Current Events

Just in time for what would have been Whitney Houston’s 63rd birthday, some of her iconic looks are up for auction.

Whiteness was never about skin. It's a loyalty contract, and it only holds up if regular people continue to sign it, even when it costs them.

Texas advocates say a full investigation must be completed into the death of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II at the hands of police

From the Black church to the main stage, the stars and director of "Choir Boy" spoke with The Root to discuss faith, brotherhood, and Black queer liberation in Atlanta.

After Daphy Michel’s death was ruled a homicide, her family announced plans to file a lawsuit accusing ICE of failures that led to her death.

Michael B. Jordan has long been described as a good-hearted actor and this latest move he pulled for a Black grandmother in Oklahoma is further proof of that

Political journalist Nii-Quartelai Quartey sits down with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) for a wide-ranging conversation, including what he thinks about the 2028 campaign and ICE.

After falling short in court, the president is making another attempt to remove the Federal Reserve governor, escalating a fight over the central bank's independence.

From Tyler Perry to Mahershala Ali, our favorite Black stars are coming in hot with new projects this fall.

Political journalist Nii-Quartelai Quartey sits down with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) for a wide-ranging conversation about him becoming chair of the National Governor's Association and his working relationship with the White House.