Current Events

David Crowley’s win in Wisconsin puts Democrats closer to a historic chance to elect three Black governors in presidential battleground states this midterm season.

Vanessa Williams is reflecting candidly on the negative toll and fallout she experienced after her 1983 Miss America scandal.

Two Black mayors took cities that the country loves to write off and made them measurably safer. That's not a fluke. That's a blueprint.

From Pilates to strength training, these Black fitness influencers are bringing the motivation and some serious sweat to our timelines! Let's take a look.

Howard University—now the nation’s only R1 HBCU—is navigating financial pressures and a changing higher-education landscape as it reshapes its workforce.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow is unfortunately still facing hardships in the aftermath of his shocking death. Here are the details.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow is unfortunately still facing hardships in the aftermath of his shocking death. Here are the details.

A Texas surrogacy fight is raising questions about bodily autonomy, parental rights, abortion and how far contracts can control pregnancy.

A new AARP study showed 54% of Black adults say seeing older Black women on screen has made them feel more positive about aging.

Ruth Jurgensen, one of the few Black women executives in sports, opened up to The Root about how the NBA Foundation is driving real, lasting economic mobility for Black youth.