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“Shopping while Black” strikes again after a Black woman went viral being chased out of a Zara store for alleged theft, which police later determined was baseless.

Teyana Taylor has paid homage to Janet Jackson before, but this time around she's recreating yet another iconic look! And now Janet herself and fans all over are speaking out about it.

16.5 million uninsured. Toxic air. Global famine. The high price of Trump’s 2026 budget is paid in American lives— and its only getting worse.

After the FBI severed ties with SPLC in October, an 11-count indictment against the civil rights nonprofit is now raising serious alarms.

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.

Scott Evans spoke with The Root about his viral interview with Mary J. Blige and why that infamous Burger King commercial is not a laughing matter.

In the wake of a number of devastating tragedies, Dr. LaNail Plummer, a mental health expert, breaks down how to safely help loved ones facing domestic violence—and how to support them when they need it most.

In the wake of the devastating Louisiana tragedy, a mental health expert breaks down how to safely help loved ones facing domestic violence—and how to support them when they need it most.

The real meaning of a popular dance song has finally been revealed, and Black people online are too stunned to accept it. Let's get into it!

Former MAGA Architects and Loyalists Admit Their Support Fueled a National Crisis