomputer, Black families in South Memphis worry they are being exposed to toxic air from methane-powered turbines, while city leaders prioritize billion-dollar tech expansion.