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Sean Gathright ran a business and loved photography. Yet, a jury recommended life without parole for his role in the execution of Julio Foolio.

After a media outlet shared its theory on why we never got another Lauryn Hill album after "The Miseducation," the artist herself decided to enter the chat.

From Queen Latifah to Magic Johnson, Black icons are giving the graduating class of 2026 the best tips to start life in the real world on the right foot.

They say history repeats itself, and if that's the case, Black Americans can learn a lot from how our ancestors dealt with the troubled times of the past.

After a terminal health diagnosis, actor Russell Andrews hopes sharing his journey will help others feel less alone.

Today, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is known mostly for the violent war tearing through its eastern region, but the country was once a hotspot of Black unity. We're going back in time to look at the "Rumble in the Jungle," the boxing event that shook up the sports world.

From glass skin routines to hyperpigmentation fixes, K-beauty has won over Black women entirely—however, the lack of inclusivity still lingers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win his second MVP in two years. But the last American-born Black man to be named Most Valuable Player in the NBA was James Harden. The year?  2018.

Just in case you missed it, we’ve pulled together some of the most powerful moments from the “All Roads Lead to the South” National Day of Action in Selma, centered on defending voting rights, fighting voter suppression, and pushing for equal representation.

After Tennessee Democrats were removed from their committee duties by Republicans, The Root spoke to an expert on the significance of the move.