Current Events

After Rapper Da Brat and her wife Jessica 'Judy' Dupart revealed they used a white sperm donor to bring their son into the world, the unthinkable happened!

We know Black history often means reliving the traumatizing experiences and of our past, but check out these Black documentaries focused on celebrating Black culture without an emphasis on pain.

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.

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.

Trump has excluded all Democratic governors from the traditional White House meeting, breaking the longstanding bipartisan tradition.

Candace Owens bashes the Turning Point USA show by calling it a scam and "corny capitalism."

Halle Berry may be a veteran in Hollywood and used to dealing with the media. But there's one thing she's absolutely done with and now, she sounding the alarm on it!

From record-breaking viewership to a fully Spanish performance, Bad Bunny’s halftime show didn’t just entertain — it sent a clear signal about where cultural influence lives today.

Wyandanch Memorial High School community members were shocked after the principal became the subject of a massive financial audit.

Fred Miller was trying to buy a house and bought an important piece of his family's history.